Comfort food, unexpected flavors, and an excellent wine / beer program -- and foie gras menu! -- make this "reinvented Austro-Hungarian" restaurant worthy of a visit. Try the mackerel (pictured). Подробнее.
From the seasonally sauced pastas to the bestia nera flourless chocolate cake, you can't go wrong at Broders'. That said, the vanilla hazelnut cheesecake is a can't-miss -- smooth, light, balanced. Подробнее.
You only think you’ve eaten pork belly, but really, you haven’t experienced swine perfection until you’ve dined at Corner Table. Unctuous and impossibly tender, it's brined and confited to perfection. Подробнее.
Try the steak tartare -- a hearty, no-frills rendition with lightly crisped bread to help absorb the alcohol you'll surely drink. Make sure to hit the Torpedo Room for an after-dinner tiki drink. Подробнее.
Yes, you must try the lamb tartare. But don't miss the bizarre-sounding combo of vanilla crème fraîche ice cream, rhubarb granite, frozen licorice, and orange -- it's refreshing, nuanced, unique. Подробнее.
Seasonal, surprising, visually impeccable plates to break your midwestern stereotypes (this will not be a heavy, gut-busting meal) and uphold them (the staff and neighborhood vibe are Minnesota Nice). Подробнее.
The menu's always changing, but rest assured: Chef Alex Roberts and team put out a consistently solid prix fixe menu at a great value. Подробнее.
Order the duck leg tagine -- you'll hardly need to chew the tender, perfumed meat in this preserved lemon/olive/raisin/potato/saffron-flavored dish. Don't forget to start with hummus with bastirma! Подробнее.
Hit the lounge for a budget-conscious approach to the swankiest spot in town! Grab a glass of bubbly, or -- if you're feeling adventurous -- El Jefe, a powerful, huckleberry-tinted concoction. Подробнее.
Grab the blueberry pancakes -- they're legitimately second to none and the ambiance alone is worth the modest price of your check. Подробнее.
If you're early enough to score a donut, spring for the vanilla-filled variety. The pastry cream is subtle and just-sweet-enough, and it's grounded by a beautifully light, wholesome brioche shell. Подробнее.
Craving bar food in a place with character? You've come to the right place. Heavy, salty, fried, comforting -- the waffle fries (or their "hangover fries" variation) should be right up your alley. Подробнее.
If you prefer your cocktails plus espresso, minus the booze, this is your spot. Try the Hendricks -- it's a minty, bitters-infused (and cold press-anchored) play on the gin of the same name. Подробнее.
Topped with onions, avocado, and tomato (and ham if you choose), the fried egg sandwich is a sure bet. Подробнее.
The Kobe Corned Beef and Hash is the best in town: large chunks of browned potatoes and tender beef mingle with mustard, melty Swiss cheese, onions, peppers and peas. We also love the Pile of Toast. Подробнее.
HauteDish's Ropa Vieja stars, with comforting sweet potato hash, tender pork, and poached eggs forming the ultimate hangover remedy. If the hair of the dog's more your thing, try the bourbon bloody. Подробнее.
If and when eggs en cocotte are on the menu, don't pass them up -- they're custardy, nuanced -- a great way to start your day. Otherwise, try any egg dishes from the brunch menu -- you won't go wrong. Подробнее.
Grab a biscuit sandwich -- they leave you fortified for a full day without weighing you down. Switch to a cheddar, scallion, and bacon-studded biscuit for an extra treat! Подробнее.
Bacon-studded twinkies? Sold. As for your real breakfast, hash plus a perfectly cooked poached egg and may just be your ticket. Подробнее.
Cuban hashes and scrambles, full of black beans, chorizo, yucca and plantains -- you can't go wrong. Подробнее.
Grab an old-fashioned donut or double chocolate cookie, which tastes of pure, deep cocoa, without the cloying sweetness of many American-made chocolates. Just make sure to pair it with milk. Подробнее.
Stop for brunch -- both the biscuits and mushroom gravy and the bison hash stand out as classic examples of Uptown comfort food. Подробнее.
Try the Lodge Burger with smokey cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayonnaise or either of the cheese-stuffed, juicy-lucy-style burgers, the Juicy Nookie or the Paul Molitor. Подробнее.
Dine in for cabbage rolls and dumplings or take out – if you have access to a grill – a pile of their brats (best when beer-boiled) and cherry bombs, sweet/hot sausages that are a summer favorite. Подробнее.
Try the bittersweet chocolate cookies or the kouign amann, which is like a sweet -- but denser -- croissant with a deeply caramelized, crunchy crust. Подробнее.
Make sure to try one of the shareable toasts -- they're mildly filling and arrive on an ornate, tiered platter with tasty flavors like house-cured lox or steak tartare. Подробнее.
If you’re feeling brave, order the Chef’s Revenge: you may never be hungry again, but you’ll definitely be happy. Подробнее.
Highly recommended: the asparagus sandwich. It's cheese-forward (in a creamy, lightly funky kind of way) with a hint of black pepper heat. Подробнее.
The stuffed-to-the-gills, vegan-chili-topped breakfast burrito can easily feed two; the tender biscuit sandwich with egg and cheese is the most satisfying breakfast $5 can buy. Подробнее.
We love the chicken tamales in green sauce -- stop for lunch, then try to recreate them at home! Подробнее.
Try the tinga de pollo: beautifully prepared, shredded chicken spiced with smoky chipotle pepper and tomato sauce. The pepper brings just enough heat; onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and lime add zip. Подробнее.
Get an arepa: a griddled corn cake stuffed with braised meats, house made sauces and crumbly cheese for under $10. It won't break the bank, and the cheese (among other ingredients) is made in-house. Подробнее.
It’s imperative to end your meal with a slice of Marla’s sweet potato pie. With a light crust and luscious, pillowy filling, this rich dessert is more flavorful and sweeter than a typical pumpkin pie. Подробнее.
The Firecracker Roll packs tremendous flavor and balance; the Tonkatsu Curry Ramen is a real winner in the soup and noodles category. Подробнее.
Get the Bun Bo Hue, featuring a beautiful reddish brown beef broth with a bold, complex flavor that's as arresting as its color. Thai chili pepper and fresh ginger give it serious kick. Подробнее.
The Po Pia Tod (fried spring rolls) appetizer is crisp and fresh, and you can't go wrong with the daily curry special -- a filling, flavorful entree served with rice and a bonus Thai omelet. Подробнее.
Try the sweet potato curry soba -- the spice profile is rich and packs real heat without overwhelming the cheerful, delicate taste of the sweet potatoes. Подробнее.
Try the aloo tikka chaat -- the dish appears simple, like a samosa filling turned out onto a plate, but incorporates potatoes, dal, garam masala, lime yogurt, and fried sev (a chickpea flour noodle). Подробнее.
Go with the #5: fennel sausage, hot salami, thinly sliced white onion, and cracked green olives. It’s brilliant! Подробнее.
Get the spicy peanut noodles with chicken confit and a soft poached egg. They’re hearty, they’re hot, they’re a winter’s foil! Подробнее.
Go for the succulent pulled pork (alone or nestled atop a roll, doused in pickled cabbage and the famed, addictive "green sauce") and so-good-it-can’t-be-good-for-you creamed spinach Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
Get the Duck Duck Dduk — the thinly sliced, gummy rice coins dressed up with duck confit and served in a hot, richly flavored sauce. It's absolutely amusing, comforting, satisfying, and delicious. Подробнее.