Stopped in mid-morning on a Saturday, specifically on the hunt for a certain olive oil flavor…read moreneeded for a recipe. I was a little confused at first because the place still has signage or references from its previous name, but it all worked out just fine. As soon as you walk in, you're immediately hit with the amazing smell of garlic (I think the owner was roasting it that day--heavenly). My friend and I took our time browsing all the different olive oils and goodies. The shop has a really nice balance--part store, part cozy café. We ended up chatting with the owner for a bit, and she was welcoming. Overall, it was a really pleasant experience. We ordered the tomato mozzarella panini and a coffee each. I'll be honest--a tomato mozz sandwich wouldn't normally be my go-to, but it was surprisingly flavorful, light, and still filling (half was enough for me). Everything we had was delicious. There's seating inside.... tables and even a comfy couch--giving it that laid-back, neighborhood vibe. Also appreciated that there's a parking lot, which made things easy. If I'm in the area again and need olive oil (or just a chill spot for a coffee and bite), I'd absolutely stop in again!

I've been wanting to visit this spot for years-- their new name is Curiouser Foods. What a charming…read morelittle oilery tucked away with a curated selection of balsamic vinegars, olive oils, teas, and rare ingredients that food lovers dream about. The moment we walked in, the scent of garlic filled the air. The owner let us in on the secret: she was prepping garlic for their sandwiches. Naturally, we had to try the caprese sandwich, and it did not disappoint--fresh, flavorful, and that garlic? Incredible. The whole place gave off relaxed European vibes, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. I'll definitely be back.

I think I want everything here eventually but I started with spaghetti and meatball. Great that it…read morecomes with two slices of their own fresh baked soft bread, which they also sell by the loaf. The meatball had a touch of spice. The sauce is rich and the aroma intoxicates. There is a small parking lot on the side or you might find street parking nearby. Food priced very reasonably and served quickly hot and ready. A true Italian family run deli that I should have attended long ago, but will now to make up time. Dedicated to my Trentino relatives.

I moved into the area about a half year ago and have passed this spot more times than I can count…read more I finally stopped in and was curious about their ultimate cheesesteak. I love myself a cheesesteak and I wanted to see if this would be a new favorite I'd enjoy wearing out. They loaded this sandwich with onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. They added some of their pasta sauce on the bottom as well. The sandwich was good, but I thought it needed a bit more flavoring/spices. The bread was some of the softest I've experienced though and the cheese was a good amount. The combo was paired with a pickle spear and a bag of potato chips. This may sound strange, but can potato chips steal the show? Because they did. Super crunch and salty. Yum-O! I tried their coleslaw too and it seemed like to sat there awhile. It was tasteless and I ended up throwing the pint out. I will say the staff here are very friendly and helped me decide on some sandwiches and gave me an honest review of their favorites and least favorites. I appreciate that. I'm sure those chips will bring me back in the future and I'll be open to trying another sandwich.

A wonderful Greek/Mediterranean grocery store with many items that are hard to find elsewhere in…read moreMinneapolis. The neighborhood has gotten rougher over the years but the store remains a classic and more than worth regular visits.

Great selection of Mediterranean foodstuffs and great olive and feta counters…read more Well worth a visit

La Tavolata is a ghost kitchen located inside a taco restaurant in St Louis Park. I placed a pickup…read moreorder, and it was a smooth process! There was a lot right in front of the restaurant, and my order was ready before I arrived! I entered the taco restaurant and gave them my name and they had my order ready! I got the Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli. I was genuinely shocked at how good it was. You get a really generous portion (this could be split between 2-3 people), and they were very generous with the mushrooms! It came with a creamy sauce with caramelized onions that was so delicious I wanted to finish every last drop! It did come with a piece of garlic bread to help with that though! I was blown away by how good this pasta was, and I would highly recommend it!! I will be back soon!

