A major city in Minnesota, Minneapolis comprises the “Twin Cities,” its counterpart being the neighboring state capital St. Paul. Popular for its parks and lakes, Minneapolis is home to the Mississippi River. It houses several cultural landmarks which are quite unique and interesting, and also offers pleasant food tours.Minneapolis highlights quite a few precious food gems. There’s nothing better than having a typical tour about the historic northeast Minneapolis all the while enjoying a very pleasant and relaxing eating experience along the way.For three generations already, Kramarczuk's Eastern European Deli and Restaurant has been serving great-tasting sausages.Minnesota Nice Spice is a homegrown company well-known for its blend of organic spices. The very friendly people there also advocate artists with disabilities. Punch Pizza is genuine Neapolitan pizza baked at a classic firewood oven at 900 degrees. It offers delicious pizza and very appetizing salads. You’ll also be surprised by their generosity in portions for tasting. Impressively, Punch Pizza was among the pioneer food chains that increased the minimum wage for restaurant workers to $10 an hour. President Obama even mentioned this himself in his State of the Union Address.Lunds and Byerly's Central may look like any other local grocery chain but you’ll be surprised by the delightful local artisan cheeses. A certified cheese professional will provide you samples.Gorkha Palace is another exotic restaurant you would not want to miss. The owner used to serve food at the Farmers’ Market only annually, but due to public clamor she was obliged to open this restaurant in 2010. Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian Cuisine are served.Now for dessert, there’s the Gardens of Salonica, a Greek restaurant that has been in existence since 1991.Aside from the variety of foods to try out, another great thing about these food tours is the guides, who are very smart, friendly and hospitable.Photo Cheese Curd Stand at MN State Fair by Northfielder is licensed under CC BY 2.0