Restaurant Reviews in Minneapolis

Minneapolis has some really amazing restaurants for your dining pleasure.  Below we'll highlight a few of the newer and more high dining experiences.  Other kinds of restaurants are coming in future posts!

Pizzeria Lola -
Located in Linden Hills, Pizzeria Lola is an amazing pizza place.  Your delicious pie will come straight out of their gorgeous copper pizza oven.  They have all kinds of unique, gourmet recipes for you to test out!  We also recommend the olive oil and salt ice cream!

Pat's Tap -
Pat's is a great new place.  It only opened last September and has been a huge hit.  The great beer and high quality food, along with a little skee-ball make this place a top notch gastropub.  They have almost 20 local draft beers to try out.  They are also in Linden Hills.

Sea Change -
For great fresh seafood downtown you can't beat Sea Change.  They are extremely creative and have a great atmosphere.  They pay a lot of attention to where they get their seafood, buying from environmentally friendly fisheries.

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March Concerts in Minneapolis

Back again this March we have another concert calendar just for you.  Be sure not to miss out on some of the great shows in Minneapolis!

Cedar Cultural Center -
Thurs. 3/8/12 - Jake Shimabukuro
Sat. 3/10/12 - Hot Tuna
Tues. 3/27/12 - William Fitzsimmons

Fitzgerald Theater -
Fri. 3/9/12 - Gaelic Storm

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant -
Fri. 3/9/12 - Sat. 3/10/12 - The Manhattan Transfer
Sun. 3/11/12 - John Oats

The Cabooze -
Sat. 3/10/12 - Tab Benoit
Sun. 3/11/12 - Matt Nathanson
Fri. 3/23/12 - Rubblebucket

First Avenue -
Sun. 3/11/12 - Balkan Beat Box
Fri. 3/16/12 - G. Love & Special Sauce
Tues. 3/20/12 - Rebelution
Wed. 3/21/12 - The Wailers
Thurs. 3/22/12 - Andrew W.K.
Tues. 3/27/12 - Of Montreal
Sat. 3/31/12 - Nada Surf

Target Center -
Sun. 3/11/12 - Lady Antebellum

The Orpheum Theater -
Thurs. 3/15/12 - William Shatner

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February Concerts in Minneapolis

Minneapolis not only has some great concerts coming this month but also has some Broadway shows visiting so be sure to look at a variety of things!

Thu 02/09/12 "The Lion King" The Orpheum Theatre

Fri 02/10/12

"The Lion King" The Orpheum Theatre

Sat 02/11/12

"A Prairie Home Companion" Fitzgerald Theater (Saint Paul)

Kinetix The Cabooze

"The Lion King" The Orpheum Theatre

O.A.R. The State Theatre

Sun 02/12/12

The Darkness First Avenue

Playing For Change Ordway Center For The Perf. Arts (Saint Paul)

Tue 02/14/12

"Gigantour" Myth (Saint Paul)

Wed 02/15/12 

Allen Stone Fine Line Music Cafe

Moe. First Avenue

Thu 02/16/12

Charles Bradley Fine Line Music Cafe

Yacht 7th Street Entry

Fri 02/17/12

The Airborne Toxic Event Trollhaugen (Dresser)

Cate Le Bon 7th Street Entry

Dr. Dog First Avenue

Sage Francis Triple Rock Social Club

Sat 02/18/12

"A Prairie Home Companion" Fitzgerald Theater (Saint Paul)

Asobi Seksu The Cave (Northfield)

The Jayhawks The State Theatre

Kurt Elling Orchestra Hall

Sharon Van Etten Cedar Cultural Center

Sun 02/19/12

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Fine Line Music Cafe

SOJA The Cabooze

Tue 02/21/12

"American Idiot - The Musical" The Orpheum Theatre

Wed 02/22/12

"American Idiot - The Musical" The Orpheum Theatre

Atmosphere First Avenue

Thu 02/23/12

"American Idiot - The Musical" The Orpheum Theatre

Gallagher The Mermaid (Mounds View)

Steve Aoki Epic Event Center

Fri 02/24/12

"American Idiot - The Musical" The Orpheum Theatre

Trampled Under Foot Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues

Sat 02/25/12

"American Idiot - The Musical" The Orpheum Theatre

Dropkick Murphys First Avenue

Sun 02/26/12

"American Idiot - The Musical" The Orpheum Theatre

Montgomery Gentry Mystic Lake Casino (Prior Lake)

More to come in the following weeks!

