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The Hottest Restaurants in Minneapolis Right Now, June 2015

Where you want to be eating right now.

by Lindsay Abraham Updated
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by Lindsay Abraham Updated

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: What's new? What's hot? Where should I eat right now? While the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the Twin Cities, it is not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Minneapolis Heatmap, which will change on a monthly basis to always highlight where the crowds are flocking to at the moment.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. Spoon and Stable

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211 1st Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.224.9850
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The national accolades continue to pile up at Gavin Kaysen's Spoon and Stable. Not only was the restaurant a finalist for two James Beard Awards but it was just named one of Food & Wine magazine's restaurant of the year and also was recently profiled in Saveur magazine which named Minneapolis as "the next great American food city."

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2. Revival

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4257 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Tennessee Hot, Johnny Cakes, and that Revival Burger are dishes on everyone's minds, lips, and social media. The Kingfield neighborhood restaurant is non-stop busy and draws in flocks of fried chicken fanatics.

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3. Monello

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1115 2nd Ave
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 353-6207
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Monello, Italian for sea urchin, just opened in Hotel Ivy early in June. Executive Chef Mike DeCamp, formerly of La Belle Vie, showcases a menu full of Italian coastal fare in the stylish downtown spot.

4. Brewer's Table

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520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(763) 999-6526
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The destination brewery's focus shifts from the busy beer hall to the finer dining option upstairs. Chef Jorge Guzman and team are pairing the brewery's award-winning beer with pork jowl, octopus, and sweet breads.

5. La Belle Vie

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510 Groveland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 874-6440
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The epitome of fine dining in the Twin Cities, Tim McKee's La Belle Vie makes its return to the Heatmap as it has gained recent national attention. Business Insider magazine named it one of the top 14 French restaurants in America along side of places including Le Bernardin, French Laundry, NoMad, and Per Se.

6. La Ceiba Bistro

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3500 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 729-0523
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Opened less than a month ago, the Hector Ruiz bistro in the Powderhorn neighborhood is gaining loyal fans. Caribbean inspired food is served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at very affordable prices.

7. Como Dockside

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1360 North Lexington Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 666-9491
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Como Dockside is to Como Lake what Sandcastle is to Lake Nokomis. The seasonal, lakeside eatery serves up New Orleans inspired fare with a side of live music. The restaurant also has a full liquor license if a sunset martini craving arises.

8. Nighthawks

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3753 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 248-8111
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Landon Schoenefeld's diner opened last month and is the hot spot in Southwest Minneapolis. The pickled PBR and french fries are a getting some attention as well as the steak tartare with garlic breadcrumbs.

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9. Urban Bean

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822 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
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The second location of Urban Bean is drawing in the macbook masses seeking super fast wi-fi, Four Barrel bourbon vanilla lattes, and baked goods from award-winning Patisserie 46. The super chic space continues to be one of the most Instagrammed spots in town.

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1. Spoon and Stable

211 1st Street North, Minneapolis, MN 55413
The national accolades continue to pile up at Gavin Kaysen's Spoon and Stable. Not only was the restaurant a finalist for two James Beard Awards but it was just named one of Food & Wine magazine's restaurant of the year and also was recently profiled in Saveur magazine which named Minneapolis as "the next great American food city."
211 1st Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.224.9850
Visit Website

2. Revival

4257 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Tennessee Hot, Johnny Cakes, and that Revival Burger are dishes on everyone's minds, lips, and social media. The Kingfield neighborhood restaurant is non-stop busy and draws in flocks of fried chicken fanatics.
4257 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Visit Website

3. Monello

1115 2nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Monello, Italian for sea urchin, just opened in Hotel Ivy early in June. Executive Chef Mike DeCamp, formerly of La Belle Vie, showcases a menu full of Italian coastal fare in the stylish downtown spot.
1115 2nd Ave
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 353-6207
Visit Website

4. Brewer's Table

520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414
The destination brewery's focus shifts from the busy beer hall to the finer dining option upstairs. Chef Jorge Guzman and team are pairing the brewery's award-winning beer with pork jowl, octopus, and sweet breads.
520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(763) 999-6526
Visit Website

5. La Belle Vie

510 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
The epitome of fine dining in the Twin Cities, Tim McKee's La Belle Vie makes its return to the Heatmap as it has gained recent national attention. Business Insider magazine named it one of the top 14 French restaurants in America along side of places including Le Bernardin, French Laundry, NoMad, and Per Se.
510 Groveland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 874-6440
Visit Website

6. La Ceiba Bistro

3500 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Opened less than a month ago, the Hector Ruiz bistro in the Powderhorn neighborhood is gaining loyal fans. Caribbean inspired food is served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at very affordable prices.
3500 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 729-0523
Visit Website

7. Como Dockside

1360 North Lexington Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103
Como Dockside is to Como Lake what Sandcastle is to Lake Nokomis. The seasonal, lakeside eatery serves up New Orleans inspired fare with a side of live music. The restaurant also has a full liquor license if a sunset martini craving arises.
1360 North Lexington Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 666-9491
Visit Website

8. Nighthawks

3753 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Landon Schoenefeld's diner opened last month and is the hot spot in Southwest Minneapolis. The pickled PBR and french fries are a getting some attention as well as the steak tartare with garlic breadcrumbs.
3753 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 248-8111
Visit Website

9. Urban Bean

822 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
The second location of Urban Bean is drawing in the macbook masses seeking super fast wi-fi, Four Barrel bourbon vanilla lattes, and baked goods from award-winning Patisserie 46. The super chic space continues to be one of the most Instagrammed spots in town.
822 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Visit Website

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