Grand Food In the Minneapple

Number 1

Minneapolis, Minnesota: La Belle Vie

Last but not least I do have to highlight my hometown of Minneapolis, La Belle Vie; I believe will always be on the top of my list for fine dining experiences.  This restaurant’s chef, Tim McKee won the James Beard Award for “Best Chef Midwest.”  The food is inventive, flavorful, and artfully presented.  The décor of the restaurant is clean and sophisticated without being stuffy, and the lounge is filled with a classic elegance.  This restaurant has everything going for it, and the service matches the quality perfectly.  From the moment you open the door, or should I say the door is opened for you, to the time you walk out, the experience is flawless.  This restaurant may feel a bit snooty or pretentious for some but if you want to feel like a King or Queen at dinner, this is the place I would recommend.  Some may say that the attention to the most miniscule details are not needed, these are the details that make the experience truly unique and memorable.  The timing, food, and the service are all part of the attentive “extras” that make this place shine and truly special.

These four experiences are all distinctly different in food and atmosphere but what they all how in common is attentive caring service. What sets them apart from the rest is not just the quality of food but the way each of them made their guests feel special, comfortable and welcome. They assisted in allowing a meal not just to be consumed but to be lived and shared.

I am planning a trip to Chicago soon in search of new favorites to add to the list of best dining experiences. Stay in touch to see what else is new. Share your thoughts on the best dining experience you have ever had.