Minneapolis Northwest sits just outside downtown Minneapolis, yet its restaurant scene feels like a world tour. Along the main corridors in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove, you can move from steaming bowls of pho to soulful Southern…
You don’t need a passport to take your taste buds on a journey around the world! Start your adventure by tasting and creating the flavors of the world in Minneapolis Northwest as a participant of the World Flavors Culinary Tour. You're invited to…
When the weather is nice, patios are the place to be. Soak up the sunshine at these awesome patio spots in Minneapolis Northwest with great food, drinks and scenery. The Brooklyn Restaurant & Bar Photo Credit: @travisandersonphoto Take in the blue…
You don’t need a passport to take a your taste buds on a journey around the world! Start your adventures by enjoying the flavors of the world in Minneapolis Northwest. From collard greens and sirracha fried rice to banh-mi and a Cajun seafood boil…
Right now, it's especially crucial to support the local businesses that keep our cities thriving. Below are our favorite locally owned shops in the Minneapolis Northwest area. Enjoy great gift ideas from hand-crafted jewelry, home goods, and bath…
The season of giving is upon us! Start checking off names on your holiday gift list when you shop at some of our favorite stores in the Arbor Lakes Shopping District in Maple Grove. This shopper’s haven features endless gift options at more than 200…
Don’t let the year end without taking some personal time to enjoy the beauty of fall with a girlfriends’ getaway to Minneapolis Northwest. We’ve gathered our favorite ways to experience this wonderful season to help you plan the perfect fall trip…
No foodie adventure is complete without some equally adventurous flavors, and you don't have to wait for the Minnesota State Fair to roll around broaden your palette. We've gathered our favorite wacky and one-of-a-kind foods in Minneapolis Northwest…
Craving a unique dining experience or an exciting meal out with fellow foodies? Visit Minneapolis Northwest, where you’ll find plenty of exceptional and tasty restaurants. Authentic, international dishes flourish in this area thanks to the mix of…
Minneapolis Northwest is the perfect place to visit for outdoor adventures with your family or for a relaxing vacation with friends, but did you know the area also has a lively bar scene? Whether you’re craving a house-made craft cocktail, a stiff…
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