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What brought me here was that it was the setting for a pie contest, hosted by Sweet Potato Comfort…read morePie. I was in the audience. I don't get to many art galleries. Wall to wall paintings. Many would be good for a child's room and would make a great gift. For a shower as well. They have such novelty paintings i.e. the history of jeans, Dad's rootbeer, Rod Serling from the Night Gallery days. I loved meeting Kelly and was in awe of this place. Another reason to come to the West Bank. It's on the block for the Wednesday weekly West End days with all the vendors.

Interesting geodesic shaped building, creating pods for areas of interest. Meeting and study rooms…read moreavailable, and individual reading areas scattered throughout. Not a lot of embellishment or art work, but an interesting space. Easy parking, well laid out, would make an interesting home library!

Since starting a small business, I've been going to the library weekly to take advantage of their…read morefree 50 print copies every week! Such a great community resource. The staff is friendly and the space is great if you're looking for somewhere quiet!

Such a fun experience taking a class! The instructor Ray was AMAZING in their demonstration and…read morehelping throughout the class. Truly an expert at the craft. Even the front desk is super nice and knowledgeable when checking in. Easy registration online, location is quiet with enough parking spots, and LOVE that there are pieces to purchase form local artist. The class itself is a nice small size. You can try to make as many pieces in the 2 hours, but only pick 1 final piece to fire. I learned so many new skills and was covered in clay at the end of the class. I'm eager to take more classes and recommend this place to friends.

Fired Up Studios is a place to build pottery, take classes and become a member. They have two forms…read moreof membership. Firing membership allows you to fire pottery and rent wheels by day. A full membership allows unlimited use of wheels and firing. They have a huge assortment of glazes and tools. It's open 24/7 and feels very safe. It's a great place to join and explore your pottery adventure!

If you need a good Christmas Spirit jolt, this is a good one for you…read more There's always lots of cool things to see at Norway House, but this time of the year they go out of their way to bring out the best. See all the entries to their annual gingerbread house contest (open to the public!) and take part in a very important seasonal fund raiser and membership drive for this non-profit. Historical yet whimsical, come see what all the fuss is about in this beautiful place in uptown Minneapolis!

Was here for a meeting, and wow, what an incredible space. Staff were friendly and welcoming, the…read moregift shop is fun, and there was so much happening, the space really felt alive. I did not eat at the nice little eatery there, but would like to go back to try it!

Amazingly for living in the South West Suburbs of Minneapolis (or maybe a little farther than what…read moreyou would consider that), I had never been to Lat14. Lat14 Asian Eatery is a critically acclaimed restaurant in Golden Valley, Minnesota, created by Chef Ann Ahmed. Its name comes from the 14th parallel north, inspiring a menu of bold, shareable Southeast Asian dishes from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines. The food was phenomenal, which shouldn't be surprising coming from Chef Ann Ahmed's pedigree of awards. We started with a couple of appetizers. First was the Basil Wings which were Tempura Fried with Thai Basil, Jalapenos, and a Signature Dry Rub. Wow the tempura gave a satisfying crunch with a beautiful zing of spices. Next was the Snow Crab Wontons which were filled with Cream Cheese, Snow Crab, and served with Apricot Sweet Chili. These were stuffed with crab and you totally could taste it. The sweet/spicy sauce with nice acidic bite cut through the cream cheese very well. For my main, I went with the Lao Yum Salad which consisted of Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds, Watermelon Radish, Hard Boiled Egg and Lao Yum Dressing. Perfectly balanced and the dressing was delightful. Oh, and can't forget about the House Pickle Assortment of delicious tangy morsels. ___

