Minnesotans live close to the land and love good food, so when they go out they expect the best - the tastiest dishes with the freshest ingredients, locally grown and true to their roots. And this is the kind of homegrown, regionalism celebrated in this book. With recipes from 35 of Minnesota's outstanding restaurants - those with a special commitment to locally grown, organic, sustainable cookery - this cookbook combines rich traditions with delightful innovations.The painstaking prepared fare of world-class bed-and-breakfast is here alongside the saucy mix of cultural cuisines from kitchens at the Twin Cities Cafe Brenda, Spoon River, Lucia's the new Guthriee Theatre's Cue, and the delectable slow cooking of eateries like the Caribou Grill, the Longhouse and Homestead, and minwanjige Cafe native Harvest. Mixing the familiar comfort food of Minnesota's roots in the culture of Northern Europe with the flavors of world cuisine, these recipes comprise a travel guide through Minnesota, with illustrated profiles of each restaurant, chef, and uniquely appetizing locale.