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MIA: Art & Dining After Dark – Minneapolis, MN

by doitinnorth | Jun 8, 2025 | eat/drink, evergreen

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Art & Dining After Dark: An Art-Inspired Culinary Adventure

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Join us for an entirely unique, completely delicious way to enjoy Mia: an intimate dining experience, after-hours in the galleries, inspired by Mia’s special exhibition.

The evening features a multi-course, salon-style dinner from Jamie Malone and Paris Dining Club; wine pairings by acclaimed sommelier Bill Summerville; and a private, curator-led tour of the exhibition. Throughout the evening, insights from Mia’s director and curators as well as the culinary team highlight creative expression from field and kitchen to studio and museum.

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Events

Art & Dining After Dark

Upcoming Dates & Themes:

Wednesday, June 25th / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: Hokusai | Monet – with guest Chef
Wednesday, October 15th / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: José María Velasco: A View of Mexico – with guest Chef
Wednesday, December 10th / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: Scandinavia – with guest Chef
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: Khmer Bronzes / Cambodian Art – with guest Chef

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Tickets

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The menu is carefully planned and prepared; kindly, no omissions or substitutions. Complimentary valet is included.

This purchase supports the museum.

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Location

Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Best Burgers in the State of Minnesota

by doitinnorth | Jun 1, 2025 | eat/drink

Best Burgers in the State of Minnesota

Minnesotans know a thing or two about burgers. Maybe it’s our love of bold flavors, big portions or the thrill of seeing how tall a burger can get before it topples. And with National Burger Day just a week away, there’s no better time to start scoping out where you’re going to celebrate.

If you’re craving something juicy, melty, stacked, sauced, or totally over-the-top, you’re in the right state. Let’s take a bite out of Minnesota’s best burger joints (just maybe grab a few napkins first).

matt’s bar

A Twin Cities landmark and one of the bars that claims to have invented the Juicy Lucy, although they spell it without the “i” and diehard fans have their allegiances. Opened in 1954, this neighborhood gem has won numerous accolades, including being featured in The New York Times. Just a heads up before your visit: This no-frills spot only accepts cash or checks. (There is an ATM onsite.)

📍 MINNEAPOLIS

close up of a hand holding a double patty with melted cheese in the sunshine

wells roadside

This revamped drive-in brings Oklahoma-style smashburgers to the Twin Cities with their thin smashburgers and fried onions. Made by an automated griddle that smashes 24 burgers at once, from griddle to bun is complete in just a few minutes. Bonus: they offer year-round dining, with their enclosed patio with heaters.

📍 ST. LOUIS PARK

a double patty with melted cheese on a toasted bun shares a plate with french fries

gus gus

A tucked-away, cozy spot in St. Paul that’s equally befitting of date night as it as a casual happy hour, serves one of the Twin Cities’ sloppiest burgers — and we mean that in the best way. The double smash patty cheeseburger comes with a generous festooning of caramelized onions and dijon mustard aioli, which may or may not drip down your wrist as you bite into it. Ask for extra napkins and don’t be shy; we promise this beauty is worth it.

📍 ST. PAUL

A hamburger on a sesame seed bun, unwrapped in foil, is stacked with lettuce, cheese, bacon, tomato, and onion.

hamburguesas el gordo

Where can you get the kind of burger that will sustain you for an entire afternoon at the lake or refuel you after biking the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway? Hamburguesus El Gordo is where you pay a visit. A low-key South Minneapolis shop specializing in Mexican street food, El Gordo’s burgers are piled high with toppings (mozzarella AND cheddar cheese! ham AND chorizo AND bacon!) and come with a spicy pepper side that cuts through the richness. Anemic little picnic burgers, these are not.

📍 MINNEAPOLIS

a tower of a burger, this thick double patty burger packs some serious height, topped with crispy lettuce, square cheese, and thick tomato slices.

lions tap

Serving delicious award-winning burgers in a no-frills spot. It’s a classic beef burger, hand-packed every morning and seasoned with their secret blend. It’s become so popular, they even bottle it up for purchase. They have also been rated one of the best burgers in the Twin Cities for decades and are a popular spot with locals.

