Andrew Zimmern’s 5 favorite Twin Cities restaurants

Shuang Cheng Restaurant, Minneapolis:“I come for the steamed whole walleye and because of how I feel when I’m here,” he said. “I have an emotional attachment to the restaurant.”shuangchengrestaurant.com

Spoon and Stable, Minneapolis; Bellecour, Wayzata:“I think the food at these two places is the best in the five-state region. You have to go to Chicago to get food like they’re doing there.” (Zimmern is an investor in both.)spoonandstable.com and bellecourrestaurant.com

Heyday, Minneapolis:“I don’t understand why this place doesn’t get the same attention as some of the trendier restaurants in the cities. I think it’s very underrated.”heydayeats.com

Mandarin Kitchen, Bloomington: “I like to go out to restaurants that are making things I don’t make at home. ... Their dim sum is fantastic.”Manderin Kitchen on Facebook