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A Minneapolis Night Out

Minneapolis has a nightlife scene to keep you up until the early hours of the morning. It does not matter what you prefer to do on your night out, Minneapolis has it all. Here is a select listing of places to visit on your venture into the nightlife of Minneapolis:

Barley John’s Brew Pub-

This low-key brew pub might not look like much but their beers are astounding. It is certainly a neighborhood bar with a hidden secret. This is for people who are just looking for good beer, no gimmicks and no need for an overly classy atmosphere.

Saffron-

If you’re looking for the perfect happy hour, then Saffron is the place to go. It is located in the Warehouse District and it is one of the Twin Cities’ Originals. Their cocktail menu is exciting and unique. Enjoy the food at Saffron, as well, because you’ll be hard-pressed to pick just one thing on their delicious menu.

The Bulldog-

This beer haven has spread all over the Twin Cities’ map and rightfully so because their beer list is divine. It has great American food and there are over 100 different beers to choose from. They also have shuffleboards and flat screens so you can spend hours in their beer den.

Tiger Sushi-

This is one of the largest sushi bars in the Twin Cities and it is fitting for a trendy night out in Uptown. The drinks are good and with the wraparound glass façade, it is a place to see and be seen. 

Enjoy your night out in Minneapolis! 

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Upcoming Shows in Minneapolis

There are many great shows coming up in Minneapolis. Even though we posted about upcoming concerts back in September, we want to update you on the concerts coming to Minneapolis this month. There are acts for everybody, no matter your interest. Here is a select listing of concerts coming to the area:

Myth-
12/14: All that remains, Five Finger Death Punch
12/31: Hairball

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel-
12/11: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
12/24: The R Factor
12/29: Daughtry
12/31: Wynona

Orchestra Hall-
12/11: Jingle Bell Doc
12/12: Tonic Sol-fa
12/14: Jim Brickman
12/16: Celtic Woman, Tommy Martin
12/17-18: A Scandanavian  Christmas
12/21-23: Lorie Lane

Fine Line Music Café-
12/11: Jesse Mueller
12/13: The Travellin’ Moburys
12/17: Westside Band
12/18: Swing Bang

We hope we get the chance to listen to some good music this holiday season!

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Conferences in Minneapolis

Minneapolis draws a bigger crowd than some may expect.  While you are around be sure to take advantage of some of the great conferences and conventions that pass through, many on a regular basis.  There are some really amazing options and we recommend not just taking a look at our brief sampling, but searching also for something specific to your field (if it doesn't fit one below).  There is no better way to create a network of contacts and support than attending these conferences and getting to know your peers face-to-face.

International Congress on Energy -
10/16/11-10/21/11
Minneapolis Convention Center

This is a great conference focused on discussing energy policies, in particular finding sustainable, clean and accessible energy supplies.  This is the second annual iteration of this convention and will bring together people from all sides of the issue, business executives, politicians, scientists, engineers, technicians, and even more.  Get to really know the industry and the options from nuclear and solar to hydrogen and biofuel.  It is a great opportunity to learn about or stay up on the latest technology and make contacts.

Healthy Life Expo -
10/22/11-10/23/11
Minneapolis Convention Center

This is an event open to everyone.  It is very cheap too, only $6!  There will be various expositions, seminars and discussions on how to improve your health and general well-being.  There are nutrition lectures and plenty of demonstrations by people from all sections of the health industry including massage therapists, trainers, beauticians and more.  This is a great opportunity to have some fun and educate yourself on natural methods that lead to greater health benefits.

Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo -
11/18/11-11/20/11
Midwest Mountaineering

Head to Midwest Mountaineering for a fun time at their outdoor expo.  They have all sorts of activities from a great program of presenters on various experiences in the outdoors around the world, to films from Banff Mountain Film Festival to great food and items on sale.  This event has happened 52 times already so it promises to be a wonderful one.  We highly recommend the world famous Banff showings and the demos are always great.  Also be sure to take advantage of the deals on equipment while you can.

