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211 West Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-222-3476
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Cosetta is a bustling Italian eatery which is within walking distance of both the Xcel Energy Center and RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul. Photographs of celebs who have dined here grace the walls, and its lively atmosphere makes for a fun, if not exactly quiet dining experience.
First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry
701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-332-1775
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Also in the Warehouse District is the legendary nightclub First Avenue, which has hosted some of the Twin Towns’ hottest bands and was the backdrop for local favorite Prince’s groundbreaking movie Purple Rain.
Kikugawa at Riverplace
43 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-378-3006
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Kikugawa is another of the Riverfront’s culinary finds, with some of the best sushi you’ll find anywhere. Prices are reasonable as well, making it a great choice for groups.
Mickey's Dining Car
36 7th Street W
St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651-222-5633
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A fun, retro cream-and-red enamel streamliner built by the Jerry O'Mahony company in 1937, Mickey's is as bright and shiny as the day it was new, and still features individual jukeboxes at every booth.
Minneapolis Warehouse District
North First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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This site is a great introduction to the revitalized Minneapolis warehouse district, which comes alive every night with numerous entertainment and dining options, which include Minneapolis’s version of the Hard Rock Cafe, as well as Gluek’s, the city’s original brewpub.
Nye’s Polonaise Room
112 East Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-379-2021
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Polish & American cuisine is served up with a helping of polka music in this one-of-a-kind treasure that has been a Minneapolis Landmark since 1949. Conveniently located near Riverplace on the West Bank of the Mississippi River.
Mall of America
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 952-854-7500
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This is just one of the numerous restaurants that populate the massive Mall of America. The menu here is family friendly, as long as you don’t get swallowed up by the mechanical alligator that guards the front door.
Sakura
350 St. Peter Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-224-0185
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Recently remodeled, this Japanese restaurant features a full length sushi bar from which patrons can watch Sakura’s master sushi chefs prepare these deep sea delicacies before their eyes.
Sophia
65 Main Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-379-1111
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Sophia is one of the finest restaurants in the revitalized Riverfront District. French cuisine is on the menu and hot live music fills this art-deco styled club. Located right on the banks of the Mississippi, diners can watch the great river roll by from one of Sophia’s cozy half-booth window seats.
The Dakota
1010 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-332-1010
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Among the finest eateries in Minneapolis is the Dakota, which features an elegant mix of fine dining and hot jazz on a nightly basis. Chef Jack Riebel has put the Dakota in the top tier of Twin Cities restaurants.
Twin Cities Dining Guide
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This site is a perfect way to sort dining options quickly. Categorized by cuisine and location, this online guide makes finding the perfect Twin Cities restaurant a snap Also online is the TC Restaurant Guide site, which has a limited number of user created reviews.