Category: Minnesota

There was a pizza place called Black Sheep that I heard had amazing pizza. I was not able to visit the restaurant in the city during my short trip to Minneapolis. However, to my surprise they had a location inside the airport. I was excited that I was going to be able to check them out before I flew out. I did not have enough time to order a pizza. However, their meatballs sounded wonderful. They cook them in the coal fire oven, which created a char on the outside of the meatball. It also made them sizzle when they…

While visiting Minneapolis I heard about an old school tiki bar that was a must visit. With a name like Psycho Suzi I could not wait to check this place out. As soon as I walked up to the building I was greeted by a wooden tiki statue. I knew I was in for fun experience. I followed signs for the tiki bar. I was passing an assortment of tiki statues, Easter Island statues, tropical plants, and even wicker chairs for photo ops. They have an entire menu filled with classic tiki cocktails. They all come in fancy ceramic tiki…

I heard about a little neighborhood bar that was popular in Minneapolis called The 1029 Bar. I popped in for a quick drink just to see what it was all about. I did not get anything special, just a vodka tonic. It is a popular place among local police officers. There are badges all over the walls. They are from all over the country. It was fun to look and see where they were from. I got to speaking to some of the locals and they gave me a few suggestions of other places to check out. I was also…

Many cities across the US are famous for certain foods or dishes. Philadelphia has cheesesteaks, Nashville has hot chicken, Chicago has deep dish pizza. In Minneapolis they are famous for the Jucy Lucy. I had never had one of these specialties, so when I visited the city I had to make sure I stopped by Matt’s Bar. They are famously known as the home of the original Jucy Lucy. For those who are not familiar with the Jucy Lucy, it is a cheeseburger. But not an ordinary cheeseburger. They take two beef patties and put the cheese in the middle…

I have really enjoyed visiting local breweries lately in my travels. My stop in Minneapolis was no exception. It was highly recommended that I check out Surly Brewing Co. I got my stamp at the door and I was ready to go. They were absolutely packed when I was there. They have tons of seating inside, whether at the bar or at one of their long picnic tables. Plus, they have a huge outside seating area with lots of fun outdoor games to play. It was the perfect weather to be outside and enjoy the sun before the harsh Minnesota…

I recently visited Minneapolis for the first time. I was really excited to explore the beautiful city and to eat and drink my way around town. I started off my day by visiting Angel Food Bakery. As soon as I got to the door I could smell the fresh donuts. They had a large assortment of unique flavors and combinations. I went for two different ones. The Maple Bacon was calling me. It was a yeast donut with fresh, creamy maple icing. Then they put two slices of crispy bacon on top. It was the perfect blend of sweet and…