Myriel

At Myriel, a river of untamedness runs beneath the surface. On the ground floor, it's hygge central, with well-dressed patrons crammed into a snug room for dishes of lamb meatballs and apple pie; downstairs, chef Karyn Tomlinson and her staff are slaughtering whole pigs.

This is Scandinavian grandma food with a hint of Fäviken, Sweden, where Tomlinson worked in the kitchen. Even if Minnesotans are too shy to admit it, Myriel is one of the most groundbreaking new places in America. Myriel is situated at 470 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, Minnesota—J.G.

The staffs here feel that good food are a basic human desire at Myriel. They feel that sharing beauty is a manner of showing one's concern for one another. They believe that the hospitality industry is deserving of respect. They also believe that service is a way of life rather than a collection of chores. They provide Bishop Myriel's open-hearted hospitality as a way to interact with one another in their hectic lives.

To find quality ingredients, they are happy to work with small, local farmers. They take delight in processing those ingredients with care, taking great care and time to fill their pantry with house-made charcuterie, bread, and preserves. Their menu changes frequently because it is based on what is good at any given time.

• Rate: 4.6/5.0; 61 reviews (Source: Google.com)
  
• Address: 470 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, Minnesota
  
• Website: http://myrielmn.com/