My wife and I had never been to--or even heard of--Baldamar, so when our friends invited us to…read moreRestaurant Week there, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to give it a try. From the hostess who graciously held the doors open for us in the 95° heat to our incredible server, David, everything was outstanding. We started with cocktails. I had what may have been the best bourbon Old Fashioned I've ever tasted, and my wife enjoyed a wonderfully refreshing cocktail (whose name I, unfortunately, can't remember). We began our meal with the roasted Brussels sprouts. Normally, I'm not much of a Brussels sprouts fan, but I happily cleaned the plate. My wife and I shared the 12-ounce filet mignon, cooked medium rare, and it was absolute perfection. Chef's kiss. David recommended a bottle of wine to pair with our steak. It wasn't inexpensive, but it was worth every penny. But wait... there's more. As incredible as that wine was with the filet, it somehow paired even better (yes, I know that sounds impossible) with the slice of heaven they call chocolate cake. I'm sure it has a much fancier name on the menu, but "slice of heaven" seems more accurate. If you've read my other reviews, you know I have a tendency toward hyperbole. If there were ever a time to lean into it, this is it. THIS MEAL WAS FANTASTIC. THE AMBIANCE WAS PERFECT. THE FOOD WAS EXCEPTIONAL. AND THE COMPANY WAS DIVINE. We will absolutely be back--and when we do, we'll be asking for a table in David's section. (He works Tuesday through Friday.)

Stopped into Baldamar and had a great experience sitting at the bar. Ashley took such attentive…read morecare of me from the moment I arrived and was incredibly welcoming throughout my visit. I started with the tequila and mezcal Old Fashioned, and it was fantastic. It was well-balanced, beautifully presented, and garnished perfectly. The food was equally impressive. The wings were delicious--crispy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. My only small note would be that the celery was a little limp. The Caesar salad has officially been added to my regular rotation. The jammy egg was cooked perfectly with a rich, yolky center that was still easy to slice. The Parmesan crisps were thoughtfully sized, adding great texture without being so large they scraped the roof of your mouth. The salad was evenly dressed, making every bite flavorful. Overall, excellent food, outstanding cocktails, and warm, attentive service. I'll definitely be back.

Me and my friends have been here several times. Great Korean BBQ spot with tasty food and friendly…read moreservice. The staff were attentive overall. One thing to keep in mind is that they can get very busy at night or on weekends, so the wait for a table can be pretty long. Also, during busy hours, a few of the items we ordered were missed, and we had to place the order again. Despite that, the experience was still good

If you're looking for an "as close as you can get in Minnesota" authentic Korean BBQ experience,…read moreShinhwa is a great local spot. The wait time is a little long, and although the website says that you can call ahead for reservations, they are a walk-in only establishment. It took around 45 minutes for a table to open up, but once we were seated it was such a fantastic experience. My wife and I chose to only select the BBQ option, but you could choose Hot Pot as well, or BOTH! Great options for meat selection, a build your own sauce bar, and a robot delivery service put this place over the top. You will not leave feeling hungry at Shinhwa, if you've been hoping to try authentic Korean BBQ in Minnesota, I would highly recommend this place - especially great for large groups!

Not as good, but very close to as good as HuHot! Wish they had spicer sauces and more grills…read moreworking.

I am struggling between rating this 3 vs 4 stars. I will say my real rating is 3.5 stars, but I…read morewill give them 4 since Yelp still doesn't allow half stars. Overall verdict: give them a try. I assume we will be back. We love HuHot and have been disappointed that there's no HuHot anywhere in the Twin Cities. I found this place and thought it would be a good alternative. I was correct! While I wouldn't say it's better than HuHot, they do some things better. Such as gloves when you are picking your items from the buffet, and free chips and salsa (the salsa is awesome). However, I was nervous to come here due to some of the other reviews, and while I don't agree with all of the negative ones, some of them are correct. The free white rice is incredibly mushy and soggy. I didn't really like it. The pasta itself did end up a bit soggy compared to HuHot, but I still enjoyed it. I do wish they had a few more sauce options and recipes. The flavor was pretty good, but I do sort of agree with some other reviews that I wish there was more flavor. I would encourage you to use more sauce than you think. I also agree that the atmosphere feels slightly dirty/old. The whole place could use a very deep cleaning or remodel. I'm also very upset that they are passing the credit card fee on to customers. That actually gives me pause about potentially not going back more than anything else. However, I did enjoy my meal. So I would guess that we will be back. But due to the credit card processing fee, lack of sauces, and a feeling of uncleanliness, we won't be rushing back anytime soon.

HIDDEN GEM ALERT…read more Duuuuude. If you know, you know... and you're about to be in the know. You're welcome. @mavericksrealroastbeef inRoseville off of Lexington is in it's own category of yum. Eat in or get it to go but don't miss out on the sauce bar! Do yourself a favor and get: Roast Beef Sandwich Mashed Potatoes with Dark Gravy Maverick's Sauce Horsey Sauce I was so hungry when we got here that I completely forgot to snap a pic until we were half way through our sandwiches....no regrets. Seriously you gotta check this place out. You won't be disappointed. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

This place seemed very cozy. I wish I could have stayed to eat in!…read more They have all of these very fun dips from a Maverick's sauce to a horseradish with olives and peppers. It all looked amazing. The person who helped me was very nice and walked me through what they enjoyed, which was a roast beef sandwich with swiss and au jus. The food was ready super fast and it was absolutely delicious. I did get French fries as well, but the sandwich was the main event. I will have to come back and try more things.

