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City Pages Best Of

1. The Butcher's Tale

9.1
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: This rich sandwich is a definite knife-and-forker! The fun starts with two buttery-edged pieces of Texas Toast, loaded up with a warm cheesy lobster salad. Topped with an optional fried egg.

A Cupcake Social is one of City Pages Best Of.

2. A Cupcake Social

6.7
3800 South 28th Avenue (38th Street), Minneapolis, MN
Food Truck · Standish · 4 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The dulce de leche cupcake's tender white cake is stuffed with milky caramel and spiked with a welcome hit of salt. It's sweet, creamy, tender, and perfectly sized for a two-bite finish.

Grethen House is one of City Pages Best Of.

3. Grethen House

4930 France Ave S (49 1/2 Street), Edina, MN
Clothing Store · 2 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: This family-owned high fashion boutique carries items that the department stores don't have & brings in new designers each season. Great place to shop if you're looking to invest in your wardrobe!

West River Parkway is one of City Pages Best Of.

4. West River Parkway

8.4
W River Parkway (btw Portland Ave and Godfrey Rd), Minneapolis, MN
Hiking Trail · Cooper · 9 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The parkways are two essential routes between the cities. Our favorite view of the river is on the Marshall Ave. bridge--Make sure to check out the Mississippi overlook at the end of Summit Ave, too!

Meritage is one of City Pages Best Of.

5. Meritage

8.6
410 Saint Peter St (at Market St), Saint Paul, MN
French Restaurant · Downtown St. Paul · 83 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The broth is rich with succulent chicken essence and seasoned with little leaves of dill. The carrots, cut into perfect, tiny dice, are just toothy enough to add some substance. It's a bowl of bliss!

Karma is one of City Pages Best Of.

6. Karma

6.9
867 Grand Ave (Victoria), Saint Paul, MN
Boutique · Summit Hill · 5 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Karma's slogan "style for the modern bohemian" rings true. If you want to find unique bohemian-chic pieces, look no further, as the boutique only sells a limited number of each item it carries.

Chilly Billy's Frozen Yogurt is one of City Pages Best Of.

7. Chilly Billy's Frozen Yogurt

314 15th Ave SE (4th Street), Minneapolis, MN
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Dinkytown · 17 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: No franchise here. This shop is unique because it doesn't rotate flavors daily, they're serving the same 10 flavors every day - try the Cable Car Chocolate! Chilly Billy's charges 46 cents/ounce. Read more.

The Hub South Minneapolis is one of City Pages Best Of.

8. The Hub South Minneapolis

8.4
3020 Minnehaha Ave (at Lake St), Minneapolis, MN
Bicycle Store · Longfellow · 9 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: With a philosophy of providing "all types of bikes for all types of people," the Hub is democratically run. The Minnehaha Hub is a favorite, where second-hand bikes and parts are for sale. Read more.

The French Hen Cafe is one of City Pages Best Of.

9. The French Hen Cafe

8.0
518 Selby Ave (Between Mackubin & Kent), Saint Paul, MN
French Restaurant · Summit - University · 18 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Biscuits are made fresh each morning, creating a tender yet sturdy backdrop for the sausage gravy. The roux-based sauce that goes on top stays light but still has a wonderful creaminess and flavor.

Minneapolis Institute of Art is one of City Pages Best Of.

10. Minneapolis Institute of Art

9.4
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Whittier · 112 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Museum of 2013! With the exception of special exhibits, the halls are always free. And not only indulge in the art but listen to live music and drink to your heart's content. Read more.

Record Room is one of City Pages Best Of.

11. Record Room

701 1st Ave N (7th street), Minneapolis, MN
Night Club · Downtown West · 8 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: They've got Get Cryphy, Energize, the Bungalow, Hot Dish, TML, Koncrete Jungle and Wants Vs. Needs all happening throughout the month. Try 'em all and you might find a new favorite! Read more.

Cliché is one of City Pages Best Of.

12. Cliché

8.4
2403 Lyndale Avenue S (at W 24th St), Minneapolis, MN
Women's Store · Whittier · 7 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Support local designers, artists, employees, and put money back into your community by shopping at Cliché. This boutique is a great place to shop if you're looking for fashion forward pieces.

Menchie's is one of City Pages Best Of.

13. Menchie's

8.5
750 Cleveland Ave S (at Pinehurst Ave W), Saint Paul, MN
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Highland · 22 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: With more than 100 rotating flavors and 70 toppings and its $1 waffle bowl makes quite the gourmet sundae. Try peppermint candy or zen green tea! Menchie's charges 47 cents/ounce. Read more.