Modern Café is an American cuisine eatery in Northeast Minneapolis. With origins dating to the 1940s, the café infuses local and organic ingredients into classic American fare such as pot roast and meat loaf entrées. Modern's appetizers include a mixed green salad in sherry vinaigrette with radish, and chilled corn soup served with cornbread croutons. Modern Café patrons can pair main dishes with small plates like mashed potatoes, buttermilk blue cheese or masa fries. The eatery additionally features breakfast and lunch menus, and has garnered press in local publications for sustainable menu items. Cook and restaurateur Guy Fieri has featured the Modern Café on the popular Food Network television program "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives."
Modern Café
337 13th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-378-9882
moderncafeminneapolis.com
Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit specializes in authentic German fare in the diverse northeastern district of Minneapolis. Patrons can experience the tastes of Germany by choosing among such appetizers as the German cheese plate or the wurstteller special, a dish of German sausage with bratwurst, horseradish, curry and gravy. Entrées include meat, poultry, fish and even a vegetarian option. Gasthof challenges patrons to try the 3-foot Meterbratwurst, a gigantic German bratwurst once featured on the Travel Channel program "Man vs. Food." The eatery occasionally hosts German-themed events and festivals, like live polka music and Oktoberfest.
Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit
2300 University Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-781-3860
gasthofzg.com
Since 2002, Keegan's Irish Pub has been a destination for Irish and pub food, beer, live music and events in Northeastern Minneapolis. Smoked salmon, crab cake and scallops are some of Keegan's appetizers. Traditional pub favorites include chicken wings and Irish chips. The eatery's entrées range from casual dishes like the roast beef sandwich and grilled cheese, to the primmer filet mignon and sweet garlic pasta. Keegan's patrons can complement dinner with any of the pub's selection of domestic and international beers. Live events like Kilt Night are frequent, as are traditional Irish music performances, quiz nights and cash drawings.
Keegan's Irish Pub
16 University Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-252-0880
keeganspub.com
