Once upon a time, a child was born in Jerusalem to a family of 13. At the age of 6, his father passed away. His mother no longer could afford to feed him so she placed him in orphanage school . He studied at orphanage school until the 6th grade. After 6th grade his mother could not afford to feed him nor continue his education.He had a wonderful idea and bought a frying pan, gasoline burner and set up a stand in front of the boarding school.Falafels was his specialty and soon he became known as the FALAFEL KING.

Jerusalem's has attracted a faithful clientele that extends throughout the Twin Cities. Customers have called owner Sal Azem from every part of the country, in hopes of obtaining some of their favorite Middle Eastern specialties. The secret of Jerusalem's success lies in the quality of its ingredients, its own original recipes, its authentic blends of herbs and spices, and its "from scratch" approach to preparations. The restaurant's dark lighting and exotic dcor creates a romantic atmosphere designed to help you relax and unwind during your meal. And on weekends, there's live belly dancing to further enliven your dining experience. Many customers come to Jerusalem's for the tender and spicy lamb and chicken curry. Jerusalem's eggplant-based baba ganouj is second to none, their fried falafel is light and flavorful, their minty tabouli is a work of art, and all three of their soups are legendary. And the desserts! The baklava and their own fabulous "krima" (Jerusalem's unique filio creation filled with the most wonderfully rich-tasting sweet custard) are not to be missed. At Jerusalem's we strive to bring you a fine and satisfying meal. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Lorenzo Azria, who owns Salsa a la Salsa with his wife Elvia, and runs it with the help of plenty of family: his daughter waits tables during the day, his son-in-law at night, and the youngest kids help when they can. Lorenzo grew up in the Mexican village of Popo Park, near the town of Amecameca, which is on the side of those legendary volcanoes, Popocatepeti and Ixaccihuati, which are visible from Mexico City."Mixiotes is an ancient, pre-Columbian way of cooking," explained Lorenzo, when I talked to him on the phone for this story, "but they used to use the outer skin of maguey leaves. Then, when I grew up, my mom and her family put cactus leaves in everything, because they grow in our backyards." One day Lorenzo saw a recipe for mixiotes made in aluminum foil - which he thinks is horrible, because it makes the food taste like metal 00 and got to tinkering, and a few decades later we've got this marvelous dish in Minneapolis.Lorenzo had plenty of time to tinker. After leaving the side of the volcano he spent most of the 1970's '80s, and '90s in Los Angeles hotels and catering companies, where he married Elvia (sister to the founder of the Tacos Morelos empire), learned French cooking techniques, watched the California Cuisine revolution, and invented all sorts of dishes that combined authentic Southwestern tastes and techniques with the low-cal, high-taste needs of Los Angeles's high-octane power-players. Lorenzo says he has cooked for Julia Roberts and Jackie Collins, and just ask him about the things he has catered for Danny DeVito's Fourth of July festivities.

Since teaming up in the early 1970s, Bill McCormick and Doug Schmick have established more than 50 restaurants and catering operations throughout the country - an extraordinary feat in a business with the highest attrition rate of any in the United States. The two men, very different yet surprisingly compatible, have established themselves as entrepreneurs with one collective vision, to run the nation's premier family of seafood restaurants.The history of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants began when Bill McCormick purchased Jake's Famous Crawfish Restaurant located in Portland, Ore., and brought the more than 100-year-old landmark back to life. When asked the secret of how he revitalized a restaurant on the brink of closing, McCormick says, "I like nothing better than being a good host." In addition to his spirited personality, McCormick has an ability to bring out the best in other's managerial skills and strengths, a combination essential in a successful business.Part of the managerial talent McCormick tapped was Doug Schmick, a management trainee. The two formed a partnership in 1974, creating Traditional Concepts, a precursor to today's McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants. In 1979, they opened the original McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant in Portland, Ore. Since that time, the company has expanded to more than 50 restaurants across the country.

