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Red Rossa Italian Grille

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: RedRossa is an Out-of-the-Mall Experience

Restaurant offers classy Italian fare, some at bargain prices.

Sooner or later, we all go to the Mall of America. Perhaps later than sooner, we've tried all the MOA restaurants and crave a new dining experience. You'll get that by taking a quick trip south, across Killebrew Drive, to the latest restaurant up to bat,RedRossa Italian Grille, attached to the updated Bloomington Best Western Hotel. If you're a penny pincher, take note that daily Happy Hours—3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close—offer nibbles and beverages as inexpensive as three bucks. For that you can try Italian nachos, mini-bruschetta (my favorite) and draft beer or wine. A dollar or two more buys even more classy appetizers and drinks. My picks from a tasting during opening week in July were sausage and peppers pizza atop crispy, delicate …

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