Rob and I visited Red Cow for a random late lunch about a month ago and were pleasantly surprised by the specials and the food. The place seems really new and our server was sweet but a bit shaky. Rob got a beer, I had a nice glass of wine, and we shared some wings, fries, and delicious little ahi tuna "crisps," which were served with avocado on a cracker. I love any place where Happy Hour starts at 3:00, so I think we'll probably be back.

   

    

  

Red Cow

3624 W 50th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55410

Food 4/5
Service 2.5/5
Atmosphere 4/5
Prices & Specials 4/5
Paleo-Friendly 3/5

(It's been a while since we've actually gone out in Minneapolis; we've been traveling so much lately that it's going to be nice to stay put for a weekend! My mom got in yesterday and Rob and I have been so excited to show her around a bit more. And on Friday, my cousin and aunt are coming from Montana! When we have visitors we usually just stick to our tried-and-true favorites. Any local friends have some recommendations for other places for us to try?)

I'm back with another Twin Cities restaurant today, but instead of Happy Hour, we're going to go to brunch, which, in my opinion, is pretty much Happy Hour with breakfast.

Rob and I walked around a farmers market a bit one Saturday morning and soon decided that we were starving. We headed to Uptown, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite Minneapolis spots to eat. Bar Abilene is big, with lots of natural light, $5 bottomless mimosas, and a Bloody Mary bar.

Their menu has a bit of a southwestern flair, so I went with it and got their Eggs Benedict (my favorite brunch dish), which was served with slow-roasted pork instead of Canadian bacon and chipotle Hollandaise. Hello! It also came on top of Sourdough bread instead of an English muffin, which I'm sure would have been delicious, but I asked for sliced tomatoes as a base instead. Unlike Happy Hour, brunch is much more Paleo-friendly.

Rob got a beautiful goat cheese and mushroom omelet, which was delicious and came with a side of greens tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. As usual, he got a mimosa and I dove right into a Bloody Mary. We have brunch down.

Bar Abilene

1300 Lagoon Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Food 5/5

Service 3/5

Atmosphere 4/5

Prices & Specials 3/5

Paleo-Friendly 5/5

For happy hour a few weeks ago, Rob and I headed to Uptown Cafeteria in Minneapolis, where the views from the rooftop are beautiful and the Moscow Mules are served with candied ginger.

Their happy hour specials (click here and scroll to the end) aren't anything amazing if you're a cocktail drinker, but Rob got a beer and we split a couple appetizers, which included the most interesting and delicious deviled eggs I've ever laid eyes on. Filled with a rich salmon mousse and topped with jalapenos, lox, and everything bagel seasoning, they were sort of amazing. And then there were pork nachos. Happy hour isn't always totally Paleo, but it's pretty much always delicious.

Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group
3001 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Food 5/5
Service 3/5
Atmosphere 5/5
Prices & Specials 3/5
Paleo-Friendly 2/5