Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
James Beard Award-winning chef Alex Roberts' fine dining spot, with a casual café and bakery attached. Truly exquisite on both counts. Stroll down 6th Ave. from our house and get some freshly baked bread and other goods at the café. Also be sure to check out Brasa Premium Rotisserie, his casual spot that's an even closer walk from our house. (See separate listing.) A 9-minute walk straight down 6th Ave. toward the river.
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Alma
528 University Ave SEJames Beard Award-winning chef Alex Roberts' fine dining spot, with a casual café and bakery attached. Truly exquisite on both counts. Stroll down 6th Ave. from our house and get some freshly baked bread and other goods at the café. Also be sure to check out Brasa Premium Rotisserie, his casual spot that's an even closer walk from our house. (See separate listing.) A 9-minute walk straight down 6th Ave. toward the river.
So, so good. Chicken, pulled pork, cornbread. Locally sourced, organic. Try one of the "bowls." Just a few blocks from our house. Which is very, very dangerous. This is chef Alex Roberts' casual dining place; see Restaurant Alma for his four-star establishment (also within walking distance). A 10-minute walk through the neighborhood via 5th Ave and 6th St.
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Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveSo, so good. Chicken, pulled pork, cornbread. Locally sourced, organic. Try one of the "bowls." Just a few blocks from our house. Which is very, very dangerous. This is chef Alex Roberts' casual dining place; see Restaurant Alma for his four-star establishment (also within walking distance). A 10-minute walk through the neighborhood via 5th Ave and 6th St.
Literally at the end of the street behind our house. There's a little dead-end to 9th Street where it meets E. Hennepin (the 9th St. sidewalk leads to an opening in the fence at the end of the street). Carefully cross Hennepin and voilé, Eli's. Super comfortable local place with good & simple American fare and full bar. Very varied menu. Try the Eastside Martini. A 5-minute walk via 9th St.
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Eli's East
815 E Hennepin AveLiterally at the end of the street behind our house. There's a little dead-end to 9th Street where it meets E. Hennepin (the 9th St. sidewalk leads to an opening in the fence at the end of the street). Carefully cross Hennepin and voilé, Eli's. Super comfortable local place with good & simple American fare and full bar. Very varied menu. Try the Eastside Martini. A 5-minute walk via 9th St.
Frankly, I'm not a "sweets person"...which I know drives sweets people crazy to hear. Rob, however is, and gives Glam Doll high marks...mostly for its simpler varieties. But if you're looking for a Bourbon Bacon donut, this is your spot. Oh, and beer. A 10-minute walk down 8th St. to Hennepin Ave.
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Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveFrankly, I'm not a "sweets person"...which I know drives sweets people crazy to hear. Rob, however is, and gives Glam Doll high marks...mostly for its simpler varieties. But if you're looking for a Bourbon Bacon donut, this is your spot. Oh, and beer. A 10-minute walk down 8th St. to Hennepin Ave.
Right in the heart of an historic Main Street block on the riverfront. Try the flatbreads and infused teas and liquors. Also check out the live music calendar. A 17-minute walk straight down 6th Ave. toward the river.
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Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StRight in the heart of an historic Main Street block on the riverfront. Try the flatbreads and infused teas and liquors. Also check out the live music calendar. A 17-minute walk straight down 6th Ave. toward the river.
Right in our backyard, next to Headflyer Brewery. In addition to basic and fancy coffees, they have amazing pastries, a full bar and sandwiches. A 4-minute walk via 5th Ave. to E. Hennepin.
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Five Watt Coffee, E Hennepin
861 E Hennepin AveRight in our backyard, next to Headflyer Brewery. In addition to basic and fancy coffees, they have amazing pastries, a full bar and sandwiches. A 4-minute walk via 5th Ave. to E. Hennepin.
Mexican (not Tex-Mex or fast food, but Mexican cuisine) on the riverfront. 16-minute walk down 6th Ave. toward the river.
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Jefe Urban Cocina
219 SE Main StMexican (not Tex-Mex or fast food, but Mexican cuisine) on the riverfront. 16-minute walk down 6th Ave. toward the river.
Lovely chef-driven restaurant. Check online for menu and reservations. Finer dining. 14-minute walk via 8th St. and down E. Hennepin.
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Bardo
222 E Hennepin AveLovely chef-driven restaurant. Check online for menu and reservations. Finer dining. 14-minute walk via 8th St. and down E. Hennepin.
Complete liquor store with huge selection of wines and beers and a deli with cheeses, meats, salads and sandwiches. Some of the best desserts in the Twin Cities in the deli. 13-minute walk down 8th St. to E. Hennepin.
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Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop
303 E Hennepin AveComplete liquor store with huge selection of wines and beers and a deli with cheeses, meats, salads and sandwiches. Some of the best desserts in the Twin Cities in the deli. 13-minute walk down 8th St. to E. Hennepin.
