84. Food That Packs A Punch: How Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar Became A Duluth Favorite

There are so many amazing places to eat in Duluth and the bustling Canal Park is no exception. One of the most exceptional can be found on the first floor of the DeWitt-Seitz building, known for its eclectic menu filled with global influences and dishes made with fresh and often foraged ingredients. The lovely Lake Avenue also caters to the locavore, opting for ingredients, goods and services from our own neck of the woods whenever possible. With a menu unlike one you can find anywhere else in the Zenith City and one of the best wine lists north of the Twin Cities, you have a home run of a restaurant beloved by locals and tourists, no easy feat. One bite in and it’s easy to see why Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar is one of the top-rated places to dine in Duluth. Co-owner Mark Swenson joins us to talk about his long career in the restaurant industry, taking chances and of course, his favorite thing on the menu.