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Upcoming Concerts in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis music scene is happening right now and so if you are there you should take advantage of it.  There are all sorts of concerts coming up by names big and small from country to blues to pop and rap.  No matter what you like you will find something.  Below are some of the shows you could catch in the next month, but there are many, many more, so dig deeper if you are so inclined!

State Theatre -
9/30/11 - Peter Frampton
10/6/11 - Bryan Adams
10/7/11 - Jim Gaffigan
10/25/11 - Joe Bonamassa

First Avenue -
9/29/11 - Colbie Caillat
10/6/11 - Foster The People
10/18/11 - mac miller

Target Center -
10/5/11 - Roger Daltrey
10/8/11 - Jay-Z & Kanye West
10/13/11 - So You Think You Can Dance

Cabooze -
10/13/11 - Taking Back Sunday
10/31/11 - Mike Posner

Roy Wilkins Auditorium -
9/30/11 - Bassnectar

Grand Casino Hinckley Event Center -
10/7/11 - Dierks Bentley

Mystic Lake Showroom -
10/7/11 - Aretha Franklin
10/21/11 - George Lopez
10/27/11 - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons


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Fitness Centers in Minneapolis

Minneapolis has plenty of options for you to get your routine workout.  There is everything the from state-of-the-art, everything you could every need and more kind of place to the simple but efficient and functional.  One great option, is that you can try to find a branch of the gym you go to and have a membership with locally!  Some of them allow you in without any charges or fees.

Life Time Fitness -

Life Time Fitness is a quality chain of gyms.  They are open 24/7, have special programming for all ages and levels, a wide variety of options and great personal trainers.  No matter what you are looking for, you'll find it at Life Time.  You can also sign up on a monthly basis, which is perfect if you aren't in Minneapolis for the long-term.  Take advantage of their state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

Anytime Fitness -

Anytime also has clubs all over the US, as well as in other parts of the world!  They have been around 7 years and are growing very fast.  They are, however, originally a Minnesota company!  They focus on providing their members with quality equipment and a great, friendly place to work out, while keeping it simple and keeping costs low.  They work hard to make things easy for their members.  They are open all day, every day, and if you have a membership with them somewhere else you can use it in Minneapolis just the same way you would there.

501Fit -

At 501Fit, they make sure they keep membership costs down.  They offer unique group classes, individual trainers, and just simple work outs.  They work well with all levels, from the embarrassed, just getting going stage, to helping you maintain your form, and anything in between.  They have all the equipment you could want in a nice, clean facility.  You can also take advantage of their on site partner - The Doorway for Massage Therapy - and head for a massage after your workout.

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Health Food in Minneapolis

 While spending time in Minneapolis, whether you have special dietary concerns, or just like to eat healthy, you have a world of options.  The local Co-op scene in particular is huge. There is a lot of locally-grown food available, as well as plenty of vegan, diet, gluten-free, organic, etc. options.

Seward Co-op -

This grocery store and deli is a cooperative that sells high-quality natural foods.  They have been around for almost 40 years, and focus on bringing in local produce.  It has grown from a small group of volunteers to a 13,000 sq ft store with over 8,000 members!

Ecopolitan -

This is more than just a natural foods store - they have a restaurant, a spa, a store, a health center and plenty of helpful publications.  Their shop provides raw food, medicine, kitchen tools, and supplements.  You can really find about anything you'd want there.  If you just want to grab something to go the restaurant/bar has organic, vegan food!

Wedge Community Co-op -

The Wedge Co-op is just a few years younger than Seward, and they have a similar story.  They rose from a handful of people to over 14,000 members.  They bring in a lot of organic, natural food.  They also were the first Certified Organic Retailer in the state.  They even offer educational programs for local school children on sustainable farming.

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Music Venues in Minneapolis

While you are in Minneapolis be sure to head out for a night of live music.  There is a little of something for everyone from the big tours to smaller venues with more intimate acts.  Prices for both national and local shows are generally very sensible.

Xcel Energy Center -

While technically in Saint Paul, the Xcel Energy Center is the local hockey arena (for the Minnesota Wild) that converts into a stadium venue.  It is about to turn 11 years old and holds just under 20,000 people.  They draw popular performers, including Katy Perry, Adele and Andre Rieu.  If you are looking for a fun, pop/rock, big-time show this is your place.

