Where to Eat at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport

by doitinnorth | Jan 8, 2023 | eat/drink

People’s Organic – MSP Official

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A strong showing of homegrown favorites — plus some well-loved chains — offer travelers at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport a taste of the Twin Cities. On the way to your gate, stop for an oozy cheese-stuffed burger, a half-dozen gourmet doughnuts, or a plate of fresh pasta. If there’s only time for a drink, grab a beer by a local craft brewer, or a cocktail from a lauded Minnesota distillery. Since the beginning of the pandemic, a handful of airport favorites have closed, but MSP still offers an array of excellent restaurants for a pre-flight meal.

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Travelers who’d rather bypass restaurant crowds can take advantage of the airport’s new online ordering platform MSP ASAP, and get takeout or delivery straight to their gate in a 15 to 20 minutes. Here’s a guide to what to eat at MSP: First Eater’s recommendations, then a comprehensive list, organized by location.

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Best Bets

Smack Shack

A true food truck success story, Smack Shack got its start in the Twin Cities in 2010. In the intervening decade, it has joined the ranks of the metro’s most popular restaurants and become the definitive local spot for lobster rolls. Fill up with a fried shrimp basket, clam chowder, or a lobster quesadilla. [Terminal 1, MSP Mall]

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Stone Arch

This sprawling bar at the south end of the airport mall celebrates the local craft beer scene with a rotating tap list filled exclusively with members of MN Brewer’s Guild. A list of flavorful eats includes fresh fish, juicy burgers, and wild rice. [Terminal 1, MSP Mall]

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People’s Organic

Located in the old French Meadow space on the north end of the airport mall, People’s Organic offers next-generation fare from organic restaurant pioneer Lynn Gordon. The sprawling space includes a baked goods counter, cozy cocktail lounge, and cafe serving sprouted wraps, sandwiches, and “Earthbound” salads. [Terminal 1, MSP Mall]

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Blue Door Pub

Enjoy a local brew under the indoor pergola and bask in eternal summer. An eclectic pub menu offers wings, totchos, and the full-blown “Juicy Blucy” burger experience it’s known for. [Terminal 1, Concourse A, Gate A1]

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The Cocktail Room at 18^th and Central

Located off the beaten path — as in a few moving walkways and tram ride away — this drinking gem showcases the rising Twin Cities distillery scene. Exclusive MSP cocktails and liqueurs from Tattersall are served alongside light apps and snacks. [Terminal 1, Concourse A, Gate A10]

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Angel Food Bakery

A breakfast savior at the airport, open at 5 a.m. daily for grab-and-go sweets like pastries, cupcakes, and scones. You know what makes every flight better? Doughnuts. Plan accordingly. [Terminal 1, Concourse E, Gate E5]

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Hi-Lo Diner

An airport outpost built to mirror the classic diner car in Minneapolis’ Longfellow neighborhood. A reliable stop for decadent breakfast classics like “Hi-Tops” — fried dough piled with savory or sweet toppings — as well as other diner classics like burgers and shakes. [Terminal 1, Concourse F, Gate F10]

Fright dough topped with bacon, eggs, and sprouts sit on a white plate on a white table. A cooper mug and silverware are also on the table; teal chairs are place around the table. — Hi-Tops from Hi-Lo Diner. MSP Airport Official

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Shoyu

Solid ramen, quick service, and streamlined ordering via tablets. Always popular, but not always easy to grab a seat. Look for a spot and plug in quickly. [Terminal 1, Concourse G, near entrance]

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Mimosa

A venture by acclaimed chef Russell Klein, whose restaurant Meritage is a local bastion of fine French cuisine, Mimosa is a raw bar and brasserie influenced by simple Provencal cooking. Pair French onion soup with pan-seared lamb chops or butternut squash risotto, and save room for a creme brulee. [Terminal 1, Concourse G, Gates 1&2]

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Volante

Celebrated local chef Doug Flicker takes three seasonal ingredients and transforms them into a modern Italian menu of antipasti and insalata, pasta, and paninis. Order a few small plates of broccolini, truffle fries, and Sicilian tuna, or classic lasagne. [Terminal 1, Concourse G, Gate G12]

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Vero

Local chef Ann Kim has won James Beard awards for her thin-crust pizzas — Vero is her airport outpost. Get a classic cheese or margherita, or try combos like the Hot Hawaiian, made with garlic cream, bacon bits, roasted pineapple, and jalapenos. In the morning, stop by for the extensive breakfast menu. [Terminal 1, Concourse G, Gate 16]

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Surdyk’s Flights

Options at MSP’s smaller Terminal 2 are a bit sparse, but Surdyk’s is a great option for a light meal before a flight. Pair a glass of merlot with a cheese plate, panini, or salad, and save room for dessert. Surdyk’s also has a case of gourmet cheeses if you’re looking to bring a treat home with you.

