At stylish, easygoing Nightingale, chef/co-owner Carrie McCabe-Johnston caters to late-night appetites with one gotta-try-this small plate after another: bruschetta four ways, hearty meatballs, grilled octopus with shishito peppers, a spectacular burger topped with 4-year-old cheddar, ale-steamed mussels and other eclectic, moderately priced dishes, all served to 1 a.m. Behind the bar, co-owner Jasha Johnston shakes up a dozen or so full-bodied craft cocktails, all at $8 a pop. 2551 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls.; 612-354-7060; nightingalempls.com
Runner-up: Burch Steak and Pizza Bar
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