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.

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.

The Lone Tree Bar and Grill, in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, is the one place in the Twin Cities where you can have it all! Our food is one of our best kept secrets. Come for lunch and enjoy one of our many tasty burgers or sandwhiches. Stay for dinner and indulge in The Lone Tree's signature entrees while you may wet your whistle with the best happy hour drink specials downtown!! Check out our menu here.Dance through the night to our vast variety of music you know and love from many generations. The high ceilings and rumbling bass provide acoustics that energize the crowd and stimulate the dance floor. Let the girls of the Lone Tree provide you with top quality service and unrivaled drink specials will surely keep you coming back for more.The Lone Tree Bar and Grill and the Annex Night Club welcome you...!!!The Lone Tree / Annex is a multi-level venue providing club goers the freedom to experience diverse atmospheres without leaving the premises. We possess the capability to satisfy even the hardest to please by offering two entirely different experiences under one roof!

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. Now Serving Lunch Platters for $4.99!!!

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!

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!

OUR HISTORYSince opening our doors in July of 2004, we've been proud to serve good food and friendly service in a casual atmosphere.And it wasn't long before people noticed. In 2005 we were honored with the Longfellow Business Association's Diane Radtke Award for best new business.We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with a wide variety of homemade favorites, as well as a To Go and Catering menu. Along with our menu, we have a full bar with cocktails, wine and beer, specialty and regional drinks.In the winter of 2006 we added the "Smoking Caboose", an old train car from the Minnesota Transportation Museum. The fully restored railcar now serves as a unique seating area, with antique brass fixtures and beautiful wood paneling.Whether you're already in the neighborhood or just looking for a great place in South Minneapolis to enjoy some food or drinks, we invite you to stop by. You're always welcome at The Rail Station!

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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 PICOSADining and Dancing Latino StyleLocated on Historic St. Anthony Main, Picosa features Traditional Latin-American Food combined with modern elements and local ingredients. Enjoy our flavorful cuisine in our dining room or on our heated patio with scenic views of the Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis. At night, you can enjoy a diverse mix of music from the best local DJs and Latin Bands.Picosa's Spaciousness and elegant dcor is perfect for large parties. Anything from wedding receptions to corporate functions, our catering menu can fit everyone's taste and budget.You Bring:The PartyThe PeopleWe'll Supply:DrinksStaffFoodGood TimesWe've got the Space, Music, Dancing, and so much more to make this a memorable event for any occasion! We know a great deal of work goes into planning events and that's why we're here to help and answer any questions you might have.Bringing that favorite cake? Let us know, we do have a $2 plating fee which includes the following:Cake PlattingPlatesForksNapkinsServiceClean UpDisposalPlease call us directly at 612.746.3970 and our staff will gladly assist you in scheduling a reservation. See you soon!Happy HourMonday - Friday 1pm-7pm2 for 1 on allBottled BeerHouse WineRail Cocktails$1 Tacos Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 4pm-7pmDaily Drink SpecialsSpecials last all day & Night!Monday - $4 Mojitos (All Flavors)Tuesday - $5 Martini'sWednesday - $5 Specialty DrinksThursday - $3 Captain MixerFriday $4 Margaritas (All Flavors)Saturday - $3 Jag-BombsSunday - $3 Screwdrivers and Bloody Marys