Jesse & Lauren
Things To Do
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
For those seeking a true winter experience in Minnesota.
Art Shanty Projects
Artist-build sculptures and mini homes on a frozen lake. A winter tradition in Minneapolis.
Lake of the Isles Ice Rink
A great city-run ice skating rink on a frozen lake in the heart of South Minneapolis. Skates available for those without them.
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
A great cross-country ski/snow tubing course. Skies available for rent.
Hiawatha Golf Course
Another smaller cross-country ski course with skis available for rent.
Walker Art Center
One of the top five modern art museums in the country. Former employer of the one and only Julia Anderson and the esteemed Zach Bucek!
Minneapolis Institute of Art
One of the top art museums in the country. Known for their big collection of Asian art.
Guthrie Theater
Famous Minneapolis landmark and theatre. Its endless bridge has a great view of the Mississippi River
Paisley Park
Prince's recording studio and home.
St Paul Curling Club
Minnesota is home to most of the gold medal winning curling team from 2018. Come check it out and enjoy cheap beers at the neighboring bar.
Trapped Puzzle Rooms
Owned and operated by the great Jamie Fassett-Carman. One of the best escape rooms in Minneapolis.
The Museum of Russian Art
One of the very few museums in the nation dedicated to Russian art.
Hmong Village
Minnesota is home to one of the largest Hmong populations in the nation. Delicious food and artisan goods - a unique experience in Minnesota.
The Market At Malcolm Yards
A new food hall in Minneapolis by the University. Go for the chicken sandwich, momos, and Bebe Zito ice cream. Stay for the great bar and beer wall.
Midtown Global Market
The original Minneapolis food hall. Mannys Tortas and Eastlake Brewery are favorites!
North Loop Galley
Another great food hall. Try the Detroit style pizza and teriyaki chicken from Ono's Hawaiian Plates.
Graze | Provisions + Libations
Yet another good food hall. Check out Bad Wingz, Soul Bowl, and Union Hmong Kitchen while you are there.
Herbie Butcher's Fried Chicken
Vegan fried chicken that is loved by meat eaters and vegetarians alike!
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
Minneapolis tiki bar - make sure to uber or lyft if you are going. Drinks are strong and sometimes, on fire!
Owamni by The Sioux Chef
Up-scale restaurant that only uses indigenous ingredients. Celebration of Minnesota's significant native population.
Young Joni
One of the best restaurants in Minneapolis, led by James Beard winning chef Ann Kim. We highly recommend the Back Bar for great drinks and pizza.
Boludo
Argentine pizza and empanadas. One of our favorite places in Minneapolis!
Revival MPLS
Great fried chicken and burgers. We've never had a bad meal here.
Billy Sushi ビリー寿司
Great sushi and a fun atmosphere - within a mile of the hotel.
Hai Hai
Great Southeast Asian food in a great setting.
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant
Hole in the wall Ethiopian restaurant with some of the best and freshest food in the city.
All Square
Great grilled cheese, run and operated by formerly incarcerated people. Accompanying non-profit institute attached to restaurant with job training opportunities. Supported by Vikings great Eric Kendricks.
My Huong Kitchen
Our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Minneapolis. The best pho around (controversial opinion).
Korea Restaurant
Fast casual Korean food, with many menu items you don't normally find on American-Korean menus.
Victor's 1959 Cafe
Highly recommended for brunch! Make sure to bring a sharpie so you can write your name on the wall.
Matt's Bar and Grill
Best burgers in Minneapolis!
5-8 Club
The lesser of the two great Juicy Lucy places in Minneapolis (Juicy Lucy is the famous Minneapolis burger)
StormKing Brewpub + Barbecue
Great barbeque and mediocre beer. Worth it though for the barbeque!
Indeed Brewing Company and Taproom
One of our favorite tap rooms in Minneapolis. Lots of fireplaces if you are brave enough to drink outdoors.
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
Another great brewery in Minneapolis.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
Best tap room in Minneapolis, with great seltzer.
La Doña Cervecería
Great beer - Latino owned brewery in Minneapolis.
Venn Brewing Company
Our go-to brewery in Minneapolis. Close to the Minnehaha Falls, which is another famous Minneapolis landmark.
Utepils Brewing
Great beer and taproom in Minneapolis. Close to Wurth park and La Dona.
Modist Brewing Co.
No bad beers on the menu here. Also close to several other restaurants and breweries (this one is the best though!)
Gori Gori Peku - Japanese Whisky Bar
Whiskey bar in Minneapolis that specializes in Japanese whiskeys. Highly recommend the old fashions here.
Brother Justus Whiskey Company
Great whiskey distillery in Northeast.
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
A new distillery opened up in the Prospect Park neighborhood. Perfect winter spot.
Nye's Bar
Famous piano bar in Minneapolis.
Knight Cap Bar Lounge
Our favorite dive bar of all time - take a look at the fish tank behind the bar!
Otter's Saloon
Best populist karaoke place in Minneapolis. Gets very crowded, so we only recommend if transmission rates go down.
Vegas Lounge
Very fun karaoke with very talented singers. We do not sing on stage here because it would be embarrassing.
Rise Bagel Co.
Delicious bagels - recommend the white fish here too!
Patisserie 46
Award winning bakery, nothing bad on the menu here.
Marc Heu Patisserie Paris
Great French pastries for those seeking to venture to Saint Paul.
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
Charming South Minneapolis bakery.
Moon Palace Books
Our favorite Minneapolis book store. Great selection and cafe in the back.