At this point, we could all use a stiff drink. To say that the bar scene in the Twin Cities has changed dramatically in 2020 would be a gross understatement. Several of our favorite bars have shut their doors permanently (RIP Marvel Bar), while others are staying closed by choice, with owners feeling trepidatious about … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: The Gnome Craft Pub
July 30, 2020 by
Paying homage to a craft beer landmark while navigating a shifting industry This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. When The Happy Gnome closed its doors in December 2019, Brian and Sarah Ingram (of Hope Breakfast Bar) weren’t prepared … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: Salut to Summer
July 30, 2020 by
City of Stillwater allows for extended service areas for bars and restaurants This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. While some bar and restaurant owners in Minnesota may feel on their own in working through the changing government guidelines … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: Meteor
July 30, 2020 by
A no-frills neighborhood bar reaches back to its craft cocktail roots to weather the storm This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. We just want to be a dive bar and have good cocktails, and the situation is not … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge
July 30, 2020 by
A riverside bar puts its patio to work with a new all-you-can-eat, open bar concept This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. Who can deny the allure of drinking in sweeping Mississippi River views from a spacious patio with … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: Republic
July 30, 2020 by
A seasoned restaurateur breaks down the dicey finances of operating in a shutdown This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. It’s about managing your own expectations and your ability to adapt,” says Matty O’Reilly, owner of Republic at Seven … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: Bull’s Horn
July 30, 2020 by
Chef Doug Flicker’s meta-dive bar is fighting creeping anxiety by experimenting with ramen This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. When Chef Doug Flicker cashed in his fine dining chips and traded his sous vide rig for a popcorn … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: James Ballentine VFW
July 30, 2020 by
For veteran members of post 246, reopening means returning home to their community This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. If you spent any amount of your 20s in or around Minneapolis, the odds are high that you’ve haunted … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: Black Hart of Saint Paul
July 30, 2020 by
A Midway institution navigates uncertainty, loss, and the path towards better allyship This article is part of our “10 Bars for 2020” feature. Read more stories of bars that are defining this moment in drinking. It’s weird to be grateful that it’s not terribly busy,” says Wes Burdine, owner of The Black Hart of St. … [ Read more]
10 Bars for 2020: Pimento
July 30, 2020 by
P imento Kitchen is a prime example of how a bar can become an agent of social change. In the wake of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, Pimento has used it’s platform to actively engage local leaders on the issue of police reform. With Minneapolis residents in need, co-founder Tomme … [ Read more]
