We've gathered the good stuff: 100+ of the Twin Cities' best places to eat, shop, socialize, and let loose. Plus, bonus "bests" from Joe Mauer (yes, he's still a St. Paul boy).
December 2009
Admittedly, 2009 will not go down in the record books as a year to brag about. But aside from the financial meltdown, the Franken/Coleman recount, the riches-to-rags sagas of Tom Petters and Denny Hecker, the death spiral of the Star Tribune, the unseasonably cold summer, and the imprudent arrival of snow in October, it wasn’t all bad. Some of it was pretty good, in fact. And in the compulsively readable pages that follow, our editors have identified the best of it—in shopping, dining, nightlife, entertainment, relaxation, recreation, and more. Enjoy.
—Edited by Tad Simons. Contributors: Anna Befort, Melissa Colgan, Christy DeSmith, Erin Gulden, Sarah Howard, Stephanie March, Steve Marsh, Adam Platt, Maura Ryan
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The Twin Cities' wildest, wackiest, and best moments of 2009.
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Our favorite happy hours, after-theater stop, art on ice, yoga, date night, karaoke—and Twin Cities' best budget-friendly outings.
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What’s better than a “best”? Multiple bests in one day, of course. Our picks for best family day, empty nesters, date night, girl’s night out, and guy’s night out.
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From sustainable food to roving food trucks to beer, brunch, and the best international cuisine, we have your taste buds covered.
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There is no single best ‘cue in these towns, merely a smattering of very goods, depending on what you’re looking for in the universe of sauce and smoke.
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Where to find the best dresses, one-of-a-kind bags, designer wallpaper, men's clothing, and more. Plus, steals and splurges.
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During the darkest months of the Great Recession, the busy corner of Selby & Snelling Avenues in St. Paul emerged as a shopper’s destination.
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