When I take my first bite of a dish and mumble, "Oh my god," that's a great sign!…read more That's what happened with the Mushroom Ravioli with Chicken, a heavenly first bite of a dish new to me. The ravioli were large and nicely stuffed, plenty of mushrooms, cheese, and spinach in a creamy Alfredo and mushroom sauce with succulent pieces of chicken. I highly recommend it. The Bruschetta was on point, fresh diced tomatoes and basil with slices of garlic, shaved parmesan, and a balsamic glaze, served with two split and toasted ciabatta rolls. YUM.

I have been going to Holy Land Deli for decades and as it has expanded it has even gotten better…read more Just yesterday May 7th I brought a friend for lunch and then shopping. Our food was tasty, quickly and friendly we were served and ample portions with great taste. Shopping was difficult as there was so much I wanted more than I came for. I also appreciated the variety of people eating, shopping and having fun in making myriad choices of food to eat, buy and take home. Such a fun place which I highly recommend and I have been shopping here for decades!

If you go to the Holy Land location it is a small grocery store on one side and a small restaurant…read moreon the other side. The grocery store has many different foods from around the world and for a little while I was trying different breads from different regions. The bread section is one whole corner and is fun to try all the different varieties. The restaurant side you order food at the cashier and then sit at a table. So there really isn't much service here. The food consistency has not always been the same. Sometimes it's just ok but other times it has been amazing which is why it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 stars. Overall it's a good choice but I do mostly take away for the food. My favorite is the chicken lovers combo. Also note there is a large parking lot in back rather than trying to find street parking but I usually only go here if I am going to the grocery store. If I just want food from the restaurant I just do a delivery service or a quick pickup.

Great food and service! They have lots of great deserts and guide you through them. Menu has some…read moregreat gems. We got the mixed plate to try everything and our favorites were the adana kebab, meatball, and chicken shawarma.

We loved everything that we tried/tasted. Service was attentive and answered any questions. Since…read moreit was the first time we had been there, we let him pick what would be good starters. We had varieties of spicy and hot to easier on the palate for me. Still wouldn't change a thing. Everything we tried from chicken, rice, and the hot tea to the Iskender Kebap and Chicken Kebap. Sofra Kitchen is located in Saint Anthony, MN. Easy to get to, just off of Silver Lake Road.

Love the vibe at Zelo! Our waiter was very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about the specials and any questions we asked about the menu. Our dinners, drinks and desserts were very good and we will keep coming back!

In a nutshell: expensive prices, small portions, lacking flavor…read more Everything was good, not great. The standout to me was the complimentary freshly baked warm bread they serve after you order your drinks. It would have benefitted from salted butter though. Moving onto our dinner portion, the burrata was yummy but it needed more balsamic and one more slice of grilled ciabatta. The Brussels could have been Caramelized a little longer as they were a little hard when biting into. They were also just sitting in a puddle of honey, so that was the main flavor I was tasting. The pasta dish was so tiny and only has 4 small pieces of chicken. It didn't really have a taste, other than cream. For dessert, we ordered the caramel sea salt custard, seasonal cobbler (peach), and the budino. The standout for me was the caramel sea salt custard, the salted caramel popcorn was a fun crunch amongst the creamy thick custard. My cappuccino was very small, but it was a nice touch to serve it with a little biscotti piece (I would have appreciated a longer piece though). If I'm in the area for a show at the Target Center again or any theaters, I would give them another shot. I would not drive from the suburbs for this though.

I've been to the other Minneapolis location, but this was my first time at the Northeast one. We…read morepopped in around 11:45am on Saturday. It was quiet and easy to browse around. Parking was easy too, which was a nice bonus. There's always so much to see--personal care, home goods, food items, and more. My bestie and I both found super nice-smelling perfumes at a budget friendly price. Phoebe helped us out and was nice. I appreciated that she took the time to chat. It made the visit feel warm and personal. Always a great spot for low-waste finds!

Really cute place with tons of options for bulk kitchen goods, eco friendly (compostable!) home…read moregoods, and misc beauty products. If you're smell sensitive, be warned! I personally enjoyed the smell, but it was way too strong for a friend of mine and we had to leave sooner than we would have liked due to it. I've been on a hunt for bamboo toothbrushes from places that are NOT Whole Foods, and this place delivered!

