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pegoode Sep 7th, 2005 02:23 AM

Bloomington
 
Looking for dining recommendations in the vacinity of the Sheraton in Bloomington. Price range - $25 - $30 per entree.
Thanks

capxxx Sep 7th, 2005 04:15 AM



Bloomington Indiana?

Keith Sep 7th, 2005 05:58 AM

California, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, New York, Kansas?


missypie Sep 7th, 2005 06:01 AM

Illinois?

CAPH52 Sep 7th, 2005 08:01 AM

I don't think there is a Sheraton in Bloomington, IL. Otherwise, that'd be my guess too, missypie!

swalter518 Sep 7th, 2005 08:59 AM

CAPH-I think there is a Sheraton 4-points in Bloomington, Illinois off Veterans Parkway to add to the confusion.

Julie304 Sep 7th, 2005 09:26 AM

There is a Sheraton Bloomington in Minnesota. When I select Minnesota posts this one comes up, so it looks like that may be what the OP was referring to.

E Sep 7th, 2005 10:59 AM

Thanks, Julie--I'm going to assume you're right!

Pegoode, inside the Mall of America, the Napa Grille and California Cafe are both good, not mall-y.

If you're willing to drive into Minneapolis, Al Vento is a very nice Italian restaurant that is a stone's throw from Bloomington.

Farther into the city just a bit, Levain is my favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities, great, creative chef, slightly noisy dining room.

Citylghts Sep 7th, 2005 11:53 AM

Maybe it's the Bloomington that's near Springfield? Near Columbus? ;-)

Ozarksbill Sep 7th, 2005 01:53 PM

Nah, it's Bloomington, Greece, didn't ya' know?

ozarksbill

pegoode Sep 8th, 2005 02:13 AM

Yup, it's Minnesota. Thanks for the tips E. I usually avoid mall restaurants, and malls in general, but sounds like there's a couple of places there worth checking out.

E Sep 8th, 2005 10:35 AM

Yes, I don't usually direct people to malls for fine dning, either! But these really are pretty good if you must stay in Bloomingotn, and if you call ahead, they can tell you which entrance (to the mall) to shoot for so you don't have to tramp through the whole thing. Good luck!
P.S. There are so many great places in the Cities, I hope you can escape the 'burbs!

Tiff Sep 8th, 2005 10:44 AM

Ciao Bella

3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington

Yum, yum!

A date took me there once. The restaurant is the only thing I'd go back for seconds on with THAT experience.

Hee.

pegoode Sep 22nd, 2005 03:14 AM

Thanks for all the tips. Ate at Twin City Grill and at Al Vento. Enjoyed both.


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