Mill Ruins Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the story of milling in Minnesota. It is next to the  Stone Arch Bridge, and it is a great place to wander around and explore, taking in the breathtaking view around you. There are walking paths and biking paths […]

Elliot Park is a popular neighborhood park that is filled with many activities. It has a wading pool if you want to take a dip. For those who prefer to remain dry, there is a baseball/softball diamond, a basketball court, and a soccer field. There is also a skate park for the boarders, and walking […]

Cafe Donuts is a donut shop that also serves other baked goods, ice cream, and coffee. There are three of them that have been providing donuts to the Twin Cities since 2003, including the one in Downtown Minneapolis. It is a bright and colorful shop, and the service is friendly. They make their donuts daily, […]

Zen Box Izakaya was opened in 2012 by husband and wife, John Ng and Lina Goh after the success of their first bento restaurant, which they opened in 2004. The decor is sleek and modern, and the service is excellent. The focus of Chef Ng is exquisitely-crafted ramen, and it's a labor of love for […]

Green + The Grain is locally owned and one of six, with this one being in LaSalle Plaza. It focuses on salads made from the freshest produce--local and organic whenever possible. The building itself is sleek and modern, and the staff members are very attentive. The salads include Caprese, Thai Beef Tenderloin, and Grain Bowl. […]

Tibetan Kitchen is a Himalyan/Nepalese restaurant that also offers a variety of other Asian cuisines, such as Thai and Chinese. The decor is nondescript, but the service is very friendly. The menu is diverse and includes dishes such as Indonesian Shrimp, Indian Style (curry), Tibetan Style Alu-Ping-Sha, and Teriyaki Chicken (Japanese).

Bep Eatery, a Vietnamese restaurant, was opened in 2015 by Thanh and Mark Myhre. It became such a hit, they opened a second Bep Eatery less than two years later to keep up with demand. The restaurant is small and sleek, and the service is fast and friendly. The food is served in a Chipotle-style […]

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is an upscale seafood dining experience that has been in Minneapolis since 1998. In the years that followed, it's been sold and a dozen more have popped up around the country, but the original is still going strong as well. The restaurant is spacious and elegant, and the atmosphere is relaxed […]

From 1880-1930 Minneapolis was known as the Flour Capital of the World! The Washburn A Mill was the most advanced in the world until it was replaced by the Pillsbury Mill across the river. The Mill was restored by the Minnesota Historical Society and opened as a museum in 2003. Lots of hands on activities, […]