I just had a burger today at the Burger bar in Kowalski's Uptown Deli!…read moreIt is now open! Drew the deli manager made me a burger! It was fantastic! It was also delicious! I will have to come back to Kowalski's Uptown Hennepin to get my burger fix all the time! Also I like shopping in this Kowalski's along with all the other locations! Love the ambiance of Kowalski's! Love Kowalski's! You need to go try their burgers in the deli they are amazing!

I have been shopping the grocery story & wine shop for about 15 years. I'm in the store(s) 4-5 days…read moreper week, spending roughly $500 per month between the two. I have over half a dozen friends working there, the regular staff all know my face, and I even recently interviewed for part-time work there. I do not like paying 5 cents for a plastic bag every time I swing through for a few items, so I decided to bring my own bag today. It's a messenger bag that rests on my back, no side pockets. Many customers in the store carry purses and/or reusable hand bags. All of these people have immediate access to their style of bags, whereas my messenger bag would require me to take it off my back in order to open it. As I walked by a very indiscreet undercover security member I hear a man's voice telling her via radio to keep an eye on me. I was then followed around the store for the entire visit, again very indiscreetly. I say this as someone who has worked professionally in security from bars, to retail, to IT. When I realized I forgot an item in the produce section I walked all the way back across the store, only to see a male security member come out of the back and proceed to follow me to the register. I intentionally chose a lane with a bagger, and showed him there was nothing in my bag before handing it to him. At the end of checkout the cashier asked me if I'd like to keep the 5 cents or donate it. This was new to me since I normally do self-checkout, so she explained that the 5 cents is a form of encouragement to bring my own bag. I replied to donate it, then said it was ironic considering security followed me around the entire store for wearing a bag that I was now being rewarded for bringing. She snapped at me and said "Well if you have a problem, my manager is right over there", and pointed to the self-checkout where the manager present has known me for quite some time and is always very friendly to me. Normally I decline a receipt when asked, but the cashier printed it without asking me. Seeing as I was only making an observation and not trying to escalate like the cashier was now doing, I deferred from chatting with said manager, and walked out of the store after placing my receipt into the donation box towards the Animal Humane Society like I always do. I have enjoyed the niche items that Kowalski's offers that other grocers do not, but considering these other stores sell the same common products for up to 40% cheaper, and considering the harassment by security and the poor customer service today, I will forego these niche items in favor of shopping elsewhere from this day forward.

Small, but mighty. Cozy, but not necessarily comfortable. Great wine, good food…read more The concept is great! A fabulous wine menu and knowledgeable staff. We wanted a recommendation and the wine picked for us was excellent. Went with the Plavac Milos. The food is honestly incredible! The carrots were my favorite. Someday I'll get enough courage to try the tinned fish. I wish seating was a little more comfortable for the whole "drink a bottle and stay awhile" vibe. It also can get pretty loud when it's busy in the tight quarters.

We came because of the concept -- music and wine at the forefront. Seemed like a nice spot for our…read moredate night. We pivoted to just a glass and a starter and went some place else after experiencing the place. Though there are 3 staff working the front area, we had to order at the counter. That really pulls us from our date setting. Also, deciding when to join the line to pay at the end? At one point I said, should I pause this story so you can pay or finish the story? Not the date vibe we were going for. It felt like the staff were watching us. The seating was uninviting -- add some pillows to the bench and the stools would be very unpleasant. The music was very loud coming from the front speakers and it felt like we had to talk loud to be heard (and so did the table a couple over from us, which we could hear every word). I'd love to write about the food (great) and wine (seems like a well curated selection) or even the music selection, but overall it was not worth the ambiance. To steal a line from another review (KS, spot on): "[Their] menu invites questions. It invites curiosity and conversation." -- not something you can have in a line at a counter. If we are supposed to order a bottle of wine and stay awhile, I want to feel like we are welcomed. Some warmth and table service would go a long way. We left and had the fantastic intimate dining experience and date night within walking distance.