The free spirit of ownership is wonderfully obvious at Emma’s Restaurant & Lounge. After putting in time at A Rebours and Bakery on Grand, Emma Streeter took over the former Three Muses space and made it her own. Like a first-time homeowner, she’s repainted and redecorated the interior to her liking. Her menus are quite personal as well, playing to her skills in French cooking, with forays into new and exciting territories. Short-rib ravioli are tender and oh-so-rich, scallops are paired with a creamy gratin of taro root, and a beautifully delicate sweet pea flan evokes garden party memories. Afterward, wind your way back to the hidden lounge and indulge in a lovely cognac to go with your caramelized apple tart. 2817 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-879-5800
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