Local cuisine crosses cultures

May 13, 2008  

With décor accented by pinks, oranges, and yellows, tropical colored candles, rustic wood tables and chairs, rainbow-colored chopsticks on every table and dark mood lighting, Chino Latino offers customers a trendy environment to enjoy a tasty blend of Latin and Asian dishes. Located on the... (more...)

Bakery expands menu to include lunch and dinner; Turtle Bread Company

May 13, 2008  

“Great bread takes time.” Since 1944, Turtle Bread Company has been applying this motto to their work, and creating pure bread bliss. Dedicated chefs and bakers take their time to stir up the heartiest blends of not just bread, but rich soups, hearty sandwiches, flaky pastries, and gourmet... (more...)

A rare find among expensive sushi shops

May 7, 2008  

Unlike most sushi places, Little Sushi is not decorated with dark lighting, authentic pictures, and fancy little towels to wash your hands off with. Instead, Little Sushi is set up more like a smaller version of Chipotle on the inside. Located at 8353 Crystal View Road in Eden Prairie with... (more...)

Authenic Chicago style pizza a short drive away

May 6, 2008  

The rumors are true; the impossible has just been made possible. Thanks to Homemade Pizza Company, delicious and authentic Chicago style pizza can be made in the convenience of the home oven. This take-and-bake pizza chain clearly outdoes the generic Dominoes or Papa Murphy’s. Through using... (more...)

French cuisine with Uptown style: Café Barbette

May 5, 2008  

When you walk through the red velvet curtains at the front entrance, you realize that you will be gaining a completely new dining experience at Café Barbette. Located in Uptown on Lake Street, this French restaurant brings a modern flair to traditional French cuisine.A bustling little corner... (more...)

Zeno Café serves up sweet treats

April 18, 2008  

At first glance, this average sized concrete bistro, located at the corner of Lagoon and Hennepin, may not appear all that enticing. However, step inside Zeno Café  and quickly be energized by the upbeat music, cheerful staff, and delicious display of sweetened satisfactions. First on the... (more...)

Edina Grill boasts inventive American menu

April 18, 2008  

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Edina Grill is a trendy and affordable restaurant with a twist on classic American cuisine. The restaurant has been open since September of 1999 and is owned by Stephanie Shrimp, her business partner David Burley, and partial owner, Stephanie’s... (more...)

Loring Pasta Bar captures Dinkytown’s charm

April 16, 2008  

Sitting in cushioned wicker chairs, diners are faced with twisted branches of metal trees holding lanterns, surprisingly placed stairways, and walls fashioned to appear old and crumbling at The Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown. Musicians sit on a raised circular stage while jazz scales and tapping... (more...)

Pei Wei brings new ethnic food to west metro

April 3, 2008  

Indulging in your Chinese food cravings doesn’t just mean driving to the nearest Leann Chin anymore. Located in Eden Prairie, off of Highway 212 and Prairie Center Drive, Pei Wei Asian Diner is the newest addition to the west metro’s ethnic food array. Upon entering the restaurant, you... (more...)

Authentic Italian cuisine as close as St. Paul

April 1, 2008  

Take a step into Cossetta’s Italian Market and Pizzeria, and you get a little taste of Italy. Complete with pizzas tossed in front of your eyes, handmade noodles, and authentic Italian goods with labels in a language you can’t understand, this friendly market is the perfect place to shop... (more...)

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