Looking for something in particular? Here are my favorite picks throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. I like to remember which places are worth the splurges once in a while… Of course, it’s impossible to try everything and some restaurants change their menus and close. So if you know something that I don’t or find something that you think is better, give me a shout! I’ve noted Rob’s favorites, when I’m still undecided. If I’ve written an Impression on the restaurant, I’ve linked to it as well. Enjoy!

Best… in the Twin Cities:

• Ambiance – Forepaugh’s (St. Paul)
• Bloody Mary - Buffalo Tap (Savage)
• Bread (Rob) – La Chaya (Minneapolis)
• Breakfast Sandwich - The Happy Gnome (St. Paul)
• Brunch – Scusi (St. Paul) Try the Smoked Gouda Hashbrowns! or Roasted Pear (Burnsville)
  
• Burrata – Mozza Mia (Edina)
• Cheese Plate – Enjoy! (Apple Valley)
• Chinese/Asian Take-out - Nha Sang (Burnsville)
• Cupcakes – NE Bulldog (Minneapolis)
• Dessert (non-chocolate) – This is a tie between the Rosemary Panna Cotta at the Northeast Social (Minneapolis) and the Deconstructed Banana Cream Pie at Forepaugh’s (St. Paul)
• Fish & Chips – Anchor Fish & Chips (Minneapolis)
• Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup – Kip’s Irish Pub (St. Louis Park)
• Hot Dog – The Chihuahua at Burger Jones (Burnsville & Minneapolis)
• Ice Cream - Izzy’s (St. Paul, but also served in many restaurants)
• Juicy Lucy – Parmesan Patty Melt Juicy Lucy  at the Buffalo Tap (Savage)
• Lasagna – White Chicken Lasagna at Cravings Wine Bar (Woodbury)
• Gnocchi - Wild Mushroom Gnocchi at Napa Valley Grille (Bloomington)
• Macaroni & Cheese - FACES Mears Park (St. Paul) followed by a close #2: Lone Oak Grill (Eagan) – I recommend adding blackened chicken!
• Mojito – Classic Mojito at Chino Latino (Minneapolis)
• Pasta Carbonara (Rob) – Arezzo Ristorante (Minneapolis/Edina)
• Poutine (Rob) – The Happy Gnome (St. Paul)
• Quesadillas - McHugh’s Public House (Savage)
• Sangria – St. Germain Sangria  at Burger Jones (Burnsville & Minneapolis) If it’s not on the menu, just ask for it.
• Side Salad - Pig & Fiddle (Minneapolis)
• Steak - Filet Mignon at Perron’s Sul Lago (Prior Lake)
• Tator Tots – Parmesan Truffle Tots at the NE Bulldog (Minneapolis)
• “Toast” – Truffle Toast at Forepaugh’s (St. Paul)
  
• Tomato Basil Soup – Roasted Pear (Burnsville)
• Tuna Melt – Uptown Cafeteria (Minneapolis)
• Wine Prices – Vic’s Dining (Minneapolis)

You may also be interested in the following:

• Rob’s Top 10 Burgers in the Twin Cities
• Rob’s Top 10 Fries in the Twin Cities
• Top 10 Best Tap Beer Selections in the Twin Cities

What are your favorites in these categories?