Ike's Food & Cocktails is a low-key, casual restaurant where it's fun to hang out with your friends and sip on a mojito. Try one of their sandwiches such as the Frenchy or the walleye po'boy, or have a burger. They also serve small plates such as spicy fried calamari and the BBQ ribs sampler. […]

Gyropolis started in 2005 and has been serving gyros to the community ever since. It's colorful and casual restaurant with great service. As you can probably guess, they're best known for their gyros, but they have other dishes as well, such as falafel salad, spanakopita, and Greek oven potatoes.

Golden Wok is a casual Chinese and Japanese restaurant that serves sushi and moo shu with equal aplomb. They have an extensive menu, so you can try several different things if you choose. Sushi rolls including hand rolls, sashimi, and udon noodles on the Japanese side. Chow mein, fried rice, and lo mein on the […]

Fat Lorenzo's is an Italian restaurant in the Everett McClay VFW Post 1296. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, and they are known for their award-winning pizzas, such as the New Haven (with clams). They also serve pasta like Baked Rigatoni, hoagies, and gelatos plus other desserts. They have both take-out and delivery as well.

El Loro Mexican Grill (also at 9332 Ensign Ave. S, 952-452-9975) is a casual Mexican restaurant that is great to eat at with family and/or friends. It has many of the favorites, such as burritos, enchiladas, and they have plenty of vegetarian options as well.

David Fong's is a Cantonese restaurant opened in 1958, and it's Minnesota-friendly. It's a roomy and warm restaurant that serves favorites such as chicken chow mein and New York Steak Chinatown. Or, you can try something different like the Hoong Shu Chicken or Steak Kow. Their food is made from scratch. The service is friendly, […]

Ciao Bella has been serving Italian fare to the city for over 20 years. They use local ingredients and make their dishes by hand. They believe in quality, and it shows in every dish. They will help you pair your meals with the perfect wine in this upscale restaurant. Try the seared ahi tuna or […]

5120 Restaurant & Oxygen Bar is an elegant, modern American restaurant in a Country Inn & Suites hotel. It's quietly upscale atmosphere surrounds you as you dine on their updated versions of American classics such as pan-seared scallops and the nicoise salad. It's the perfect place for any special event, be it a family holiday […]

Wet Bush Lake Park has a boat landing and canoeing, an area for picnicking, a playground, and a volleyball court.

Bloomington Off-leash Dog Park is 25 acres of dog heaven. It's a great place to let your pooch run around to their heart's content and to meet some dog friends (and dog lovers as well, of course).

Running Park is a great place to take the family whether you want to go for a run, play hockey, ice skate, or just have a picnic. It also has a playground and a softball field so it's perfect for outdoorsy fun.

Moir/Central Park is over 20 acres, and it has disc golf, softball fields, a volleyball court, grills, and a playground for the kids. It also has plenty of trails to traverse. It's family-friendly, and the perfect place to go on a sunny Saturday afternoon.