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  1. F1Ace

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    #1 F1Ace, Jun 21, 2011
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    Hey!

    So I go to Minneapolis every year or so and am still discovering
    your city, it's so big! Love it!

    Last time I barely found this great district of restaurants, man
    was that nice! Can anyone tell me where I was again?

    Are there other nice places like that in town that I should try?
    You know, casual dining, outdoor patios, nice and calm, no
    music cranked.

    Thanks!
    Wes
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  2. 2NA

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    #2 2NA, Jun 21, 2011
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    Looks like St Anthony Main.

    Let me know when you're coming and I'll help you pick some places.
     
  3. F1Ace

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    #3 F1Ace, Jun 21, 2011
    Thanks! I'll be there this Sunday.

    On the lower picture, I think behind me was a University or something.
    Hope that helps. I also have a picture of the skyline from my seat if
    that helps.

    Wes
     
  4. 2NA

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    #4 2NA, Jun 21, 2011
    The Stone Arch Bridge is straight ahead and about a block behind you is University Avenue. The U of M is East about a mile away. I worked at the General Mills Technical Center (formerly Pillsbury R&D) across the street for 10 years back in the 80s.

    Last weekend was the Stone Arch Festival of the Arts. Next Sunday will be quieter but the weather forecast is finally good.

    There are quite a few good places depending on where you're staying and if you have a car. I live in Bloomington and only occasionally visit downtown Minneapolis because of the parking hassle.
     
  5. F1Ace

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    #5 F1Ace, Jun 22, 2011
    What about the "Island"...is that worth checking out for this?

    Wes
     
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    #6 2NA, Jun 22, 2011
    I've never eaten there, supposedly good.

    Assuming that you mean Nicollet Island Inn.
     
  7. F1Ace

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    #7 F1Ace, Jun 23, 2011
    Yes, that's the name....Nicolette Island.

    If other restaurants, or districts come to mind,
    feel free to let me know.

    Quiet thread, not many on here from Minneapolis?

    Wes
     
  8. pmichaelg

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    #8 pmichaelg, Jun 23, 2011
    Bar La Grassa isn't too far away from you. It's an Italian place - one of my favorites.
     
  9. F1Ace

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    #9 F1Ace, Jun 23, 2011
    But aren't there other well known "Districts", where it's like
    one restaurant after another?

    Wes
     
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    #10 2NA, Jun 23, 2011
    The Warehouse district Across the river from St Anthony Main has a bunch of well-known places. The Monte Carlo Bar is a favorite, with an outside dining area and convenient valet parking next door.

    Uptown, around Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street is popular as well.

    I tend to pick a place as a destination based on what you want to eat rather than what places are next door.
     
  11. Reece

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    #11 Reece, Jun 23, 2011
    There is a place on Lake Street called the Urban Eatery with outside seating and it is right across the street from Lake Calhoun. I go there every Saturday in the summer because it is an AMAZING place for carspotting. There are always Ferraris and Porsches and Aston Martins and R8s GT-Rs and everything there, so we might run into each other if you ever go there during the summer :D
     
  12. F1Ace

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    #12 F1Ace, Jun 24, 2011
    Thanks! Noted.

    I was planning to go to those lakes, my wife has never seen them,
    so I love the suggestion.....and the car alert! :)

    Thanks all, I've made notes of the above!

    Cheers!
    Wes
     
  13. DesertTech

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    #13 DesertTech, Jun 25, 2011
    I got one last thing for ya...there's a good restaurant right near lake calhoun called "Trygs"...if you're going to be in the area its definitely worth checking out.....

    http://trygs.com/
     
  14. DesertTech

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    #14 DesertTech, Jun 25, 2011
    I got one last thing for ya...there's a good restaurant right near lake calhoun called "Trygs"...if you're going to be in the area its definitely worth checking out.....

    http://trygs.com/
     
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    #15 dasMafia, Jul 5, 2011
    Chino Latino...

    it's a) a trip, and b) awesome.
     
  16. Reece

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    #16 Reece, Jul 5, 2011
    Another great place is moto-i. It's japanese and it's in uptown.
     
  17. LuisGT3

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    #17 LuisGT3, Jul 5, 2011
    St. Louis Park:
    Mill Valley Kitchen

    Uptown:
    Urban Eatery
    Heidi's Minneapolis

    Downtown:
    Bar La Grassa
    112 Eatery


    Sushi:
    Sakana (Wayzata)
    Sushi Tango (Uptown)

    Steak:
    Mannys (Dt. Mpls)

    Seafood:
    Oceanaire (Dt. Mpls)

    Pizza:
    Lola's (S Mpls)

    Burgers:
    Matts Bar-Jucy Lucy (S Mpls)

    There are many resturants in Minneapolis, these just happen to be my favorites.
     

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