Celeb-Rated: Brenda Langton
By Whitney Friedlander, Twin Cities Editor
Healthy chef Brenda Langton of Cafe Brenda is known for her inventive menu full of locally grown and other organic goods. See where she eats and explores when she's not serving food with a slice of life.
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Tanpopo Noodle Shop
308 Prince St Ste 140, St Paul, MN
"I love Japanese cuisine, and Tanpopo, in St.Paul, is a real find. Try their authentic and pure cooking, the noodle and broth dishes, along with many other specials. Koshiki and the Ben, the owners, are a wonderful addition to Lowertown. You cannot go wrong at this hidden treasure." -
Midori's Floating World Cafe
3011 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
"The best tendon I've had anywhere... Anywhere! The prices are terrific and interesting sushi." -
Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1432 W 31st St, Minneapolis, MN
"So much fun for lunch. Lucia and staff do a terrific job cooking delicious local fare that is fresh from local farmers and beautiful." -
Black Sea Restaurant
737 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN
"Black Sea has some lovely Turkish Delights! I think picking up to-go would be ideal here, but the tiny restaurant is also a unique experience. Don't expect friendly service here, just the facts ma'am." -
Wedge Community Co-op
2105 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
"Need to know where to do your grocery shopping? Hands down it's the Wedge Co-op--baked breads that can’t be beat, take-away deli, organic meats, and cheese and produce better than anyone else." -
Rustica Bakery
816 46th St, Minneapolis, MN
"This is a really wonderful bakery in south Minneapolis. You can have breakfast here or take home their amazing offerings of breads, cookies and pastries. This is a real bakery were the bakers work all night long to have fresh baked goods. You'll taste the difference!"
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West Bank, Minneapolis
Mississippi River, Minneapolis, MN
"Have a day with friends or family? Take a look see as to what's happening on the Mississippi. I'd tour the Weisman Museum, skip over to the Mill City Museum, have dinner at Spoonriver and take a show in at the beautiful Guthrie Theater, designed by Jean Nouvel." -
Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Falls
Sixth Ave SE and Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN
"Walk across the bridge and watch the Locks and Dam. In the summer, don't miss the terrific Mill City Farmers' Market on the Plaza, next to Spoonriver and the Guthrie."
