When most people think of fine dining, it's cities like New York or New Orleans that usually come to mind. However, the state of Minnesota with its long tradition of farm fresh foods has its own special brand of gourmet cuisine. No matter where you visit in the state, be it a bistro in the cosmopolitan Twin Cities or a rural bed and breakfast, it's easy to find some truly delicious food.

Minnesota Fine Dining: Fresh and Local
True Minnesota fine dining is based around regional foods that are fresh and in season. Peas, sweet corn, oats, wild rice, cheese, butter, beans, potatoes, berries, hogs, turkey, honey, eggs, beef, bass, trout, and wild game are all abundant in the North Star State, and can often be found in its signature foods. Eating foods that are in season and local is not only delicious, it is the most healthy and environmentally responsible way to eat.

There are plenty of fine dining establishments all over Minnesota. The Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, certainly have their share of restaurants that offer fresh, enticing dining experiences. However, small towns and rural inns also offer their share of delicious meals, offering visitors to the North Star State many possibilities on their Minnesotan food tour.

There are plenty of online food guides devoted to Minnesota, so you can be sure to find the finest dining no matter what part of the state you choose to visit. You might also want to try one of several books available detailing cook's tours of the state. Whether you're looking for trout crepes in St. Paul or fresh berry cobbler in a Northern inn, these guides can point you in the right direction.

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