Happy hour deal: Saffron

If you haven't taken a gander at the rebooted menu, happy hour is the best time to sample this stylish Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant.

By Tom Horgen Star Tribune

December 31, 2011 — 6:26pm

Deal: $4-$5 tap beers, wines and specialty cocktails. Plus a lot of food priced $3-$8, including mini burgers (with cucumber yogurt and north African spices), a lamb bacon BLT, grilled Kofta meatballs, chicken/porcini mushroom croquettes and one amazing bag of fries.

Hours: 4-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

123 N. 3rd St., Mpls
612-746-5533
www.saffronmpls.com

Tom Horgen is the Assistant Managing Editor/Audience, leading the newsroom to build new, exciting ways to reach readers across all digital platforms.

tom.horgen@startribune.com 612-673-7909

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