• Savor the taste of a Juicy Lucy, served at many restaurants in the Twin Cities. The local favorite, a cheese-stuffed hamburger, is claimed to have been invented by two South Minneapolis bars, The 5-8 Club and Matt’s Bar.

• Try a Chicken Pot Pie at The Saint Paul Hotel’s own St. Paul Grill. This classic dish has made St. Paul Grill a local favorite for years.

• Indulge in Modern Nordic cuisine at the James Beard Award-winning Spoon and Stable. This buzzed-about restaurant puts a spin on the classic dishes of the region many Minnesotans can trace their heritage to.