Eat, drink, explore.
Eat
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World Street Kitchen
Daniel’s favorite restaurant. Global street food.
Price Range: $$
Recommendation: Korean Beef Short Rib Yum Yum Rice Bowl. You have to get ice cream next door at Milk Jam.
Reservations: No
2743 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Mr. Paul's Supper Club
Our favorite restaurant. A modern and vibrant supper club with the flavors and spirit of New Orleans.
Price Range: $$$
Recommendation: The tartare (we had to put in a second order on our first visit) and anything on the creole menu.
Reservations: Yes
3917 Market St, Edina, MN 55424
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El Taco Riendo
The best tacos in the city.
Price Range: $
Recommendation: Al pastor tacos and the elote.
Reservations: No
2412 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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Colita
One of Whit’s favorite restaurants. Oaxacan / BBQ fusion. Delicious bites, great drinks, and an amazing atmosphere. Can’t go wrong with their sister restaurants either: Martina, Rosalia, Cardamom, and Sanjusan
Price Range: $$$
Recommendation: Corn Elote, Kansas City Ribs, Tacos, CHURROS(!), and the Naked Dani
Reservations: Yes
5400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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Billy Sushi
Our top sushi spot with an even better speakeasy. Go for the food, stay for the drinks. Let us know if you’re able to find Billy After Dark
Price Range: $$$
Recommendation: Omakase (make sure you’re really hungry) is our go-to but you truly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!
Reservations: Yes
116 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Young Joni
One of the best pizza joints in the state. A James Beard Award-winning restaurant, actually. It even has a hidden bar (just look for the red light).
Price Range: $$$
Recommendation: My Sha-Roni, La Parisienne, Korean BBQ
Reservations: Yes
165 13th Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Drink
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Cuzzys
Our favorite dive bar that still exists, bring a dollar bill to hang up on the wall.
Price Range: $
Recommendation: Pretzel Pub Sticks, with extra gouda cheese sauce
Reservations: No
507 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Mara Restaurant and Bar
Located on the first floor of the Four Seasons, the drinks are as good as you’ll find. You might also run into a celebrity.
Price Range: $$$$
Recommendation: Stick to the bar menu
Reservations: Not for the bar, but necessary for dinner
245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Maison Margaux
The food on the main floor will have you thinking you’re in Paris, we recommend their “hidden” downstairs bar for drinks - where we held our engagement party.
Price Range: $$$
Recommendation: Soixante Quinze
Reservations: You’ll be ok for the downstairs bar, but may need a resy for dinner
224 N. 1st St., 55401, Minneapolis, MN
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Graze
Graze is our favorite bar/food hall, located in the North Loop, blocks from Target Field. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and 5-6 rotating restaurants.
Price Range: $$
Recommendation: A few tequila shots, and anything from The Fabled Rooster.
Reservations: No, but if the weather is nice this place will be packed.
520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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The Loop West End
If you’re staying in the West End, there are plenty of places to drink and eat. The Loop is special to Whit (rumor has it she has never been carded at their sister location in the North Loop). The Loop is great for chill dinner and drinks, and livens up around 9 pm if you’re looking to get wild.
Price Range: $$
Reservations: You should ok without
5331 W 16th St, Minneapolis, MN 55416
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Surly Beer Hall
Solid beer and really good food.
Price Range: $$
Recommendation: Get a pizza upstairs and sample some beers
Reservations: Play it safe, call ahead
520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Explore
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Mall of America
Do we ever go there? No. Should you? Yes.
It’s right next to the Airport and easily accessible from downtown via the Light Rail. You can eat, drink, shop, people watch, and even get slimed at Nickelodeon Universe.
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Explore the Mississippi River or a Lake
The Mississippi River is a great walk downtown, and there are 10k+ lakes for you to check out. Our favorites are Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles.
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Flight - An Elevated Fitness Experience
If you need to get your but kicked while you’re in town, this is the place. There’s a good chance you’ll see some other wedding guests in class.
Promo code: WHITLOVESDAN for 50% off a drop-in class!
5601 Wayzata Blvd St Louis Park, MN 55416
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Embrace North - Sauna and Cold Water Immersion
One of Daniel’s favorite places as of late. The hot/cold combo will both get you ready for the wedding and help you recover the day after.
First visit is free!
811 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Explore more than 60 sculptures from the Walker’s collection on 11 scenic acres in the heart of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is free, open to the public, and is open from 6 am to 12 midnight every day.
725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Paisley Park
Prince’s home and recording studio in suburban Minneapolis. Only you can discover how Paisley Park will move you. Let Prince's unique energy inspire you all over again by experiencing a tour or event at this legendary place.
7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317