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Saigon Deli Express

The humble Saigon Deli has what it takes to be an Asian-French fusion champ.

September 2007

by Steven Brown

Bambu

Bambu

In the mood for some saucy Asian food? Check out Bambu, which features Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai tasties.

July 2008

Vincent

Vincent: A Happy Hour

Dining at Vincent’s is like rekindling an old friendship with a dear friend.

June 2008

The Sample Room

The Sample Room

The Sample Room delivers sharable small-plate combinations with Minnesota flair.

March 2008

Ginger Roasted Duck

Chai's Thai

The prices at Chai's Thai take cue from the teeny-tiny restaurant, but the dishes in this Minneapolis restaurant, such as the fried crab and avocado spring rolls, are ample and delicious.

February 2008

Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks

Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks

The juicy cheeseburgers served at Shamrocks are helping to bring some of the old swagger back onto Fort Road—they're so good that you might want to be part of the revival.

January 2008

Grand Cafe

Grand Café

Remember that old joke about Minnesota having only two seasons—winter and road construction? Surely, there is brunch season, too.

December 2007

Zakia Deli

Zakia Deli

Zakia certainly aims to please and claims to serve Lebanese and American cuisine with equal passion.

November 2007

Clancey’s Meats

Clancey’s Meats

Fall is a great time to barbecue—and the brats at Clancey’s meats make it oh-so-easy to fire up the grill.

October 2007

Va Lor

Va Lor

Keep your wallet happy and your stomach happier when you visit Va Lor, located on University Avenue between Dale and Western.

August 2007

Adele's Frozen Custard

Adele’s Frozen Custard

Now is a great time to take a drive or stroll, enjoy the fleeting Minnesota summer, and stop by Adele’s Frozen Custard near Lake Minnetonka.

July 2007

Grilled gal-bi short ribs

Dong Yang

Tucked in the back of the Dong Yang grocery store you'll find the perfect eatery for serious Korean food.

June 2007

Café Limon

Café Limon

The brightly named Café Limon is tucked into a sunny little sliver of a storefront at Lake and Lyndale.

May 2007

Sambol

Sambol

For great indian food, including some Sri Lanken options, go to Sambol.

April 2007

Dominguez Family Restaurant

Dominquez Family Restaurant

I have no idea who invented the taco, but I can tell you where to get some good ones, and that’s at Dominguez Family Restaurant.

March 2007

Jamaica Jamaica

Jamaica Jamaica

Jamaica Jamaica restaurant has a homey island atmosphere, a reggae soundtrack, brightly colored tablecloths, and really tasty, inexpensive fare.

February 2007

La Sirena Gorda

La Sirena Gorda

Now that winter is upon us, there is no reason to avoid the balmy confines of the Midtown Global Market.

January 2007

Mandarin Kitchen

Mandarin Kitchen

Sometimes the best part of going someplace new is that it takes you on an unexpected adventure. Such is the case at Mandarin Kitchen.

December 2006

The Flip

Colossal Café

The only thing unambitious about Bess Giannakakis's Colossal Café is the prices.

November 2006

Dusty’s Bar

Dusty’s Bar

Dusty’s is a little shotgun of a spot across the street from the old Grainbelt Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis.

October 2006

YaYa Foods

YaYa Foods

YaYa Foods is a regular convenience store that also has a full-fledged kitchen in which West African–style specialties, such as fried plantains, goat soup, and beef kebabs, are crafted for bargain prices.

September 2006


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