Guest Best: Zack Coulter

Tucked away in a back corner of Minneapolis's Warehouse District, Bev's is the kind of place worth seeking out. Classic and dimly lit with high ceilings and gracious hosts, Bev's offers a simple yet right-on list of wines and beers. The wines gently touch on a range of styles and regions and change seasonally. Their spring wines by the glass ranged from a Russian River pinot noir from Angeline for $8.95 to an Austrian Gruner Veltliner from Bauer Gmork at $7.50. The selection of bar snacks is short but perfect: Pizzas, olive tapenade, and baguettes (all made in-house or at Bev's sister restaurant down the street, Moose & Sadie's) run wild with simple salads and cheese and fruit. This place is timeless, and there ain't a more romantic jaunt in the city.

Zack Coulter is a member of the band Solid Gold, who are scheduled to headline at First Avenue on May 15 and perform at Rock the Garden at the Walker Art Center on June 20.