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Provision Community Restaurant: One of the ways we are being responsive to community needs in this trying time is by serving free to-go meals to anyone and everyone who needs them. Meals are available M-F 5:30-6:30pm, while supplies last. Provision cooks rescued and repurposed food. With supply chain upsets, we aren’t certain how long we will get food donated or in what quantities, but we will continue to be responsive and creative with what we have.
A huge thank you to the restaurants and food distributors who generously donated their excess food as they had to unfortunately close their doors. (Please consider supporting local restaurants through take-out or delivery and purchasing gift cards, as you feel safe to do so).
WCCO’s Jason DeRusha maps out local restaurants with takeout and pick-up options. In the midst of concerns related to COVID-19, health professionals are encouraging “social distancing”. Local restaurants are stepping up to offer curb-side pick-up. Here is a list compiled by WCCO’s Jason DeRusha offering this service. DeRusha has also compiled a text list, which can be found here.
A proper pour, polished wood bars, and easy company…
Irish pub’s are known for comfortable spaces where the conversation flows, there’s live music to set the mood, and the pints of Guinness are always perfectly poured. Whether it’s for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, a relaxed happy hour, or a heaping serving of fish & chips, here are the Twin Cities’ essential Irish pubs.
Although it was established in 2002, stepping into Keegan’s Irish Pub feels like a trip back in time—the wooden interior was designed to evoke the Edwardian pubs of the 1890s and was crafted in Ireland. The pints of Guinness are poured with that same attention to detail, and the menu includes a traditional Irish breakfast and steak & Guinness pie.
Just over the bridge from downtown MinneapolisKeegan’s Irish Pub/Facebook
Ideally positioned for pre or post-game festivities or an after work happy hour, Kieran’s Irish Pub serves up pints of Irish and local craft beers, whiskey cocktails, and a menu of sandwiches, salads, and pub favorites like fish & chips. The pub also frequently hosts live music and a monthly poetry slam.
Long the spot for a perfect pint in downtown Minneapolis Kieran’s Irish Pub/Facebook
With an interior built entirely in Ireland and then reassembled in Minneapolis, O’Donovan’s might be the closest thing in the Twin Cities to the Emerald Isle. The menu prominently features corned beef, salt ‘n malt chips, comforts like shepherd’s pie.
A visit to The Local feels like a bargain-priced trip to Ireland. The menu includes everything from corned beef and cabbage to quinoa salad, and of course, there’s Guinness on tap.
With music six nights a week and an impressive list of Irish whiskies, The Dubliner celebrates Irish culture all year long. The neighborhood pub also offers a menu with entrees like Guinness-battered fish & chips and a Guinness-braised beef stew.
Always a raucous time inside this classic pub on University and Vandalia The Dubliner/Facebook
Uptown’s only Irish pub has a cozy wooden interior and a menu of bar fare with some Irish-inspired twists. The corned beef rolls pair boxty, a traditional potato pancake, with corn beef, horseradish sauce, and cabbage slaw; there’s also a full Irish breakfast served all day.
An Irish pub in the heart of Uptown Morrissey’s Irish Pub/Facebook
While it’s not strictly an Irish pub (as a “British Isles” pub, it embraces the cultures of England and Scotland, too), Merlins Rest boasts a selection of 118 Irish whiskies plus a handful of Irish ciders and beers. Fridays often feature traditional Irish music sessions.
A book lovers pub with a fantastically extensive whisky list Merlin’s Rest/Facebook
Named for the river that runs through the heart of Dublin, The Liffey offers a menu of elevated pub food like fresh salmon, chicken shots with a honey whiskey glaze, and corned beef poutine. In the winter, sip a pint at the cozy bar; in the warmer months, enjoy a rooftop patio with views of downtown St. Paul and the Cathedral.
“Our story began out of our own little kitchen on a trailer park located in Little Canada where a lot of loyal customer who are still visiting us today supported us all the way to our 1st and very own brick and mortar which was first stablished in East St Paul. Our backyard used to fill up with cars and lines of people waiting to get the Del Gordo burger before we ran out. Truly something people was so happy to finally have available to them. Our hours of operations at our home were for only 4 hours every Friday, Saturday and eventually Sundays, the demand was so big that we had to give the next step which we don’t regret not one bit and even tho a lot of the times is very hard to maintain a business and raise a family of 5 we would definitely do it all over again.”
The Mexican street food specialists at Hamburguesas El Gordo are planning to add a third location this spring.
St. Paul-based Union Park Management Inc. confirms the restaurant has signed a lease for its 161 Victoria St. space in St. Paul. Formerly home to Tori Ramen, the storefront is just north of the Selby Avenue and Victoria Street intersection.
