Go Shop View archives

• Timelines

  The rule of antique shopping applies here: A fail-safe way to find a sublime Jens Risom chair or cobalt glass and copper Art Deco tea service is to be patently not looking for those items while being broke. Everything at the store has "clean lines and strong design." (9/2011)

  420 S Snelling Ave St Paul
  651-695- 9755
  timelinesonline.net
  

• Penzeys Spices

  Incomparable vanilla extract, magical BBQ 3000 mix, cocoa of the gods—Penzeys is sure to create addicts, but those will be happy to find that there are three Twin Cities locations. The uninitiated should be forewarned, it’s impossible to un-know, or un-love, the scent of Vietnamese Extra Fancy Cinnamon. (9/2011)

  3028 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
  612- 824-9777
  penzeys.com
  

• Design Collective

  Up-and-comers, Etsy lovers and Project Runway stars hang around this hotspot for local designers. You’ll find handmade clothing, jewelry, bags and paper goods, made with both love and pragmatism, like the Irely underwear with a tiny cash pocket. (9/2011)

  1311 26th St W, Minneapolis
  612- 377-1000
  designcollectivempls.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• MINNESOTA TWINS

  Considered one of the finest stadiums in the country and a mecca for ballpark enthusiasts, Target Field's Budweiser Roof Deck has fresh air, sunshine and killer views of both downtown and the field. This month, see them square off against Cleveland, (Sept. 16-17), Seattle (Sept.20-22) and Kansas City (Sept. 26-28). (9/2011)

  550 Third Ave N, Minneapolis
  800-338-9946
  minnesotatwins.com
  

• Minnesota Fringe Festival

  The only sane way to choose from the more than 170 homegrown performances— theater, dance, music, comedy and every possible combination thereof—is to go with your gut and see what happens. The Fringe takes place at 15 venues throughout the Twin Cities. Aug. 4-14. (9/2011)

  79 13th Ave NE Minneapolis
  612- 872-1212
  fringefestival.org
  

• Basilica Block Party

  The lineup at this year's two-day music fest includes the Drive-By Truckers, Citizen Cope and David Gray. Proceeds fund the continued renovation efforts of The Basilica of Saint Mary. July 8-9. (9/2011)

  88 17th St N, Minneapolis
  612-333- 1381
  basilicablockparty.org
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• RED STAG SUPPERCLUB

  This retro-done-right hotspot is all about community— braised lamb, cheese curds, English peas and the chanteuse crooning her story all grew up within a few zip codes of here. Have a lemon basil martini to welcome you to it, and don’t miss the local carrot and coriander soup. $$$ (9/2011)

  509 First Ave NE, Minneapolis
  612-767-7766
  www.redstagsupperclub.com
  

• 112 Eatery

  Chef Isaac Becker can sling it high (tagliatelle with foie gras meatballs) or low (cheeseburger), but the reason he was named Best Chef in the Midwest is that the team at this warm and intimate restaurant focuses their considerable talents on making real, good food. Period. $$$ (9/2011)

  112 N Third St, Minneapolis
  612-343- 7696
  112eatery.com
  

• Barbette

  Prix-fixe Mondays—four local and sustainable courses for $32—are an excellent value, but the food is more memorable than the price. Steamed mussels, parsnip agnolotti and steak helene with braised kale and horseradish make for a mouthwatering French meal. $$$ (9/2011)

  1600 W Lake St, Minneapolis
  612-827-5710
  barbette.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• Town House Bar

  Girls, boys, kings, queens and anyone else looking for a straight-up good time flock to this showy bar. Shows are a tad rough around the edges, thus extra-fabulous. Stiff drinks, pool, darts, a well-used dance floor, karaoke and Blanche’s piano bar accommodate everyone. (9/2011)

  1415 University Ave W, St. Paul
  651- 646-7087
  townhousebar.com
  

• Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge

  Minnesota’s version of a drive-in lets you park your boat and navigate its waterside deck. It’s hard to say whether it’s the live music, the righteous cocktails, the $4 burgers/$1.75 beers on Mondays or the blond ‘n’ tans that reel so many in to this Lake Minnetonka classic. (9/2011)

  3746 Sunset Dr, Spring Park
  952- 471-8513
  lordfletchers.com
  

• Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge

  Terminally tacky, this is an excellent place for dissipation. The upstairs lounge features three themed bars, or opt for a rum-spiked beverage on the patio, where you can watch barges slide by on the neighboring mighty Mississippi. (9/2011)

  1900 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis
  612-788-9069
  psychosuzis.com