Crema Cafe Minneapolis regulars know Crema for Sonny’s Ice Cream. Staffers make everything from scratch with local and organic ingredients. (612) 824-3868; cremacafeminneapolis.com
Lucia’s Chef Lucia Watson served organic, regional fare before it was cool. The menu changes weekly and includes entrees like apple cider-glazed Berkshire pork chops. (612) 825-1572; lucias.com
Midtown Global Market Peruse ethnic groceries and ready-made foods. (612) 872-4041; midtownglobalmarket org
Be sure to stop by Salty Tart Bakery for oatmeal cake. (612) 874-9206; saltytart.com
Modern Cafe In Minneapolis’ Northeast neighborhood, the hip diner serves classics with their own twists, like the pot roast with horseradish sauce. (612) 378-9882; moderncafeminneapolis.com
Red Stag Supper Club A green restaurant in northeast Minneapolis offers a Friday fish fry featuring seasonal catches. (612) 767-7766; redstagsupperclub.com
