This joint caters to the average Joe looking for a good cup of java and a place devoid of the hipper-than-thou atmosphere. This place has withstood competition from the corporate coffee shop giants due to its inviting and pleasant ambiance. Live bands or solo acts perform on weekend evenings and tarot card readings are available on Friday afternoons. The back room plays host to smokers, some of which are also card sharks. For a nominal fee, you can surf on the single computer available. Feel free to use the record players. The selection of coffee and teas is sure to please any caffeine junkie and the baked treats are tasty.
The lavish decor of this Italian restaurant, with a domed ceiling, stone fireplace, subdued lighting, and velvet curtains, properly sets the mood for a fine evening. The menu at Ciao Bella offers everything from pizza and pasta to roast chicken and steak. An appetizer of Risotto fritters, deep-fried rice balls with mozzarella or spicy, wood-grilled sausages with peppers are a tasty start to any meal. A portobella pizza featuring spinach, fontina cheese, red pepper, onion and cotto ham makes a perfect entree for two. Go for the wild-mushroom and spinach lasagna, spaghetti piccanti topped with grilled gulf shrimp, wood-roasted pork tenderloins or a filet mignon. Dessert highlights include an apple tart and the limonetta bella, layered lemon custard over a pecan praline crust with whipped cream. Wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks round out the beverage list.
Focusing on high-quality, small batch beers, Dangerous Man Brewing is one of Minneapolis most exciting brewpub locations. Offering a good representation of IPAs, pale ales, stouts, porters and the occasional rare brew, this local bar commands a good deal of respect from local beer aficionados. While the bar doesn't serve food itself, they do have menus for several nearby restaurants, unless gusts choose to bring their own snacks from home. Homemade sodas are also available using locally made Malone's Simple Syrup.
Casper & Runyon's Nook is something of a local institution, the restaurant has a long tradition of serving up delicious burgers to hungry patrons for over seven decades. Bought by the two restaurateurs, the Nook still serves the original burgers for which it became so popular. The restaurant is small, but has a casual, relaxed vibe and is a great place to stop by for a bite and drink with friends. Wash down your burger with a cold beer from their selection. The restaurant stocks both bottled and on-tap varieties. Popular favorites include Mickey's Original Hamburger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Juicy Nook Burger and a side of home-made fries. For more information, visit the website.
Enjoy a memorable meal at the trendy Spoon and Stable in Minneapolis. This cozy restaurant is open for dinner on all days of the week. It is owned by Chef Gavin Keysen who specializes in classy American cuisine. There is a bar that serves drinks and libations to complement the meal. The bar is open till late. Private events are also organized here.
The idea behind making of George And The Dragon was to be a place for people to interact with each other and serve some delicious home-style recipes for them. This restaurant was started with the passion for offering people a delicious meals with great beverages and is dedicated to do the same. This restaurant gets its pub feel with its dark wood interiors. Catch up with your friends over a couple of beers or the refreshing cocktails offered at George And The Dragon. You are sure to have a good time as you are served some delicious meal with fine beverage by the friendly staff here.