Truly Minnesotan/North Woods experience in this take on an updated supperclub. All locally-sourced foods, very hearty fare. 11-minute walk via 8th St. to 1st Ave.
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Red Stag Supperclub
509 1st Ave NETruly Minnesotan/North Woods experience in this take on an updated supperclub. All locally-sourced foods, very hearty fare. 11-minute walk via 8th St. to 1st Ave.
Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches or bowls. Counter service. 10-minute walk via 8th St. to Central Ave.
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Lu's Sandwiches
2624 Nicollet AveVietnamese bahn mi sandwiches or bowls. Counter service. 10-minute walk via 8th St. to Central Ave.
Drinks & Nightlife
Well, it's not just that this newish brewery is in our back yard. It's a beautiful, dog-friendly space in the newly refurbished Miller Textile Building. And very tasty beers served by super nice Minnesotans. Food trucks are often parked outside. Check hours; I believe they're closed Monday and Tuesday. A 4-minute walk via 5th Ave. toward E. Hennepin.
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HeadFlyer Brewing
861 E Hennepin AveWell, it's not just that this newish brewery is in our back yard. It's a beautiful, dog-friendly space in the newly refurbished Miller Textile Building. And very tasty beers served by super nice Minnesotans. Food trucks are often parked outside. Check hours; I believe they're closed Monday and Tuesday. A 4-minute walk via 5th Ave. toward E. Hennepin.
Sightseeing
Whether you plan to see a show at the Guthrie or not, head over any time to check out the view from its cantilevered bridge that extends out over the Mississippi. Enter the lobby, take the 5-story escalator to the top and get one of the best overviews of the birthplace of Minneapolis. Gorgeous views.
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Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StWhether you plan to see a show at the Guthrie or not, head over any time to check out the view from its cantilevered bridge that extends out over the Mississippi. Enter the lobby, take the 5-story escalator to the top and get one of the best overviews of the birthplace of Minneapolis. Gorgeous views.
The first railroad bridge across the Mississippi is now an active pedestrian/bike bridge. From the street alongside our house (6th Ave.) walk south and you'll eventually arrive at the river and bridge. Take it across the river to downtown. Along the way, note the bronze sculptures along 6th/University. Log on to this address for an audio tour: http://minneapolishistorical.org/tours/show/5
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جسر ستون آرش
100 Portland AveThe first railroad bridge across the Mississippi is now an active pedestrian/bike bridge. From the street alongside our house (6th Ave.) walk south and you'll eventually arrive at the river and bridge. Take it across the river to downtown. Along the way, note the bronze sculptures along 6th/University. Log on to this address for an audio tour: http://minneapolishistorical.org/tours/show/5
When you head down to Historic Main Street, don't miss this little park. It's about as close as you can get to the waterfalls on the Mississippi and the interpretative signs give a great overview of the milling and lumber history of the area.
Xcel Energy Water Power Park
206 SE Main StWhen you head down to Historic Main Street, don't miss this little park. It's about as close as you can get to the waterfalls on the Mississippi and the interpretative signs give a great overview of the milling and lumber history of the area.
Entertainment & Activities
The A
575 SE 9th StKid-centric indoor climbing wall in our backyard.
Arts & Culture
Check the website soapfactory.org to see what's going on in this Victorian warehouse turned art laboratory for emergent art. They may be closed for renovation, so do check.
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Soap Factory
514 2nd St SECheck the website soapfactory.org to see what's going on in this Victorian warehouse turned art laboratory for emergent art. They may be closed for renovation, so do check.
Essentials
You can't beat the convenience and friendliness of Lunds/Byerly's. There is also a pharmacy, dry cleaners and pet store in the building.
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Lunds & Byerlys Northeast Minneapolis
25 University Ave SEYou can't beat the convenience and friendliness of Lunds/Byerly's. There is also a pharmacy, dry cleaners and pet store in the building.
Nothin' fancy, mind you. But if you need a Dove bar, a pack of smokes (to smoke on our deck or outside only!), milk or a newspaper, this is your go-to.
8th Street Market
630 SE 8th StNothin' fancy, mind you. But if you need a Dove bar, a pack of smokes (to smoke on our deck or outside only!), milk or a newspaper, this is your go-to.
Parks & Nature
Take in the place where Minneapolis started. The Falls of St. Anthony, once sacred to the original native inhabitants, then providing the power to drive white settlement and commerce, the area is something to behold. Really nice riverfront trails to explore.
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Father Hennepin Bluff Park
420 SE Main StTake in the place where Minneapolis started. The Falls of St. Anthony, once sacred to the original native inhabitants, then providing the power to drive white settlement and commerce, the area is something to behold. Really nice riverfront trails to explore.