📍 EDEN PRAIRIE

A tasty alt patty made of wild rice and corn, sits on a toasted bun with melted cheese, red onion, tomato, and alfalfa sprouts next to french fries

fitger’s brewhouse

Sometimes, it’s not the beef that makes the burger. Minnesota’s state grain, wild rice, is enjoyed in many forms throughout the state, and one of the tastiest ways is on a bun. The historic Fitger’s Brewhouse in Duluth serves it up three ways: the classic, with cheddar, sprouts and garlic mayo; pub style with sautéed onions, mushrooms and Swiss; and one topped with blue cheese and jalapeños.

📍 DULUTH

Discover all 30 MN Burgers

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Minnesota Monthly’s 13th Annual GrillFest – St. Paul, MN

by doitinnorth | May 25, 2025 | eat/drink, evergreen

Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience!

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Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Twin Cities PBS, is the official kickoff to summer. Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and more on this fun-filled weekend at CHS Field – Home of the St. Paul Saints.

Close your eyes and picture the perfect summer setting: sunshine on your face, a cool drink in your hand, and the sizzling sound of the grill, searing mouthwatering creations. Welcome to the 13th Annual GrillFest – with a lineup of food & experiences, to get the Minnesota summer party started!

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2025 Highlights

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Create and sip the perfect signature summer cocktail with Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Taste your way through the Burger Battle, presented by COUNTRY Financial, then vote to crown the 2025 champion.

The Der Viener Schlinger is back, and better than ever! Ambassador, the Official Hot Dog of GrillFest, has made some modifications, and now YOU will be able to try launching it, for chances to win fun prizes and bragging rights!

Try a selection of summer varietals from J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Bring your GrillFest program to vendor booths throughout the event and collect stamps to be entered to win a one-of-a-kind prize package from Flying Dutchman Spirits.

Peep at some sweet new rides from our Official Vehicle Partner, Jeff Belzer KIA. Also stop by their booth for ice cold root beer, always a crowd favorite

Grab your friends and head to the Prairie Organic Spirits Game Zone. No better way to enjoy the day than some friendly competition in the grass.

Take part in the daily raffle drawings, for a chance to win fun prizes! Tickets are $5 each, and 100% of the proceeds benefit the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital.

Try samples and vote for your favorites in the Bloody Mary Battle, Margarita Mania Battle, and the new BBQ Battle.

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Event

Minnesota Monthly’s Grillfest

Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Tickets

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CHS Field

360 North Broadway

St.Paul, MN

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Como After Hours – St. Paul, MN

by doitinnorth | May 18, 2025 | eat/drink

Como After Hours

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Como After Hours is a casual night of grown-up fun for a great cause.

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Join us and spend a balmy spring evening exploring Como, and leave the crowds—and the kids—behind. Como After Hours is Como Friends’ adults-only event to benefit the gardens, animals, and free access you love at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.

Grab your friends or bring a date, and explore Como like never before—with a drink in hand and nature all around. Wander through the coastal vibes of Como Harbor, the natural beauty of Polar Bear Odyssey, and the golden glow of the African savanna, all while discovering fun facts at interactive discovery hubs highlighting our animals, plants, and conservation efforts.

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• A cash bar • Picnic-style concessions for purchase • Up-close animal and plant experiences • Conservation talks & hands-on activities • All your favorite parts of Como—without the daytime crowds

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Event

Como After Hours

Como Friends’ is an adults-only fundraising event.

Tuesday, May 20th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tickets

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Location

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

1225 Estabrook Drive

St.Paul, MN

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Minnesota Travel Print Como Park Zoo And Conservatory Poster Art

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DNMI: Taste of Linden Hills – Minneapolis, MN

by doitinnorth | May 11, 2025 | eat/drink

Taste of Linden Hills

Get a taste of Linden Hills culinary excellence at the 2025 Taste of Linden Hills

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There’s all sorts of fun – food, music, a wine pull, and a silent auction! All who attend find it a highlight of the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council’s programming.

Each spring, the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council hosts our annual fundraiser, Taste of Linden Hills. This fun, upscale evening celebrates the amazing food in our neighborhood and raises money that we invest right back into the community through neighborhood grants, events, and other programs.

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2025 Menu

Linden Hills owners and chefs at the following restaurants, bars, and breweries are providing their tastes and sips at no cost, so please be sure to thank them for their participation!

