One place more out of the way but deffinately worth the taxi ride is
'It's Greek to Me' on the corner of Lake St. and S lyndale.

On Thu, 25 Apr 1996, Mark Stanley (Mark Stanley) wrote:

> >As the AAM 1996 meeting is rapidly approaching, I was wondering if
> >anyone knows of good diners or breakfast/lunch counters near the
> >convention. Expanding the culinary options beyond the Hilton may be
> >something others might be interested in as well!
>
> Some suggestions...within quick walking distance
>
> Found 2 variations on places to have breakfast and lunch near the Hilton....
>
>
> A. The most "Minnesota" and downtown business mainstreet place would be
> Keys Cafe on Nicollet ave- 1007 Nicollet Mall- just one block west of the
> Hilton, and two blocks north of the Hyatt. Tighter seating, good food- even
> noticed a small espresso machine. Popular. Probably arrive early to que up
> for a table.
>
> B.Another choice- a skyway level  self-serve place, low cost, decent food-
> regular big pot coffee. Called Mykennas Restaurant- located next building
> north on the skyway from the Hilton- pass thru the Kinnard Financial Center
> and on into the International Centre building lobby, past escalators, and
> just around the elevator banks to the right- it has big sunny non-smoking
> area- hidden a bit behind the cafeteria style ordering area- actually you
> can see the glass doors to the non-smoking area just on the other side of
> the elevators.  Lots of space and tables to pull together to accomodate
> all....most informal....
>
> C. Peters's Grill is a classic linch counter and dining place.... a bit
> further north- ask for directions.
> Dail homemade soups are a great choice .
>
> Mark Stanley
>
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