If you hear the question, “What’s for dinner?” just about every single night, the editor of Eater Twin Cities can empathize and Its why Joy Summers created and frequently updates The 38 Essential Twin Cities Restaurants on the Eater Twin Cities website. It’s the ultimate guide to the best spots in town. Today she stopped by with her picks for essential comfort foods.

1. Mucci’s Italian – Lasagna
2. Cook St Paul – Mac and Chi
   + butter fried kimchi, cream, sharp cheddar, on cavatappi noodles
3. The Kenwood in Minneapolis
   Pancakes with Black Walnut Butter
4. Pizzeria Lola
   Pepperoni Pizza