Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Woodbury

"If you want a great glass of wine in a classic Saint Paul spot, head to W.A. Frost in Cathedral Hill. The wine cellar boasts one of the most robust wine lists available in the Twin Cities, and we recommend asking for any current wine flight with the food pairing."

"Casual upscale American cuisine in a historic, landmark building. Boasts what many consider to be the best outdoor dining patio in the Twin Cities. With an extensive wine list and warm ambiance, W.A Frost is the ideal place to celebrate a special occasion."

"During the summer months, you’ll often find a line at Milkjam full of people waiting to try their most recent creations. Don’t let it scare you off – it moves quickly and it’s completely worth it!. If the names of their concoctions don’t lure you (“Cereal Killers” – orange coriander milk with candied fruity pebbles, or “Ridin Duuurty” – Oreo milk with Oreo chunks and salted peanut butter), their flavor combinations certainly will."

"Milkjam Creamery is a modern ice cream shop that serves unique flavors, like Hard Knock Life (dark chocolate, salted pretzels, brownies, and chocolate fudge), Thai tea, and Poppin Bottles (champagne sorbet with sprinkles). The flight of four is a great way to taste a few different flavors, but our favorite thing to get here is the Jam Bun, a warm donut sandwich with your choice of ice cream served inside."

"The Jam Bun is a Minnesota ice cream/donut match made in heaven, and it’s made with local Glam Doll donuts. If you’re craving ice cream on a beautiful day, like the rest of the human race, be prepared to wait for at least an hour in line – Milkjam is a teeny bit famous."

"This comfort food serving Italian restaurant in Uptown has returned with its patio. Amore Uptown is open seven days a week, evenings and afternoons, and with brunch service on the weekends. Reservations are available online."

"Enjoy the lively area of Uptown on a large rooftop patio overlooking the scene. Oh, and you get to eat pasta, too!"

"The beloved brunch is back at this restaurant/bar/music venue on Eat Street. Grab a table inside or out in the courtyard for giant bloody marys and hearty portions of biscuits and gravy, sure to banish any evils from the night before. Brunch is served starting at 10 am Saturday and Sunday."

"Icehouse is making great use of the shady green space outside and small deck. Walk up ordering with casual fare like sandwiches and nachos suits the season. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday."

"As the first coal-burning pizza restaurant in Minnesota, Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza brings you fresh pies with top-notch ingredients. Enjoy your pizza (you really can’t go wrong with what you choose) on the sidewalk patio in St. Paul. Grab the meatballs as an app to go with it, plus a cold beer and you’re all set!"

"If you’re looking for plentiful cheesy yet extra charred wood fired pizza, Element is your best bet in Northeast Minneapolis. Don’t let the small building fool you. This neighborhood spot churns out huge flavor."

"This little bohemian cafe just added a full kitchen and has expanded its menu a bit to include a burger and some fries and a few other options like a crunchy, tasty fried chicken sandwich ($11). The fries are hand-cut and tasty, and the space, in a historic building, is as pretty and light-filled as ever. Details: 308 E Prince St., St. Paul; 651-228-9274; blackdogstpaul.com"

"Black Dog Cafe is in a warehouse space in hoppin' Lowertown St. Paul across from the farmers' market. Grab a coffee before browsing the market, or enjoy your coffee inside and admire the work of local artists on the walls. The tasty food is a particularly good value during happy hour."

"Black: Coffee and Waffle Bar on Marshall is all waffles, all the time. No, seriously, that's about all you can get here (besides coffee, of course) from 7 a.m.-9 p.m."

"6 p.m.: Eat dinner atButcher & the Boar. This combination smokehouse and steakhouseis one of the best in the city, with food prepared using local ingredients and served in massive portion sizes that are perfect for communal dining. In addition to the smoked meats and delectable sides, the restaurant also offers well-made craft beer and barrel bourbon."

"Or head to the bustling Nicollet Mall to browse the shops or enjoy a cocktail al fresco before dinner at Butcher and the Boar (a James Beard semi-finalist) for exquisite house-cured meats and homemade pickles. If you don’t have reservations, don’t worry. The outside beer garden serves less casual fare with the same amazing ingredients."

"Ax Man Surplus might get the award for most random thrift shop in the world. On my most recent visit here, items for sale included bulk petri dishes, baby doll heads, about a trillion vials, flasks, and containers of all shapes and sizes, and the most spare tires I’ve ever seen in my life. And that was just the first aisle…"

"6 p.m.: Eat dinner atButcher & the Boar. This combination smokehouse and steakhouseis one of the best in the city, with food prepared using local ingredients and served in massive portion sizes that are perfect for communal dining. In addition to the smoked meats and delectable sides, the restaurant also offers well-made craft beer and barrel bourbon."

"Or head to the bustling Nicollet Mall to browse the shops or enjoy a cocktail al fresco before dinner at Butcher and the Boar (a James Beard semi-finalist) for exquisite house-cured meats and homemade pickles. If you don’t have reservations, don’t worry. The outside beer garden serves less casual fare with the same amazing ingredients."