In
Uptown,
the sophisticated, the fun and the funky all blend to create a
unique, bustling harmony.
One-of-a-kind
finds
For the home, there’s Redlurered, a contemporary collection of
furniture and housewares with European flair. For traditional
Asian and African folk and tribal art, antiques and other
artifacts, visit Indigo. Book lovers will love browsing the
Whitney Annex, featuring rare and antiquarian books, prints and
maps.
Jewelry fans, including
do-it-yourselfers, will love Bobby Bead, one of the largest bead
stores in the United States, which offers unique beads of all
description, plus exquisite sterling silver jewelry. Cooks can
have a field day in Uptown. Kitchen Window in
Calhoun
Square offers fine cookware, bakeware, barware and gadgets for
culinary enthusiasts of every skill level. And Penzey’s offers
more than 250 fresh, aromatic spices, in bulk or bottled, to
enliven all your recipes.
If you’re seeking a soothing
spa experience, for yourself or as a gift certificate for someone
special, there’s lots to choose from in Uptown, including Urban
Retreat, Jon English Salon, Revamp and Juut. And don’t forget
Garden of Eden, where you can create your own spa package or gift
basket.
Cutting-edge cuisine
Uptown offers some of Minneapolis’ hippest and hottest dining
spots
- There’s
Chino Latino,
a high-energy gathering spot offering “food from the hot zones”
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Campiello,
sophisticated Italian dining in an artful setting
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Chiang Mai Thai
- Passage to India
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Bar Abilene offers
casual Southwestern food, plus a Texas-size selection of
margaritas and tequilas
-
Famous Dave’s,
food and fun in a Chicago-style blues club
- Lucia’s, renowned for its
fine dining featuring the freshest local ingredients
For more casual fare, there’s
Old Chicago Pizza, Davanni’s and the Uptown Bar and Café, known
for its terrific breakfasts and signature Bloody Marys.
Uptown Style
For trend-setting women’s wear, including one-of-a-kind garments
by local designers, check out Local Motion. Or, for more casual
everyday wear, visit Urban Outfitters or Gap. In Uptown, you’ll
find the best selection of eyeglasses anywhere in the Twin Cities
at up-to-the-moment places like In-Vision, Eyedeals and Visionary.
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