First Avenue -

Spend at night at this iconic club.  It is a smaller venue, with a lot of variety.  They have a mixture of bigger national acts and local unknowns.  Their prices are very reasonable, so even if you don't know the band it is worth checking out, they are usually very good too.  If you'd rather just go dancing for a night First Avenue is also great for that.

Cabooze -

Cabooze is an eclectic venue with all kinds of shows.  They have relatively low prices, and a range of acts.  You can check out a local band for $5 or catch George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.  They also host a lot of themed parties, so that might be worth looking into as well.  This is a great place to take a night off and enjoy yourself.

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Walk On By…

Frequent business travelers, especially “Road Warrior” types who are away from home for long periods of time, know how tough it is to keep in shape when work is the priority morning, noon and night. But if you are fortunate enough to be located temporarily in Minneapolis, there’s no excuse not to squeeze in a walk or a run to keep fit. And in Minneapolis, you are never more than a few blocks away from a great place to walk or run.

Mississippi West Bank

If you’re downtown, the riverfront is a great place to walk. Start at Minnehaha Park south of town and follow the river up to Old Saint Anthony. With very little traffic in the way and plenty of river views and history to soak up, it’s a great, convenient route for walking or running!

Learn While You Walk

If you’d rather combine your exercise with a history lesson, the City of Minneapolis offers guided walking tours during the summer months. These tours are generally conducted on the weekends, although if you are free during the week there are some scheduled then too. Check out the local architecture, great scenery and historic landmarks at locations throughout the city. For specific tour information, dates and details, check out the 2011 Minneapolis Summer Walking and Biking Tours page.

Skyways and Tunnels

Even during the cold, snowy winter months, or when conditions are at their worst in Minneapolis, the downtown tunnels and skyways provide the perfect safe place to power-walk or run. There are miles of connected loops and routes to explore, extending out from downtown in all directions – so you’ll never get bored.

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Go Fish!

Staying in Minneapolis for an extended period of time for business? If you find yourself with a day off or even a few hours, why not treat yourself to some well-deserved relaxation at one of the local fishing spots? Especially during the summer months, there are many beautiful lakes to choose from, as well as the Mighty Mississippi. There are also plenty of bait and tackle shops in the area to outfit you properly for your excursion.

Where to go? How about these suggestions:

Cedar Lake

Located in the chain of lakes region at Cedar Lake Parkway and Basswood Road (yes you can catch bass there) Cedar Lake offers tree-lined shores and a fishing dock on the west side.  Anglers also have the opportunity to catch northern pike and muskie!

Lake Harriet

A beautiful lake in the Chain of Lakes , Lake Harriet has 344 acres of water and 2 fishing docks. For an extra treat, plan breakfast or lunch at the Bread & Pickle for some healthy and delicious food grown locally. You can find Lake Harriet at 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway in Minneapolis.

Minnehaha Falls Park

Prefer to fish the river? Then check out the catch and release walleye fishery area where the Minnehaha Creek flows into the Mississippi. If you’re staying in Minneapolis during the spring, you can also catch crappies and stripers under the wooden footbridge nearby. The park is located at 4801 South Minnehaha Park Drive in Minneapolis.

While you're enjoying the beautiful weather and the stunning scenery, don't forget to work on your story about the "one that got away".

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Minneapolis Attractions

During your stay in Minneapolis check out one of the great cultural attractions and explore a little more if you want a trip farther out for some great scenery.

Frederick R Weisman Art Museum –

Located on the University of Minnesota campus, this museum has been around since 1934.  It was designed by one of the most well known American architects, Frank Gehry.  The museum’s collection is generally categorized as modern art, but varies greatly.  The building in-and-of itself is worth a trip to see!

