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USA : MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL - November 2008

Go Shop

LADYSLIPPER BOUTIQUE
( 4940 France Ave S, Edina. Tel. 952-746-8675 )
Want shoes, jewelry and handbags right off the runway? Head to Ladyslipper, a sure bet for shoppers looking for designer accessories. It’s got great vintage pieces in stock as well.
MAX’S
( 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park. Tel. 952-922-8364 )
www.stylebymax.com Nowhere else in the Twin Cities can shoppers find this particular mix of jewelry, artisan home décor and homemade chocolates under one roof. Expect to see new things on each visit.
WONDERMENT
( 4306 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-929-2707 )
www.wondermentshop.com Walking into Wonderment is like walking into a child’s imagination. The store is chock-full of intriguing and creativitysparking toys, all nontoxic and natural.

Go See

BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP
( 2605 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-332-6620 )
www.bravenewworkshop.com The comedians at Brave New Workshop always find a new way to blend current events and comedy, and this month’s election is sure to be ripe for satire.
MINNESOTA ZOO
( 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley. Tel. 952-431-9500 )
www.mnzoo.com See the immense power and elegance of Russia’s brown bears, among the largest in the world, at the new “Russia’s Grizzly Coast” exhibit. It’s the largest project the zoo has undertaken in nearly a decade, and it’s not to be missed.
THE BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
( 10 Church St SE, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-624-7083 )
www.bellmuseum.org Get intimate with nature at the Bell Museum, a small but treasured institution. Its renowned dioramas bring all of Minnesota’s habitats within a visitor’s reach.

Go Eat

D’AMICO CUCINA
( 100 N Sixth St, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-338-2401 )
www.damico.com Elegant surroundings frame gourmet Italian fare in this downtown Minneapolis landmark. Splurge on the tasting menu—it’s one of the best in the city. $$$$$
HIGHLAND GRILL
( 771 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul. Tel. 651-690-1173 )
www.highlandgrill.com Perfect for families and first dates, Highland Grill boasts a hip setting and tasty, accessible menu. Order the tempura green beans and grilled meatloaf. $$
RICE PAPER
( 2726 W 43rd St, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-926-8650 )
www.ricepaperrestaurant.com Don’t miss this tiny but mighty Asian fusion restaurant in southwest Minneapolis, where diners delight in innovative twists on authentic Southeast Asian dishes. Try the “South China Sea Cove,” Rice Paper’s take on paella. $$

Go Party

MINNEAPOLIS TOWN HALL BREWERY
( 1430 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-339-8696 )
www.townhallbrewery.com While this laidback bar serves a full menu, it’s the housemade brew that attracts all the attention. Expect to find locals mingling with university students and dart tournaments that go on until last call
SNEAKY PETE’S
( 14 N Fifth St, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-333-8820 )
www.sneakypetesfunbar.com Dancing on the bar is par for the course at Sneaky Pete’s, a raging party bar in the Warehouse District. A shirt and shoes are the only dress code here.

Go Day-Tripping

NORTHFIELD, MN
( 41 miles south of Minneapolis. )
www.visitingnorthfield.com Back in 1876, notorious criminal Jesse James made his way to the sleepy college town of Northfield. Find out about the bank heist that went bad and other intriguing stories at the Northfield Historical Society Museum.

Fun Fact!

The state flower of Minnesota is the elegant lady’s slipper, a rare wildflower that can live as long as a century.

Compiled by ELIZABETH KEPHART REISINGER

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