Things To Do
Five Watt Coffee, Lyndale
This is where we first met! It was Vicinity Coffee back then and is now a Five Watt Coffee location. Five Watt Coffee is a local coffee chain founded in 2014.
Colossal Cafe
This was our second date spot (well, technically not this location). Colossal Cafe offers breakfast and lunch made from scratch with something for everyone.
Icehouse
This is one of our anniversary go-to's. The Icehouse building was built in 1868 and used to store lake ice. Today, Icehouse has been transformed into a lively music club and restaurant in the heart of Minneapolis famed Eat Street.
French Meadow Bakery & Café
Located next to Jace's employer, Macalester College. French Meadow was a farm-to-table establishment long before that term became a catch-phrase, and remains passionate about the strict organic and environmental standards that have been a guiding force since it was founded as the country’s first certified organic bakery in 1985.
The St. Paul Grill
Open since 1990 and brimming with energy and nostalgia, The St. Paul Grill is a destination unto itself. Located in the historic Saint Paul Hotel and overlooking Rice Park, the iconic restaurant is known for its refined style, attentive service, and exceptional cuisine.
Parlour St. Paul
Taking all of the things that made Parlour Minneapolis what it is- the burger, old fashioned and atmosphere- with a larger space and menu.
Revival St. Paul
Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort food served in relaxed setting.
Egg and I
Simple diner that is a favorite of locals and frequented by MN elected officials during the legislative session. It offers breakfast, including sizable pancakes, plus sandwiches & other lunch staples.
Wabasha Brewing Company
Wabasha Brewing Company is a family owned brewery established in 2013 and recently acquired in 2021. Their vision is to share our love for life and people through the experience of crafting and enjoying beverages together.
Meteor
Located in North Minneapolis and is a favorite of ours! "METEOR IS AN OLD ASS BAR WITH GOOD ASS DRINKS."
Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul
Located in the same building complex as Nick's employer, College Possible. Can Can Wonderland is an amusement center in a historic building with indoor mini golf, vintage arcade games, a bar & eatery.
American Swedish Institute
The American Swedish Institute is a museum, a cultural education center, a café, a destination store, a historic mansion, and more.
Walker Art Center
Internationally recognized as a leading arts venue, the Walker Art Center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions; dance, theater, and music performances; and film screenings.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Minneapolis Institute of Art enriches the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding art from the world’s diverse cultures. Mia’s collection is held in public trust, for the benefit of all. Through the conservation of works of art in the collection, Mia ensures that art remains accessible for everyone.
Electric Fetus
The Electric Fetus has been a gathering place for music heads and counter-culturists in Minnesota since 1968. It began as a place to get turned on to something a little out of the ordinary, and that still holds true today.
Science Museum of Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota was founded in 1907 as the St. Paul Institute of Science and Letters. The Science Museum of Minnesota time to create a world where everyone has the power to use science to make lives better. It includes a 10,000 square-foot temporary exhibit gallery, multiple permanent galleries, zero-emissions Science House, and an Imax Convertible Dome Omnitheater.