Chefs' Dish

Where do the best chefs eat when they're off duty? ...culinary stars of the local scene reveal all.

Excerpts from the 07/07 Metro Magazine

By Mecca Bos-Williams

DON SAUNDERS [Fugaise]
What are your three favorite dishes in the Twin Cities? Monkfish Liver with Salmon Roe at Sushi Tango, Rock Shrimp Risotto from Steven Brown at Levain (when they were open - I'll never forget that dish) and Steak Tartare at 112 Eatery.

JUSTIN FREDERICK [Grand Café]
Where do you dine for pleasure? ...where there is consistent food at a good price - like 112 Eatery and Masa.

Casual dinner or lunch: Dinner would definitely be at 112 Eatery.

What are your three favorite dishes in the Twin Cities? Ceviche with Guacamole at Masa, Steak Tartare at 112 Eatery and a Veal Sous Vide at D'Amico Cucina...

BILLY BASKIN [Red Stag Supper Club]
What are your three favorite dishes in the Twin Cities? I'm a big fan of the 112 Eatery and have often ordered the Steak Tartare.

RICK KIMMES [Oceanaire Seafood Room]
What are your three favorite dishes in the Twin Cities? Crispy Fried Calamari or Steamed Mussels at the King and I, Shrimp Po' Boy with a cold local brew at Sea Salt, anything Isaac Becker has on the menu at 112 Eatery - I love that place.

EMILY STREETER [Most recently with Emma's Restaurant and Lounge]
What are your three favorite dishes in the Twin Cities? Mussels and Fries at Barbette, Steak Tartare at 112 Eatery, Dragon Roll at Fuji-Ya.

NOAH BARTON [Chino Latino]
Where do you dine for pleasure? Azia, 112 Eatery and Solera....

What are your three favorite dishes in the Twin Cities? The happy-hour Chorizo Burgers at Solera, the Wok-fried Cashews at Chang Mai Thai and the Brussels Sprouts at 112 Eatery.

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