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We give you the lowdown on the best places to eat. We feature not only places with tasty many offerings, but establishments that allow smoking in their premises. Reviews range the gamut from holes-in-the-wall to five star restaurants.

Honest Drinks at the Tractor Room

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Saturday, 02 Jan 2010
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Chic and gritty at the same time, the Tractor Room is Hillcrest’s neighbor speakeasy; a spot for “honest drinks and meats.” Its large double doors, combined with a black curta...... (more)

Little Italy in the Big Easy

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Tuesday, 15 Dec 2009
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It is the holiday season and what can a girl wish for, other than a little comfort and joy? This year I’m bypassing the cashmere sweaters, fireplace and Trans-Siberian Orchestra albums, and g...... (more)

Starlite: Impressive, Tasty, and Chic

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Friday, 04 Dec 2009
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I look at the giant hexagonal door and think that I’m walking into the 24th century arch on the holodeck–and as another person put it, it’s like the end of Space Mountain. The doo...... (more)

Confidnential

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Sunday, 08 Nov 2009
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I have a secret. It’s Confidential. It’s a place, not well known yet, but its location isn’t as inconspicuous as the name. On the corner of Fourth Avenue and E Street in downtown...... (more)

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

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Monday, 05 Oct 2009
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At Miami’s Mary Brickell village, the arrival of a Minneapolis native was indeed a welcome treat. I am talking about The Oceanaire Seafood Room, originally from Minneapolis, and now gracing t...... (more)

Beekman Bar and Books

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Saturday, 08 Aug 2009
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As its name suggests, Beekman Bar and Books is what one might expect: a subdued, intimate little nook with wood paneling, leather chairs, bound books, all done in warm colors. It almost seems too s...... (more)

O’Toole’s Pub

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Thursday, 30 Jul 2009
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O’Toole’s Pub feels like it’s going to be shut down anytime soon. Not that they’re running low on business. On the contrary – this Honolulu bar has some of the loudest...... (more)

Rothman's Steakhouse & Grille

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Saturday, 11 Jul 2009
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There is little doubt that Rothman’s Steakhouse & Grill has a great location. It is, after all, on busy East 54th Street — easily within a brisk walk from New York landmarks St. Reg...... (more)

Grimpa Steakhouse

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Wednesday, 01 Jul 2009
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GRIMPA STEAKHOUSE Brazilian “churrasco” restaurants are quite an experience for both gourmets and gluttons. In these restaurants, waiters go around tables with skewers of roasted meats...... (more)

Brit's Pub

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Tuesday, 16 Jun 2009
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The first thing that will strike you about Brit’s Pub is its size. It is HUGE. This is not intentional. Brit’s Pub opened in downtown Minneapolis in 1990 as a small tavern, and has, ove...... (more)

Big Rock Chop House

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Thursday, 04 Jun 2009
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It’s difficult not to pile on the praises for Big Rock Chop House. It’s that good. This renovated Tudor-style building was built from the 1930s-era Birmingham Grand Trunk and Western R...... (more)

Merchants East

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Saturday, 16 May 2009
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First off, let’s just get something straight: there are several “Merchants” establishments in New York; most of them are related (they’re owned by Merchants Hospitality) and...... (more)