Casual charm and Old World ambiance make Gluek's Restaurant a downtown tradition! Our historic building, built in 1902, is known for it's elaborate woodwork, brick walls, stained-glass windows, high arched ceilings and European Hall atmosphere.Conveniently located in the heart of the Warehouse District, Gluek's is walking distance from the Target Center, the Theatre District, Convention Center and Nicollet Mall. We are handicap accessible and offer a full bar and restaurant. We also have free Wi-Fi so business lunches are very popular here as well. Our private dining room is FREE of charge and can accommodate up to 75 people for a sit down meal or 100+ for cocktails and appetizers.We are also proud to offer some of the best local and national acts around in a laid back and fun atmosphere.

Check out our special events.Conga Latin Bistro. . . . . Conga did open on December 14, 2000.Specializing in Nuevo Latino Cuisine & Latin entertainment. We feature dishes from Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and South America.The restaurant has two sections: The Conga room Designed for the formal dinning and The Conga bar, that offers a full service bar, dining area, and a dance area. Designed for those who come to dine and stay to dance.Conga Latin Bistro is the place that makes you feel like you are some place in the Caribbean or South America.

Drop into Downtime Bar & Grill for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Downtime Bar & Grill also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Downtime Bar & Grill lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Downtime Bar & Grill is sure to please.

Drop into Seafood Palace for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Seafood Palace also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Seafood Palace lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Seafood Palace is sure to please.We are now excluding the Chef's Suggestions and alcoholic drinks from the qualified total when using the restaurant.com certificates.

Drop into Delights of India for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Delights of India also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Delights of India lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Delights of India is sure to please.

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Elixir Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Elixir Restaurant and Lounge features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Elixir Restaurant and Lounge has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!

Featured continuously since 1995 in Zagat's, 'America's Best Restaurants', The Gardens of Salonica continues to showcase the best of classic Greek cuisine tweaked to increase flavor and freshness, sourced to promote local and organic producers: all to ensure an excellent dining experience in an ambience of spare, but elegant design. Some of the best food you'll ever eat awaits you at the Gardens of Salonica.

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Blue Nile Restaurant & Lounge. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Blue Nile Restaurant & Lounge features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Blue Nile Restaurant & Lounge has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!

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Welcome to Casablanca Restaurant!International CuisineGourmet food at college prices!Casablanca restaurant offers authentic international cuisine that is prepared daily from scratch by our talented chefs.Join us inside our beautiful restaurant or on our gorgeous outdoor patio. On the go? We also offer a satisfying take-out menu.Your food will be expertly prepared, beautifully presented, and professionally served.

The Flashback Caf features a menu chocked full of your favorite burgers, sandwiches and such. The Flashback Cocktail Lounge is highlighted by a fully stocked bar, 14 mouth watering taps, trendy beer at affordable prices, and free peanuts. With throwback dcor and style, the flashback Caf will take you back to when Elvis was king, Monroe was a symbol and the Rat Pack were icons.We have 30 lanes featuring a state of the art sound and lighting system plus a stage right on the lanes for live entertainment while you bowl.The Flashback Caf and Cocktail Lounge serves up great food and drink with plenty of plasma TV's plus 2 game rooms with the latest titles. And the dcor takes you for a trip down Memory Lane!The Flashback Caf & Cocktail Lounge serves up great food and drink with plenty of plasma TV's plus 2 games rooms with the latest titles. And the dcor takes you for a trip.We have 30 lanes featuring a state-of-the-art sound and light system plus a stage right on the lanes for live entertainment while you bowl.The Flashback Caf & Cocktail Lounge serves up great food and drink with plenty of plasma TV's plus 2 games rooms with the latest titles. And the dcor takes you for a trip down Memory Lane!

Welcome to Kulan Restaurant! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are inthe mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some oldfavorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service willleave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or yourappetite demands, the friendly staff at Kulan Restaurant promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.

The Indian cuisine is as diverse as its culture and languages. Aromatic spices and richly exotic flavors are the essence of Indian cuisine. At Raja's Mahal our skilled and experienced chefs create a variety of unique Indian dishes using the finest quality ingredients and traditional methods. Our goal is to provide the finest personal services and comfort in stylish and classical surrounding to our guests. We invite you to enjoy a delightful dining experience at Raja's Mahal.

