Every CRAVE girl knows that part of keeping her mind and body happy comes from eating the right stuff. But we also know how hard that can be for the urban gal who juggles a lot more on her plate than just dinner. Luckily, these local entreprenesses have got us covered when it comes to fresh, nutrient-packed meals that will make you forget everything you ever thought you knew about salads. With locally-grown ingredients and creative flavor combinations to shock and awe your taste buds, your figure won’t be the only one paying compliments to the chef.
Birchwood Cafe in the Seward neighborhood is every bit a down-home dining spot, with chefs that put as much attention and care into choosing their ingredients as your mom did. The cafe emphasizes the importance of good, real food which means that the menus are full of local, organic, fair trade, and sustainably grown items that taste as good as they sound. Try this: Wild Acres Smoked Chicken, Grilled Portabellas, Fennel, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Toasted Hazelnuts and Wisconsin Gruyere on Spinach & Arugula with Preserved Lemon & Fennel Pollen Vinaigrette
When you’re especially pressed for time but refuse to pick up your meal through a drive-through window, Yum! Kitchen and Bakery in St. Louis Park is the perfect solution. Order ahead online or by phone for a single lunch or for an upcoming event, or dine inside. The menu boasts a large selection of salads, sandwiches, and of course a full bakery and is a great breakfast spot as well. For lunch or dinner, try this: Pacific Rim Salad with red curry glazed ahi tuna, romaine, pineapple, hearts of palm, red pepper & scallions with coconut dressing.
Cafe Barbette in Uptown is everything an urban girl could CRAVE. With a long list of “best of” accolades, the Twin Cities seems to agree: this little gem of a restaurant is a go-to spot for every occasion from Sunday Brunch to date night to girls night out. The arrival of spring means that Barbette’s quaint patio seating is now open. Grab a friend and an outside table for people-watching, and try their signature French Nicoise Salad: Ahi, sweet peppers, purple potato, shaved fennel, hard boiled egg, green beans, and anchovies.
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