MINNEAPOLIS — There's nothing like the pull of the open road, twisting and turning through breathtaking landscapes with promise of a delicious destination at the end of the journey. While back roads are dotted with charming Main Street stops and a plenty of roadside bars, there also are restaurants that are a step above expectation.
Head to the places where the settings match the sweeping vistas and the shushing chatter of a river laps the shoreline below a patio's edge. Or where wide-open dining rooms drip in romantic golden lighting and artful, unforgettable meals are prepared by incredible chefs reveling in their more sedate settings.
Fall colors may add to the allure of a road trip, but here are four restaurants worth the drive any time of year.
