These 5 classic restaurants offer an 'only in Minnesota' experience

January 31, 2018 at 11:03PM
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When you think of Minnesota, what restaurants come to mind? Which classic eateries say something about us as a people?

Our food critic Rick Nelson came up with a top 5 guide to restaurants that you'll only find in our great state. Think: shoebox-sized vintage diners, a classic steakhouse, a borscht palace and an Obama-approved burger spot.

In this video, columnist James Lileks expands on why each one makes for a uniquely Minne-dining experience.

Mickey's Diner in downtown St. Paul. Photo by Leslie Plesser. ORG XMIT: MIN1310021129450058
Mickey's Diner in downtown St. Paul. (Colleen Kelly/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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James Lileks and Rick Nelson