Nancy Vang & Ian Tsang
Things To Do
Afro Deli & Grill: Minneapolis
Our favorite is the Steak Dinner with the Somali rice!
Cafe Latte
Some of the best cakes by-the-slice ever! Our favorite is the Tres Leches and fruit tarts. They also have very yummy salads, sandwiches, & coffee.
Hong Kong Noodle
Ian's favorite local spot for Hong Kong & Cantonese style dishes.
Glam Doll Donuts
One of our favorite locally-made donut shops along Eat Street, a great spot for so many local restaurants!
Marc Heu Patisserie Paris
James Beard Award Nominee & Hmong-French Chef Marc Heu with the French dessert goods! Truly a gem in the Twin Cities. Everything he makes is AMAZING.
Mi-Sant Kitchen & Bakery
Our favorite Vietnamese bakery for croissants, banh mi, noodle salads, & coffee. They also have a Brooklyn Park location :)
Ramen Kazama Select
One of the only few Japanese-owned ramen spots in the Twin Cities. Our favorites are the Karamiso & Tonkotsu.
Zen Box Izakaya
Our favorite Japanese izakaya for small bites, rice bowls, & comfort food.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
A free zoo and conservatory that is family-friendly and perfect for strolls in September.
Dinkytown
The hub for U of MN with so many dining options we ate through during our grad school days.
Hmong Village
Enjoy shopping from Hmong businesses and eating Hmong & Southeast Asian food. Our favorite food vendor is Mai's Papaya (Booth #41). Her Khao Piak Noodle Soup, Boat Noodles, & papaya salad are the best!
Lake Bde Maka Ska
Enjoy the beautiful lake, activities, and park nearby Uptown with views of the Minneapolis skyline.
Mall of America®
The biggest mall in the US, enjoy sales tax-free clothes and shoes in MN!
Midtown Global Market
The local global market with a tasty food hall. Our favorite spots here are the Mexican and Moroccan food vendors.
Minnehaha Falls
We loved being able to take little hikes in this gorgeous park with a waterfall right in the city.
Spoonbridge and Cherry
An iconic symbol of Minneapolis within the Walker Art Center's Sculpture Garden.
Twin Cities Premium Outlets
Shop it up sales tax-free if outlet malls are your thing!
Up-Down Minneapolis
Arcade bar!
Uptown
Shop, dine, and walk around in the lively uptown neighborhood.