It’s official: Uptown Cafeteria opening establishes Uptown as the epicenter of Twin Cities dining

Adding to the one-two punch of the powerhouse Chino Latino and Il Gatto restaurants, the newly opened Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group has dramatically expanded Parasole’s presence at Hennepin & Lake Street.

On street level, Cafeteria serves lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week – plus weekend breakfast – prepared under the watchful eye of Chef Jeff Anderson. The restaurant features large garage-door windows that open onto Lake Street, a lively kitchen counter eating area, a distinctive lounge and freestanding bar. From spring to fall, guests can also take the glass elevator to the rooftop Sky Bar for drinks, snacks and panoramic views of the city.

“We love the Uptown neighborhood,” said Parasole president and CEO, Dennis Monroe, “ and Cafeteria represents our biggest investment to date in this highly desirable residential and commercial area.”

Il Gatto brings everyday Italian to Hennepin & Lake

Occupying Uptown’s premier location, Il Gatto was bound to get attention. But critics agree: Parasole’s everyday Italian restaurant and bar is far more than a pretty face with a nice address.

In March of 2010, the StarTribune cited Il Gatto’s “terrifically affordable” wines, “pizzas of real distinction,” “fabulous house-made pork sausage” and “appealingly rustic cooking” (not to mention burgers that are “hefty and juicy monsters.”

“Seafood shines here” too, adds Minneapolis-St. Paul magazine. Joining the chorus, MN Monthly has singled out “ pastries that are worth the trip alone” and a “porchetta to rival New York’s finest.”

If the taste weren’t reward enough, Parasole Dining Clubmembers can earn points on every purchase. Visit Il Gatto seven days a week, starting at 4:30PM for the city’s best Happy Hour, and join the Dining Club anytime, right here.

And what’s coming to 50th & France?

We’re not ready to talk about it yet. (And how’d you hear about it anyway?)

Our restaurants:

Choose Manny's Steakhouse Chino Latino Salut Bar Americain Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse Il Gatto Muffuletta Good Earth The Living Room Prohibition Burger Jones Uptown Cafeteria

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