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1. Nami's Happy Hour Sushi
Nami Sushi - 251 N. 1st Ave. - Minneapolis (North Loop)Nami's downtown location makes it perfect for happy hour.
2. Cheap Date Nite with Bowling!
Bryant Lake Bowl and Cabaret Theater - 810 W. Lake St. - Minneapolis (Uptown)It's the best of all possible worlds - two meals, a bottle of wine and two games of bowling with the shoes thrown in for good measure. Do Monday night dates get any better?
3. Palomino Restaurant
825 Hennepin Ave. - Minneapolis (Downtown)
Folks have been known to whine about gaining reservations on the phone at Palomino's Restaurant in Minneapolis.
4. Al & Alma's Supper Club
5201 Piper Road - Mound
Al and Alma’s Supper Club sticks with the classic seafood, chicken and steak equation with above average results for lunch and dinner.
5. Vietnam Star Restaurant
3035 White Bear Ave. N. - Maplewood
A star in the galaxy that is Maplewood, Vietnam Star brightens up a local strip mall with it's shining menu of Southeast Asian favorites.
6. The Uptowner Cafe on Grand
1100 Grand Ave. - St. Paul (Cathedral Hill)
The flip and sizzle of pancakes and hash browns on the open griddle promises fresh vittles.
7. Dinner for Two at French Meadow
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe - 2610 Lyndale Ave. S. - Minneapolis (Uptown)Couple-up for a delicious dining deal
8. Spontaneous Consumption: La Sirena Gorda
Chris Kallal - October 13, 2009
An impulsive eater gets hooked on Mexican seafood.
9. R.O.S.E. Sushi Tasting
Tiger Sushi Uptown - 2481 Lyndale Ave. - Minneapolis (Uptown)Eat some fish for a good cause
10. Buon Giorno Italia
981 Sibley Memorial Hwy. - Lilydale
When you come to this Lilydale deli, you get what you might expect. It’s inexpensive, quick, and convenient but also of very high quality. From the salads (tortellini, Caesar penne), to the cold sandwiches (prosciutto with mozzarella) to the hot sandwiches (meatball or sausage, served on a roll...
11. Spontaneous Consumption: The Anchor Fish-n-Chips
Chris Kallal - October 3, 2009
A quick trip through Minneapolis' newest 'chipper, The Anchor, in Northeast.
12. The Expo at The Affair
Minneapolis Convention Center - 1301 2nd Ave. S. - Minneapolis (Loring Park)
The Twin Cities' premier entertaining event shows you where to eat, drink and play
13. Ike's Food & Cocktails
50 S. 6th St. - Minneapolis (Downtown)
Ike’s is a place full of personality with an old-time 50s vibe, known for great food, drinks and friends.
14. The Shout House
600 Hennepin Ave., Suite 160 - Minneapolis (Downtown)
Give a shout out to the only entertainment venue in Minneapolis with rock ‘n roll dueling pianos.
15. McCoy's Public House Restaurant
3801 Grand Way - St. Louis Park
Tucked around the corner in the recent Excelsior and Grand Development, this bar/restaurant attracts the suburban crowd with its sleek interior and classic Americana menu.
16. Pop!!
6 West 6th St. - St. Paul (Downtown)
Pop!! is the cheery younger sister to Pop! in Northeast Minneapolis.
17. Santorini Taverna and Grill
13000 Technology Drive - Eden Prairie
A great place for Mediterranean food and ambiance (the 394 location is no more, but the legend goes on).
18. Keys Café and Bakery - St. Paul
767 Raymond Ave. - St. Paul (Midway)
You can scarcely call yourself a Twin Citian if you’ve never eaten at a Keys Café.
19. Cooper
1607 Park Place Blvd. - St. Louis Park
An Irish pub livens up the new West End area
20. Sanctuary
903 Washington Ave. S. - Minneapolis (Downtown)
The fire is crackling and you're nestled in a comfortable booth amid the soft ambiance of Sanctuary. The cityscape of Minneapolis that you saw on your way inside lingers in your mind as you scan the wine list.
21. The Vegetarian
4022 Central Ave. N.E. - Columbia Heights (Northeast)
While its storefront location might seem small, the giant menu includes 75 vegetarian and vegan dishes.
22. The Green Room
140 W. Main St. - Waconia
Fine dining, slightly off the beaten path
