Here are the finalists of the 2012 Charlie Awards’ “Outstanding Food Item”
Click here to view the 2012 winners!
Downtown Minneapolis
Zen Box Izakaya - Tonkotsu “TonZen” Ramen
Sanctuary - Garlic, Spinach and Parmesan Artichoke Tartlets, Provencal Olives, Cornichons and a Shot of White Verjus
Northeast Mpls/North Metro
Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room - Smoked BBQ Brisket Sandwich, Smoked Brisket Nachos
Masu Sushi and Robata (Minneapolis) - Masu Roll
South Mpls/South Metro
Porter Creek Hardwood Grill - Frenched Bone-In Pork Chop with Apricot Chutney
Parma 8200 - Linguine & Clams, White Wine & Garlic
St. Paul/East Metro
iPho by Saigon - Pho (Traditional Rice Noodle Soup)
La Grolla - Capesante
Twin Cities West Metro
Doolittles Woodfire Grill-Golden Valley - Spit-Roasted Chicken
Gold Nugget Tavern and Grill - Bacon Burger
Food Trucks
Vellee Deli - Korean BBQ Burrito
Hola Arepa - Slow Roasted Pork Arepa
