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My Top Twin Cities Spots

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Having recently relocated to the area, this list will be home to all of the places in the surrounding area, all the way out to and including Minneapolis, that I have personally experienced and fallen in love with!
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Coming from the East Coast, it was a struggle finding pizza that I knew and loved. However, Pedro's hits the mark every time. Inspired by New York style pizza, this is one of my favorite spots to pick up a pie that reminds me of home.
Pedro's Pizza Lounge
 
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I remember stumbling across this in a mad search for a place to grab dessert. I expected a small bakery and was in for such a shock when I realized just how massive this place is. With a glamorous restaurant upstairs and cafe style serving downstairs...
Cossettas
 
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This is a restaurant that brings you a Southern flair (if you couldn't tell by the name). The biscuits are so buttery and flaky and nothing can top the Fried Green Tomatoes and Cheddar Grits!
Southern Social Woodbury
 
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This was a random find after a grocery shopping trip and I cannot say enough about how amazing this place was! The fresh oysters were so delicious and fresh but the pasta... The pasta was rich and delectable. Even my friend said he forgot where he wa...
Red Rabbit St. Paul
 
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Acapulco is hands down one of my favorite restaurants to get Mexican food. Their cheese sauce is out of this world. Typically I go for a cream burrito with chicken and you can tell they let their meat cook for hours, it is that tender!
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
 
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As we were talking a stroll through our favorite city, we got the craving for Mexican food. It was our first time at Lolito's and they took me completely by surprise. They have so many salsa and guacamole options! I was curious and got the shrimp tem...
Lolito Cantina

Places

 
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Whether you're a Prince fan or not, taking a tour through here feels like you're in another world. It easily became one of my favorite places and while taking a walk through the studios and soundstage is amazing, nothing will ever top being able to s...
Paisley Park
 
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For all the cinephiles, this theatre has changed my entire outlook on movie going! There's nothing better than sitting down for a movie you have been anticipating and getting to also enjoy a nice drink and delicious food.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbury
 
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Coming from PA, I had been looking forward to the Renn Festival. Trust me, this did not disappoint. While I hadn't paid much attention to the food stands, I managed to live out my dreams of whimsy and bought the cutest flower hat!
Minnesota Renaissance Festival