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Our Top Picks For March 2012
Travail Kitchen and Amusements is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

1. Travail Kitchen and Amusements

4154 W Broadway Ave (at N 42nd Ave), Robbinsdale, MN
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Travail made Bon Appetit's 2011 Best New Restaurants in America list. That's enough motivation to try everything and anything. Read more.

Victory 44 is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

2. Victory 44

2203 44th Ave N (Penn Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Victory · 128 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Victory 44's Pork Cheek with compressed peas and preserved peaches made the James Beard Foundation's Top 10 Dishes on 2011 list, eat it! Read more.

Rosa Mexicano is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

3. Rosa Mexicano

601 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 65 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Order from Rosa Mexicano's "Flavors of Mexico" series designed to educate and celebrate the vast and distinctive cuisines of Mexico. Read more.

Mozza Mia is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

4. Mozza Mia

3910 W 50th St (at France Ave), Edina, MN
Italian Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Monday through Thursday, $35 gets you pizza, a bottle of wine, gelato for two and a pair of tickets to the Edina theater. Read more.

Zen Box Izakaya is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

5. Zen Box Izakaya

8.6
602 Washington Ave S (Corner of Washington & Portland), Minneapolis, MN
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown East · 62 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: They recently adjusted their menu so everything is under $12, consisting of many dishes to share, so bring friends and have a feast! Read more.

Eli's East Food & Cocktails is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

6. Eli's East Food & Cocktails

8.6
815 E Hennepin Ave (9th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 57 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Be sure to try their Black and Blue Burger (with Black River blue cheese and caramelized onions) and their cocktails containing house-made syrups and cellos. Read more.

(yo)gurt[lab] is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

7. (yo)gurt[lab]

3100 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
Frozen Yogurt Shop · West Calhoun · 48 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: This locally-owned shop offers some healthier toppings like olive oil and flax seed. Combine the salted caramel and green apple, when paired, they're downright whimsical. Read more.

Donatelli's is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

8. Donatelli's

8.7
2692 County Road E E (Century Ave.), White Bear Lake, MN
Pizzeria · 41 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, try the Italian fries, or gluten-free chicken and pesto shells. Read more.

Pizza Lucé is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

9. Pizza Lucé

8.8
119 N. Fourth St. (2nd Ave. N), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Warehouse District · 126 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Pizza Luce's Celiac-friendly pizzas are the perfect consistency: not too dense, with a hint of fluffiness inside and crunchiness on the edges. Read more.

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

10. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

8.7
12051 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, MN
Italian Restaurant · Brooklyn Park - Maple Grove · 42 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Try their gluten-free Fettuccini Alredo and Chicken Parmesan, it will curb any carb craving for the "carb-tarded." Read more.

Chianti Grill is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

11. Chianti Grill

7.6
2050 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Pair a gluten-free pasta with a glass of wine from their extensive wine list: no combo will leave you disappointed. Read more.

Uptown Diner is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

12. Uptown Diner

8.5
2548 Hennepin Ave (at W 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Diner · East Isles · 99 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Every Thursday through Sunday the diner is open 24 hours, offering up fried-to-perfection hash browns, fluffy flapjacks and a whole portion of the menu dedicated to Hollandaise. Read more.

American Burger Bar is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

13. American Burger Bar

825 Hennepin Ave (btwn 8th St S & 9th), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 21 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: For meat lovers, go traditional with the Black Angus patty, or all out with the bison or kobe beef options. Read more.

14. Santana Foods

7.5
601 5th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Greek Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 19 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: This hole-in-the-wall market/restaurant offers gyros, fries cheese curds and burgers. Lines may be long but their homemade special sauce is worth the wait. Read more.

Kieran's Irish Pub is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

15. Kieran's Irish Pub

7.6
601 1st Ave N (Hennepin), Minneapolis, MN
Irish Pub · Warehouse District · 115 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Order their signature Big Ginger and check out their music calendar for plenty of knee slappin', foot stompin' live shows. Read more.

Keegan's Irish Pub is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

16. Keegan's Irish Pub

16 University Ave NE (at E Hennepin), Minneapolis, MN
Pub · University · 42 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: This tavern pours pints of Guinness in proper Irish form, a process that takes two minutes per stout. Try it and notice the difference! Read more.

O'Malley's Lucky Irish Pub is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

17. O'Malley's Lucky Irish Pub

6.9
1775 Radio Dr (Valley Creek Dr), Woodbury, MN
Pub · 17 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: The handcrafted bar and furniture add to the appeal of affordably priced drinks and appetizers, a great escape from the Twin Cities. Read more.

Jake O'Connors is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

18. Jake O'Connors

200 Water St, Excelsior, MN
Pub · 31 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: The Shepard's Pie is delicious and hearty. Also, try the less-orthodox options like the seared scallops and Chilean seabass. Read more.

Ecopolitan is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

19. Ecopolitan

2409 Lyndale Ave S (at 24th Ave S and Lyndale), Minneapolis, MN
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Whittier · 34 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Try the purple kale salad, followed by a green burrito (filled with lentil-based taco "meat") and wash it all down with cool cucumber juice. Read more.

French Meadow Cafe is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

20. French Meadow Cafe

8.8
2610 Lyndale Ave S (at 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Whittier · 134 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: The extensive, eco-friendly menu changes daily, consistently offering delicious new omelets and fresh lunch and dinner dishes. Read more.

Calhoun fusion is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

21. Calhoun fusion

3200 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Health Food Store · Cedar Isles - Dean · 5 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Stop into their Nutrition Club for a wellness evaluation or body scan to see your true metabolic age. Read more.

The Marsh is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

22. The Marsh

8.5
15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
Gym and Studio · Minnetonka - Hopkins · 9 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: Try their Roasted Cauliflower and Truffle Risotto or Salmon with Chive Crème Fraiche. Read more.

The Muddy Pig is one of Our Top Picks For March 2012.

23. The Muddy Pig

162 Dale St N (at Selby Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Bar · Summit - University · 89 tips and reviews

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: They're stocked with 36 tap beers, submit yourself to their knowledgeable servers and drink up! Read more.