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Neighborhood spots to know
Great food, great beer and open late. If you're arriving late from the airport, they have bar bites available until closing.
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Nighthawks Diner & Bar
3753 Nicollet AveGreat food, great beer and open late. If you're arriving late from the airport, they have bar bites available until closing.
Delicious (and epic) local ice cream spot with playful, whimsical flavors.
Milkjam Ice Cream & Hot Dogs
1848 E 38th StDelicious (and epic) local ice cream spot with playful, whimsical flavors.
This Eater-favorite Ramen spot is less than 10 minutes from the house.
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Ramen Kazama
3400 Nicollet AveThis Eater-favorite Ramen spot is less than 10 minutes from the house.
Our favorite neighborhood dinner spot. The pasta is fantastic, service is great, and it's a 2 minute drive from the house.
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ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave SOur favorite neighborhood dinner spot. The pasta is fantastic, service is great, and it's a 2 minute drive from the house.
One of the greatest burger's you will ever try — Matt's Bar Jucy Lucy is a must.
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Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveOne of the greatest burger's you will ever try — Matt's Bar Jucy Lucy is a must.
An Eat Street favorite — Latin Street food in a casual, cozy environment.
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Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveAn Eat Street favorite — Latin Street food in a casual, cozy environment.
Fried Chicken that is so crispy and tasty we dream about it when we're out of town.
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Revival
4537 Nicollet AveFried Chicken that is so crispy and tasty we dream about it when we're out of town.
Just a few blocks away, we love the eclectic blend of bikes and beans at this spot!
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Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar
2900 E 42nd StJust a few blocks away, we love the eclectic blend of bikes and beans at this spot!
Hiawatha Golf Course
4553 Longfellow AveWe're only 2 blocks away from this beautiful course
Perfect beachside cafe when you're enjoying a day at the Lake. Just a few minutes from the house on Lake Nokomis
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Sandcastle
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyPerfect beachside cafe when you're enjoying a day at the Lake. Just a few minutes from the house on Lake Nokomis
Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store
317 E 38th StOur go-to grocery store.
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Obsessively good baked goods (especially their chocolate cookies), plus it's right next to Lake Bde Maka Ska so you can go for a casual stroll after your treats.
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Rustica
3224 W Lake StObsessively good baked goods (especially their chocolate cookies), plus it's right next to Lake Bde Maka Ska so you can go for a casual stroll after your treats.
Excellent for brunch (only on Sundays) and dinner. It's a bright, beautiful restaurant with delicious food.
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Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st StExcellent for brunch (only on Sundays) and dinner. It's a bright, beautiful restaurant with delicious food.
Southeast Asian street food that is deeply satisfying. They have ample seating so it's great if you're meeting a few folks.
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Hai Hai
2121 University Ave NESoutheast Asian street food that is deeply satisfying. They have ample seating so it's great if you're meeting a few folks.
Slow-roasted meats with rice, beans, and tongue-tingling sauces — Brasa is a family staple. If you can't eat in, get take out and bring it home. (The MPLS location is fairly small). The St. Paul location is larger and more accommodating if you have more than a few people.
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Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveSlow-roasted meats with rice, beans, and tongue-tingling sauces — Brasa is a family staple. If you can't eat in, get take out and bring it home. (The MPLS location is fairly small). The St. Paul location is larger and more accommodating if you have more than a few people.
We love this MPLS classic for special occasions — fine dining when we're in the mood to celebrate.
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Alma
528 University Ave SEWe love this MPLS classic for special occasions — fine dining when we're in the mood to celebrate.
The Walker is known for its contemporary art pieces and galleries. Pro tip: entry is free on Thursdays from 5pm-9pm (courtesy of Target).
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Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe Walker is known for its contemporary art pieces and galleries. Pro tip: entry is free on Thursdays from 5pm-9pm (courtesy of Target).
For a modern spin on classic Minnesotan wares (outdoorsy-yet-beautiful items) and expertly curated Menswear, we love this spot in the North Loop neighborhood. You'll also find the oars from our family room in the store, plus a permanent Warby Parker eyeglasses pop-up.
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Askov Finlayson
For a modern spin on classic Minnesotan wares (outdoorsy-yet-beautiful items) and expertly curated Menswear, we love this spot in the North Loop neighborhood. You'll also find the oars from our family room in the store, plus a permanent Warby Parker eyeglasses pop-up.