Guidebook for Minneapolis

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Guidebook for Minneapolis

Eat What We Eat

Its excellent food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Expect a 45 minute wait for breakfast on weekends.
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Hazel's Northeast
2859 Johnson St NE
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Its excellent food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Expect a 45 minute wait for breakfast on weekends.
Authentic and affordable Ecuadorian food. Dont let the lack of curb appeal scare you, its a real sleeper and a secret gem of the neighborhood. Few tables so sometimes a wait but never long.
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Chimborazo
2851 Central Ave NE
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Authentic and affordable Ecuadorian food. Dont let the lack of curb appeal scare you, its a real sleeper and a secret gem of the neighborhood. Few tables so sometimes a wait but never long.
Run by two sisters Jody and Jenny, The Coffeeshop is a great neighborhood hang out spot. With a variety of open mic's, there is always a reason to not take your coffee to-go and stay to meet the NE'er regulars that idle there.
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The Coffee Shop NE
2852A Johnson St NE
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Run by two sisters Jody and Jenny, The Coffeeshop is a great neighborhood hang out spot. With a variety of open mic's, there is always a reason to not take your coffee to-go and stay to meet the NE'er regulars that idle there.
In my opinion, the best Thai food in MSP. Often crowded, its worth the wait for a table. They have great beers on tap as well.
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Sen Yai Sen Lek Thai
2422 Central Ave NE
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In my opinion, the best Thai food in MSP. Often crowded, its worth the wait for a table. They have great beers on tap as well.
There is no category for a meat-free butcher shop. They not only are creating a new category, they may end up owning everyone else's as they take the neighborhood by storm. Im not sure if my meat eating friends would agree but because of them, I just had a Bacon Lettuce and Tomatoe sandwich for the first time in 25 years. Its was de-lish and not a pig complained.
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The Herbivorous Butcher
507 1st Ave NE
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There is no category for a meat-free butcher shop. They not only are creating a new category, they may end up owning everyone else's as they take the neighborhood by storm. Im not sure if my meat eating friends would agree but because of them, I just had a Bacon Lettuce and Tomatoe sandwich for the first time in 25 years. Its was de-lish and not a pig complained.

We Have Breathtaking Nature (sometimes covered in snow...)

Less than 100 feet from The Garden Apartment with a Fireplace, Deming Heights Park is the highest point in Minneapolis. It is the beginning of the Grand Rounds bike trails but you will not find any playground equipment or really anything else except trees, a few benches and one very special 'Fairy Tree' with a secret door and treasures inside...if you can find it!
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Deming Heights Park
1115 St Anthony Pkwy
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Less than 100 feet from The Garden Apartment with a Fireplace, Deming Heights Park is the highest point in Minneapolis. It is the beginning of the Grand Rounds bike trails but you will not find any playground equipment or really anything else except trees, a few benches and one very special 'Fairy Tree' with a secret door and treasures inside...if you can find it!
A Three Rivers Park that is a secret place somewhat undiscovered and usually not crowded. Walking trails through natural forested beauty so dense you will feel like you are miles out of the city. A visitors center that is complete with a small gallery showing local art, a smoothie and pastry bar and a large room available for weddings and special events. Sunset yoga drop in on Tuesdays at 7 are a favorite and dont miss the OnStage Summer Concert Series. Pack a picnic and sit for a free concert. Silverwoodonstage.org for schedules.
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Silverwoodin puisto
2500 County Rd E
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A Three Rivers Park that is a secret place somewhat undiscovered and usually not crowded. Walking trails through natural forested beauty so dense you will feel like you are miles out of the city. A visitors center that is complete with a small gallery showing local art, a smoothie and pastry bar and a large room available for weddings and special events. Sunset yoga drop in on Tuesdays at 7 are a favorite and dont miss the OnStage Summer Concert Series. Pack a picnic and sit for a free concert. Silverwoodonstage.org for schedules.
Although I do not ever recommend visiting a zoo and wish they would be outlawed, I highly recommend leaving NE Mpls for only one reason....to hang out at The Como Conservatory. The fern room is intoxicating, the Japanese garden is meditative and one of the best outdoor Japanese gardens in the world, and lastly my favorite-their deep collection of Bonsai. A 400 year old cedar???You gotta love this place, its totally worth the trip to Saint Paul.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
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Although I do not ever recommend visiting a zoo and wish they would be outlawed, I highly recommend leaving NE Mpls for only one reason....to hang out at The Como Conservatory. The fern room is intoxicating, the Japanese garden is meditative and one of the best outdoor Japanese gardens in the world, and lastly my favorite-their deep collection of Bonsai. A 400 year old cedar???You gotta love this place, its totally worth the trip to Saint Paul.

