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Looking for love on Valentine's Day can be a dicey venture. Sure, it never hurts to put yourself out there, but searching for romance on the industry-appointed most romantic day of year can set the bar too high. Fortunately, the environment will be chill at Nerds at Heart's First Annual Love...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Valentine's Day, Barhopping |
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If you're looking for a way to hook that special sweetie you've been eyeing, or if you just need a reason to get out on Monday night, then you need look no further than Bryant-Lake Bowl's Cheap Date Night. From 6 p.m. to midnight, $28 gets you two entrées, a bottle of wine or four beers...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Food & Drink, Barhopping |
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Pizza Nea :
Every week Monday, Tuesday
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Ever order up a pizza only to find yourself served something barely edible? Though we Americans love our pizza, we apparently have a pretty low bar for the beloved dish. Cardboard crusts; melted, yellow no. 5 plastic cheese; and salty tomato sauce are all too common. Thankfully, this is not the...
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University
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With its posh fireplace, leather seats for two, and dim lighting, it is easy to see the sexy appeal of this Foshay tower bar. And while it certainly looks expensive, during happy hour it isn't. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day guests can order from a special $5 menu. Bar bites to share include...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Barhopping |
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Yes, Bad Waitress is an ironic title. No, you will not have a waitress this evening. Yes, you should tip the person who takes your order at the register. Here's how you do it: Pick a seat, peruse the menu, then pick up an order pad and write down what you want. Take it over to the register and...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Barhopping |
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With a name like Spill the Wine you'd better have a killer wine list to back it up. Our verdict? Not too shabby. If you feel intimidated by the menu, let the prices and categories lead the way, or ask your server for a popular variety based on what you like. Those who enjoy wine know that...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Barhopping |
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Things are happening in the Kingfield neighborhood. A few years ago the area was considered more residential; if you wanted to barhop your best bet was to stay in the Lyn-Lake area just north of the region. However, thanks to places like King's Wine Bar, Patisserie 46, and Jack's (formerly Java...
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Kingfield
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Barhopping |
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Of the many bars scattered along Lyndale Avenue, the Leaning Tower of Pizza is one that truly feels like a neighborhood bar. There's parking across the street by the laundromat, but it is usually pretty empty because most customers walk or bike over for the evening. While many patrons stick to...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Barhopping |
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For more than 10 years Bar Abilene has served as a check-in point in Uptown Minneapolis. During the afternoon, people come in after a morning shopping at the nearby farmers' market and the Kitchen Window. In the evening, folks stop by for a beer before seeing a flick at the Lagoon or Uptown...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Barhopping |
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Don't try to order up a Surly at the Herkimer; this joint actually makes their own beers. And though some brews are better than others, most are pretty decent. You can try their best award-winning items easily during the 10 after 10 happy hour. For $10 after 10 p.m., barhoppers can enjoy five...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Barhopping |
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The Triple Rock is always a great place to grab a beer and chow, with a good selection of booze and some of the best diner food in town. Portions are generous, the staff is friendly, and nearly everything on the menu can be made vegetarian- or vegan-friendly. A marked exception to the last...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Food & Drink, Barhopping |
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Ground Zero :
Every week Saturday, 10:00pm
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While there are usually a handful of burlesque shows happening on any given weekend, and Sex World is open 24 hours a day, Bondage A-Go-Go is still one of the most enduring nights dedicated to kinks and sexy subcultures. The crowd can vary depending on the season and the evening, but generally...
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Northeast Minneapolis
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Valentine's Day, Barhopping, Arts, Adult |
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Fans and residents of the Wedge neighborhood will remember Muddy Waters as the coffee shop mainstay at the corner of 24th Street and Lyndale Avenue. And while rent was one of the reasons the shop left the space, instead of shutting down completely it moved down the street and expanded its...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Barhopping |
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Talk-show host, MC, and barroom ringmaster Ian Rans is putting a new spin on the ubiquitous bar trivia with his riff on the classic game show The $10,000 Pyramid. The original series, which aired for a decade and a half, pitted two contestants against one another in a challenge to guess words...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Barhopping |
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Can a bar and restaurant with the look and feel of a northern cabin lure a hipster crowd? After numerous visits over the past couple of years, we'd have to say definitely. Since opening in 2007, the Stag has grown from a decent spot to grab an early snack at the beginning of a northeast...
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Northeast Minneapolis
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Barhopping |
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Whether you're a college student looking to chat about philosophy over a pint, a foodie who likes to sample from the ever-evolving menu, or a writer on a deadline looking for good coffee and WiFi, you'll find what you need at Common Roots Café. While the business is hopping most days of...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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The Sample Room is known for its impressive list of flights and tapas-sized plates ideal for sharing. And while it's highly recommended to indulge every once in a while, this is not the only way to enjoy the Northeast hotspot's menu. If you're a little strapped for cash, their daily happy hour...
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Northeast Minneapolis
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Barhopping |
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Tiger Sushi 2 :
Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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Located on the first floor of the condo stacks mere blocks from Lake and Lyndale, Tiger Sushi is an easy place to stop in for a sushi fix on days when the super-popular Fuji-Ya is a bit too crowded. The ambiance is nice, the bars are long, and the space never feels overly packed, even when it...
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North Minneapolis
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Barhopping |
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Once simply a serviceable spot for a beer at the bar, or on the patio if the weather was nice, Clubhouse Jäger has grown from just a fine pub to a Warehouse District hot spot that hosts a variety of special nights. There's JägerCon Sci-Fi Tuesdays, where geeks can enjoy a brew while...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Barhopping |
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Okay, so there are a lot of Indian restaurants right now in downtown Minneapolis. Some offer fusion cuisine while some are more traditional, some are posh while others are casual. Most are pretty tasty. Which ones will survive the next year or so? While the economy and business management...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Barhopping |
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The Muddy Pig is not a pub for indecisive drinkers. With nearly 50 globe-spanning beers on tap, from just down the road at Summit Brewery and as far away as Belgium and most European countries, as well as dozens of bottled cold ones, there are more than enough brews to satisfy even the most...
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St. Paul (Downtown)
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Yes, it's true that most people have a tequila story that isn't one they like to remember. Usually it involves college and too many shots after already having too many beers. The following morning, the survivor will hold the notorious hard liquor solely responsible, swearing it off completely...
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Minneapolis (Downtown)
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Barhopping |
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This time last year, the area surrounding the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue was alarming in its increasing vacancy. Victims of the economy included Heavenly Soles, Vera's Café, and jP American Bistro. Thankfully, things seem to be picking up. One recent addition is Sauce...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Sure, the other two Bulldogs (St. Paul and Northeast) are a little more posh, and the clientele is perhaps a little more affluent as well, but we will always have a soft spot for the less fancy location in Uptown. That said, it's hardly a dive. The crowds are mostly from the neighborhood, and...
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Uptown/ Eat Street
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Great Waters Brewing Company :
Every week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
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There are several things that made Great Waters Brewing Company's debut auspicious. First, the idea for a brew pub that makes its own beer came about after the owner, Sean O'Byrne, lost his job to corporate downsizing. Then the pub opened on the most intense day of the year for bars: St....
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St. Paul (Downtown)
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