Gabby's has been in operation since 1986 it is privately owned and operated. It is a split level sports bar/nightclub located right on the Mississippi river. Gabby's is a multi 18000 square foot complex offering a main level sports bar, American style restaurant, a large game room, and a large outside river patio for dining, drinking and fun. Its upper level is a large night club offering three bars hi tech sound system and always a hi level of energy and promotions. Gabby's is located at 1900 Marshall street north east Minneapolis just down the street from the historical grain belt brewery. Because of its size Gabby's has been visited by thousands of customers over the years. To the customers we have lost in passing we will always remember you and to our customers still here today thank you for your support. It is why we continue to outlast the competition and always will.

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Marina Grill. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Marina Grill features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Marina Grill has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!

Papa's Restaurant and Deli is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant in north Minneapolis. Ideally located in the heart of the Victory neighborhood, friends and families gather at Papa's and enjoy Italian-American pasta and pizza, hoagies and Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, and owner Mick (Papa) Brogan's signature Tomato Pie. As Papa says "Everybody eats when they come to my house". Come often and stay long. Bring the family and meet friends. Delight in the satisfying food, the relaxing surroundings, and neighborhood conversations at Papa's Restaurant and Deli. Customers at Papa's can enjoy their lunch or dinner in the dining room or out on the patio. All of Papa's menu items can be ordered for take out.

Welcome to Stub and Herbs's! In 1939, two brothers named Stub and Herb Lewis pushed the first cold beer across the bart at Stub and Herb's. Since then, Stub's has had several changes in ownership. Now, two brothers named Josh and Justin (and their close friend Ryan) are looking to continue the tradition of great service and excellent food that put Stub and Herb's on the map. We promise to provide you with the best quality and freshest ingredients in everything we do. Enjoy!

Drop into El-Amin's Fish House for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. El-Amin's Fish House also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that El-Amin's Fish House lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. CateringIn addition to our walk-in service, El-Amin's Fish House would like to cater your business meetings or gatherings. El-Amin's Fish House has a few ideas for specialty catering, and would like to work closely with churches, community groups and schools on fundraisers, special events, parent meetings, etc. We offer good food at good prices. Please check out our catering menu and look forward to catering your next eventWe can meet all your catering needs .DELIVERY AVAILABLE to local businesses $50.00 minimum order requiredLET US CATER YOUR HOLIDAY OFFICE OR HOME PARTY!

Welcome to Mr. BBQ restaurant. Our restaurant is known for the best ribs and barbecue in town. Our hickory smoked St. Louis spare ribs, Texas beef ribs, apple wood smoked BBQ chicken, slow smoked beef brisket, tender pulled pork, and all the southern BBQ favorites right in Columbia Heights. Count on Sticky Fingers to bring good times, good people, and good food together.Our family owned-and-operated restaurant has been serving delicious food in Columbia Height. We provide a family-friendly, casual atmosphere, with our carry-out and delivery services; enjoy any item from our dining menu in the comfort of your home or office. Featuring four comfortable dining rooms, including outside patio for smokers and enjoying a sunny day.Our BBQ is perfect for any occasions; we will make your event so special that all your employees, clients, and guests will be talking about it for ever. You can decide to have one of our professional experienced chefs to come out to your location and cook for you on site with no extra cost, and that's what separates Mr. BBQ from all others. We do all the work so you don't have to!We DeliverMr. BBQ is the best choice for easy dinner or business lunch. We deliver everything on our menu hot and sizzling right to your door. It's perfect for ordering lunch for your next business meeting.

We proudly serve the Twin Cities community fantastic Indian Cuisine . We treat our customers as one of our family members and show them the respect they deserve. We have been rated as one of the top rated Indian restaurants in the Twin Cities. Our meals are freshly prepared to our customers liking.We offer Catering for all Occasions! Corporate Meetings Social Events Private Parties Weddings

From the exotic main floor Alhambra Room and two additional floors of meeting and reception rooms to rooftop patio tables with umbrellas, Solera offers an ideal setting for your meal and for your next special event. You will enjoy the lively Spanish-fluenced atmosphere. We are located next to the Orpheum Theatre and we overlook the heart of downtown Minneapolis theatre district with convenient access and parking. We can be the perfect place whether you are planning an event for 600 people or only two.

