tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291953421593582604.post941958157933199425..comments2008-07-17T00:45:44.761-05:00The MSP Food Criticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15777366797596543534noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291953421593582604.post-84948795755243713562008-07-17T00:45:00.000-05:002008-07-17T00:45:00.000-05:00

I live in the neighborhood and visit this restaurant frequently. It is hands down one of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities. The chef goes out of his way to support local farmers and to use fresh, seasonal foods. The service has always been very friendly and helpful. The service is a little more relaxed because it is ultimately a neighborhood restaurant. So if the foodies were looking for

Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18233882303325194290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291953421593582604.post-7140332429365388352008-02-21T14:54:00.000-06:002008-02-21T14:54:00.000-06:00

The thing I love about the Craftsman is the deep flavors and attention to detail in everything they serve. The beet and chevre terrine is gorgeous, all deep red and soft cream. The burgers are to die for - juicy and full of flavor. Sort of like the salmon dish from Tom Rup Thai in Uptown that I can't break away from, I can't stop ordering the harissa burger - it's that good. And the fries - keep

Mr Cheeseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16149391839242031373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291953421593582604.post-58619179049393824232008-02-19T09:05:00.000-06:002008-02-19T09:05:00.000-06:00

I must comment. We were so excited when the Craftsman opened because we live in the neighborhood and love good, sensible, local food. The first couple of visits were fabulous. Great food, attentive service, etc. Then it started going downhill. The service went first. And then the last time were were there (late last summer?) we almost walked out. We had to wait for 10 minutes before being

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