Arts & Culture

NE Mpls's Art-A-Whirl is the countries largest art crawl and it usually happens the 3rd weekend in May. In over 21 locations with 100's of artists, its the place to be, to buy, to be seen. Go to nemaa.org for details and directory.
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Casket Arts Building
681 17th Ave NE
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NE Mpls's Art-A-Whirl is the countries largest art crawl and it usually happens the 3rd weekend in May. In over 21 locations with 100's of artists, its the place to be, to buy, to be seen. Go to nemaa.org for details and directory.
Theres a lot of history on the Mississippi that went down in this Mill City. Learn about the birth of Mpls in a format that both young and less young will enjoy.
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Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St
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Theres a lot of history on the Mississippi that went down in this Mill City. Learn about the birth of Mpls in a format that both young and less young will enjoy.

Essentials

In the ending phase of a huge expansion, The Eastside Food Co-op not only rivals, it SMOKES, all the other co-ops and natural grocers in the city. The staff is engaging, involved and passionate about organics. AND, now they have a bounty of parking to boot. Plus, take your receipt across the street to Central Ave Liquors for a 10% discount on your booze.
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Eastside Food Co-op
2551 Central Ave NE
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In the ending phase of a huge expansion, The Eastside Food Co-op not only rivals, it SMOKES, all the other co-ops and natural grocers in the city. The staff is engaging, involved and passionate about organics. AND, now they have a bounty of parking to boot. Plus, take your receipt across the street to Central Ave Liquors for a 10% discount on your booze.

Bring Home a Souvenir

Quirky handmade local art curated by a unique eye, you will not leave empty handed. Covering all budgets, I Like You has something that will appeal to every shopper...even if your not a shopper.
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I Like You
1955 Johnson Street Northeast
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Quirky handmade local art curated by a unique eye, you will not leave empty handed. Covering all budgets, I Like You has something that will appeal to every shopper...even if your not a shopper.
Not your garden variety vintage store, there is nothing musty and old about the treasures here. Aubre has a collection of the cities finest clothing, hats, accessories and other swag from years gone by. Everytime I visit, I leave feeling a little bit cooler...like Don Dreper might notice me if I would wear that dress.
The Golden Pearl Vintage
507A E Hennepin Ave
Not your garden variety vintage store, there is nothing musty and old about the treasures here. Aubre has a collection of the cities finest clothing, hats, accessories and other swag from years gone by. Everytime I visit, I leave feeling a little bit cooler...like Don Dreper might notice me if I would wear that dress.
Mid century specialists, findfurnish has the best quality and deepest variety of vintage furniture. Always a destination for the best quality, they travel around the Midwest hunting for mid century modern, Danish modern and vintage industrial furniture and lighting. I usually have a few pieces I obsess about...dont ruminate long tho, things disappear fast.
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findfurnish
2014 5th St NE
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Mid century specialists, findfurnish has the best quality and deepest variety of vintage furniture. Always a destination for the best quality, they travel around the Midwest hunting for mid century modern, Danish modern and vintage industrial furniture and lighting. I usually have a few pieces I obsess about...dont ruminate long tho, things disappear fast.
This shop should get the award “Most hip place to hang out with other hip people and knit super hip yarns or shop their ultra hip fabrics” Non knitters will have fun there too.
Knit & Bolt
2833 Johnson St NE
This shop should get the award “Most hip place to hang out with other hip people and knit super hip yarns or shop their ultra hip fabrics” Non knitters will have fun there too.

Sightseeing

Sure, get tickets and see an amazing play there-thats a no brainer..but, if you want to just dip in and out for free and see not only the most stunning view of the river but the cantilevered feat of architecture that is The Endless Bridge. Framed and forced perspective views highlight and give focus to many nearby historical landmarks. Stretching more than 175 feet from the building face, the 30 foot wide Endless Bridge towers over West River Parkway and you can sit on it and watch the river flow by as long as you'd like...for free. Or the cost of a cocktail from the bar near the entrance.
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Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St
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Sure, get tickets and see an amazing play there-thats a no brainer..but, if you want to just dip in and out for free and see not only the most stunning view of the river but the cantilevered feat of architecture that is The Endless Bridge. Framed and forced perspective views highlight and give focus to many nearby historical landmarks. Stretching more than 175 feet from the building face, the 30 foot wide Endless Bridge towers over West River Parkway and you can sit on it and watch the river flow by as long as you'd like...for free. Or the cost of a cocktail from the bar near the entrance.

Getting Around

From The Garden Apartment to First Avenue Nightclub - $9.00
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Uber Greenlight
6021 Lyndale Avenue South
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From The Garden Apartment to First Avenue Nightclub - $9.00
One of the most fun dates you can have, explore the city by bike! Go to niceridemn.org and see all the tours you can take or just wander on your own. You'll see in no time why Mpls has been designated as a gold level 'Bike Friendly Community' by the American League of Cyclists. oh...and, 4500 Minneapolitans regularly commute to work by bicycle so you wont be on your own out there.
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Nice Ride Station
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One of the most fun dates you can have, explore the city by bike! Go to niceridemn.org and see all the tours you can take or just wander on your own. You'll see in no time why Mpls has been designated as a gold level 'Bike Friendly Community' by the American League of Cyclists. oh...and, 4500 Minneapolitans regularly commute to work by bicycle so you wont be on your own out there.