Judging by the elbowroom during a recent happy hour, this place hasn’t completely caught on yet. But it’s a short drive across the river to East Hennepin for the downtown set, and one that is amply rewarded. The signature martinis, which feature exotic infusions, defy easy categorization. This much we know: The tastes are complex and stunning. An organic fruit plate and a selection of vegetarian spreads were equally satisfying, while a turkey breast sandwich garnished with prosciutto and a chicken salad to go made the family at home very happy. (The happy-hour prices made us very happy.) The evening ended with a hot chocolate infused with ginger that did more for winter respiratory distress than the course of antibiotics we’d just finished. And the aroma in the adjacent boutique, stocked with Horst Rechelbacher’s elixirs, is the perfect cure for a long day in a downtown office. 983 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; 612-617-2000
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