Lowertown

Winter Guide to the Twin Cities 2012

The best winter warm-up drinks, cool concerts, must-see plays, and carnival activities in the metro

Fall Saint Paul Art Crawl

The best winter warm-up drinks, cool concerts, must-see plays, and carnival activities in the metro

Trampled by Turtles star in MN Original and TPT's first Lowertown Line episode

Not only do the good folks at MN Original continue to have revealing profiles of Minnesota artists featured regularly on their programs, but lately they have also broadcast many stirring live performances from local musicians as part of the show as well. Astronautalis, Mason Jennings, the Suburbs, S ... More >>

St. Paul Saints get $25 million for new ballpark; Veeck-ville coming to Lowertown

SEE ALSO:-- St. Paul Saints move one step closer to building Veeck-land in Lowertown-- St. Paul Saints to become St. Paul Aints on Minnesota Atheists nightMinneapolis got Zygi-land -- St. Paul is getting Veeck-ville.Today, Governor Mark Dayton awarded the Saints $25 million out of the $27 million th ... More >>

Lowertown plans for new bars, bakery, and restaurants

It's a Saturday morning after a successful trip to the St. Paul Farmers Market. You got your fresh flowers, snap peas, and bunches of basil, but now you've worked up an appetite and are craving a sit-down breakfast that doesn't leave grease on your spoon. Sorry, Mickey's -- not always in the mood to ... More >>

St. Paul Saints move one step closer to building Veeck-land in Lowertown

Throughout the spring, we've chronicled the Vikings' efforts to secure public funding for a new football stadium, which we've dubbed Zygi-land.With the legislature recently approving a funding plan for the nearly $1 billion Metrodome-site stadium, it appears the Vikes' effort will pay dividends. And ... More >>

Spring Saint Paul Art Crawl

Throughout the spring, we've chronicled the Vikings' efforts to secure public funding for a new football stadium, which we've dubbed Zygi-land.With the legislature recently approving a funding plan for the nearly $1 billion Metrodome-site stadium, it appears the Vikes' effort will pay dividends. And ... More >>

James Beard Award finalists announced

​While Minnesota chefs and restaurants were well-represented when the semifinalists were announced, fewer were recognized as finalists.  The James Beard Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the culinary world. Here are the local nominees who made the cut:

A Midwinter Night's Dream

​While Minnesota chefs and restaurants were well-represented when the semifinalists were announced, fewer were recognized as finalists.  The James Beard Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the culinary world. Here are the local nominees who made the cut:

New Saints ballpark highlights Governor's bonding proposal

A rendering of the Saints' proposed Lowertown ballpark. The project is one of many in Gov. Dayton's $775 million bonding proposal.​It isn't $500 million for a new Vikings stadium, but today, Gov. Mark Dayton proposed a bonding bill that would allot $27 in public funds for a new St. Paul Saints bal ... More >>

Top 5 INDOOR food truck experiences

We'll miss you, sunny days of summer​Day by day our favorite street finds are dropping out of the game. A few intrepid souls like Nate of Natedogs and the vivacious ladies of Fork in the Road plan to stay out all winter long. Others, like Lisa Carlson and Carrie Summers of the Chef Shack, will lea ... More >>

Zombie Pub Crawl 2011: Music set times

​What do we want? BRAINS! When do we want 'em? .....BRAINS!That's right, the time is nigh for throngs of eager young partiers to don their rattiest zombie apparel for the 7th annual Zombie Pub Crawl, which for the first time this year will expand to cover both St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood and ... More >>

Saint Paul Art Crawl

​What do we want? BRAINS! When do we want 'em? .....BRAINS!That's right, the time is nigh for throngs of eager young partiers to don their rattiest zombie apparel for the 7th annual Zombie Pub Crawl, which for the first time this year will expand to cover both St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood and ... More >>

Zombie Pub Crawl VII: A Terror of Two Cities

​What do we want? BRAINS! When do we want 'em? .....BRAINS!That's right, the time is nigh for throngs of eager young partiers to don their rattiest zombie apparel for the 7th annual Zombie Pub Crawl, which for the first time this year will expand to cover both St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood and ... More >>

Eclipse Records, new venue Amsterdam Bar and Hall eying downtown St. Paul space

​Downtown St. Paul has always been somewhat of a dry zone for independent and local music -- save for the giant arena, the only real clubs catering to live music fans are the Artists' Quarter and Lowertown's Black Dog Cafe. But starting later this year, those venues will have some new neighbors th ... More >>

Saint Paul Art Crawl

​Downtown St. Paul has always been somewhat of a dry zone for independent and local music -- save for the giant arena, the only real clubs catering to live music fans are the Artists' Quarter and Lowertown's Black Dog Cafe. But starting later this year, those venues will have some new neighbors th ... More >>

45th Annual St. Patrick's Day

​Downtown St. Paul has always been somewhat of a dry zone for independent and local music -- save for the giant arena, the only real clubs catering to live music fans are the Artists' Quarter and Lowertown's Black Dog Cafe. But starting later this year, those venues will have some new neighbors th ... More >>

Top 5 happy hours in Lowertown

Looking out on Mears Park​When the Hot Dish hangs in St. Paul, generally a visit to a few Lowertown haunts ensues. Whether on the search for a glass of wine or a decent nibble, the options are getting better in this 'hood every year. But our goal is beyond just good food and drink--we want a barga ... More >>

Car Carols

Christmas rides shotgun

Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar: Happy hour of the week

A relaxed happy hour in Lowertown​Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar308 Prince St., St. Paul651.228.9274Hours and Details: Daily, 4-7 p.m. $2.50 Grain Belt Premiums$3 Summit taps$4.75 glasses of house wine1/2 price special appetizer (when available)Monday, all day$20 pizza and bottle of wine(only peppe ... More >>

