One of the early pioneers in this neighborhood, Be’Wiched takes fine-dining level chef skill and focuses it upon the humble sandwich. Taste the pastrami to see what inspires so many workers to crowd this counter during lunch time. Be’Wiched also serves breakfast daily.

Parlour Bar’s more upscale sibling restaurant with beautiful plates of food and a wonderful side patio for lingering on when the nights are warm. Borough recently added brunch and lunch menus in the past year under the guidance of executive chef Mike DeCamp.

The lunch dumplings are incredibly popular midday and the bar is packed by night with people inhaling hand-pulled noodles and digging into increasingly spicier dishes and this mom and son run restaurant.

This shop was an immediate hit, inspiring none other than Andrew Zimmern to declare, “Finally, a worthy bagel in the Twin Cities.” Office heroes are made by stopping by early and sharing several everything bagels and a tub of scallion cream cheese.

Coal-fueled fire kissed chewy edges mark each of the pizzas found inside this ground-level pizzeria that also serves a wide selection of locally brewed beers.

Upstairs is a casual neighborhood eatery serving breakfast through dinner and downstairs in a nouveaux-dive bar with a food-service window.

A classic neighborhood dive bar that has remained true to its roots as the neighborhood has grown up around it.

A casual neighborhood gathering spot, Red Rabbit is especially popular before a Twins game. The menu stars pizza, pasta and other Italian-influenced dishes. There is also a full bar with a deep and long cocktail menu worth diving into.

Gavin Kaysen changed the conversation around Minnesota dining when he left New York to open his first restaurant in his hometown. Two years after opening, this remains one of the most sought-after reservations in town.

Burgers and beers are available at this red and cow-hide decorated restaurant.

What if Minnesota cuisine could be elegant and groundbreaking? That was the presumption that Eric and Andrew Dayton used to open this landmark restaurant that led the charge to changing the North Loop dining scene.

Southeast Asian street food in this slim restaurant with a few outdoor tables. Try the mammoth-sized sticky wings with a glass of Elbling.

The most elegant stop for sushi in the North Loop. There aren’t many seats, but with such gorgeous food, it’s worth jockeying for space. Kado No Mise serves lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday and adds a special late night menu on Fridays and Saturdays. It also has a Japanese whiskey-stocked bar.