Known for its tacos, hot dogs and gigantic burgers, Hamburguesas currently has two locations: 1731 S. Robert St. in West St. Paul and 4157 Cedar Ave. S. in Minneapolis.
The sit-down restaurant on Victoria Street will also offer takeout and delivery.
Hamburguesas El Gordo’s signature hamburger is the Del Gordo Burger, a two-fister topped with both mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, ham, bacon, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, avocado, pickled peppers, ketchup and mustard. The similarly loaded Del Gordo Cubano adds a split hotdog, fried egg and bacon to the formula.
Hamburguesas’ hot dogs come wrapped in bacon in the style of the street dogs served in northern Mexico and Los Angeles.
Hamburguesas El Gordo owner Claudia Gutierrez said she was already thinking about adding a third restaurant when she was approached by Union Park owner Joseph Hughes about the Victoria Street space. It’s located about midway between Gutierrez’s other two restaurants.
Have you had #Elote on top of #elote? Elotes Chorreado Doble: Two Mexican style corn on the cob with mayo, queso cotija, lime and chile de arbol.
“We’re excited about bringing traditional Mexican street food to the Selby area” Hughes said in a statement Hamburguesas El Gordo will share the building with J. Selby’s, which bills itself as a “plant-based eatery.” The restaurant, open since 2017, caters to vegans and vegetarians, and the menu includes plant-based proteins like the meatless Beyond Burger.
Tori Ramen closed its Victoria Street location in August and relocated to St. Paul’s West 7th Street.
By Dylan Thomas – Staff reporter, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
Eastside is perfect for a quick bite, and a valet for easy post-theater exits | Eastside [Official]
Restaurants that respect those curtain times: The Twin Cities have no shortage of performing arts venues. From the historic halls of American Public Media’s Fitzgerald Theater to the soaring river views from the Dowling Studio at the Guthrie, there’s something playing somewhere every night of the week. Whether a pre-theater dinner or a quick bite after a matinee, these restaurants offer convenient eats for theatergoers of every palate.
Chef Jamie Malone’s dazzingly chic and fun restaurant at the edge of downtown Minneapolis knows the importance of a Guthrie show time. There’s a pre-theater menu, and valet will hold onto your car so no need to deal with the nightmare meter and parking ramp headaches.
Nestled in the corner of an old warehouse in the North Loop, the ambiance at Zen Box Izakaya still manages to be bright, warm, and friendly — the perfect place to get a drink and a meal before a show at the Guthrie Theater just across the street. Don’t miss the kimchi ramen: chewy, tender noodles and kimchi simmered in bone broth and draped in rich slices of pork chashu.
A magnificent spread steps from the Guthrie theater Zen Box Izakaya/Facebook
Across the street from the Orpheum and a block away from the State Theater, this warmly lit, open-concept kitchen is the perfect place to grab dinner before a downtown Minneapolis show. Start with the garlic bread, a plush, pull-apart loaf served warm and bathed in herbed butter, and make sure to save room for the house favorite: a burnished, crisp-skinned, “beer-can” roasted chicken.
For delicious, perfectly al dente fresh pastas, look so further than this Orpheum-adjacent Italian haunt. Order a few sides and a couple of half-portion pastas to share, or try one of the ever-changing dishes available from their specials menu.
The sleek dining room was recently remodeled at this Nicollet Mall classic Zelo/Facebook
Butcher and the Boar is the ideal stop for carnivores. From the charcuterie plate featuring just-made sausages and head cheese to a killer rack of lamb, there’s no way to go wrong at this downtown eatery. Grab a reservation for the boisterous interior or walk in to the more casual beer garden in back.
Despite the gimmick, conveyer belt chain Sushi Train is a perfect place to catch a late dinner after a Minnesota Orchestra concert: and not just because of its late closing times. With the usual maki and nigiri options as well as a few creative hits like the “Green Haven,” with serrano peppers and avocado–the food alone is worth a stop.
For those seeking an earlier dinner, Monello’s sleek lines and three-course tasting menus make for a stress-free meal before a show or concert. With options like a grilled octopus—meltingly tender, with a perfect char—and a slew of housemade pastas, there’s no way to go wrong
This is a shining star of St. Paul dining, no matter the occasion. The bar is just a short jaunt to the Fitzgerald and the impeccable service are mindful of curtain times. Order an array of snacks like fresh oysters, escargot, wings, and those famous fries served with bérnaise sauce.
With its new Minnesota-leaning menu and creative cocktails, Gray Duck Tavern is an essential St. Paul stop, even if the final destination for the evening isn’t the neighboring Fitzgerald and Palace Theatre. Burger fans should also make sure to try the Animal Burger a tower of caramelized onions, melted American cheese, and “special sauce.”
This bar is known for a monster burger and a slew of small plates Gray Duck Tavern [Official]
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