David’s guidebook
Recommended Restaurants
Known for their good food, ambiance and "paw"tio (dog friendly patio), this is a great spot for a casual lunch/dinner. This restaurant is just a 5 minute drive from the house.
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The Block Food & Drink
7007 Walker StKnown for their good food, ambiance and "paw"tio (dog friendly patio), this is a great spot for a casual lunch/dinner. This restaurant is just a 5 minute drive from the house.
A very popular Sushi/Asian restaurant with a great patio, and a wide variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and noodle dishes too. There will usually be a wait to eat dinner here...lunch time usually you can go in and eat right away. You could bike to this restaurant in 5-10 minutes from the house. Whole Foods happens to be right next door too.
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Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro
3070 Excelsior BlvdA very popular Sushi/Asian restaurant with a great patio, and a wide variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and noodle dishes too. There will usually be a wait to eat dinner here...lunch time usually you can go in and eat right away. You could bike to this restaurant in 5-10 minutes from the house. Whole Foods happens to be right next door too.
This is a fantastic local restaurant featuring amazing margaritas and Mexican fare infused with a local twist. This restaurant is in the popular 50th and France neighborhood of Edina, that features other great restaurants and shops - just a 7-10 minute car/Uber ride from the house.
Pajarito Edina
3910 West 50th StreetThis is a fantastic local restaurant featuring amazing margaritas and Mexican fare infused with a local twist. This restaurant is in the popular 50th and France neighborhood of Edina, that features other great restaurants and shops - just a 7-10 minute car/Uber ride from the house.
One of Minneapolis's best restaurants - get a reservation in advance. This restaurant is roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the house.
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Colita
5400 Penn Ave SOne of Minneapolis's best restaurants - get a reservation in advance. This restaurant is roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the house.
An excellent casual restaurant that has a patio with direct views of Lake Bada Maka Ska, and a warm, inviting interior.
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Urban Eatery Minneapolis
2730 W Lake StAn excellent casual restaurant that has a patio with direct views of Lake Bada Maka Ska, and a warm, inviting interior.
LTD Brewing is an excellent local taproom/microbrewer with a dog-friendly patio.
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LTD Brewing Co.
8 8th Ave NLTD Brewing is an excellent local taproom/microbrewer with a dog-friendly patio.
A great cocktail bar/speakeasy with a private entry. Just a 10-minute ride from the house.
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Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake StA great cocktail bar/speakeasy with a private entry. Just a 10-minute ride from the house.
A great cocktail bar, with great burgers and a great old fashioned. Just a 7 minute ride from the house - Uber recommended as parking is limited.
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Parlour
730 N Washington AveA great cocktail bar, with great burgers and a great old fashioned. Just a 7 minute ride from the house - Uber recommended as parking is limited.
AMAZING Authentic street-style Tacos. A true hole-in-the-wall, family owned&operated business serving the best tacos and burritos in Minneapolis Metro (in my opinion.) Almost so good I'd issue a money-back guarantee and buy your lunch/dinner if you didn't like them. The Pastor Taco is my favorite..
LA BODEGA TACO BAR
8005 Minnetonka BoulevardAMAZING Authentic street-style Tacos. A true hole-in-the-wall, family owned&operated business serving the best tacos and burritos in Minneapolis Metro (in my opinion.) Almost so good I'd issue a money-back guarantee and buy your lunch/dinner if you didn't like them. The Pastor Taco is my favorite..
Parkway Pizza
6325 Minnetonka BlvdAn excellent local pizza place.
A bit of a drive from the house but very good Italian/atmosphere.
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ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave SA bit of a drive from the house but very good Italian/atmosphere.
Sightseeing
A staple of the Minneapolis sightseeing to-do list.
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlA staple of the Minneapolis sightseeing to-do list.
Minneapolis's finest art museum - Just a short 10 minute ride from the house.
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I-Center ye-Art ye-Walker
725 Vineland PlMinneapolis's finest art museum - Just a short 10 minute ride from the house.
Cedar Lake is just a 5 minute ride from the house - would recommend riding our beach cruiser bikes here. Lots of bike trails that go around this lake and the adjoining Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska.
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Cedar Lake Point Beach
Cedar Lake ParkwayCedar Lake is just a 5 minute ride from the house - would recommend riding our beach cruiser bikes here. Lots of bike trails that go around this lake and the adjoining Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska.
Neighborhoods
Just a 5 minute drive from the house, you will find a lot of shops, restaurants, and even a Costco in this area.
West End Boulevard
West End BoulevardJust a 5 minute drive from the house, you will find a lot of shops, restaurants, and even a Costco in this area.
The swanky shopping/dining neighborhood of the Minneapolis metro - just a short 7 minute drive from the house.
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50th & France
The swanky shopping/dining neighborhood of the Minneapolis metro - just a short 7 minute drive from the house.
Just a 7 minute Uber ride from the house, this neighborhood has a lot of bars/restaurants/microbreweries and art galleries to visit. A personal favorite is the bar at The Hewing Hotel
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North Loop
Just a 7 minute Uber ride from the house, this neighborhood has a lot of bars/restaurants/microbreweries and art galleries to visit. A personal favorite is the bar at The Hewing Hotel
City/town information
Stroll Lake Street along Lake Minnetonka for an afternoon of shopping/dining.
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Wayzata
Stroll Lake Street along Lake Minnetonka for an afternoon of shopping/dining.
Charming town along the shores of Lake Minnetonka offering great shops and restaurants.
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Excelsior
Charming town along the shores of Lake Minnetonka offering great shops and restaurants.
Family Fun
In their own words: A whimsical destination of amusements and entertainment featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball and arcade games.
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Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NIn their own words: A whimsical destination of amusements and entertainment featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball and arcade games.
An excellent off-leash dog park. A must visit destination for dog-owners.
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Minnehaha Dog Park
5399 Minnehaha Park Dr SAn excellent off-leash dog park. A must visit destination for dog-owners.
A must-do while visiting. Rent a kayak/paddleboard and row around Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake.
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Wheel Fun Rentals
3000 E Bde Maka Ska PkwyA must-do while visiting. Rent a kayak/paddleboard and row around Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake.
Pretty cool museum for those into science. Great views of the bluffs of the Mississippi River too.
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120 W Kellogg BlvdPretty cool museum for those into science. Great views of the bluffs of the Mississippi River too.