Food & DrinkBest Food Halls in Minneapolis, Tried and Tested
We toured the counters, weighed the lines, and figured out which Minneapolis food halls actually earn a repeat trip versus which ones just have good lighting.
This Weekend
The Minneapolis Weekend Plan, From People Who Live Here
Where to eat, what to do, and where Minneapolis locals actually go this weekend — starting in Uptown and Northeast.
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Food & DrinkBest Restaurants in Minneapolis with Kids Worth the Trip
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to family dining that doesn't require a special occasion, from Nordeast taprooms to pho on Eat Street.
Date NightBest Date Spots in Uptown for Couples
Uptown's restaurant rows and lakeshore keep changing storefronts, but the walk from Bde Maka Ska to a warm booth still works better than almost anything a couples' guide can dream up.
Date NightDate Night Ideas in Minneapolis for Couples
A working guide to the parts of Minneapolis that actually make a date feel like a date, from the Chain of Lakes to the Somali restaurants that don't get enough credit.
NeighborhoodsThings to Do in Uptown Worth Exploring
Uptown has been declared dead and reborn so many times the neighborhood barely notices anymore. Here is what actually rewards a visit right now, from three lakes and a converted rail line to a bowling alley that doubles as a theater.
NeighborhoodsBest Bars in Uptown, Block by Block
Uptown's bar scene isn't one strip, it's three, and knowing which block does what matters more than any name on a sign.
Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week
- Live music in UptownThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in NortheastMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in the North LoopAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in UptownSunday, family-friendly
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The Minneapolis Cooks Quietly Changing the Food Scene
The people behind the meals Minneapolis is talking about.
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A short profile of someone doing good work in Minneapolis.
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