Driving Tour of Cultural Destinations - Taste The World
Taste the World Driving Tour
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Below are 10 Cultural Destinations where you will find food, drink and a unique cultural experience.
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Start with Taste of Mexico (El Burrito Mercardo) on the Westside of Saint Paul where you can also pick up ethnic groceries and gifts. Next for the Taste of Burma on Rice Street, at Friendship Cafe, then to Little Africa by Allianz Field to Taste of Ethiopia , Eritrea and the Mediterranean at Snelling Cafe and Sabrina's.
Then to Little Mekong on University Avenue to the flavors of Cambodia at Cheng Heng.
Next on Grand Avenue is India House.
From there on the way to the airport visit Algelgil, Ethiopian Restaurant and check out the murals inside.
Next stop is the Taste of Somalia at Sanag and from their to the Midtown Global Market where you will find the Taste of Vietnam (Pham's Rice Bowl) and Taste of Japan (Intown Sushi)
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Taste of Mexico - El Burrito Mercardo
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States
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Created By: Cultural Destinations
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Located in the historic District Del Sol, this family owned restaurant brings you the flavors of Mexico. Enjoy food and drink from Mexico, including Mexican beer and drinks. Shop at the attached store for Mexican groceries and gifts.
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Address: 175 Cesar Chavez St, Ste 2, Saint Paul, MN 55107-3395
Phone: +1 651 227 2192
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Taste of Burma
Friends Cafe
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Roseville, Minnesota 55113, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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This family owned restaurant in the Saint Paul's, North End brings you traditional Burmese dishes or try the Thai specials.
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Address: 1711 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN 55113-6802
Phone: +1 651 487 7696
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Taste of Eritrea & Ethiopia
Snelling Cafe
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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In the heart of Little Africa you will find a friendly space at Snelling Cafe. Enjoy traditional Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes. Try the vegan Foule or the Injira and Beef Awaze
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Address: 638 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104, United States
Phone: +1 651 644 1933
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Taste of Ethiopia & Mediterranean
Sabrina's
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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This cozy restaurant introduces you to the flavors of Little Africa. Enjoy Chappati wraps, chicken and rice or Mediterranean dishes, pasta, pita sandwiches, hoagies. Appetizers like sambusas or traditional Ethiopian coffee
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Address: 518 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104, United States
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Phone: +1 651 797 3941
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Taste of Cambodia - Cheng Heng
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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Thus Little Mekong restaurants adds to the many flavors of Asian restaurants nearby. Enjoy Cambodian Dishes and desert in this family owned restaurant.
448 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103-1935
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Phone: +1 651 222 5577
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Taste of India - India House
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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You don't have to go to India to enjoy the rich flavors of Indian spices. Enjoy food, dessert and beer from India or try one of the India House specials.
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Address: 758 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-3382
Phone: +1 651 293 9124
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Taste of Ethiopia - Algelgil Ethiopian Restaurant
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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On the way to the International Airport this is a great place to begin an international adventure. This female owned restaurant is one of the best places for Ethiopian food. Try the various Ethiopian beers and enjoy the traditional murals on the walls.
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Address: 2585 Seventh St W, Saint Paul, MN 55116, United States
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Phone: +1 651 340 3291
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Taste of Somalia - Sanag Restaurant and Coffee
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States
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Created By: Cultural Destinations
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One of the discoveries of Somali food is its blend of African and Italian cusines. Sanag adds a South Asian flavor too. Enjoy Somali, Italian and South Asian dishes and drinks like Somali Tea and Indian Lassi
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Address: 3007 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States
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Phone: +1 612 722 5270
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Taste of Vietnam - Pham's Rice Bowl
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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Located in the Midtown Global Market Pham's Rice Bowl brings you many flavorful Asian entrees and a variety of Bubble Teas.
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Address: 920 E Lake St, Unit 153, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States
Phone: +1 612 870 2622
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Taste of Japan - Intown Sushi
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States
Created By: Cultural Destinations
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Located in the Midtown Global Market you can catch a bit of Japan with its various Sushi specials and platters and try the spring rolls.
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Address: 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States
Phone: +1 612 354 2706
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