THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Via Cafe & Bar

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Via Cafe & Bar Restaurant Review:

The team behind Mission American Kitchen in downtown Minneapolis has brought their even-handed experience to the suburbs, transforming a former pizzeria into a style-setter. Take a seat in the airy, ruby-and-gold dining room, facing the busy kitchen, which lies behind a glass wall. Order one of the bar's lavish cocktails and then peruse the crowd-pleasing menu, which ably swings from Persian-accented kebabs to an apple-blue cheese pizza to linguine tossed with shrimp and sweet red peppers. Of special note is the under-500 calorie selection that skimps on fat but not flavor. The clever desserts include a tray of tiny, just-baked cookies served with a tall glass of milk and a retro ice cream cake. Service is warm and welcoming, and the warm-weather patio ranks as one of the best-looking in town.