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Sanctuary: the restaurant
Follow each turn of this culinary thriller
By Katie Cannon ~ Special to Metromix
I walked into the cellar-styled Sanctuary restaurant thinking I knew how the meal would play out. Simple comfort foods assumptions were sparked by the traditional wine-cellar entry. . . . (READ MORE)
Sue Z. Says:
By Sue Zelickson
Looking for a romantic restaurant
-with food to match-this Valentine's Day?
That's exactly what co-owners Michael Kutscheid, Roger Kubicki, and Naomi
Williamson have created at Sanctuary (903 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis,
612-339-5058). Chef Patrick Atanalian's magnificently scrumptious fusion
menu-along with the décor, dim lighting,
and fireplace-makes it a perfect
spot for sweethearts.
Sue Zelickson is host of WCCO Radio's Food for Thought
"Get a taste of the best for less" 10.22.08
By Rick Nelson, Star Tribune - October, 2008
Splurge sensibly
"Bargain" is a relative term, but several tasting menu options make it possible to wallow in Perrier-Jouet luxury while paying Andre prices. .... Chef Patrick Atanalian makes weeknights (minus Friday) shine at Sanctuary with his ever-changing five-course ($35) spread."
"Take Sanctuary", recommends Patricia Webb-de la Cadena,
at the downtown Minneapolis restaurant of that name.
By Patricia Webb-de la Cadena , TC Daily Planet November 25, 2008
DINING | Everyone needs a little sanctuary
And Sanctuary the restaurant, in downtown Minneapolis, is the perfect place to find it. The upscale eatery opened the same week as the 35W bridge collapse. . . . (READ MORE)
"Book a table prior to ... the Guthrie Theater."
September 12, 2008, Sanctuary made the
Hot Five
for restaurants near the Guthrie:
Chef Patrick Atanalian puts out a doozy of a testing menu Monday through Thursday nights: five inventive courses for $35. Add wine pairings for an additional $14.
"Steak That's Really Rare ~ Tartare at Sanctuary."
September 2008 | by Peter Lilienthal
A lot of people who don’t think twice about consuming raw fish of unknown provenance draw the line at eating raw meat. I was reminded of this paradox. . . . (READ MORE)
"Dining out: Summer's Hot Five"
By Rick Nelson, Star Tribune - June, 2008
Sanctuary
Chef Patrick Atanalian prepares five lovely-to-look-at courses ($35, with $14 wine pairings) every Monday through Thursday night. Out in the dining room, owner Michael Kutschied makes everyone feel welcome.
903 Washington Av. S., Mpls., 612-339-5058, sanctuaryminneapolis.com
“Mpls. St.Paul Magazine: Restaurant Reviews: Sanctuary"
By Beth Dooley
The Scene In a building dating back to the city’s inception,
Sanctuary's stone walls, rough beams, and rescued barn floors
echo ancient ruins.. . . . (READ MORE)
“Sanctuary a downtown haven.
Find your inner Zen
with carefully crafted meals at Sanctuary.”
By RICK NELSON, Star Tribune
It's comforting to know that, in our battered economy,
a diner can find refuge at Sanctuary. . . . (READ MORE)
"Sanctuary: What a Difference a Chef Makes!"
Rake Review by Jeremy Iggers
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Patrick Atanalian is now in charge of the kitchen at Sanctuary,
and the cuisine at the Washington Ave. hideaway is dramatically improved.
It's a reunion for the talented Marseilles-born chef and Sanctuary's managing partner Michael Kutscheid,
"Dining out: The Hot Five" By Rick Nelson, Star Tribune -
Sanctuary
Owner Michael Kutschied's greeting at the door is warmth personified,
and the timber-lined dining room (complete with flickering fireplace) is nicely cozy.
Chef Patrick Atanalian's visually striking food is prepared with flair and finesse.
903 Washington Av. S., Mpls., 612-339-5058, sanctuaryminneapolis.com
Metro Magazine ~ New Restaurants By Mecca Bos-Williams -
What can you say about a restaurant where the manager-owner greets you maître d’-style in a white tuxedo jacket,
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