According to their Web site, Mix New American Diner, on the corner of Highway 41 and Third Street, is now closed.

By Mollee Francisco

Things are getting spicy on First Street in downtown Chaska. Last month, a new Indian restaurant opened in the space adjacent to the Best Western River Inn and Suites.

Marcelo Corona, owner of Mariscos El KoritaBy Shannon Fiecke

Coconut-covered shrimp. Fresh fried calamari. Smoked Tilapia. Giant prawns, cooked any way you like them. Enchiladas with real crab. And don’t forget — homemade salsas and soups (including the broth).

One of several murals inside El ToroBy Tim McGovern

Have a seat at El Toro, and you won’t be hungry for long. A warm basket of tortilla chips with salsa will soon be within arm’s reach, along with a tangy twist – a cup of ranch dipping sauce dappled with red and black pepper.

India Palace, Eden Prairie : Photo by Leah ShafferBy Leah Shaffer

Where to start?
That’s usually the first thought to go through one’s head when looking at the splendor of dishes that make up Indian food. The good news for newcomers to the cuisine is that Eden Prairie’s India Palace offers a wide variety of savory choices in both its menu and lunch buffet.

By Mark W. Olson

If there’s a guy who truly understands the importance of restaurant design in the southwest metro, it’s Dermot Cowley.

By Tim McGovern

It may happen to you.

You find a pair of Pop Tarts on your plate for breakfast with the kids.

For lunch, you select a value meal. The three-course combo is ordered by number.

Dinner? Whatever’s quick and easy in the fridge to nuke or something from the freezer to pop in the oven.

By Rob Lawson

The Jazz Company Cafe, located on Colorado Street in downtown Prior Lake, lives up to its name, with a relaxed atmosphere, full of cultural and artistic décor, as well as the fresh aroma of coffee. The walls and ceiling are painted shades of light beige that contrast nicely with darker cool browns. The furniture, new but seemingly retro, is stainless steel, patio-type ware. The chairs, backed with leathery, orange cushions sit by tables with shiny, kaleidoscope-like tabletops.

Spasso in MinnetonkaBy Richard Crawford

Spasso, a new Italian restaurant in Minnetonka, offers a flavorful addition to suburban dining.