Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, United States of America

In a natural extension of the locavore movement, Wise Acre Eatery grows much of its own food. Above the bar, the motto “E.I.E.I.O.” makes a cheeky allusion to Tangletown’s 130-acre farm outside of Plato, where the garden center’s plants, vegetables for a 500-member CSA, and ingredients for Wise Acre’s menu ... read more...

The scallop was evaporating inside my mouth, collapsing on itself in a cloud of ethereal juiciness. It was one of those dining-out moments where my body's involuntarily response was to slump into my chair, block out everything else around me and wallow in the bliss that was enveloping my taste ... read more...

Northeast Minneapolis' quirky-landmark steakhouse Little Jack's is going condo, according to sources involved with the project...

As of today, Little Jack's remains open, though with hours much reduced (no lunch, dinner only, closing shortly thereafter) from its better days.