Warehouse/North Loop

Bunkers in the north loop

The artists who resurrected the Warehouse District, SoHo/Tribeca/Nolita-style, are mostly gone, their galleries replaced by bars and restaurants catering to a young club-till-you-drop crowd. But the neighborhood's elegantly rehabbed brick and stone buildings are also home to boutique design firms, ad agencies and high-end furniture and antique shops. The brand-new Twins stadium, aka Target Field, has brought both architectural beauty and fan-fueled energy into the mix, and the northwestern end of the neighborhood is spawning new offices, restaurants, and cafes at a brisk clip.

Warehouse/North Loop Features

The New North Loop: Both Cool and Comfortable

Anna Pratt Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The bars and restaurants in this uber-trendy corner of downtown Minneapolis draw national attention. Meanwhile, developers, community groups, and residents are turning the surrounding neighborhood into a pleasantly dense, lively, and livable urban village.

A Line or Two: Of Cold Ramen and Rice Balls

Jon Spayde Wednesday, August 08, 2012

In A Line or Two, I share some of my discoveries and enthusiasms as I make my way around the Twin Cities. Call it an editor's note as blog entry. This week: a lunchtime celebration of local Japanese food.

A Line or Two: Five More from My Top-Ten List

Jon Spayde Wednesday, February 15, 2012

In A Line or Two, I share some of my discoveries and enthusiasms as I make my way around the Twin Cities--call it an editor's-note-as-blog-entry. This week: five more of my Top Ten Reasons to Visit (and Love) the Twin Cities. It's a list of offbeat but worthy places and happenings that you might miss if you only visit our big-ticket attractions.

A Line or Two: Five from my top-ten list

Jon Spayde Wednesday, February 08, 2012

In A Line or Two, I share some of my discoveries and enthusiasms as I make my way around the Twin Cities--call it an editor's-note-as-blog-entry. This week: the first five of my Top Ten Reasons to Visit (and Love) the Twin Cities. It's a list of offbeat but worthy places and happenings that you might miss if you only visit our big-ticket attractions.

The Musical, Multitasking Microbrewers

Julie Kendrick Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Qiuxia and Kevin Welch are professional musicians, playing the French horn in many major local ensembles. Qiuxia teaches the Chinese language and Chinese cooking. Kevin is a certified tungsten inert gas welder. So why not become microbrewers too, bringing authentic Belgian-style beer to thirsty locals?

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