Elizabeth rounded up three Twin Cities restaurant critics — Joy Summers from Eater Twin Cities, Jess Fleming from the Pioneer Press and Stephanie March from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine — and asked what was the best thing they ate in 2018. They also chatted about the most anticipated restaurant openings for 2019.

Restuarants mentioned:

In Bloom — inside Keg & Case Market

Spinnging Wylde — where Joy got her favorite local dessert in 2018

Hyacinth — where Jess got her favorite meal in 2018

Colita — where Steph got her favorite meal in 2018

Mexican-inspired restaurant operated by Ann Kim from Young Joni — expected to open summer 2019

Demi — expected to open February 2019

P.S. Steak — opening January 2019