Saint Paul

Residence Inn by Marriott: Saint Paul

free shuttle service (3 mile radius) & all rooms have a kitchen

12 min drive from studio

Recommended AirBnB Neighborhoods:

• West 7th Street

• Irvine Park

• Selby/Dale Area

• Summit Avenue

• Macalaster/Groveland Area

• Highland Park

Minneapolis

Hotel Alma

hotel/restaurant/cafe

15 min drive from studio

Hilton Garden Inn: Minneapolis University Area

pet-friendly

7 min drive from studio

Hewing Hotel

high-end hotel in the hip North Loop neighborhood

15 min drive from studio

Recommended AirBnB Neighborhoods:

• North Loop

• Northeast

• Uptown

• Linden Hills

Saint Paul

*Hyacinth

fresh and modern Italian, great natural wine list

*Mucci’s

cozy neighborhood Italian

*Myriel

chef Karyn Tomlinson, exceptional local ingredients

Tori Ramen

best ramen in the Twin Cities, all pork-free

J. Selby’s

plant-based sandwiches, salads, and burgers

Due Focacceria

great for lunch, fresh baked focaccia sandwiches

Cecil’s Delicatessen

very casual, great reuben sandwiches, often has a long wait

Mandalay Kitchen

new Burmese restaurant- their tea leaf salad is a must

Minneapolis

*Sanjusan

chef Shigeyuki Furukawa, Japanese-Italian, our favorite

*Kado no Mise

chef Shigeyuki Furukawa, upscale Japanese, omakase menu

*Owamni

chef Sean Sherman (The Sioux Chef), Indigenous food

Indigenous Food Lab

great for lunch if you can’t get a spot at Owamni

*Vinai

chef Yia Vang, upscale Hmong, eggplant dip is phenomenal

*Minari

chef Jeff Watson, new upscale Korean, hip nightclub vibes

Holy Land

casual Mediterranean, excellent falafel and hummus

*Hai Hai

Southeast Asian, great patio

*Young Joni

chef Ann Kim, amazing pizzas and veggie sides

Herbivorous Butcher

vegan “butcher” shop, sandwiches available to-go

Tea House

family-style dining, Sichuan

*Gai Noi

chef Ann Ahmed, casual rice-foward Laotian dishes

*Khaluna

chef Ann Ahmed, more upscale Laotian