Annie & Stephen-Michael
Things To Do
Downtown Excelsior
If you're looking for a place to spend the afternoon, stroll along Water Street in Annie's hometown. Grab some food, do a little shopping, and sit by the water! Some favorites are Olive's Fresh, Coalition, Licks Unlimited, and Excelsior Brewery for food/drinks and Country Look in Antiques, Leipold's, Faribault Woolen Mill, and Golden Rule for shopping.
Downtown Wayzata
About 10 minutes from Excelsior is Wayzata. Lake Street has a variety of shops and restaurants including COV, Wuollet Bakery, Josefina, and Benedict's (among others). Plus, there's a Drybar and Anthropologie for last minute wedding prep!
50th & France
Located between where most of you will be staying and Minneapolis, 50th and France is a lively neighborhood with a unique mix of both well known and independent shops and restaurants.
Uptown Minneapolis
Made famous in Prince's song "Uptown," this Minneapolis neighborhood has an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
Excelsior Brewery
Annie and Stephen-Michaels's favorite place to grab a beer when they're in town.
COV Wayzata
Overlooking Lake Minnetonka, this is a great place to grab dinner and drinks!
General Store of Minnetonka
Annie's first job and the gift shop of all gift shops. Pro tip: Buy a handful of caramels that are located at every cash register.
Golden Rule
A darling store that sells small-batch apothecary items, interesting wall art, and women’s clothing.
GRAY Home + Lifestyle
Located next door to Golden Rule, they stock a well-edited mix of artisan-made goods for your home and body.
Hunt & Gather
Annie and Stephen-Michael share a love of antiques and thrifting. You can easily spend an hour in this treasure trove!
Josefina
Argentina-born chef Daniel del Prado, of the popular Martina, Rosalia, and Colita in Minneapolis, scores again with this suave Italian trattoria in suburban Wayzata. Diners are buzzing about his deft twists on traditional fare - think spicy pineapple Fra Diavolo pizza or corn ravioli with chanterelles.
Licks Unlimited
Annie's favorite childhood ice cream shop. Grab a cone and walk along Lake Minnetonka.
Lord Fletcher's
Where Stephen-Michael proposed to Annie the day before her 30th birthday!
Mall of America
We'd be remiss if we did not include the Mall of America on this list. By the way, there's no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota. Happy shopping!
Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar
We know what you're thinking. Tacos in Minnesota? Stephen-Michael can attest these tacos are delicious and it's because Chef Alejandro Victoria uses authentic recipes from his homeland in Michoacán, Mexico. They also have a location on Como Avenue in Saint Paul.
Owamni
James Beard award-winning Chef Sean Sherman, also known as The Sioux Chef, focuses on the revitalization and awareness of indigenous foods systems in a modern culinary context. Reservations can be hard to come by so book in advance!
Paisley Park
Prince's estate and studio, which is now open to the public for tours. Afterwards, go purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka. (Just kidding!)
Pizzeria Lola
Featured on Chef's Table: Pizza, Pizzeria Lola is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's first restaurant. It's a modern pizzeria serving creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair and global wines.
Sooki & Mimi
Taste Mexican flavors and ingredients put through James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim’s Korean American filter.
Truffle Hill Chocolates
Handcrafted truffles and chocolate. Need we say more?
Union Hmong Kitchen
Did you know that the Twin Cities are home to the largest concentration of Hmong people in America? James Beard award nominee Chef Yia Vang's pop up celebrates Hmong culture and cooking.
Vann Restaurant
Conveniently located near our venues, James Beard award nominee Chef Erik Skaar's new restaurant serves globally inspired food in a relaxed lakeside setting.
Young Joni
Featured on Chef's Table: Pizza, Young Joni is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in Northeast Minneapolis. The wood-fire cooking menu features a diverse array of globally influenced dishes and signature wood-fired pizzas.