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Terminal 1

Airport Mall

A pepperoni pizza and a pizza topped with arugula and parmesean shavings are on a light wooden table. — Pizzas from Settlebello. MSP Airport Official
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People’s Organic: Organic wraps, sandwiches, salads, and hearty breakfast dishes

Ike’s Clubhouse: Golf-themed restaurant with classic grill food and a broad selection of beers on tap

Stone Arch: Elevated pub food, a breakfast menu, and a robust tap list of beers from MN Brewer’s Guild craft brewers

Smack Shack: Seafood menu featuring popular lobster rolls plus po’ boys, burgers, soups, appetizers

Firehouse Subs: Specialty and build-your-own sub shop founded by firemen; beer, wine, and cocktails are available

Escape Lounge: Vast lounge set away from airport bustle; admission buys you food and drinks

Settlebello: Neopolitan pizza, salads, and charcuterie, plus a full bar

Starbucks

Dunkin’ Donuts

Auntie Anne’s

Chili’s

Caribou Coffee

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Concourse A

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Blue Door Pub: Local burger spot offering Juicy Blucys (blue cheese-stuffed burgers), wings, totchos, salads, and sandwiches, plus a full bar [At the tram stop between Gates C28 and A1]

Bruegger’s Bagels [Gate A1]

The Cocktail Room at 18th and Central: Spirits and craft cocktails from local Tattersall Distillery, plus bar snacks like cheese plates, flatbreads, and wings [Gate A10]

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Concourse B

All options are temporarily closed.

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Concourse C

An employee wearing a pink shirt and blue baseball hat raises their arms behind the counter of juice bar Joe and the Juice. — Joe and the Juice. MSP Airport Official
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Joe & the Juice: Fresh-pressed juices and smoothies, plus sandwiches, breakfast bowls, and coffee [Gate C1]

Buffalo Wild Wings [Gate C3]

Bottle Rocket: Fast-casual restaurants with sandwiches, snacks, salads, and full bar, plus grab-and-go options [Gate C5]

Verdi Market: Gourmet grab-and-go market with sandwiches, salads, and fresh-made pastries delivered daily from popular restaurant the Lynhall, plus local Dogwood coffee [Gate C6]

Vino Volo: Full-service wine bar with small plates, flights, and bottles to-go [Gate C7]

Twins Grill: Minnesota Twins-themed full-service sports bar with burgers, nachos, wings, salads, and more [Gate C12]

Smashburger: Juicy smash burgers on butter-toasted buns with shakes and sides [Gate C12]

Starbucks [Gate C12]

Chick-fil-A [Gate C12]

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Concourse D

McDonald’s [Gate D1]

Republic: Nachos, fish and chips, burgers and more, plus a small breakfast menu and bar service on Tuesdays and Saturdays [Gate D6]

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Concourse E

Diners sit at long wooden tables in Red Cow restaurant. — Red Cow in Concourse E. MSP Airport Official
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Holy Land Deli: Local halal restaurant serving shawarma, kebabs, gyros, greek salads, and hummus [In food truck alley]

Red Cow: Local spot known for burgers, also serving cheese curds, wings, local beers, and cocktails [Gate E5]

Angel Food Bakery: Grab and go sweet treats, known for excellent gourmet doughnuts [Gate E5]

Qdoba [Gate E6]

LoLo American Kitchen: Elevated small plates, burgers, tacos, steak and salmon entrees, and desserts, plus a creative bar menu [End of Concourse E]

Roasting Plant: Pick-your-own-blend coffee spot where the beans are roasted onsite [End of Concourse E]

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Concourse F

Two people wearing black sweatshirts smile at each other as they both sip from straws in a pink shake with whipped cream and a cherry. — Shakes from Hi-Lo Diner. MSP Official
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Caribou Coffee [Gate F1]

Camden Food Co.: Paninis, baked goods, and sandwiches [Gate F2]

Panda Express [Gate F5]

Wendy’s [Gate F7]

People’s Organic: Organic wraps, sandwiches, salads, and hearty breakfast dishes [Gate F7]

Chick-fil-A [Gate F7]

Zona Cocina: Mexican restaurant serving tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and more, plus a full bar [Gate F8]

Hi-Lo Diner: Local retro diner with decadent breakfast options like Hi-Tops (fried dough with sweet or savory toppings), burgers, malts and shakes, and a full bar [Gate F10]

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Concourse G

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Shoyu: Modern Japanese menu of sushi, ramen and other noodle dishes, and dumplings [Near the entrance of Concourse G]

Mimosa: French brasserie-style restaurant and bar by local chef Russell Klein [Near Gates G1 and G2]

Cibo Food Hall: Walk-through dining options like burgers, hot and cold bars, and pizza by the slice [Gates G1 – G6]

