prefer not to drive too far. Would love unique places—no chains, prefer no bar food—and need restaurants with vegetarian options. I have read some on here about Kyber Pass, Barbary Fig, and Babani’s but not all...

I believe I had grilled sardines at the Barbary Fig (Grand Ave., St. Paul) a couple-three years ago. The dish may have been a nightly special; p’raps others who have been more recently can confirm that this isn’t a...

Restaurant Alma is open on Sunday night, and it’s one of the best places in town. Convenient to the Dome after a game. In St. Paul Barbary Fig on Grand is open, and always great.

I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old, and they have been going to restaurants since day 1. For something different I would recommend: 1. Barbary Fig on Grand Avenue. Great North African food. The grilled fish specials are superb....

. is Barbary Fig. Superb North African food cooked by the owner. Haj’s fish is always perfectly grilled. If you want the real college experience at breakfast head to Coffee News, or the St. Clair Broiler. The Broiler rules...

restaraunt called Barbary Fig, Farther west is a Nepali-himalayan place called Everest (lunch is a buffet though but not a bad one). Even farther east near Macalester college is Shish for excellent humus. You could also go a mile...

) is to die for. Barbary Fig (720 Grand Ave) - Tasty Moroccan and European food in a charming old house. Christo’s (downtown St. Paul) - Greek/Cypriot food. http://www.christos.com/christos.html Khyber Pass (Snelling & Grand) -...

cheap places that would’ve been right across the street (Noodles and Chipolte). No “fast-food restaurants” are allowed on Grand Avenue (I guess the sub shop doesn’t count. Hmm.) Lots of folks like the...

I don’t know anything about Midori’s, but if you are looking for a good “first date” restaurant on Grand Avenue, consider the Barbary Fig, which is abour a mile east of Pad Thai, on Grand between Victoria...

food. Parking behind the building and big booths (plus no smoking anymore). Nothing fancy foodwise, but nothing bad either. If you want to go a little more exotic, I love Barbary Fig. I remember it being quiet, but that could be...

Though I haven’t been there for a couple of years now, I liked taking romantic interests to The Barbary Fig on Grand in St. Paul. Good food, nice environment, fair prices. Don’t know if that’s too far from Mpls...

Riverside Ave in S.E. Mpls) - The Barbary Fig: Moroccan-French bistro with pretty good food and a great patio (on Grand Ave. in St. Paul) Other African places include Kenkayba’s Place (Ghanian food), Wazobia Nigerian Cafe...

I would put the Barbary Fig high on that list. Every dish on the menu, and the specials, have ample amounts of perfectly-cooked vegetables. There are 2 very nice all-veggie options. Everything is low-fat, and almost always a...

of beer. Lunch at the Barbary Fig on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. A little out-of-the-way establishment. Mrs. TubaDave and I each had soup and shared a sandwich. The soup was broth with garbanzo beans and some type of grain. Very...

. Not in downtown, but if you venture up Cathedral hill, Cafe Latte has nice soups, spreads and salads as a lunch option. Barbary Fig is very good and Grand Old Creamery is one of the top ice cream places in town. All are along...