By Sarah Mastrian
St. Paul, Minnesota's capital city, is known as the most livable city in America.
St. Paul is a vibrant and active city with a variety of unique opportunities to enjoy. On a sunny summer day, visitors can explore Como Park and Zoo, one of only two free zoos in the nation. During the colder months, of which there are many, locals and out-of-towners flock to the city's outdoor ice rinks for skating and hockey. Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota History Center and Minnesota Children's Museum are great options any season. Before ending the night with a Minnesota Wild hockey game or Saint Paul Saints baseball game, visitors can enjoy dinner at one of St. Paul's fabulous French restaurants.
Meritage A Brasserie
Meritage A Brasserie is located in the historic Hamm Building downtown Saint Paul. This beautifully decorated restaurant provides an elegant atmosphere with the warmth of a friends home. Meritage has a seasonal menu reflects local food offerings along with a standard selection of French cuisine staples. An impressive wine selection and reasonably priced plat du jour make the restaurant an excellent choice for a special occasion or indulgent dinner.
Meritage A Brasserie
410 Saint Peter Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
(612) 222-5670
meritage-stpaul.com
Salut Bar Americain
Salut Bar Americain, Saint Paul's newest French restaurant, is located on historic Grand Avenue. Salut's menu is packed with French favorites and a few welcome surprises. With no shortage of humor, diners will find dishes like "Le Cheeseburger" and the lunch mini-menu "Why French Women Don't Get Fat." Evening specials include traditional French dishes like Steak Diane and Bouillabaise Seafood Stew.
Salut Bar Americain
917 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 917-2345
salutbaramericain.com
Forepaugh's Restaurant
Forepaugh's serves classic French cuisine in a renovated nineteenth-century Victorian mansion. Dining in any of the nine rooms of the house provides a unique experience. A recent change in ownership resulted in a menu revamp and it is no longer exclusively French, yet they have retained a few items that will satisfy diners' cravings. Most notably, Beef Bourguignon billed as A Tribute to Julia Child's.
Forepaugh's Restaurant
276 Exchange Street South
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 224-5606
forepaughs.com
About the Author:
Sarah Mastrian has been writing and editing since 2003. In addition to writing for a variety of lifestyle and travel websites, Mastrian has an extensive background in developing marketing and public relations materials, and editing non-fiction books. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, and Master of Education in sport management and marketing from the University of Minnesota.
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