food

During happy hour(s) at Napa Valley Grille (Mall of America, Bloomington, 952-858-9934, www.napavalleygrille.com), chef Preston Anderson prepares a number of appealing snacks, including salmon sliders dressed with hot sauce-boosted coleslaw ($3.50), wontons filled with cream cheese and fennel sausage ($5.50), hand-cut French fries twinkling with truffle salt ($5.50), a selection of $3-a-pop cheeses and three $5-and-under salads. Available 3 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

RICK NELSON