Amy’s Guidebook
Arts & Culture
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SWalker Art Center
725 Vineland PlGuthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StFirst Avenue
701 N 1st AveParks & Nature
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrGo to the conservatory to see some greenery in the dead of a Minnesota winter.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrGo to the conservatory to see some greenery in the dead of a Minnesota winter.
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyPretty hikes. Groomed ski trails in the winter.
Essentials
Lunds & Byerlys Roseville
1601 County Rd C WestThe neighborhood whole foods co-op. About a 20-30 min. walk from our house or a quick drive.
71 locals recommend
Eastside Food Co-op
2551 Central Ave NEThe neighborhood whole foods co-op. About a 20-30 min. walk from our house or a quick drive.
Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop
303 E Hennepin AveThe best selection of wines, spirits, and cheeses.
A Middle Eastern/Mediterranean market and restaurant on the edge of the Audubon Park neighborhood.
40 locals recommend
Holy Land
920 E Lake StA Middle Eastern/Mediterranean market and restaurant on the edge of the Audubon Park neighborhood.
Stinson Wine, Beer, and Spirits
2315 18th Ave NEGreat selection & close to our house.
Restaurants
Fresh, local ingredients. Full bar. Outdoor seating in the summer. The Bun salad is to die for.
11 locals recommend
Ngon Vietnamese Bistro
799 University Ave WFresh, local ingredients. Full bar. Outdoor seating in the summer. The Bun salad is to die for.
Cozy atmosphere. Great craft cocktails. Brunch, lunch, dinner, & bar menus.
31 locals recommend
Red Stag Supperclub
509 1st Ave NECozy atmosphere. Great craft cocktails. Brunch, lunch, dinner, & bar menus.
Fresh, delicious sea food, local brews, wine, ice cream, and live music in a casual outdoor setting.
Only open during spring and summer. If you go on the weekend, prepare to grab a drink and hunker down for a long wait in line.
102 locals recommend
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveFresh, delicious sea food, local brews, wine, ice cream, and live music in a casual outdoor setting.
Only open during spring and summer. If you go on the weekend, prepare to grab a drink and hunker down for a long wait in line.
Pizza Lucé Roseville
2851 Snelling Ave NReally good pizza, and they deliver to our house.
My favorite breakfast place of all time. Don't go if you're claustrophobic. Open daily til 1, I believe. Get The Jose, with 2 eggs.
28 locals recommend
Al's Breakfast
413 14th Ave SEMy favorite breakfast place of all time. Don't go if you're claustrophobic. Open daily til 1, I believe. Get The Jose, with 2 eggs.
Neapolitan style pizza. Patio seating available in the summer months. Close to the river.
20 locals recommend
Punch Pizza Northeast
210 E Hennepin AveNeapolitan style pizza. Patio seating available in the summer months. Close to the river.
One of our go-to restaurants. Cocktails are always spot-on. Small plates for sharing. Nice outdoor seating in the summer.
37 locals recommend
The Sample Room
2124 Marshall St NEOne of our go-to restaurants. Cocktails are always spot-on. Small plates for sharing. Nice outdoor seating in the summer.
Good weekend breakfasts and a decent place to eat within walking distance.
63 locals recommend
Hazel's Northeast
2859 Johnson St NEGood weekend breakfasts and a decent place to eat within walking distance.
House made noodles and a good selection of wine, sake, and local brews. Cozy atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
Tori 44 - Ramen
2203 N 44th AveHouse made noodles and a good selection of wine, sake, and local brews. Cozy atmosphere.
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastSen Yai Sen Lek Thai
2422 Central Ave NEDelicious and unconventional Thai food close to our house.
Saint Dinette
261 5th St EIn Bloom at Keg & Case Market
928 7th St WYoung Joni
165 13th Avenue NortheastThe Anchor Fish & Chips
302 13th Ave NE
Butcher & The Boar
901 Hennepin AveSpoon and Stable
211 N 1st StA great option for takeout or dining in. Southern-inspired comfort food with Caribbean, Mexican, and South American influences.
65 locals recommend
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveA great option for takeout or dining in. Southern-inspired comfort food with Caribbean, Mexican, and South American influences.
Cozy atmosphere. Delicious & unique Italian fare in Minneapolis' North Loop. Plan way ahead if you want a reservation here. Or you can find a spot at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis. I recommend trying the cauliflower gnocchi.
91 locals recommend
Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveCozy atmosphere. Delicious & unique Italian fare in Minneapolis' North Loop. Plan way ahead if you want a reservation here. Or you can find a spot at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis. I recommend trying the cauliflower gnocchi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Turf Club
1601 University Ave WThis is an iconic music venue.
Cool atmosphere. They specialize in gin--get the gin cocktail infused with jalepeno. Wow! Note: they don't serve food here, but there is usually a food truck parked outside.
93 locals recommend
Tattersall Distilling
1620 Central Ave NECool atmosphere. They specialize in gin--get the gin cocktail infused with jalepeno. Wow! Note: they don't serve food here, but there is usually a food truck parked outside.
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
2506 Central Ave NEI like their Roselle sour beer.
Sightseeing
Start at St. Anthony Main and walk across the bridge. While you're at it, peek inside the Guthrie. Or find a Nice Ride and bike along the river. If you go on a Saturday, during the summer, check out the Mill City Farmers' Market.
250 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveStart at St. Anthony Main and walk across the bridge. While you're at it, peek inside the Guthrie. Or find a Nice Ride and bike along the river. If you go on a Saturday, during the summer, check out the Mill City Farmers' Market.
Beautiful farmers market on the steps of the Guthrie Theater & overlooking the Mississippi.
38 locals recommend
Mill City Farmers Market
750 S 2nd StBeautiful farmers market on the steps of the Guthrie Theater & overlooking the Mississippi.
Shopping
Malls aren't my favorite, but this mall has everything you want in a mall, and it's a quick drive from our house.
72 locals recommend
Rosedale Center
1595 MN-36Malls aren't my favorite, but this mall has everything you want in a mall, and it's a quick drive from our house.
Just a couple of blocks from our house. Great selection of small gift items. Beautiful greenery.
Mother Earth Gardens
2318 NE Lowry AveJust a couple of blocks from our house. Great selection of small gift items. Beautiful greenery.
Patina
1009 W Franklin AveGreat gifts and cards here. Walk-able from our house.
Rewind
2852 Johnson St NEVintage clothing & accessories.