was the first certified organic bakery in the nation in 1985 (the Uptown Minneapolis location). They have been pioneers in providing delicious organic and locally-produced food. They have plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, and you will enjoy every bite when you eat here, no matter what your dietary restrictions are.

serves a mix of Northern Indian and Nepalese food ranging from pakoras to momos to all kinds of curries. They offer a popular buffet every day so you can sample a little bit of everything. They have a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options, and you'll want to visit more than once to try all […]

believes in making everything from scratch, including their bread and pasta just as their grandfather, Carmelo, would have wanted it. It feels like you're stepping into a trattoria when you go inside, and it's a great place to relax with a plateful of pasta and a glass of wine. They have a gluten-free menu as […]

is a neighborhood park that is popular with the locals. There is a children's area as well as plenty of space for athletics--including two tennis courts and a half-court basketball court. There is also an open space as well in which to enjoy other activities.

is home to the only ice rink in St. Paul with an outdoor Zamboni. It also has a baseball field and is a nice place to spend a Saturday afternoon.

is a two-week-plus festival held every January or February since 1886, minus the WWII years. Enjoy the parades, medallion hunt, beer tents, giant snow slides, the ice palace, and other free and low cost family activities. Embrace the cold!

is a yearly weekend event held mid-summer featuring an art fair, live music, a beer tent, petting zoo, business fair, inflatable rides and games along with a 5K road race and a weiner dog race, more food than can possibly be listed, and many, many other fun festivities for the whole family.

is technically called Mann Theatres Highland I & II, but everyone knows it as the Highland Theater. It has an old-timey feel to it, and it's been around for roughly fifty years. If you want a touch of the sixties as you watch a movie, this is a great place to go.

This is a free outdoor music series open to the public. Nothing says summer like listening to music with the sun on your face and a breeze ruffling your hair. There are performances nearly every day at one of the parks. Don’t miss out!

was started in 1994 by Founder and Producing Artistic Director Barbara Brooks after giving birth to her son. She wanted a way for her son and his friends (in the future, obviously) to share the richness of their diverse backgrounds. Since then, the MJTC has grown into an award-winning theater company and are nationally known.

is the combination of the Hillcrest Recreation Center and Highland Park Library renamed. They added an additional 5,000 square feet of public space and have included many new public amenities, including a dedicated teen zone and an increased children's area. There are activities for everyone, including after class programs, open gym, sports, and much more. […]

hearkens back to the days of jazz-filled speakeasies in the heart of New Orleans. Their menu is Creole inspired, including gumbo and fried catfish po'boys, and their cocktails are lovingly crafted in the spirit of Prohibition masters who practiced their art behind closed doors. And, of course, they are passionate about music, especially jazz, soul, […]