Lowertown First Fridays

A relaxed happy hour in Lowertown​Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar308 Prince St., St. Paul651.228.9274Hours and Details: Daily, 4-7 p.m. $2.50 Grain Belt Premiums$3 Summit taps$4.75 glasses of house wine1/2 price special appetizer (when available)Monday, all day$20 pizza and bottle of wine(only peppe ... More >>

Saint Paul Art Crawl

A relaxed happy hour in Lowertown​Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar308 Prince St., St. Paul651.228.9274Hours and Details: Daily, 4-7 p.m. $2.50 Grain Belt Premiums$3 Summit taps$4.75 glasses of house wine1/2 price special appetizer (when available)Monday, all day$20 pizza and bottle of wine(only peppe ... More >>

"Pop-Up Parks" proposed for St. Paul restaurants

Removable outdoor seating proposed in St. Paul.​Yesterday, at Bin Wine Bar in Lowertown, city officials and business owners discussed a collaborative effort to address a lack of outdoor seating. Looking to duplicate efforts in San Francisco and New York, San Francisco architect Riyad Ghannam was i ... More >>

Concrete and Grass lineup in Mears Park

​The free Concrete and Grass Lowertown Music Festival (not to be confused with last month's pricey Lowertown Music Fest) has released its full lineup for next month in Mears Park. The outdoor series, " where Indie rock and trad Salsa meet Chamber Music, where Opera butts up against Jazz and Hip-ho ... More >>

Heartland's the Last Word cocktail highlights a rare ingredient

Michelle LeonThe Last Word from Heartland.​The Last WordHeartland Restaurant and Farm Direct Market289 E. 5th St., St. Paul651.699.3536The new Heartland space creates a fullness to Lowertown's dining scene, with its menu changing daily to reflect availability of locally sourced meat and produce ... More >>

Heartland now open in new Market House digs

Heartland is back, in a big way!​ So far, the Hot Dish hasn't made a big deal about Heartland's move from St. Claire and Fairview to its new Lowertown digs. There was supposed to be a bigger dining room, an adjacent food market, a more bustling location, and so on...okay, cool, great, sure. Bu ... More >>

Lowertown Block Party

Heartland is back, in a big way!​ So far, the Hot Dish hasn't made a big deal about Heartland's move from St. Claire and Fairview to its new Lowertown digs. There was supposed to be a bigger dining room, an adjacent food market, a more bustling location, and so on...okay, cool, great, sure. Bu ... More >>

Lowertown Music Festival bringing Mason Jennings, Cloud Cult, Tapes 'n Tapes to St. Paul

​We're a little late to this party, but it looks like the Lowertown Music Festival in St. Paul has booked a handful of prominent local indie bands and one international artist for an outdoor concert on July 31. The full lineup includes Mason Jennings, Cloud Cult, Tapes 'n Tapes, Peter Wolf Crier, ... More >>

Sushi in a tube: weird foods

​ ​ Since we are going to have sushi in Lowertown, why can't we also have sushi in a tube? Guess what, you can have it all.

Best of Hot Dish: May 17-21

​Another week, another weekly wrap up--time sure does fly. Again, with the great stories, recipes, events, and food lovin' good times. Here are some of the week's highlights: ~Local writer Heather McElhatton talks Cinnebon, Johnny Michael's shame-inducing cocktails, and wiener water. ~Rachel Hutto ... More >>

Saint Paul Art Crawl

​Another week, another weekly wrap up--time sure does fly. Again, with the great stories, recipes, events, and food lovin' good times. Here are some of the week's highlights: ~Local writer Heather McElhatton talks Cinnebon, Johnny Michael's shame-inducing cocktails, and wiener water. ~Rachel Hutto ... More >>

Bin Wine Bar in St. Paul a welcome addition to Lowertown

Owner Rebecca Illingworth: It's about the tasting experience

Pierogi as public art? Sorry, but this is terrible.

"There is no more art in this than a lump of poop." Northeast Minneapolis: Save yourself from a $100,000 mistake.

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"There is no more art in this than a lump of poop." Northeast Minneapolis: Save yourself from a $100,000 mistake.

Coming Soon: Bin Wine Bar

St. Paul nightlife's taking off: Lowertown's getting a wine bar.

Lowertown First Fridays tonight, here's a guide for what to do

Friday night marks the kickoff for this monthly party in Lowertown St. Paul.

Saint Paul Art Crawl

Friday night marks the kickoff for this monthly party in Lowertown St. Paul.

Brasa, Barrio, Bulldog set up shop in St. Paul

Will restaurants that originated in Minneapolis also find success across the river?

3rd Annual Black Dog Block Party

Will restaurants that originated in Minneapolis also find success across the river?

Planet Lowertown St. Paul

Take a slightly boring panorama of St. Paul's Lowertown, morph it into a sphere and it becomes pretty fascinating.

Now open: American Burger Bar

The owners of Woodbury's American Burger Emporium have opened a burger joint in downtown St. Paul.

Epic Sandwich: The Bulldog's Which Came 1st?

The Bulldog ask's one of life's intriguing questions...but gives a disappointing answer.

The Twin Cities' best places to renounce those foolish New Year's vows

It's time to rethink the wisdom of depriving ourselves come January

Drink of the week: Dark Beer Lovers Flight

Sign up for MNZero’s Mugs and Molls next weekend

Concrete and Grass: Lowertown Music Festival

Black Dog Block Party

Ballet Minnesota: Black Dog Café & Italian Symphony

Getting Lucky

It's been a bad year for Lucky Jeremy, but bad years make great albums

When you wish upon a city

If you could wave your magic wand and make one improvement to the Twin Cities, what would it be?