By Jamie Simon
Minneapolis, Minnesota, features a variety of things to do and see. Nicollet Mall, which was the second downtown pedestrian mall in the
United States, covers 11 blocks downtown. Or visitors can take a walk through eight miles of glass tunnels above ground, delivering them to eateries, shops and attractions. Minneapolis also counts some award-winning restaurants among its pride and joy.
Manny's Steakhouse
Named the Star Tribune's Restaurant of the Year for 2008, this eatery offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu features griddle cakes, berries, eggs and a few other items. For lunch, choices include soup, salad, chicken, fish and steak. Those looking for dinner will find options of steak, lobster, fish, a variety of chops and chicken, as well as a slew of appetizers.
Manny's Steakhouse
821 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
(612) 339-9900
www.mannyssteakhouse.com
Azia Restaurant & The Caterpillar Lounge
Minnesota Monthly lists Azia Restaurant & The Caterpillar Lounge in the top three fusion restaurants in the city. Some of its menu creations include a vegan sweet potato stew, grilled duck breast in green curry and spicy lettuce wraps. Classic Chinese dishes are offered, as well, and the drink menu has extensive selections including beer and wine, sakes, spirits, martinis and specialty drinks.
Azia Restaurant & The Caterpillar Lounge
2550 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
(612) 813-1200
www.aziarestaurant.com
Kafe 421
"The best lunch spot in the Twin Cities," according to a CitySearch editorial, offers a large choice of salads, sandwiches and pastas; guests with a student ID have additional offerings of wrap combination plates at a lower price. Dinner also features salads and sandwiches, but adds a entrees such as blue cheese-crusted New York strip steak, a gyros platter and Dukkah spiced chicken.
Kafe 421
421 14th Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
(612) 623-4900
www.kafe421.com
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About the Author:
Jamie Simon began her copy editing career with her college newspaper, "The Independent Florida Alligator." From there, she joined the copy desks of "The Palm Beach Post" and "The Tampa Tribune." She is now the managing editor of a monthly trade publication. Simon has a journalism degree from the University of Florida.
