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.

Welcome to Golden Valley VFW ! We specialize in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Golden Valley VFW promise to make your next dining experience a pleasant one.

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.

Welcome to Country Kitchen! 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 Country Kitchen promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.

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.

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!

Dover Restaurant and Bar is located in the lower Atrium level of the Double Tree Park Place Hotel. Dover is a 125 seat full service Restaurant and Bar. We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as our Double Tree Breakfast Buffet daily to our guests. Also located in Dover is the Hall of Fame private dining room which can seat up to 12 guests and is dedicated to the Minnesota State High School league. Our menus are American fare offering a wide range of choices from tasty sandwiches and burgers, Walleye and Salmon and great steaks. Menu prices range from $8-$30. Dover also offers a comprehensive selection of Spirits, regional beers and table seating and booths. The Centerpiece of the restaurant is the large stainless steel high top table that seats 14 people right as you walk into the room. The bar area offers 6 HDTV's with Direct TV programming, flexible lighting schemes which allow us to tailor the mood of the room to almost any occasion. Just outside of Dover, in the Lower Atrium Area of the hotel that can allow for additional seating, private functions or just a different atmosphere. Dover Bar and Restaurant is a highlight of any guests stay at the hotel as well as for walk in guests offering great food and great service in a fun atmosphere.

Frankie's Pizza, Pasta and Ribs IS Simply The Best Pizza And Pasta Delivery In Town! Give Us A Try And We'll Prove it!Frankie's Uses Only Fresh Vegetables, Sausages, Unbleached Flours and Imported Pastas. Our Sauces, Dough, Breads And Salads Are Made Fresh Daily In Our Kitchen.Your Pizza Is Baked In Stone Ovens At High Temperatures For Outstanding Results!We Guarantee, Without Exception, That You Will Find Our Pizzas, Pastas, and Ribs To Be Of The Finest Quality!

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Pannekoeken Huis. 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 Pannekoeken Huis features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Pannekoeken Huis 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!

The first location of Vina Restaurant was opened in December of 1982 in St .Paul, Minnesota. In the next ten years, three more locations (Richfield, Midway and Uptown) were added. Since the first opening, Vina has impressed diners from Minneapolis, St .Paul and beyond. With the authentic Vietnamese cuisine, we have received recognitions from most local media such as, City Pages, Minneapolis and St .Paul magazines, St .Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, Twin Cities Reader, Metro Magazine..etc...Decades later,the restaurant popularity continues; even though the original founder now only maintains the location in Richfield. Throughout the years, our goal is still the same and that is to develop a healthier Vietnamese quick-service establishment and provide consistent quality and freshness to our beloved customers.Here are some articles from local newspapers about Vina Restaurant:...We stand in line to get into restaurant such Vina, where fast service, reasonable prices and unique food are an irresistible combination.. St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 1985)...the place is reportedly always packed with happy diners stuffing themselves with food from Vina's leaping platters.. Citi Pages (September 1993)...Vina offers an impressive level of efficient service. The room is pleasant and cozy if a bit utilitarian, and you can see entire families around round table tucking into steaming hot bowls of noodles brimming with bean sprouts and hot sauces... Metro Magazines (February 2007)

Deli food is comfort food from Eastern Europe, Lithuania, Russia and Hungary. Many items on deli menus today were developed out of necessity as people migrated from country to country. Today, a turkey and swiss on sourdough with mayo is standard fare, but at a traditional deli you'll find dark ryes and plenty of pastrami, beef brisket and frankfurters in the glass case.The delis of yesterday contain more than pastrami sandwiches and cheese blintzes. Historically, delis feed a hunger for New Americans that goes way beyond the stomach. They offer the sense of identity and the feeling of being "home." It is the cuisine of these people, that we most often think of as delicatessen food - matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, potato latkes.German and Alsatian immigrants were the first to open and run delicatessens in this country. Today, many of the delis still operating are run by third- and fourth-generation family members. There is a pride in what they do and in what they offer, and a love for the life they have inherited.All of us at Mort's have taken that giant leap to continue this tradition. The one that we hope will change the dining landscape in the Twin Cities, rather, the Deli scene, forever. We don't want to be a New York Deli to a "T", but we do want that vibe, that comfort food, the big portions and great service. We all remember our favorite haunts, the smells, the tastes.This is the beginning of a legacy in the Twin Cities

Welcome to Athens Cafe! 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 Athens Cafe promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.

Broadway Pizza is home to the best appetizers, pizza, salads, pasta, burgers, desserts and drinks. Start off with our Broadway Sampler, Eagle Wings, Broadway Skins, or Cheese Curds. Then try one of our house specials, such as our baked lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, or our hot hoagie. Joining us for lunch? Try our famous lunch buffet. Stopping by after hours? Grab a burger basket, one of our trademark fresh salads, and a Lil' Folks Special for the kids. And don't forget about our award winning pizzas, our pride and joy. Then top it off with one of our desserts. We also have a full bar and offer an extensive assortment of drinks.In 1961 Eddie Peck bought a small neighborhood tavern in North Minneapolis called the Broadway Bar. Located at the corner of Third and Broadway, it was a local favorite for pizza, beer, and conversation.Determined to continue Broadway's heritage, Eddie began his business by calling up the best help he knew: his family. His mother, Mamie, headed up the pizza making. The sauce was made fresh every day and sausage was made from scratch. The meat was trimmed, cut and ground by Eddie himself. And, unless the vegetables were crisp and fresh, they weren't good enough for Mamie. She even pounded and kneaded the dough for each and every pizza herself. Mamie was helped out by Eddie's wife Dorothy, his sister Marion, and his cousin Don, who tended bar and made pizzas.Word got out that Eddie and his family were making the pizza in town. People still stand in line for one of Eddie's famous pizzas.He is gone now, but his tradition is being carried on at the Robbinsdale location by Eddie's niece Kari, his nephew Brad, and their father, Ron. We still use his original recipe with only the freshest and finest ingredients. We hope you enjoy your visit and invite you to stop in anytime!

Are you searching for GREAT home style cooking in a friendly atmosphere that has that50's diner feel? You have come to the right place!! Check out our menus for malts, sundaes, burgers, and open faced hot sandwiches.....fun and satisfying food like grandma used to make! Everything is made from scratch and uses vegetables and fruits from the Minneapolis Farmers Market.Chef Steve and his smiling crew will welcome you to a great meal and a lively experience! We also cater. Feel free to contact us for details!Chef Steve has been in the restaurant business for 26 years.He has worked at the Lake Elmo Inn, the Enchantment Resort, andat Lutsen Resort.He has been on TV and has taught cooking classes.His primary focus has always been quality homemade food to the customer.He is most proud of his work in turning around the food and beverage operationof Lutsen Resort in 2001-2004. But he believes that Talula's Cafe will top even thatsuccess!

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!

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.

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