MPLS St. Paul Magazine Restaurant Week

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MPLS St. Paul Magazine Restaurant Week is back July 12-17, 2015.  During this time, specially priced meals from some of the hottest Twin Cities Restaurants will be available.  You may wish to make your reservations now as this is a popular time to eat out.

Lunches will include two courses at $10 or $20
Dinners will include three courses at $15 or $30

Prices are exclusive of tax, wine, beverage, and tip.

Find a list of participating restaurants and their restaurant week menus here.

My top pick is from Urban Eatery ($30, see my selection in blue):

FIRST COURSE (Choose one):

  • FRESH GUACAMOLE
    Warm lime tortilla chips, chili lime salt
  • EDAMAME
    Sea salt, sriracha, ponzu
  • WARM PRETZEL
    Jalapeno fondue
  • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
    Red wine vinaigrette, bacon

SECOND COURSE:

  • SMALL CAESAR SALAD
    House made dressing, warm crouton, pecorino romano

THIRD COURSE (Choose one):

  • HALF RACK BBQ RIBS
    House smoked St. Louis pork, jalapeno mac & cheese, french fries, house BBQ
    [full rack / add 8]
    Suggested pairing La Marca Prosecco 9/35
  • BIG MAMMA’S MEATBALL
    Meatball stuffed with mozzarella, rustic tomato sauce, angel hair pasta, parmesan
    Suggested pairing Bucaro Montepulciano 11/39
  • STEAK URBAN
    Beef medallions, mashed potato, sauteed spinach, Guinness sauce
    Suggested pairing Justin Cabernet 13.5/49
    CHICKEN CURRY
    House made curry sauce, spinach, chickpeas, lime rice
    Suggested pairing Ferrari Carano 10/38
  • SEASONAL PASTA
    Buffalo mozzarella filled ravioli, peas, mushrooms, tomatoes, leeks, light cream sauce
    Suggested pairing Laguna Chardonnay 12/47

FOURTH COURSE (Choose one):

  • VANILLA CHEESECAKE
    Limoncello soaked strawberries, basil, baklava
  • CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
    Warm rich chocolate bread pudding, hot fudge, walnuts