Voted as having the Best Bathroom by City Pages in 2011! Come for the pasta, stay for the chance to pee
Voted Best Mall by City Pages in 2011! The ideal mall for people who want to shop, eat, and catch a movie without getting overwhelmed.
Voted Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant in the 2010 City Pages best of the Twin Cities. The mock duck po’ boy has a reputation as large as the Triple Rock’s portions.
Voted Best Dance Club by City Pages in 2010. In 2010 First Ave housed the most successful dance nights in the city. Among them: Get Cryphy, Too Much Love, Ritmo Caliente, Hot Dish, Black, and more.
Really great night time happy hour crowd. Its a little upscale without breaking your budget.
Voted Best Lake by City Pages in 2010. The beaches are clean, the characters are plentiful, and even if you don’t feel like going for a dunk, there are sailing opportunities and people-watching galore
This "cheap-chic boutique" offers cute clothing without the high prices. With items arriving daily there is always something new to try on, so make sure to stop in often!
Support local designers, artists, employees, and put money back into your community by shopping at Cliché. This boutique is a great place to shop if you're looking for fashion forward pieces.
Karma's slogan "style for the modern bohemian" rings true. If you want to find unique bohemian-chic pieces, look no further, as the boutique only sells a limited number of each item it carries.
Design Collective sells unique clothing, gift items, and accessories made by Minnesotan artists. The store helps to launch local designers by offering them a place to sell their merchandise.
This family-owned high fashion boutique carries items that the department stores don't have & brings in new designers each season. Great place to shop if you're looking to invest in your wardrobe!
This high-end resale shop buys designer items outright and sells them at more affordable prices. Owner Daune Stinson is very selective, so all items in the store are clean and in perfect condition.
The route is nearly six miles long, if you're bicycling from St. Paul, the Greenway connects with the Light Rail Trail for a quick trip into downtown. Read more.
The trail now runs from River Road in downtown Minneapolis (under Target Field) all the way to the western 'burbs. The CLT is a flat and highly manageable ride! Read more.
The parkways are two essential routes between the cities. Our favorite view of the river is on the Marshall Ave. bridge--Make sure to check out the Mississippi overlook at the end of Summit Ave, too!
If you're seeking a way to escape the metro's cultivated paths this is the route to follow. Keep your eye's peeled for the area's plentiful wildlife. Ideal for beginner-intermediate mountain bikers.
The forest views off-trail are beautiful and get more gorgeous as you progress. The trail is 10 feet wide and composed of crushed hard-packed limestone, making it a pleasant ride.
For the love of all that is sweet and caramelized, order the crema volteada! ~$3 gets you a piece of fabulous Peruvian-style flan that easily serves two & is full of vanilla bean-flecked flavor.
You must try the massive, deep, and golden waffle battered chicken sandwich. Served on an egg bun with a lily-gilding swipe of garlic-spiked mayo, clear your calendar for this one. Read more.
Every culture has its dumpling, but the Nepalese mamacha are in a category all their own. Namaste Cafe makes them with a few different fillings, but our favorite without a doubt is the ground bison.
The Argentinean style beef mixture arrives wrapped in a crispy shell, served with their delicious mojo sauce. Unlike a lot of trucks, MidNord still pops up from time to time in the colder months.
To overlook the Thai sausage would be a grave mistake. These little nuggets are made of pork & packed with bright notes of lemongrass, Thai basil, garlic, and just enough fat to make them snappy. Read more.
