Video (02:28) : Bring your appetite as we show you 5 restaurants you can only find in Minnesota.
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.
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