THE HOT FIVE
Check out a new restaurant this holiday weekend.
CAFE AGRI
Chef Dan Alvin is catering to vegetarians and vegans (and the occasional trout lover), and those with gluten-free dietary restrictions will also feel welcome.
4300 Bryant Av. S., Mpls., 612-822-3101, cafeagri.com
CITIZEN CAFE
The former Sweet Lorraine's has been transformed into a lively breakfast-lunch-dinner enterprise, offering dishes such as morning hashes, a fried shrimp po' boy, short ribs braised in a shallot broth and pan-seared scallops with smoked tomatoes and brioche croutons.
2403 E. 38th St., Mpls., 612-729-1122
FLAME
The team behind Mission American Kitchen and Via Cafe & Bar have turned their attention to Rosedale, where shoppers and pre- and post-moviegoers can enjoy moderately priced roast meats and other fire-tickled fare.
863 Rosedale Center Plaza, Roseville, 651-315-5005, flamerosedale.com
MIX NEW AMERICAN DINER
Chef/co-owner John Pullis is preparing updates of all-American fare: big burgers, iceberg wedge salads, mac-and-cheese, cider-glazed pork chops, meatloaf and banana cream pie. The setting is bright, cheery and kid-friendly.
