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Amazing appetizers, creative cocktails, elegant entrées and divine desserts. Check out our picks for the best places to nosh right now.

Dancing into Downtown

Neighborhoods like Eat Street and Northeast Minneapolis have traditionally cornered the ethnic cuisine market, but downtown rarely claimed the fame. Until now. The owners of Northeast favorite Nalapak have opened Dancing Ganesha, bringing their choice Indian food to the city center. Stop in to this contemporary cafe for a wide selection of vibrantly seasoned starters and nicely spiced plates.

Eat like a Citizen

The new Citizen Café in South Minneapolis offers up fresh, from-scratch, chef-driven dishes to locals and visitors alike. Just be sure to stop in during their open hours—the café is closed for Sunday dinners and all day Monday. Be one of the first to discover what’s sure to become a neighborhood favorite.

An Oliver Twist on Nicollet

Café Oliver, a new restaurant and music venue located in the old Acadia Café spot on Franklin and Nicollet avenues, celebrates its grand opening the weekend of July 17-20. The remodeled space—which opens up the café area to the performance stage—will offer light breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pair your pastry, soup or sandwich with a cup of Peace Coffee or a selection from their beer and wine list. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of local Minneapolis musicians.

Farmer’s Markets

Summertime is in full swing and so are local farmer’s markets. Pick up homegrown healthy foods and local arts and crafts at one of over a dozen fairs around town. No matter what day of the week, you can find fresh fare in Minneapolis. For example, visit Midtown Farmers Market for an early week fix on Tuesdays. Or head to downtown’s Nicollet Mall market on Thursdays. And don’t miss the selection at Mill City on Saturdays.

A Jade in Midtown

Now open in the Midtown Global Market, Jade Asian Bar and Restaurant offers a selection of classic and modern Cantonese and Sichuan cuisines—plus a sushi bar in the evenings. Lunches are quick and easy at their massive buffet, but come for dinner and stay awhile. Start with the deep-fried stuffed seafood tofu, and then try a few specialty sushi rolls or something from the live seafood tank.

Smell the Sweet Jasmine

Jasmine Deli—an Eat Street staple—provides authentic Vietnamese cuisine in an unassuming 9-table café. By popular demand, the owners have expanded and upgraded their presence with the opening of Jasmine 26. Just around the corner from the deli, this upscale version offers fancier fair in a larger, trendier locale.

All Fired Up

After some hot and heavy shopping at Rosedale Mall, keep the fire burning for dinner at Flame. Specializing in fire-prepared dishes, this new hot-spot features roasted and grilled meats.

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Seen & Heard

Choose Wisely
"So many choices, so few meals. The Minneapolis dining scene offers many options, from award winners to local haunts." AAA Living, 2006 Read more

Design-Inspired
"Suddenly, Minneapolis is the most exciting architectural hub in America, with brand-new buildings by the likes of Jean Nouvel and Cesar Pelli—and world-class restaurants to go with them." Food & Wine, 2006 Read more

Grab a Table
"Downtown's 112 Eatery opened more than a year ago, and it’s still the "It" reservation in town, a fast favorite with diners and local chefs alike who've made the restaurant their late-night gathering place. It's a restaurant that will keep you coming back..." Bon Appetit, 2006 Read more

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