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A look inside

Take a peek at some classic Twin Cities eateries

By Sarah Fleener

Metromix
November 12, 2009

A look inside

These are classic places around the Twin Cities that not only have stay-power but have been reinventing themselves for years—scratch that—these places are so good, change be damned!

If you've never been to these hot spots, take a look around. If you have been, then let these photos be a reminder of how tasty the Twin Cities can be.

Big Daddy's: BBQ the old fashioned way

Big Daddy's: BBQ the old fashioned way

Kickin' it old school with smokehouse BBQ from Big Daddy's

Inside: Brasa

Inside: Brasa

Critic's Rating:
5

The subject of much deserved finger licking

Inside: The Barbary Fig

Inside: The Barbary Fig

Critic's Rating:
2 1/2

A colorful retreat for the senses amidst the Grand Ave bustle

Inside: Dominguez Family Restaurant

Inside: Dominguez Family Restaurant

Critic's Rating:
3

Made-to-order tacos with a family touch

Inside: Himalayan

Inside: Himalayan

Critic's Rating:
4

We'd climb Everest for their momos

Sanctuary: the restaurant

Sanctuary: the restaurant

Critic's Rating:
5

Follow each turn of this culinary thriller

Grand Café

Grand Café

Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Serving up a 'Food and Wine' winner for the month of March

Meritage

pick Meritage

Critic's Rating:
4

An airy interior with a seasonal brunch

Peninsula Malaysian Cuisine

Peninsula Malaysian Cuisine

Critic's Rating:
3

An all-out Asian Pacific experience

Inside: Boca Chica

pick Inside: Boca Chica

Critic's Rating:
2 1/2

The free chips and salsa speak volumes of this District del Sol restaurant’s freshness

Duplex Restaurant and Wine Bar

Duplex Restaurant and Wine Bar

Critic's Rating:
3

Coupling a relaxing glass of wine with a great urban vibe

Inside: First Course

Inside: First Course

Critic's Rating:
3

A hidden holiday gem that's hard to forget

Appetite stimulus: Forepaugh's

Appetite stimulus: Forepaugh's

Despite its traditional appearance, Forepaugh’s is anything but

Inside: The Muddy Pig

Inside: The Muddy Pig

They'll laugh at you if you order Miller Lite at this St. Paul gastropub.

Cecil's Delicatessen

Cecil's Delicatessen

Practicing the art of pastrami and rye for 59 years in St. Paul's Highland Park.

Manhattans

Manhattans

A classic and creative watering hole in the Hennepin Theater District.

Inside: Victor's 1959 Café

Inside: Victor's 1959 Café

The Food Network just found out what Twin Citizens have known for years (this place is a south Minneapolis staple!)

Spinning Chickens: Rotisseria

Spinning Chickens: Rotisseria

We fill up on the Twin Cities best (secret) chicken

The 112 Eatery: sans reservation

The 112 Eatery: sans reservation

Can we get a last minute table at the critically acclaimed Minneapolis restaurant?

A guy walks into a bar: Café Maude

A guy walks into a bar: Café Maude

We pick a cozy spot just outside of Uptown to find a fancy cocktail (or two.)

Inside: Nye's Polonaise

Inside: Nye's Polonaise

Critic's Rating:
4

We revisit Esquire's Best Bar in America for some Polish pride and good times

The Liffey

Inside: The Liffey

As close as you'll get to watching a hockey game in Ireland

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