Pancheros Mexican Grill is a national chain that presses their dough fresh in front of you as they are making your order. The decor is brightly colored and inviting, and there is outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. They have all the favorites, including burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and quesadilla. Many of their […]
Mainstream Boutique was started in 1991 by Marie DeNicola after she and her husband, Nick, moved to Minnesota for Nick's career. Marie decided to start selling women's clothing out of a small bedroom in their home, and the business grew exponentially over the years. She appeared on Oprah in 1995, and the rest was history. […]
Shop for Change is a thrift store run by PRISM, a nonprofit founded in 1970 in order to care for people who were hungry and homeless. It's evolved into an organization that takes care of people's basic needs, and 50 years later, they are still going strong. Shop for Change is stocked with new and […]
Patina is a local chain, and the first store in South Minneapolis was opened by Christine Ward and Rick Haase, a husband and wife team, in 1993. They had backgrounds in art and background, and they both had retail experience as well. They wanted to offer items of varying artistic backgrounds that were of the […]
Nong's Thai Cuisine was opened by Nong who was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She made a name for herself as a chef in her native country before being wooed to Minnesota in 1991 by a job offering at Royal Orchid, one of the premier local Thai restaurants at the time. She was a chef at […]
Doolittles Woodfire Grill is a local chain that started with the first one being opened in Eagan by Lynn Reiner and John Sheehan in Eagan in 1989. They believe in chef-motivated menus and bringing quality dishes to their customers. The decor is warm and resplendent with wood, the atmosphere is casual and relaxed, and the […]
General Mills Nature Preserve has 27 acres of pristine nature, and it was a conscious choice by General Mills and the City of Golden Valley in the early 2000s to simultaneously improve the area for increased traffic and preserve the wetlands surrounding it. General Mills donated land for the project, and it was dedicated in […]
Brookview Park is over thirty acres of lush greenery, walking paths, and many more amenities. It has two pavilions that can be rented for various events such as birthday parties or family reunions. Each pavilion has three charcoal grills so they're perfect for a summertime barbecue as well. There are weekly concerts in the park […]
Good Day Cafe opened in 2007 by David Potter Webb. It is now run by his sons, David and Michael, along with his wife, Nancy after he passed in 2011. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the service is very friendly. The goal is to serve hearty Minnesota fare made from scratch and […]
Gearty Park is a local favorite with many enticing amenities such as walking trails, a tennis court, and two skating rinks--both a hockey rink and a general ice skating rink. There is a playground for kids, and one of the biggest draws in the seasonal off-leash dog park. They are free and a fun way […]
Wesley Park is a community favorite with walking trails that are lighted so you can see the nature around you. It has plenty to do for people who are sports-minded. There are tennis courts, softball fields, a soccer field, and more. There are two skating rinks, a hockey rink and a general ice skating rink, […]
Schaper Park is full of trails and nature if you're the type who likes to walk and enjoy the great outdoors. The playground is state of the art, and it's something that kids of any age can enjoy. There are two softball fields if you're the more athletic type, and for those who truly enjoy […]
