Cute spot with great service! The wine pairs are fun to…read morecompare two wines. Our server lets us guess which is which and explained the differences/how to know. They also have a decent food menu.

Met friends here for dinner on a weekend. The ambience is super cute. The upstairs area is…read moreadorable. Service was really great - they didn't rush us at all and our orders were accurate. I want so much to rate higher, but the food was just ok. Grilled chicken salad was good, but everything else we ordered was okay, and very very small portions. Wines were just okay as well - we tried 3 full wine flights (whites, reds, sparkling) Cute space and great vibes, but all of us thought the food and wines were just average.

The food is incredible. It's definitely expensive, but the flavors are immaculate, and everything…read morecomes out as it's ready, so it's always piping hot. My only complaint is the atmosphere. If I'm paying $10.50 for three slices of heirloom tomato in a dimly lit, date-night restaurant, I do not want Bad Bunny blasting so loud that I can't hear my date. What's up with that? Put on some jazz, bossa nova, or literally anything that matches the vibe.

I needed to kill an hour while in the north loop and I wandered into Barcelona. It was fabulous. On…read morea nice sunny warm afternoon, I got a table against the huge windows to people watch and enjoy the MPLS skyline. It was happy hour and they had a nice Rioja available by the glass. I also got a happy hour tapas plate special of Patatas Bravas which were crispy potato bites sitting in a nice tomato salsa and topped with aioli. It was a perfect amount of food and wine. Service was excellent. I love the vibe. With exposed brick and ceiling, large picture windows and stone bar top, it was cozy and hip. I want to come back and try more tapas plates. So may good options to try.

I stayed in the hotel adjacent to Gray Fox Coffee, so when I woke up on a snowy morning, it was…read morelovely to be able to pop over here for my morning coffee without having to leave the great indoors. It's counter service. They are located in an atrium in the Skyway, which might be hard to find if you start from the street. They have a variety of seating options from tables closer to the coffee shop to couches/chairs. They have specialty lattes, on top of which they print cute designs. I also like that they have coffee available in up to a 20oz for just $4! The coffee tasted good to me. They also have some matchas smoothies, as well as prepared food and grab-and-go.

I actually like my masala chai latte. It had the right amount of spice and chai tasting. Didn't…read morefeel like watered down. Place wasn't full or no line. Fast turn around. I know my friend didn't like her matcha drink, but my chai was good. Also good hang out spot before going to the Foshay observatory. I love the space and the ceiling. Felt super chill to just hang out there.

Small, but mighty. Cozy, but not necessarily comfortable. Great wine, good food…read more The concept is great! A fabulous wine menu and knowledgeable staff. We wanted a recommendation and the wine picked for us was excellent. Went with the Plavac Milos. The food is honestly incredible! The carrots were my favorite. Someday I'll get enough courage to try the tinned fish. I wish seating was a little more comfortable for the whole "drink a bottle and stay awhile" vibe. It also can get pretty loud when it's busy in the tight quarters.

We came because of the concept -- music and wine at the forefront. Seemed like a nice spot for our…read moredate night. We pivoted to just a glass and a starter and went some place else after experiencing the place. Though there are 3 staff working the front area, we had to order at the counter. That really pulls us from our date setting. Also, deciding when to join the line to pay at the end? At one point I said, should I pause this story so you can pay or finish the story? Not the date vibe we were going for. It felt like the staff were watching us. The seating was uninviting -- add some pillows to the bench and the stools would be very unpleasant. The music was very loud coming from the front speakers and it felt like we had to talk loud to be heard (and so did the table a couple over from us, which we could hear every word). I'd love to write about the food (great) and wine (seems like a well curated selection) or even the music selection, but overall it was not worth the ambiance. To steal a line from another review (KS, spot on): "[Their] menu invites questions. It invites curiosity and conversation." -- not something you can have in a line at a counter. If we are supposed to order a bottle of wine and stay awhile, I want to feel like we are welcomed. Some warmth and table service would go a long way. We left and had the fantastic intimate dining experience and date night within walking distance.

Food menu is limited and service is slow. Our server took ages to take the order, bring out the…read morefood and also bring us the check. My friend also left her credit card there, and we had to go back for it (instead of our server recognizing he should return it). Wouldn't revisit.

I was visiting from out of town and came here for a happy hour with some friends. The bar is…read moredecorated in an upscale fashion and serves creative cocktails. Our server was quite attentive and gave us wonderful cocktail recommendations. Great vibe for grabbing a cocktail with friends!

Blondette was amazing. Def a bit hard to access as we needed entry from hotel staff at Rand to get…read moreup there in the elevators. However other friends we met there who arrived earlier didnt have that issue so idk. We went for a drag show and it was such an intimate experience. It's a much smaller location than union or some of the other major drag brunch spots so I feel like everyone really got attention from the performers and servers. It was so fun and we gave a ton of tips happily. Our food was awesome, extremely tasty. Highly recommend the French toast, mushroom omelette, and endless mimosas. Will be back for sure to check out dinner and more drag in the future!

Seated at the rooftop of the Rand Hotel Blondette offers a quiet and quaint breakfast experience,…read morereminding me of my days living on the east coast. I ordered the classic breakfast which comes with toasted French bread, potatoes, 2 eggs done in the style of your choice, bacon and sausage. I substituted a steak for the sausage. My steak was cooked perfectly, medium. Eggs were over medium. The bread was slightly more charred than I would have liked but it still tasted delicious when u made my mini egg sandwich. Service was fine! They were helpful, speedy, and came to the table the right amount of times. All in all, happy with my choice of breakfast spot and I will be coming back.

This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

Troubadour is such a hidden gem! Nightly live music, wine flights and delightful charcuterie boards…read moreawait you. Don't miss this spot!

Nico is always attentive and very engaging. He is an ocean of knowledge in wine and pairings. The…read morefood is always great! the cheese plate is very complimentary to the wine that is suggested and most importantly it is fresh! the truffle chips are unique and pizzas are tasty! This is a place any wine enthusiast would enjoy and learn. the place is perfect for date nights, business meetings and get togethers with friend and family and sometimes you get to make new friends while you are there!

Went to the tasting room for the first time and I loved it! Only went for a pre show sip on…read moreThursday night and there was plenty of space, very intimate with dim lighting and different seating options. The staff were super sweet and allowed us to enjoy our time. Looking forward to my return, and to try some of their snacks!

I loved the atmosphere and the drinks were great! Our server was helpful with recommendations and…read moredidn't rush us. Billy after dark is not in Billy sushi, but behind the building. You walk down the alley and then turn left and see the red lights/door. Note - parking in this area is always tricky so be ready to loop around to find a spot or park in a garage and walk.

Finally made it down there and definitely plan to return!…read more BAD is beautiful and quiet... perfect for hanging out after dinner. Grab a couple drinks and snacks and you're golden. The only thing I would change is adding more dessert options... this wohld be an amazing after dinner spot to chill and snack a little.

Great food, friendly staff…read more Tagliatelle with Fois gras meatballs Creamy, a bit spicey, i got 10 tiny meatballs, it was a perfect ratio to the slightly chewy noodles. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

I felt very welcomed since the moment I stepped in the restaurant and throughout my dining…read moreexperience. My server and the host were very helpful and attentive. The food was amazing as well, especially the blue prawns- they were so successful and tasty! It was a pleasant find during my stay in Minneapolis.