Aldi isn't for everyone, if you want someone to run and get something you forgot it's not going to…read morehappen. I find it sufficient for my needs most of the time (If not I move on for things they don't carry). Aldi carries fresh produce and a good variety of things I use daily. I want to thank Roseville Aldi for keeping things clean and stocked. Try them, if not what you want don't go back, your choice. Thank you, Aldi mgmt.

What is not to love! I feel like I can always shop here and find great deals as well as get certain…read moreorganic produce. They have a great selection of snacks and condiments and the home section is always good! I make sure I always grab a flyer about the deals for next week as there tends to be dupes for items I really want. I tend to do a combo of shopping here and Trader Joe's.

Have eaten at this food truck twice now, and was so good both times. Got the pulled pork plate…read morewith the sides, which were all good, especially the kale apple slaw. The pulled pork is so moist and tender. It's elevated to eye watering deliciousness with the addition of the Hmong Pepper Sauce..that sauce is amazing, and I could see putting it on everything. Apparently all of their meats are smoke with local oak, so another bonus there. The duo working there is super nice too.

Another great Hmong Barbeque business and it is another food truck! I found this place on Facebook…read morewhile scrolling through the local eats. Even with the rain I said I still wanna check it out! Today they were located in the parking lot of Joe's Sporting Goods. It's hard to miss them given how big their red trailer is, you can clearly see the big grills mounted on the rear. They serve up your traditional BBQ eats but I did notice their Pulled Pork had different flavors which I wished I saw before ordering, definitely trying those out at a different time. But for today I decided on an order of Brisket and Beef Ribs with no sides. The Brisket looked pretty damn well made to me, the smoke rings were clearly visible. Then I took my fork and easily sliced through it like a hot knife through butter. And as I did I could see the lucious meat juices drip off my fork. I couldn't wait to place it into my mouth. Once I did I was in love with it. So so tender and a good smoke flavor to it, not overpowering. As for the Beef Ribs, they were big and flavorful! Easily fall off the bone and amazing juicy! Besides the meat I also got a side of their Spicy BBQ, and I have to say I liked it a lot, probably my new favorite BBQ sauce! I was suprised at the smokey character of the sauce that prevents it from being too sweet. It had enough spice that I could taste the heat but it was nothing no one can handle. I am glad they gave me 3 dipping cups of that BBQ sauce, gladly dip or paint it on any meat I get. This truck is another winner for me and I am so glad to see lots of Hmong food trucks popping up making outrageously good food! Also the owners are friendly and provide good service. Like previously stated I can't wait to give their flavored pulled pork a try!

We got some great sandwiches here. We do not recommend the potato salad. It's just not good. The…read morebroccoli salad, however, is fantastic.

Stopped in for a sandwich to-go today around 1230. Staff very friendly, fast, and courteous…read more Ordered smoked turkey sandwich with no tomatoes and a Diet Coke for FOURTEEN DOLLARS. Anyway, the lettuce had an odd, bitter taste, so I removed that and the turkey had a strange, brownish unappealing color. Not worth the money and the taste was pretty off. Would not recommend.

Chianti Grill is a "go to" for date night. The Chicken Parmesan is out of this world...but I want…read moreto tell you about our anniversary dinner. My wife got the Chicken Parm...I decided to splurge and got the Blackened Ribeye with bleu cheese...to say it was amazing is to do disservice to word amazing. This was the most tender, tasty steak I have ever had. I would highly recommend this dish. We have never had a bad experience here, the waitstaff is attentive and friendly...and don't forget the focaccia bread with oil and balsamic vinegar wow!!!!

First time in this restaurant. We were told it was a 45 minute wait and my first thought was, wow,…read morei can probably go down the road to the Garden that grows olives and get in right away. That's decent food. We went shopping across the road and I think within 15 minutes got a text our table was ready. So that was a pleasant surprise. The ambience was great. This is a clean classy place. It looked expensive but I was.... I mean my WIFE was all in and Happy Wife, Happy Life so yeah..... we're going for it. Service was well.... it was over the top. The wait staff and others all chipped in to watch the tables. Different people filled our water, brought us more bread, brought out food out when it was ready, picked up our dishes. It was a TEAM effort and it showed. Service was outstanding. My wife ordered the Salmon Sofia. Not sure what that is exactly and I don't care. It's salmon. To me, it's gonna taste bad no matter how great you prepare it but she said she loved it and would definitely get it again. I had the Italian Pasta if I remember correctly. Slightly spicy cajun pasta with sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers and onions. It was amazing! There was quite a bit of it in the bowl. My wife says, "Wow, that's a lot. You'll have some to take home!" But I'm no quitter. If the food is good, i'm finishing it. And i'm happy to report that i did finish it. It was really good. I did not however get to try the mountain sized carrot cake. I really wanted some of that but I was too full. Oh, the bread. The bread was not warm and it was different than what i thought, but by the time i finished my 7th piece, I really liked it. All in all this was a very nice meal, perfect for a date night.

One of my go to places when I am at horse shows at state fairgrounds. Love the freshness of…read moreproduce, the salad bar, the hot food deli and sandwiches to go. And of course, the wild rice soup! People are friendly and I love the later hours at night.

This place is BOUGIE! So fancy for a grocery store. I will say the prices here are very expensive…read morebut it looks super nice in here and the entire place is carpeted?! Crazy. To be honest, we came here specifically for the bakery and it did not disappoint. First of all, Jasmine is a super star. She was very knowledgeable about all the products and so friendly. We got a lot of treats (macarons, donuts, tarts), all of which have been delicious!