Minneapolis advice

[Bubbler]

I preferred St. Paul to Minneapolis when I used to frequent the area, but they both have their charms. For a weekend stay, downtown Minnie is probably the best option.

 

[da man]

Just get you some wild rice soup and you can't go wrong.

And is April too late for that big ice castle thing?

 

[Buck]

Is Glam Slam still open?

 

[Machine Head]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

You will be here before things start growing, blooming, etc., so enjoy the desolate landscape.

Second what others say about the hotel location. The 494 Strip ain't what it used to be. If you're stuck in Bloomington there are some spots. Viking HQ is a few minutes down the road so you could get a group picture at the Viking ship, which would be a lifetime memory!

On 494 is Senser's for the sports bar thing, and a few other dining options close by. Do you have a car or are you cabbing? From Bloomington you're looking at about a $40.00 cab ride one way to downtown Minneapolis.

From Small Town Guy's list Butcher and Boar is the one to go with, to me.

Manny's is also good. Always has been.

Norm Green sucks.

 

[Buck]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

 

[Machine Head]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

 

[Fly]

Blue Door Pub has outstanding burgers and a great beer list.

Mrs. Fly and I enjoyed a lunch at the not-aptly named Colossal Cafe. Tiny hole in the wall breakfast/lunch spot that had superb food.

I love Town Hall Brew Pub. Great beers (Masala Mama or, if on tap, Mango Mama IPAs are both outstanding). Food is decent as well.

 

[Armchair_QB]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

The beer is Schmidt, right?

 

[Fly]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

The beer is Schmidt, right?

Grain Belt

 

[Armchair_QB]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

The beer is Schmidt, right?

Grain Belt

Oooohhh... Even better.

 

[Machine Head]

I see both of you are familiar with my work. Hope you have enjoyed it. It is true I've gone through both a Grain Belt and Schmidt phase in my art. Some liken it to Picasso's phases, but that's not for me to say.

If you go to my website I still have some of the life-size "Machine Head in Action!" posters available for sale. You know, the one of me in my speedo, beer in hand, carvin' up some ice. The perfect addition to any man cave.

Mr. Fly, I will have you know I have three empty Masala Mama growlers in my garage and a full one in my basement fridge. I usually get a brat when I go to THT to get a growler. True.

They are opening another in South Minneapolis this summer. Off 28th and Crosstown. Agree Blue Door is solid.

 

[Bubbler]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

 

[Machine Head]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

Just for that I'm not going to personalize the "Machine Head in Action!" poster you ordered.

 

[Fly]

I see both of you are familiar with my work. Hope you have enjoyed it. It is true I've gone through both a Grain Belt and Schmidt phase in my art. Some liken it to Picasso's phases, but that's not for me to say.

If you go to my website I still have some of the life-size "Machine Head in Action!" posters available for sale. You know, the one of me in my speedo, beer in hand, carvin' up some ice. The perfect addition to any man cave.

Mr. Fly, I will have you know I have three empty Masala Mama growlers in my garage and a full one in my basement fridge. I usually get a brat when I go to THT to get a growler. True.

They are opening another in South Minneapolis this summer. Off 28th and Crosstown. Agree Blue Door is solid.

I just don't get out to the Cities nearly as much as I used to. Love it out there but when USA Hockey moved the Select 15 Festival from St. Cloud to Rochester, NY that means many fewer trips into the MSP area. I have family out there that I'd like to see more often, plus loads of good beer friends I always enjoy spending time with while there, including my buds Omar and Todd at that little brewery out in Brooklyn Center.

 

[Armchair_QB]

Since you're in Bloomington be sure to stop by the Hotel Sofitel and tip one back in memory of Billy Martin.

Back in the day it was known as the Hotel de France and is where Martin got into the fight that got him fired by the Yankees in 1979.

 

[Iron_chet]

Every time I have beem im Minny I have been so gunned that I don't remember the name of the places that we went.

Is The Loon still there? It was always a fun jumping off spot for a night of stupidity.

 

[Machine Head]

I see both of you are familiar with my work. Hope you have enjoyed it. It is true I've gone through both a Grain Belt and Schmidt phase in my art. Some liken it to Picasso's phases, but that's not for me to say.

If you go to my website I still have some of the life-size "Machine Head in Action!" posters available for sale. You know, the one of me in my speedo, beer in hand, carvin' up some ice. The perfect addition to any man cave.

Mr. Fly, I will have you know I have three empty Masala Mama growlers in my garage and a full one in my basement fridge. I usually get a brat when I go to THT to get a growler. True.

They are opening another in South Minneapolis this summer. Off 28th and Crosstown. Agree Blue Door is solid.

I just don't get out to the Cities nearly as much as I used to. Love it out there but when USA Hockey moved the Select 15 Festival from St. Cloud to Rochester, NY that means many fewer trips into the MSP area. I have family out there that I'd like to see more often, plus loads of good beer friends I always enjoy spending time with while there, including my buds Omar and Todd at that little brewery out in Brooklyn Center.

In the summer this is a fun place to enjoy a Surley:

http://seasalteatery.wordpress.com/

Have they chosen a spot for their new digs?

The whole tap room thing has really taken off here. The food trucks park outside so you get a beer and some quality grub. Fun times.

Iron Chet, tell me you had the chilli at The Loon. It is still there. Did you make it over to Gluek's?

 

[slappy4428]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

My brother used to manage Glam Slam... how's mom?

 

[Machine Head]

Is Glam Slam still open?

Long gone, as will any ice sculpture in April.

Glam Slam is an ice sculpture? I thought it was the club in 'Purple Rain' and 'Graffiti Bridge.'

I'm sorry, we've crossed wires here. I am the premier ice sculptor in Minnesota and "Glam Slam" is the signature piece I sculpt to end every season.

When I sculpt ice I wear only a purple speedo. In one hand the chain saw, in the other a bottle of beer. I've quite the following. I thought you were a fan of my work.

I've no idea what these 'rain' and 'graffiti' things are of which you speak. My apologies for the confusion.

My brother used to manage Glam Slam... how's mom?

Fine.

Not happy about the snow that's currently falling, but fine.

 

[buckweaver]

Had an amazing meal here last summer (downtown Minneapolis, walking distance from Target Field):

http://www.firelakerestaurant.com/

The food trucks downtown are great, too. This one was the best:

http://www.velleedeli.com/products.html

Nye's is a bar's bar. Recommended by everyone, but it's worth it.