The hot five: New restaurants

Last update: October 1, 2009 - 5:43 PM

THE HOT FIVE

Sure things in life: death, taxes and, lucky for us, a never-ending parade of new restaurants.

THE ANCHOR FISH & CHIPS

A classic "chipper" in the making, serving the title dish (cod and hand-cut potatoes) along with shepherd's pie, pasties and burgers, plus wine and beer, all at affordable prices and open until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Weekend breakfast, too.

302 13th Av. NE., Mpls., 612-676-1300, www.theanchorfishandchips.com

GINGER HOP

The team behind Uptown's Chiang Mai Thai has remade the former Times Bar & Cafe (the distinctive bar is still a looker), focusing on a price-conscious pan-Asian menu.

201 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612-746-0304, www.gingerhop.com

KINGS

A little bit wine bar, a little bit coffeehouse, a little bit neighborhood cafe, and a whole lot of fun.

4555 Grand Av. S., Mpls., 612-354-7928, www.kingsmpls.com

KONA GRILL

The up-and-coming Arizona-based chain has landed in Minnesota with its signature sushi bar, multi-culti menu and atmospheric setting.

11997 Singletree Lane, Eden Prairie, 952-941-3262, www.konagrill.com

LYNDALE TAP HOUSE

The lights are back on inside the former jP American Bistro. Owner Gene Suh has gone the gastropub route, specializing in slow-roasted beef. The name? A nod to the bar's 18 tap beers.

2937 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls., 612-825-6150, www.thelyndale.com

RICK NELSON