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Oh man, I've never been to Culver's but my husband and I love Five Guys! He likes the soggy fries lol. To each their own!
I like your honest reviews of the places you went. Doesn't Reuben look like Helen in that picture? Oh, and happy 4th anniversary!!!!!
Fuddruckers (for burgers) and Cheesecake Factory if you've never been ^_^ Both are located very close by to the Bloomington Trader Joe's store!
Looks like fun! I'm not from the Cities 😉 and these aren't exactly in Minneapolis—but they're very close and I can recommend: D'amicco and Sons on Grand Avenue in St. Paul (relaxed café-style Italian fare; added bonus of being within walking distance of Anthropologie) and Samba Taste of Brazil in Hopkins (our waiter was really and delightfully Brazilian, which added to the ethnic experience, and the pasteles and Brazilian shepherd's pie were delicious!).
I love the Butter Burgers at Culver's! Yeah, I think fries are a very personal thing. 😉
Thank you, Mimsie! Yes, I can see more and more of Reuben in Helen. 🙂
I like the sound of Fuddruckers – scratch-made buns and choose your own toppings! And I've always wanted to try Cheesecake Factory. 🙂
Ooooh, those both sound lovely. I really enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. And Brazilian cuisine sounds intriguing.
Pizza Luce. I'm a MN native now living in San Francisco, and this is still my favorite pizza restaurant.
Also, Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream!
I've heard of Pizza Luce. Maybe I can convince Reuben to take me sometime. 🙂 And I really want to go to and ice cream shop!
Please try Lions Tap — they are known as the best burger in the Twin Cities by some. I have been going there on visits for the past 35 years! They have a limited menu and are a bit out of the way – but it is worth it.