Try anything salmon — like the gravlax small plate, or the smörgås, is marked by fresh fish paired with sweet beets and a spicy punch from watercress and mustard dressing. Read more.
This new spot focuses on "nouveau Mexican cuisine," meaning lots of fresh flavors and combinations. The small plates (in the primeros section of the menu) are where it's at. Read more.
The Ricotta Cannelloni and Cured Salmon are fantastic. And don't forget the deeply flavored Swiss Chard Cake--it's meaty enough to excite the most ardent carnivore. Read more.
Kenwood offers a take on the humble pancake. Consisting of cakes that are served with a hunk of black-walnut-studded, sweet cream butter that oozes pleasantly as it melts, releasing the toasty nuts. Read more.
That towering Adonis is just cornmeal-breaded fried chicken on an organic corn waffle slathered in pink peppercorn syrup, chipotle hot sauce, and creme fraiche. Read more.
Never had the food, but their $6 mini cocktails are fantastic! Try the one with absinthe, it's amazing. Great venue for slam poetry
The trio of cured salmon is fresh, silky, and served with a kick-ass dill, rye, and anchovy marinade. Be sure to order the bourbon caramel sundae to top things off. Read more.
No TV's at the bar (yay!). Nice, warm, intimate lighting. Lively, yet cozy. Loft feel. Rustic meets metro. Look at the chalkboard as the bar has no branded tap handles... definitely a nice touch.
Like its sister the Jasmine Deli, 26 serves bubble tea--which can be ordered with a boost of booze if you're feeling adventurous. Read more.
Sit at the raw bar for one of the most interesting alcohol experiences in Minneapolis, thanks to the bar's straight-talking, oyster-shucking chef.
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant of 2013! Belly up to the raw bar & slurp down some of its artfully prepared seafood dishes. Freshly caught scallops, clams, and oysters are handled with the utmost care. Read more.
Indaba Chenin Blanc 2009 is summer-y and the crab cake is outstanding. On to Norway salmon and swordfish!