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Jackie "Buzzygirl" L.'s Profile
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"I get bored easily. I've been bored most of my life."

Elite 2009

Review votes:
54 Useful, 1 Funny, and 42 Cool

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Location

Saint Paul, MN

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

reading, writing, biking, hiking, exploring small towns

Find Me In

Twin Cities, Minnesota

My Hometown

St. Paul, MN

When I'm Not Yelping...

I work in downtown Minneapolis

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I think I have good taste in food and adventure! I will post my findings here.

My Second Favorite Website

http://www.reddit.com

The Last Great Book I Read

The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff (just read it - such a fun novel)

My Favorite Movie

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, because it never fails to make me laugh

My Last Meal On Earth

Mom's Lasagna

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

Dunn Brothers has the best coffee in the whole world.

Most Recent Discovery

The music of Albert Roussel

The Best of St. Paul's restaurants

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Even though I no longer live there (I'm in the northern 'burbs now), St. Paul has many restaurants that give me a reason to go back. Many are classics that have been around a long time, and others are relatively new, but all have fantastic food, in my opinion.
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 1. Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

799 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 222-3301

Category: Vietnamese

5 star rating
  4/12/2009

I love Ngon, and I really love the fact that it's not far from where I live. It's a small but classy place, with a great (all-local) beer list and fantastic food. Their pho is incredibly good, but everything I've ordered off their menu has been…More »

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 2. Beirut Restaurant

1385 Robert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-4886

Category: Middle Eastern

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

Beirut Restaurant is seriously unknown, and that is a shame. It's time to give it the lovin' it deserves.

I enjoy Middle Eastern food, but I have to admit that there isn't much diversity between menus no matter which Middle Eastern restaurant you…More »

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 3. Everest on Grand

1278 Grand Ave
St Paul, MN 55105
(651) 696-1666

Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian

4 star rating
  5/9/2009

Well, I just went here for lunch today (actually, I got take-out) so I thought I would write a review while it's still fresh in my mind-- it's been at least two years since the last time I was here.

Nepalese food has much in common with Indian food,…More »

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 4. La Grolla

452 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 221-1061

Category: Italian

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

LaGrolla is a marvelous little trattoria on Selby Avenue. The risotto and pastas are delectable, and the bread... well, I could make a meal of just their house bread dunked in olive oil alone. I've never had anything but a wonderful Italian meal at…More »

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 5. Little Szechuan

422 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 222-1333

Category: Chinese

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

Fantastic Szechuan, best in St. Paul and possibly the best in the Twin Cities (although I also love the Tea House). The menu is huge and the service friendly. If you like Szechuan and you are anywhere within a 50 mile radius of St. Paul, this…More »

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 6. Grampa Tony's Pizza

631 S Snelling Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-3297

Category: Pizza

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

Been coming here for years-- 20+! I love the thin, crispy crust, the perfectly-spiced sauce and fresh, abundant toppings. I always end up comparing every other pizza I've had with Grampa Tony's. If that's not the hallmark of a great 'za, then I don't…More »

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 7. Cecils

651 Cleveland Ave S
St Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-0334

Category: Delis

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

Cecil's has been in this same spot for as long as I can remember. The reason for their staying power is obvious, once you've eaten here. They have the best pastrami sandwich *ever.* Here's a great tip: next time you need to order box lunches for your…More »

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 8. Taste of Thailand

1669 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3997

Category: Thai

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

This has always been my favorite Thai restaurant in the East Metro. I've been going here since it first opened. They still have the best Pad Thai I've ever had. One thing that I read a lot about (not just on Yelp) is that their service is, well,…More »

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 9. Tanpopo Noodle Shop

308 Prince St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 209-6527

Category: Japanese

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

Tanpopo is a Lowertown gem worth seeking out if you like Japanese comfort food. It's kitty-corner from the St. Paul Farmer's Market in a very old, renovated warehouse. My favorites are their udon soups and the veggie teishoku. Inexpensive and fresh.…More »

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 10. Khyber Pass

1571 Grand Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-0505

Category: Afghan

5 star rating
  5/9/2009

I've been a fan of Khyber Pass since they were on St. Clair Avenue. I like the Grand Avenue locale as well, with its understated decor featuring pictures of Afghani people and villages.

In short, I've never had a bad meal here. My favorite items are…More »

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 11. El Burrito Mercado

175 Cesar Chavez St
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 227-2192

Categories: Grocery, Mexican, Ethnic Food

4 star rating
  5/9/2009

Yum, yum! Here's another reason to cross the river, you Minneapolitans. The food is delightful-- love the homemade salsa and the tortillas. Portions are large and the cost is delightfully budget-preserving. The grocery store is jam packed full of…More »

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Eating in downtown Minneapolis (5)

I work in downtown Minneapolis, and spend a lot of my time and lunch money there. Here are my personal faves.