Come down to The Ugly Mug, the newest place in Minneapolis to enjoy great food and a huge selection of beer. With 20 beers on tap and over 40 bottled beers, we offer the best selection of craft and import beers downtown; you are sure to find something you enjoy.The Ugly Mug provides a classic bar atmosphere that is great for watching the game on our big screen TVs, enjoying our new and improved lunch and dinner menu, or just grabbing drinks with friends.And upstairs from The Ugly Mug is Roc Bar, which is a hard-rock nightclub with the hottest staff downtown. Come upstairs for some fun after you have a fantastic meal and party the night away!

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout GameWorks. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at GameWorks features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. GameWorks has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!

Welcome to Ike's Food & Cocktails! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are inthe mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some oldfavorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service willleave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or yourappetite demands, the friendly staff at Ike's Food & Cocktails promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.

Ours is an all Vegetarian Restaurant. We have combined exotic Indian spices with fresh vegetables to bring Minnesotans a healthy and delicious cuisine from both North & South India. Please come and enjoy our hospitality. At lunch we serve an extensive buffet. A fresh Doai is served to you on table. For dinner you can choose from a la carte. If you have any questions, please contact us. In addition, feel free to browse through our catering menu for special events and promotions. Come to Nalapak and make a healthy and delicious choice!

Dancing Ganesha welcomes you to relax, enjoy and indulge in a contemporary journey to India. The owners of Dancing Ganesha reflect their passion for eclectic Indian cuisine by the extensive menu, including traditional Indian dishes, as well as new signature culinary masterpieces customized by culinary Chef of India, Swami MariyaclasWhen you enter the doors you will be enticed with the exotic smells of India, the polished and contemporary atmosphere, modern music and lighting, a beautiful bar with signature Dancing Ganesha cocktails and extensive patio seating.Located on 1100 Harmon Place, on the road less traveled, we offer parking validation in the building. Dancing Ganesha offers a desirable lunch buffet (only $9.99) that will suit all of those who love Indian cuisine and all of those who are newly introduced to the bold and healthy flavors of India. We offer mild spices to fiery based on your palate."Karma" hour is available everyday from 4-7p including $5 appetizers, $2 taps, and 1/2 off anything at the bar including signature cocktails and wine by the glass.Indulge in our after hours live music events Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10p featuring $2 taps, 1/2 off specialty cocktails. 1/2 off drinks, $5 appetizers and entertainment that will seduce you into the dance at Dancing Ganesha.Join us on Face Book and Twitter where we offer discounts and special offers. Dancing Ganesha is a proud member of Twin Cities Original and Theater Trust.Whether it is lunch with co-workers, "Karma" hour with family and friends, a romantic dinner or large celebration, we offer something for everyone.Dare to be different and join Dancing Ganesha for a contemporary journey through India, where you will crave to return.

The Imperial room is always a good time for everyone. It is a Bar-Lounge that has a little something for everyone. Great Food and Drink specials everyday of the week. The Imperial Room also has outdoor seating during the summer. The music is good, specials are frequent, and the help is dependable. Music is usually Funk and Old School played by local DJ's. The dancefloor is small, (and therefore usually packed) but everyone will make room for you as the need arises. As far as downtown goes, the Imperial Room is slightly more laid-back than its neighbors, but is always a favorite place to go for great drinks, great food, and a great time.OPEN WEEKENDS: NEW IMPERIAL LOUNGE on the 2nd level. The Imperial Lounge is stocked with leather couches, flat screen tv's and a relaxing atmosphere. Come and join every Friday and Saturday night for great drink specials, great music to dance and always a great time!