Tastes

Bread & Pickle: Lake Harriet truffle popcorn

France 44: Hand-pulled mozzarella with seasonal accoutrements

Naviya’s Thai: Thai fried rice with chicken

Old Southern BBQ: Smoked wings with a toasted almond cranberry coleslaw

Picnic: Pub mix

Wedge Co-op Linden Hills: House-made popcorn tofu sliders

Nico’s Tacos: Tacos

Great Harvest Co.: Raspberry lemon bars, chocolate chip cookies & salted caramel cookies

Oh Crepe!: Sweet crepe

Sips

Caphin: Ca phe sua da (classic Vietnamese coffee) and matcha

Coffee and Tea Ltd: Coffee and iced tea

Picnic: Wine

Wooden Ship Brewing Company: Beer

Entertainment

Live Music

Half-Fabulous Crabapples (the folk group that plays at Jones Coffee every Thursday)

Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra

Brad McLemore from House of Music

Silent Auction

Stay tuned for awesome auction items from Comma, a bookshop, France 44, Hub 44 Coworking & Common Space, Jones Coffee, Le Burger, Picnic, Sauna Strong, Wild Rumpus, YogaFit Studios and more!

Online bidding will open one week before the event!

Wine Pull

Purchase a mystery bottle of wine!

Event

Taste of Linden Hills

Tuesday, May 20th

The standard ticket ($75) includes:

bites from 10-12 local restaurants

1 drink ticket

Standard entrance: 6:30pm

Tickets

The VIP ticket ($100) includes:

bites from 10-12 local restaurants

2 drink tickets

30-minute early access (6:00 p.m.) to be first in line for your bites and to have more time to chat with the chefs!

VIP entrance: 6:00pm
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Tickets

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Location

St. Thomas the Apostle

2914 West 44th Street

Minneapolis, MN

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Missy Mouse Meets THom Elf: Lake Harriet – Linden Hills, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Mother’s Day Picnic – Chaska, MN

by doitinnorth | May 4, 2025 | eat/drink

Mother’s Day Picnic

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Honor mom with a delightful picnic lunch and thousands of blooms on Mother’s Day at the Arboretum!

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Reserve a boxed lunch and follow it up with a walk through the Arboretum gardens to see all the spring blooms, including a display of 40,000 tulips planted throughout the grounds. Guests can choose from a turkey sandwich, ham sandwich, veggie wrap or any of the choices as a gluten free sandwich. All sandwich choices come with a bag of chips, fruit, a cookie and a bottle of water.

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Don’t forget to stop by the Gift & Garden Store to find something extra special for Mom!

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Wondering where to have a picnic? Check out our staff picks!

Picnic map — Staff Picks Picnic Map (PDF)

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Event

Mother’s Day Picnic

Sunday, May 11th, 11:00 AM –1:30 PM

Tickets

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Location

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

3675 Arboretum Drive

Chaska, MN

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Happy Mother’s Day from the Crayons

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Art & Dining After Dark: An Art-Inspired Culinary Adventure

Events

Location

ICYMI

matt’s bar

📍 MINNEAPOLIS

wells roadside

📍 ST. LOUIS PARK

gus gus

📍 ST. PAUL

hamburguesas el gordo

📍 MINNEAPOLIS

lions tap

📍 EDEN PRAIRIE

fitger’s brewhouse

📍 DULUTH

ICYMI

Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience!

2025 Highlights

Event

Location

doitinnorth shop/share gallery

ICYMI

Como After Hours is a casual night of grown-up fun for a great cause.

• A cash bar • Picnic-style concessions for purchase • Up-close animal and plant experiences • Conservation talks & hands-on activities • All your favorite parts of Como—without the daytime crowds

Event

Location

ICYMI

Get a taste of Linden Hills culinary excellence at the 2025 Taste of Linden Hills

2025 Menu

Tastes

Sips

Entertainment

Live Music

Silent Auction

Wine Pull

Event

The standard ticket ($75) includes:

The VIP ticket ($100) includes:

Location

ICYMI

Honor mom with a delightful picnic lunch and thousands of blooms on Mother’s Day at the Arboretum!

Wondering where to have a picnic? Check out our staff picks!

Event

Location

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