It had been a long while since I was last able to visit this establishment, since I now live out of…read morestate. When I recently finally got a chance to go while in town, it was a must visit. I used to go at least once a month when living in state and on the west side of the river, especially when they had happy hour (the one negative aspect I have to report. But I digress...) Ann Ahmed is a Laotian-American Minnesotan and 3 times James Beard semi-finalist. This restaurant is known to serve food around the "14th latitude" and is FAMILY STYLE, so keep in mind while ordering. The food also comes out as it is ready rather than all at once per course. My twin sister and I went one cloudy summer's afternoon and sat outside on the patio, surrounded by lush greenery under decorative cloth shading hung above us. Of course, we got the lumpia, which they split in half for us since it was only us two and they come 3 to a plate (or 4 if you pay an extra $8 or something...) and the nam khao for "starters." For once, we both decided to try something different rather than our go-to (heavenly exquisite) Khao soi (sincerely, just divine). I ordered the pad thai with fried tofu and she ordered the squash curry with a side of roasted chicken to add. We both also got cocktails. I got the mango margarita and my sister got the old fashion (lat 14 style). The lumpia are crispy, flaky and filled with the perfect ratio of succulent pork to fillings served with a spicy dipping sauce. When cut in half, they sear the end of the cut portion to seal in the flavor and contents. Next came the khao soi, a dish to tantalize and tease the palate with the crunch of puffed rice and peanuts and the umami bite of pork flavored with lemongrass and other seasonings wrapped in a crispy lettuce leaf. Living currently in Miami, an absolute vacuum for even gross asian food, I was CRAVING pad thai and Lat 14 delivered. Perfectly cooked noodles with the right amount of sauce (not too dry and not swimming either) with lots of protein, perfectly cooked scrambled egg, fresh beansprouts that don't overcrowd the other ingredients and the crushed fresh peanuts hit every note my taste buds craved. I also was allowed to try the curry and never knew squash curry with coconut was the flavor I missed in my life. All in all, is it pricy? Yes. Are the portions also generous? Most definitely. Is it worth it and your wallet will be begging you to lighten itself by another visit? ABSOLUTELY! Also, our server was attentive, knowledgable and kind.

Been here several times. Usually on the day after Thanksgiving. We are from out of town, and we…read morefind this store carry lots of fun, clever, and sometimes audacious gifts. It's a good size store. Got plenty of light. Lots of merchandise, but it doesn't feel crowded. The prices are a bit high, but I like the idea that I can feel/touch the products, rather than ordering from Amazon. The staff have always been friendly and helpful.

I used to love Patina. Such a fun, colorful, maximalists dream store…read more When I was a kid I feel like the vibe was more home decor, trinkets & boho-ish style. Now I feel like it's more of an overpriced gift shop. I'm aware that some items are justified in price because they are handmade and even some by local artist but the some of the price tags shock me a bit. I do like that they have Mn merch and a bit more trendy items (like disco stuff is in at the moment). The staff weren't very friendly. There were at least 4 staff behind the counter with no one checking out. No one greeted us, even when we were looking at jewelry at the counter they all had their backs turned to us and carried on with their personal conversations. Parking is easy at this location only

This place is so cute! They have huge optical illusion paintings; they tell you the best place to…read morestand to snap a photo and you can get some very cool shots. They also change out the art work, so worth coming back to take some new photos once in a while! My kids love coming here to immerse themselves in the experience.

If you are looking for a fun place to take some cool pictures Canvas Convergence is definitely…read moreworth checking out! They have lots of art pieces for sale as well and offer different art classes. It is free to take pictures with the beautiful life size artwork but donations are definitely welcomed! Support local art, cool photo ops and in a great location surrounded by lots to do! Worth a stop for sure.

Peaceful Valley under new ownership - and with a new manager that replaced one during the 2021…read moretransition - is a night and day experience. Some of the amazing teachers are still there (Miss Anjum), facilities issues are more than addressed, and the classroom experience is very positive. We had our youngest return this year and are only leaving for grade school. As it is now, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to parents looking for Montessori Instruction.

It's a lovely place to take your children to. Spanish classes are so cool. They provide hot…read morelunches, a.m. and p.m. snacks. I know that there is new staff, but I can tell that they are passionate about being a teacher. From Infants to 3-5 years old.

We hosted an event today at the metropolitan ballroom and it was fantastic! I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect, as it was my first time here and I was truly blown away at how seamless, professional and classy this space was. Every aspect of hosting an event was made easy here. There's a great checkin table area, beautiful bathrooms, lovely bar area, nice white bright curtains, great food, an AV tech, great sound, comfortable seating. I would come back here in a heartbeat for an event, seriously no complaints.

It is absolutely beautiful here! Beautiful chandeliers and murals give a sophisticated and elegant…read morevibe and the sunken dance floor invites you in. I've been to several events hosted here and they have always been lovely. Food is outstanding!