Welcome to Ecopolitan Restaurant, Juice Bar, Wine Bar, and Eco-Shop! Ecopolitan, a non-profit organization,is a component of the Eco-Health Network which promotes ECO-RAW LIVING - an educated lifestylethat harmonizes health sciences, nutrition, ecology, and community to promote a sustainable future on Earth!To learn more, refer to our CDs and DVDs by Ecopolitan founder Dr. Tel-Oren ("Dr. T"), attend our FREElectures or films every Tuesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm, sign up for our FREE e-newsletter, and visit our website.Eating should make sense and be simple. It should bring health and wellness to your mind, body, spirit, and your community. Believe that people can change and improve their conditions of life. Be gentle with yourself, and those around you. Commit to making a difference, even if it's only a small one to begin with. This is the mission of EcopolitanEcopolitan's Minneapolis restaurant is a 100% Organic Vegan restaurant, bar, natural home & body goods shop, infrared sauna, oxygen bar and eco-art gallery: "For Your Health, the Earth, & the Taste!"Ecopolitan's Eco-Spas offer you non-toxic, organic steam wraps, facials, manicures, pedicures & more. The Minneapolis Raw Beauty Eco-Spa is located in the Ecopolitan building.The Eco Shop offers raw foods, Ecolicious (Ecopolitan-made) raw foods, Professional quality supplements, preventive medicine products, healthy, ecological home & body goods , and healthy food preparation tools.Visit Ecopolitan's Eco-Health Network to get science-based eco-health information and products, and engage in activities.

There are a lot of entertainment choices out there but only one that has captured the basic desire of everyone to "be" the entertainment.ROCK 'N ROLL, SING-A-LONG, DUELING PIANOSDueling Pianos are two piano players or singers performing at two, face to face grand pianos in front of two large mirrors performing the classic rock 'n roll hits from the 1950s to the present. Its request driven by the audience and with the use of multiple teams, goes non-stop all night.CELEBRATE LIFE AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS!It's the great music hits of all time combined with great showmanship, energy and comedy. Watching the people, watch the people . . . It's worth the price of admission alone! It is $4 dollars everyday but Saturday and Sunday where it is $8 and are closed Sundays. No cover on Wednesday's if you wear 80's attire and on Friday with your college ID.WE SELL ONE THING . . . . FUN!The perfect place to celebrate any occasion, we specialize in birthday and bachelor or bachelorette parties. So come out and celebrate our amazing menu before you enjoy the show of a lifetime!

Nick and Eddie is located in Loring Park, walking distance from The Walker Art Center, the Convention Center and the downtown Minneapolis Skyway system.Nick and Eddie, the new kid on this gracious Loring Park block, is a sleek joint with a view of the picturesque pond. On any given night, it's a post gallery-opening party, a place for business execs, romantic couples, chic divorcees, and young professionals at the handsome L-shaped bar. It's a spare Euro-chic place with white walls, high ceilings, and an ancient terrazzo floor, softened by flocked wall coverings by the British haute design house Osborne and Little and yards of black speakers-a state of the art sound system. The cozy booths, four-tops, and bustling front bar give it a must-see-and-be-seen intimacy.With a fantastic new chef and a menu that will leave you speechless, Nick and Eddie is a gem that you will have to taste to believe.Valet services start at 5:00 PM. Metered street parking is available and parking lots are just a 1/2 block away.We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express.Nick and Eddie: It's that good

Drop into Grill Room for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Grill Room also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Grill Room lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Grill Room is sure to please.

Wasabi restaurant in Minneapolis is happy to add a new cultural immersion to their already popular sushi and hibachi dining with the opening of their new restaurant, Shabu Wasabi. Shabu Wasabi brings traditional "hot pot" dining from Japan to the Twin Cities, and provides fun entertainment for all to enjoy. With a wide variety of different proteins, sauces and vegetables to choose from to swish in the dashi hot pot, "Shabu Shabu" dining is a healthy way to indulge without feeling any guilt in ordering one of our delicious desserts or a drink from the bar. Located at Washington Avenue and 9th Avenue South in Minneapolis, Shabu Wasabi is a fun, new, interactive dining experience.