Minnibar: Small bar and cafe with sandwiches, starters, and hearty entrees [Gate G2]

FlyBar: Ten-seat cocktail bar with a menu of ramen, sushi, and sashimi [Gate G9]

Volante: Full service modern Italian restaurant with pasta and paninis by local chef Doug Flicker [Gate G12]

Cibo Express: Grab-and-go market with salad, snacks, and sandwiches [Gate G13]

Vero: Thin-crust pizza from James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim [Gate G16]

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Terminal 2

Where to eat when flying out of MSP’s smaller Humphrey terminal

Minnesota Wild Bar and Restaurant: Hockey-themed sports bar with classic bar and grill food, beer, and wine [After security]

Caribou Coffee [After security]

Starbucks [Gate H5]

Cocina Del Barrio: Latin American and Mexican menu of tacos, tortas, and enchiladas, plus a wide selection of tequilas [Gate H8]

Surdyk’s Flights: Food and wine market with gourmet cheeses, plus a bar and a menu of salads, paninis, sandwiches, desserts [Gate H8]

MSP MKT: Bistro-style marketplace with pizza, salad, sandwiches, and an array of grab-and-go items [Gate H8]

Subway [Gate H8]

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by Eater Staff

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Rochester Civic Music’s Theatre Season: Caravan du Nord – Rochester, MN

by doitinnorth | Jan 8, 2023 | people/passions

Caravan du Nord: Carnage the Executioner, Carolyne Naomi, and Colin Bracewell

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Everyone’s favorite traveling showcase of Minnesota music, Caravan du Nord, is coming to #RochMN. Minnesota Music Coalition, Rochester Civic Music, and Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current are proud to present Caravan du Nord-Rochester at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 14 in The Rochester Civic Theatre. Featuring indie pop artist Colin Bracewell and afro-fusion artist Carolyne Naomi opening for the incomparable hip-hop rap master Carnage the Executioner.

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Artists

Colin Bracewell (7:30 p.m.) – Colin Bracewell, a 21-year-old indie pop artist from Minneapolis, MN is paving his own, fresh path within the Midwest music scene. Originally hailing from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Colin blends inspiration from the likes of Justin Vernon and John Mayer, though his music holds a raw and unabashed post-Frank Ocean R&B quality. His instrumentation sets Bracewell apart from other singer-songwriters of the same genre, often adding gentle synths, a killer trumpet solo or a moody saxophone riff to bring a jazzier feel that offsets lyrics of heartbreak (or amplifies them, depending on the listener). Colin is also a full-time student at the University of Minnesota majoring in Vocal Performance and Marketing. Bracewell currently holds the #1 spot on The Current’s Chart Show with his song “Making Me Crazy“.

Carolyne Naomi (8:30 p.m.) – Drawing heavily from the music of her youth growing up in Nigeria, Carolyne Naomi creates a unique blend of afro-pop, reggae and soul, heavily influenced by the gospel and R&B music that she grew up listening to. Carolyne’s take on this modern-day afro-fusion reflects today’s multicultural world and the everyday challenges it holds. By weaving phrases of the everyday Nigerian Pidgin English (NPE) spoken by the youths of Nigeria in homes across the globe into her narrative, she strikes a familiar chord in the ears of the greater African diaspora.

Carnage the Executioner (9:30 p.m.) – Whether he’s rapping, producing, performing, teaching kids to beatbox, or working his former job as a youth counselor, it’s clear the man most commonly known as Carnage The Executioner was born to do two things: instruct and entertain. Musicians, dancers, DJs, poets, and television hosts who have worked with Carnage recognize his dedication to his craft and would confirm that he doesn’t disappoint. Ask emcees about Carnage’s skill level, and you’ll find out that the phrase, “he’s your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper,” actually fits.

A music fan since childhood, Carnage has filled his memory bank with thousands of references from all genres to draw from for his work. Carnage’s start as a human beatboxer has taken on a life of its own. He now uses technology like looping and effects pedals commonly used by guitarists. He enhances the experience of a live hip-hop show by allowing his audiences to hear original Carnage material and unique improvisations and spot-on recreations of popular songs. Carnage uses this same musical knowledge and technology to create custom, studio human beatbox tracks. His audio vision via mouth music can be heard on albums by hip-hop heavyweights Aesop Rock and R.A. The Rugged Man.

Carnage is a self-trained songwriter who’s skilled enough to compose a heart-felt story as easily as he can craft an intricate battle rap. Carnage gained national fame from his past guest appearances with Eyedea & Abilities. However, it’s his original songs that allow his fans to connect with him the most. Songs like “Addict”, “Save My People”, and “The MTW Story” give fans a glimpse into the real-life experiences of Carnage, the human being.

