Brasa is the casual restaurant from Alex Roberts ( a James Beard-wining chef). This is a place to go family style, and make sure to get the slow-roasted pork, the crispy yuca, and the collards.
Masu is considered one of the best spots for sushi, but don't stop there. The menu also includes izakaya (Japanese bar snacks), all sorts of noodles (soba, udon, ramen), and sake flights.
Bringing Minnesota dining back to its Nordic roots, Chef Paul Berglund offers a menu focusing on simple, seasonal fare. Make sure to order at least one item from the "toasts" section of the menu.
Catch a whiff of Butchertown's neighborhood slaughterhouse before entering to oink out on a pig-centric menu. (Its pork rillettes might be the best appetizer in the city.)
