Lucia's Bakery & Take Home

Lucia Watson certainly feeds us well at her Uptown restaurant, but sometimes we just want to eat at home, in our own snug kitchen, wearing mismatched socks. That’s what makes her new bakery and takeout annex so brilliant: The baked goods are treat enough, but she doesn’t scrimp on the takeout menu, either. First-rate sandwiches include a killer roast beef and arugula number on whole wheat sourdough bread, and a zippy BLT with avocados on a semolina bun. Those with fancier things in mind can go for chicken pot pie, crab cakes, or a simply beautiful roast chicken. If you go early enough, you may score a beautiful crme brulee French toast or a hot and satisfying crepe filled with Nutella. Just remember, Lucia takes Mondays off, so you’ll have to cook your own dinner at least once a week. 1432 31st St. W., Minneapolis; 612-825-1572; www.lucias.com