Andrew Zimmern, host of Bizarre Foods, shares some of his favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities. Photo courtesy of the Travel Channel. Jack Riebel and Peter Botcher recently opened this stunning gastropub for bourbon geeks, where they serve wild pig in a dozen different ways. 1121 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; butcherandtheboar.com; 612-238-8888.
Stewart Woodman (an F&W Best New Chef 2006) serves terrific American food; the most sought-after seats are at the kitchen table. 2903 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis; heidismpls.com; 612-354-3512.
America’s best little-known ethnic market (the Hmong are from Asia’s China-Vietnam-Laos region), with countless fruit and vegetable stalls and rustic, insanely delicious dishes in the food court. From Hmong sausage to made-to-order papaya salad and hearty pho, it’s my top lunch spot in town. 217 Como Ave., St. Paul.
Tim McKee (an F&W Best New Chef 1997) and chef de cuisine Mike DeCamp continue to set the gold standard for local fine dining. The bar’s couches are the city’s best date-night spot. 510 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis; labellevie.us; 612-874-6440.
Chef Doug Flicker cooks things that make my knees buckle. I routinely order two servings of his pickled pig feet with truffles and scrambled egg. 4300 Bryant Ave., Minneapolis; piccolompls.com; 612-827-8111.
The best place to grab a bowl of pho and a steamed pork bun with quail egg. 2719 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis; quangrestaurant.com; 612-870-4739.
Complex, clean-flavored food from a singular Vietnamese café. Dozens of “roll your own” spring roll options are some of the best I’ve tasted in the US. 849 University Ave. W. #101, St. Paul; 651-290-8552.
Chef Jamie Malone is a star at McKee’s sustainable seafood place in the Jean Nouvel–designed Guthrie Theater. Try the bouillabaisse. 806 S. Second St., Minneapolis; seachangempls.com.
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