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Some recent dinners (mpls)
-Fume and Pouilly-fuisse are not the same. Will we go back? Not likely, unless La Toscana, Sri Lanka and Barbette all burn down. Cafe Barbette - you’d think that after receiving very good reviews in the local press and the...
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New to MSP--great mid-priced date food near Uptown?
Have you been to either one of Lucia’s places (next door to each other – restaurant and wine bar)? The wine bar has a cheaper menu and you can always order off of the restaurant’s menu. Another favorite of my...
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MSP - Authentic French Bistro
Pierre’s is probably accurate. I have never been inside, though. Cafe Barbette is another option.
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MSP - Uptown restaurant suggestions?
When we’re in Uptown we usually end up a Lucia’s Wine Bar or Barbette. We also recently tried Amazing Thai and were pleasantly surprised. If you want to head to Lyndale you can eat at the bar at jP for something...
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MSP: Looking for Uptown breakfast
How about Café Barbette? They have lovely, not-gigantic omelets and crepes, good coffee, and reasonable prices. I find it quite a charming spot and the patrons are from a wide range of age groups, so I think she would be...
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MSP - quick meal tonight for 2
Any recommendations for a quick meal tonight? We’ve got our 11 month old son that’ll be joining us.....we normally hit 112, Barbette, Figlios and (dare I say it)....Famous Dave’s.... We really like Alma, Porter &...
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LUNCH-TASTE OF INDIA : DINNER- CAVE VIN MSP
Sounds like a rough day. I’ve had better luck with moules et frites at either Barbette's or Salut Bar Americain. I suspect that almost anywhere you go in the Twins the frog legs will be frozen.
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MSP Birthday Dinner - Recs?
My friend had suggested a bunch of us going to Barbette for his Birthday tonight. Looking a the menu, It is a bit out of my price range and I wanted to pose a couple of other suggestions of places we could try. Are there any...
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Steak Tartare (Twin Cities)
unfortunately, a good, well-condimented steak tartare is not that easy to find in the cities. I’ve had it Cave Vin and I believe I also had a good one at Barbette, but they may have been daily specials, so call and ask...
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MSP Chow-Worthy Summer Happy Hours?
. Thus far, I’ve come up with: Nami: M-F; 5-7 PM JP American Bistro: Every day 4-6 PM Cafe Barbette: M-F 3-6 PM Fuji Ya: Su 9-10 PM; M-F 5-7 Triple Rock Social Club: M-F 4-9 PM Any other suggestions? Extra points to those that...
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MSP: Best Cobb Salad?
I love cobb salads too – hands down the best one is Barbette in Uptown. The chicken comes in a small breast-but it’s EXTREMELY tender and juicy and it’s organic free range; they use butter and bibb lettuce, huge...
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Romance + great chow in Uptown?
I can’t believe no one recommended Barbette! #1 obvious choice! My hubby and I had our first date there 3 years ago. Amazing, super-French atmosphere and absolutely top notch food.
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Minneapolis--Looking for a dinner suggestion
If you haven’t been recently, you might enjoy Cafe Barbette. They have a new chef and their usually-good bistro fare is getting the attention it deserves.
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Cafe Babette - Minneapolis Uptown
For those who are about to dial through the restaurant listings in search of fresh oysters and a glass of prosecco, you may want to note that this restaurant will be found under Cafe BARBETTE.
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Topping of an Eating Spring Break
for Craftsman. All so far have been outstanding. Thanks for the recs. I’ve got reservations for Friday and Saturday at Barbette and Solera. Also am considering Tryg’s, Vincent, Cafe Vin, Oceanaire, and some others. Are...
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