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 2009 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR "...Bar La Grassa stands out above all newcomers." "Adventure-in-the-making? Oh, yeah." "...you've either got it or you don't, and Bar La Grassa has got it." "With Nancy St. Pierre at the helm, it's no accident that the restaurant boasts one of the most hospitable crews in town." Click here for more.  BEST OF FOOD + DINING 2009 NEW RESTAURANT "...leader in its class." "...fresh and original, yet authentic..." "...all served up in a buzzy room with a fresh, inviting vibe." Click here for more. |
 2010 NOMINEE BEST CHEFS IN AMERICA JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BEST CHEF • MIDWEST • ISAAC BECKER 3rd Consecutive Year "Chefs who have set new or consistent standards of excellence..." Click here for more. |
 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR "...opened...to rave reviews two months ago." "...uncanny sense of what the public desires..." "...thrums with authenticity, affability, polish and value." "understated elegance in its stylish-yet-comfortable room that seems somehow appropriate for any occasion." "Overall, it’s just the kind of restaurant we need right now." Click here for more.  BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2010 "...chic architecture and art give the room a heady buzz of urban living." "...Isaac Becker and...Nancy St. Pierre, run the restaurant with the same casual sophistication of their beloved 112 Eatery." Click here for more. |
| Reviews / In The News |
 BEST NEW ITALIAN SPOTS "...the most thrilling new places all across America..." "Minneapolis: Bar La Grassa" Click here for more. BEST RESTAURANTS 2010: CRITICS' TOP 10 "Another winner from Isaac Becker..." "...Becker and his team have a knack for creating dishes you crave..." Click here for more.  TWIN CITIES 10 BEST DISHES OF 2009 "Gnocchi with Cauliflower" "...light little pillows..." "...a perfect combination of flavors." Click here for more. BAR LA GRASSA EDITOR'S CHOICE "...big, vibrant haute Italian haunt... " "Dishes range from Italian classics to inventive creations, some elaborate, others stunningly simple..." "Spend like a pauper yet eat like a king..." Click here for more. DRINK OF THE WEEK: Bar La Grassa's White Spider "Bar La Grassa is a place that just feels good. Really good..." "This restaurant just has got it going on." "...the White Spider received unanimous votes." Click here for more. |
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION 2010 Semifinalist BEST NEW RESTAURANT Click here for more.  2010 READERS' CHOICE RESTAURANT AWARDS BEST NEW RESTAURANT Click here for more.  BAR LA GRASSA: FOOD, ROMANCE AND THE ROMANCE OF FOOD "I love Bar La Grassa..." "...the food is the romance." "...the big show isn't music or dance - it's the open kitchen, facing the pasta bar." "The menu is perfect for the gastro-adventurous, beautifully presented and full of novelty..." "...a thoroughly enjoyable experience - and quite reasonable..." Click here for more. CHOW AND AGAIN "One of the best new restaurants in San Fran...reminds me of local restaurants like 112 and Bar la Grassa." Click here for more. BAR LA GRASSA "Monday is often the restaurant industry's sleeper night. Except at Bar La Grassa." "The most compelling seats just might be the dozen or so that line a counter facing the busy kitchen. That's where I plan to park myself in the not-so-distant future, gleefully eating up and down that pasta list." Click here for more. |
THE BEST NEW TWIN CITIES RESTAURANTS OF 2009 BAR LA GRASSA "The much-maligned lima bean has never tasted so good..." "a bowl of Bar La Grassa's gnocchi...may be the best preparation in the Cities." Click here for more. BEST RESTAURANTS 2010: CRITICS' PICK: BEST SERVICE QUICK REVIEW "...of course it's good. It's great." "...comprehensive yet tightly executed menu..." "...LaGrassa offers up so much value, it’s almost more expensive to cook at home—and let’s face it: yours isn’t going to be nearly as good." "...LaGrassa is everyone’s current pick for where they want to eat..." Click here for more. BAR LA GRASSA: TRENDIEST TABLE IN TOWN "...dream-team roster of Twin Cities restaurateurs." "Nancy St. Pierre, runs the front of the house with...warmth and professionalism" "...an Italian version of a Spanish tapas bar:" "Imagine Grandma roaring up in a Maserati..." "...pork ribs were better than those at most places that call them their specialty." Click here for more. |
BEST RESTAURANTS 2010: 5 CRITICS' PICKS "...Bar La Grassa...is...the scene..." "...casual and cool..." "You wanna get a piece of this." Click here to watch.  TALKING WITH MINNESOTA'S JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS NOMINEES: ISAAC BECKER Click here for the interview. TEN UNFORGETTABLE DISHES "Gnocchi with cauliflower..." "...delectable layers..." "...proof that slow and steady really does win the race." Click here for more.  IN BRIEF "Bar La Grassa...caters to a diverse crowd" "...financially attainable for frequent dining." "...the food and service provided were both top-notch: The menu caters to diverse tastes, while the waitstaff accommodate the most experienced fine diners and more casual customers alike." "Just over a week in, Bar La Grassa has already hit its stride." Click here for more. NOVEMBER HOTLIST "Our five picks of must-visit restaurants..." "1. Bar La Grassa The 112 Eatery of Italian food." Click here for more. |
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