Minneapolis Italian Restaurants Examiner

Toppers Pizza plans rapid Minnesota expansion

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:06 -0700

MN Business Journal: November 6, 2009 A Wisconsin pizza chain that caters to college students is expanding in Minnesota. Toppers Pizza, which now has three restaurants in Minnesota, plans to grow to between 25 and 30 locations across the...

"Pizzas 4 Patriots"

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:58:27 -0700

Pizza Marketplace: November 10, 2009 Veterans in five U.S. cities will be getting a hot and cheesy care package this Veteran's Day, courtesy of America's dairy farmers in partnership with Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization th...

DiGiorno delivers ultimate toppings but average taste

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:53:36 -0700

It's not often I expound on a frozen pizza but this weekend I gave the new DiGiorno Ultimate Toppings pizza a go so I thought i'd share my thoughts. I am a pepperoni loving freak so this new offering seemed like the perfect fit. I wa...

Good things cooking at The Little Oven

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:26:26 -0700

On this rainy (again) evening in the Twin Cities I felt a field trip was in order. This time it was to The Little Oven in East St. Paul. Situated at the corner of White Bear Ave and Minnehaha, The Little Oven is as hole in the wall as they come. &...

Little Caesars announces 'Bowl Game Bonanza' promotion

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:07:58 -0700

DETROIT, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today announced the "Bowl Game Bonanza" national promotion in conjunction with the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. This promotion offers Little Caesars customers&n...

Return of the dead, pizza that is!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:06:46 -0700

Celebrate zombie season at Punch Pizza this Thursday! Punch is honoring their pizzas of the past with dead pizza day. They are bringing back some old favorites so head to Punch to get your hands on your favorite dead pizza. ...

Stop by the Tin Shed for some good za and fun for all

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:19:28 -0700

It's not often I find myself in Savage but I heard they had some good eats at the Tin Shed so I decided to give it a whirl and see for myself. The atmosphere is very tavern-esque and they seem to offer a little something for everyone. They...

Profile: Time Out Sports Bar

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:27:32 -0700

Not your typical Italian eatery or pizza pub, but the Time Out does offer pizza so I figured it deserved a mention. Time Out has 3 locations, Eagan, Elk River and Blaine. Time Out is the quintessential sports bar chocked full of high top...

Plentiful pleasing portions served at Panino's

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:03:06 -0700

Tucked away in a strip mall in the north metro is Panino's, a casual dining restaurant offering a variety of Italian eats. Most notable is their namesake, the Panino. If you don't know, a Panino is a traditional, small toasted Italia...

Pizza Joes delivers pizza and good service

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:19:15 -0700

I got a coupon the other day for a new pizza place in my hood that I hadn't heard of called Pizza Joes. The other night we got sucked in by the Twins/Yankees game and decided to try it once the game went into extra innings.According to their website ...

The Italian Collection

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:03:00 -0700

A directory of all the Italian restaurants I've profiled or reviewed. Bon Appetit!

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Restaurant profile: Chris & Rob's Chicago Taste Authority

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:06:15 -0700

Chris and Rob's, formerlly known as Joey D's, dishes up a mean pizza in addition to their alpha dog, the Chicago Style hot dog.Chicago memorabilia covers the walls of this South Minneapolis favorite and their pizza while not available in Chic...

Punch Pizza offers special deal for Viking fans tonight only

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:25:45 -0700

If you're a purple and gold fan, head to Punch Pizza tonight for a special pizza deal just for you. Viking lovers sporting their purple duds can get a buy 1 get 1 free pizza for take out only (or par baked) from 5 pm to 7:30 pm tonight pre- game...

Free Green Mill coupons

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:27:08 -0700

In search of discount eats in the West Metro? Green Mill's location in Plymouth is offering free $5 and $3 printable coupons on their website. Check out GreenMillPlymouth.com. Click here to get all the juicy details courtesy of the Minneapolis C...

Restaurant profile: Trattoria Da Vinci

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:06:30 -0700

With exposed brick, faux marble columns and alabaster fountains, Trattoria Da Vinci is a romantic, candlelit eatery. As a tribute to its namesake, reproductions of the Italian master's work are proudly displayed. The atmosphere is relaxi...

Baked potato and other off the wall pies at Pizza Luce

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:12:35 -0700

Located at the epicenter of Minneapolis' trendy Warehouse District, Pizza Luce is a favorite with the neighborhood's young, savvy residents, as well as club hoppers, concert goers and pretty much everyone else that happens downtown for a night out. T...

Gina Maria's offers a formidable $5 lunch special

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:54:35 -0700

Nestled in a random mini mall in Eden Prairie is Gina Maria's pizza. If you aren't familiar with EP, it might be hard to find and I sure as heck can't tell you how to get there, but I can tell you that they make a mean slice of pepperoni and ...

Italian eats at the Minnesota State Fair

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:40:49 -0700

In honor of the MN State Fair, I thought I should give the run down of a few of the Italian eats featured this year. Head to the Food Building to get spaghetti & meatballs on a stick. Strands of cooked spaghetti get worked into the mea...

Dining 101: What uptown Italian bistro has a secret date room?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:30:19 -0700

Answer: Amore VictoriaThis cozy Italian-American bistro in the heart of Uptown feels like an old trattoria with exposed brick and rich mahogany woodwork. Amore Victoria offers a pleasant and inviting atmosphere a...

Dine with His Holiness at Buca di Beppo

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:24:12 -0700

Buca di Beppo is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful Italian dining. Buca is best known for their Italian spirit, hospitality and huge family style portions. Dinner groups small and ...