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Trademark Fine Art ‘Rochester MN 1869’ Canvas Art by Red Atlas Designs

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Venue

Part of Rochester Civic Music Theatre Season, an indoor ticketed concert series providing world-class artists from a broad range of genres at moderate ticket prices. This series is presented in the intimate setting of the 300 seat main hall at the Rochester Civic Theatre on the Mayo Civic Center campus. These indoor concerts will provide a more engaging, up close and personal experience, allowing attendees to delve deeper into the creative process and soak in the finer details of the artistry involved.

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Event /Location

Rochester Civic Music Theatre Season

January 14th, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

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Tickets

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The Rochester Civic Theatre
30 Civic Center Dr. SE
Rochester, Minnesota

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Itasca State Park’s Twinkle Light Trail – Itasca, MN

by doitinnorth | Jan 8, 2023 | events/locations

Itasca State Park

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Twinkle of starlight, glitter of snow, winter’s frozen crystals reflecting the lights soft glow!

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Enjoy the beauty of a winter night along 3/4 mile of lighted trail in Bear Paw Campground.

Available for night (or day) snowshoeing and walking. Lighted with electric twinkle lights from dusk to 10 p.m. daily through the winter snow season. This gentle course follows the Basswood Loop (1/4 mile) and Lakeview Loop (1/2 mile) in Bear Paw Campground.

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Wildlife Weathering Our Winter Friends?

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As our friends at Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) always say, “YOU are cold. They have fur. It comes down to three main strategies – leave, adapt or slow down.

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Many bird species migrate south for winter, but so do some bats! Eastern red bats, hoary bats and silver-haired bats leave Minnesota in the fall for warmer parts of the U.S. and northern Mexico.

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Other species, like wolves and moose, are well-adapted to winter and actually thrive during this time of year. Wolves group together more in winter and have an easier time hunting prey, like white-tailed deer, that struggle with deep snow and less food. Moose get a much needed break from pesky ticks and warm temperatures, the latter of which is hard on a big-bodied animal.

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For many animals, like turtles, mussels and badgers the key to surviving winter is hunkering down. Most turtles become relatively dormant, moving very little as they lie along the bottom of a pond, lake, stream or river. Mussels will move from shallow water to deeper to avoid freezing, barely moving the rest of the winter. Badgers do not technically hibernate but sleep away most of the winter underground.

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Details/Location

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Trail Use: walking, snowshoeing. Skiers may use the trail but it is only packed, no track will be set.

Trail surface: Packed snow. Groomer will periodically pack the route as needed.

Pets: pets are allowed on the trail. Pets must be on a 6-foot leash. Owner’s must clean up after pets.

Time/Season: Trail illuminated from dusk to 10 p.m. daily (7 days a week) during the winter snow season December 1-approximatley mid-March. Park closes at 10 p.m. users are to be off trail at that time. Day hikers and snowshoers can use the trail during daylight.

General Safety Tips: Suggest bringing a headlamp/flashlight. There are no streetlights in this area. No water available at the site. Bring your own drinking water. Surface is packed snow, but may be uneven depending on volume of use. Wear appropriate winter footgear. Bring a cell phone for emergencies or taking a selfie.

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Itasca State Park

Now thru March 15th, 2023

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Time
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Directions
East entrance is 23 miles north of Park Rapids on U.S. Hwy. 71.

(Parking available near the Bear Paw Guesthouse)

More Information visit: Itasca State Park

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Winter Market at the Museum – Minneapolis, MN

Unity Is Strength: Welcome to Primitiva Collective – Uptown, Minneapolis

by doitinnorth | Jan 8, 2023 | shop/share

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Founded by Laura Merino-Franco

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Primitiva Collective is the brainchild of Laura Merino, a Colombia-born jewelry artist in Minneapolis. Merino, owner of Primitiva Jewelry, creates filigree amulets and earrings in partnership with women artisans in rural Mompox, Colombia.

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Location

Primitiva Collective

Seven Points

3001 Hennepin Avenue

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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New Brighton Ice Castles Opens Soon – New Brighton, MN

Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Stories by Anne Labovitz – Winona, MN

by doitinnorth | Jan 8, 2023 | art/design

Lake Stories I, 2021. Acrylic on canvas.

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Minnesota Marine Art Museum: St. Paul artist, Anne Labovit, creates colorful and powerful large-scale works and installations to invite and engage viewers as part of her artistic and social justice processes. Her recent work explores her childhood experience growing up on the shore of Lake Superior and her current home and community along the Mississippi River.

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This work examines water in different visual manifestations–highlighting its powerful and mesmerizing presence. Labovitz also considers bodies of water as a place for contemplation, solus, and as a site for reflection. Through painting, sculpture and a large room installation, audiences will be offered an immersive and participatory experience.

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Event

Now on view through January 22nd

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Minnesota Marine Art Museum

800 Riverview Drive
Winona, MN

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