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Best Pizza - Grandpa Tony's -Snelling south of Randolph. Awesome decor too...
Chinese, I could list several buffets better than LeAnn Chin for the money. Favorite is Kowloon in Coon Rapids, also has full menu.
Chipolte is a winner
Noodles is great for bowl meals, and pretty cheap. ($5-$10)
Taste of Thailand is good, Fridley has one.
Kahn's is good too, their rolls are awesome!
For the West Metro, Lucky Inn on Shady Oak.
Good healthy place - Q-Cumbers in Edina
I actually like Subway better than Quiznos
Italian - cheap - Fazoli's in Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, or Maplewood. Pricier - Macaroni Grill.
Mexican - either Rio Bravo or Don Pablos. Rio Bravo is a bit more Americanized but both rock.

I need to try Acme and Dixies.

I miss the real Uptowner on Grand and Lexington. They had the absolute best breakfasts in a riotous place.

Sydney's falls into the trap of a lot of yuppie places. They charge too much for fancy twists on things and they don't serve you enough food. If I'm going to pay $15 - $20 for a meal, I at least want enough food.

I've yet to find a fancy restaurant worth the money. You pay a fortune for ambience and snootiness which doesn't go into the food.

My favorite restaurant for steaks or anything isn't here in the cities. It's a place called Kurt's Steak House in Delafield, WI. You can get a full meal with appetizers, (modest) drinks and dessert for about $30 a person, plus tip. Unbelievable food in a casual environment. You don't have to dress up, the service is attentive, but not stuffy or hovering... and I can't say enough about the food!

In Green Bay, WI... Oxford, no contest. Good, relatively fancy food in a good atmosphere cheap ($10 - $15 for entrees).