Food

Barbette has received, best of's, from local press for its late night dining, desserts, wine list, and, of course, those french fries that accompany the steak frites. Barbette uses local and organic ingredients as much as possible, presenting beautiful food in a casual, eclectic, bistro atmosphere. Open daily at 8am serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and late night. A 3-4 course Prix Fixe menu is available Monday nights from 5-10pm. Happy Hours M-F 3-6pm, Su-Th 10pm-close. Hours: Su-Th 8am-1am, Fri and Sat 8am-2am.

Bryant Lake Bowl is a vintage bowling alley, restaurant, and cabaret theater located in the Lyn-Lake District of Uptown. BLB is open daily 8am-2am serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. BLB strives to present locally sourced and organic ingredients on our menu. Cheap Date Night Mondays, 6pm-12:30am, 2 entrees, 1 bottle of wine (or a few beers), 2 games of bowling, for $28. Happy Hour M-F 3-6pm, Neighborhood Night Sundays, 6pm-12:30am, featuring specials on midwestern beers and wines, $1 bowling.

Chowgirls serves up sassy catered fare for all types of events. We use local, organic, and seasonal ingredients whenever possible to create naturally good appetizers, meals, and desserts. From American comfort food to vegetarian and spicy ethnic selections, Chowgirls' diverse menu offers a fresh approach to catering in the Twin Cities.

Ecopolitan is the Twin Cities' only 100% organic, vegan, raw food restaurant, bar, natural home and body goods shop, infrared sauna, oxygen bar and eco-art gallery. We offer healthy and sustainable dining by creating 100% uncooked, plant-based meals with 100% organically-grown ingredients and no additives, GMOs, refined sugars or flours, common allergens (no wheat/gluten, corn, soy, dairy, eggs or peanuts) or toxic processing. The Eco- Shop offers pre-packaged raw foods; professional quality supplements; preventive medicine products; healthy, ecological home & body goods; and healthy food preparation tools.

A magazine published six times per year starting in 2012, which celebrates local food artisans, farmers, chefs, and retailers. Free at over 300 locations throughout the metro area, or subscribe online for $28 to have it delivered.

We provide customers with a locally grown golden flaxseed, which is considered to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet. It is a rich source of Omega 3 and fiber. Our premium, triple cleaned USDA organic golden flaxseed is grown in North Dakota and comes from a nationally recognized company. With a minimum order ($30), we offer free delivery and personable service in the seven county metro area. Our flaxseed comes in a sealed recyclable container, and whenever possible, efforts are made to reuse the plastic containers. Many of our customers have received a going green bag, eliminating the use of plastic bags. This is a great food for your health and offers people another choice for healthier living. We are proud to support organic farmers who will help sustain our environment for future generations.

Harvest Moon Backyard Farmers help city dwellers transform their landscapes into tasty, beautiful and sustainable mini-farms. We provide garden fresh food and garden education for homeowners, renters, communities and businesses. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, full service or something in between, we can help your garden dreams come to life!

Linden Hills Co-op provides and promotes healthful choices for our community; provides, uses, and promotes earth-friendly, sustainable products; encourages activism on sustainability, health and nutrition-related issues; and works to build vibrant local food systems. We offer locally-grown, organic, and Fair Trade food at our cooperatively-owned grocery store and deli. Open to everyone, seven days a week!

Minnesota Nice Spice hand-crafts organic seasoning blends locally in Minneapolis. The recipes are inspired globally and then created as all-inclusive blends which make home cooking more convenient, healthy, affordable, and definitely delicious. Even nicer, a portion of the profits will be used to help artist with disabilities at Interact Center for the Arts. Body+Soul+Earth friendly!

Mississippi Market is a community-owned, certified organic grocer providing fresh, local and sustainable produce, meat and dairy products to St. Paul and the surrounding communities. Our full service deli offers hot meals, cold salads, fresh juices and smoothies and many grab-n-go items. We have an extensive selection of gluten free foods, local cheeses and a wide variety of natural body care products and fair-trade gifts.  Two locations in St. Paul: 622 Selby Avenue and 1500 West 7th Street.