Guthrie Theater –

A performing arts landmark, the Guthrie Theater has won Tony awards for its work!  The building has won numerous architectural awards.  The theater was built with the intention of operating in a way very different from Broadway, but to provide the same kind of quality.  Their upcoming season ranges from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams to Noël Coward.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts –

The public, Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a great way to spend some time, and it can be a little or a lot, as it is free!  If time is short it is the perfect way to take in a little culture without breaking the bank.  The art start even before you enter the building, when you see the neo-classical façade by famous New York architecture firm McKim, Mead & White.  The institute was founded in 1883 with the building being completed in 1915.  From Chinese jade to Titian to Georgia O’Keefe, this huge collection has something for everyone!

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden –

Check out one of the biggest sculpture gardens in any city in the United States!  The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was built on the grounds of a former military drilling field, with the first sign of its future coming in 1913 with the planting of a floral garden.  The Sculpture Garden was opened in 1988, and has been growing since – both in terms of area and breadth of exhibitions.  Stroll through the 11 acre grounds and look for the Cowles Conservatory and work by Frank Gehry or Oldenburg/van Bruggen.

 

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Professional Sports in Minneapolis

Take an afternoon or evening to head out to Target field or Target Center, or one of the other great venues in Minneapolis to get a taste of Minnesota sports culture!  Below are a few of the offerings, but don't limit yourself, there is even a professional lacrosse team!

Minnesota Twins – Target Field

The Minnesota Twins play in the MLB’s American League.  The name refers to the Twin Cities – Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul – although they play at the brand new Target Field in downtown Minneapolis.  They have won the AL three times and won the World Series twice since moving to Minneapolis from Washington D.C.  Grab your Homer Hanky and head to the beautiful new field for a game!

Minnesota Timberwolves – Target Center

The T-Wolves are in the Western Conference of the NBA.  The most notable player in Timberwolves history is Kevin Garnett who led them to eight straight playoff appearances, making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2004.  Garnett is now gone and they are looking to build a new team.  It is also worth checking out their sister team, WNBA Minnesota Lynx.

Minnesota Vikings – Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

The Vikings are an NFL team in the NFC.  They have a great record, winning on NFL championship before the merger with the AFL (pre-Super Bowl), and have been in the playoffs 24 times, putting them third in the league.  They have strong rivalries with the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. 

Minnesota Wild – Xcel Energy Center

The Minnesota Wile play NHL Hockey in the Western Conference.  They are a relatively new team, only starting to play in 2000.  In 2002-2003, they made the playoffs for the first time and made it to the finals before falling to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

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Minneapolis Farmers' Markets

St. Paul Farmers’ Market –

The Market is operated by the St. Paul Growers' Association, Inc. The association allows only fresh, locally grown produce to be sold--directly from the grower to the consumer. Also available are bakery goods, cheese, poultry, buffalo, venison, beef, pork, lamb, maple syrup, eggs, bagel sandwiches, honey, organic plants and produce, flowers, plants, shrubs and many other items.

MillCity Farmers’ Market –

Their mission is to promote local, sustainable and organic agriculture, increasing economic opportunities for farmers, urban youth, small businesses and food artisans. To offer experiential learning about and access to healthy local foods, and build a vibrant gathering place for Minneapolis residents and visitors.

MinneapolisFarmers’ Market –

The Minneapolis Farmers’ Market members use a wide variety of sustainable growing practices spanning from greenhouse and hydroponics, to fields of fruits and vegetables along with improved practices for the production of farmstead goods. The Minneapolis Farmers’ Market is dedicated to the success of its farmers markets, the future of small farms and agriculture, and most importantly, providing quality to customers.

Midtown Farmers’ Market –

The mission of the Midtown Farmers Market is to create a vibrant forum in South Minneapolis that connects community residents and nearby rural food producers in a mutually beneficial economic and cultural exchange.

 


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Minneapolis Welcome!

Minneapolis, Minnesota, or the “City of Lakes” is one of the 50 largest cities in the United States!  Even more impressively, when combined with St. Paul to form the Twin Cities, it is among the 20 largest metropolitan areas.  Minneapolis lies on the Mississippi River, and is, indeed a city dependent on water.  It is historically a mill city, but currently the economy is centered around commerce finance, and industry.  There are six Fortune 500 companies based in Minneapolis, including Target, U.S. Bancorp, Ameriprise Financial and PepsiAmericas.  The educational environment in Minneapolis is influenced heavily by the University of Minnesota, a Big Ten school.  Welcome to Minneapolis!

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