GREEN LINE VISITORS’ GUIDE
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Find Out More About Where to Shop, Eat and Play On The Green Line. (Plus, find cost-saving coupons inside!)
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Find it Here! Letter from the Mayors................................................................................................................. 1 Green Line Map............................................................................................................................... 2 Where to Find More Information............................................................................................... 4 Metro Transit .................................................................................................................................. 5 Nice Ride Stations/Parking Map................................................................................................ 6 Navigating Cuisine on the Green Line..................................................................................... 8 West Bank - Minneapolis.............................................................................................................. 12 Stadium Village - Minneapolis.................................................................................................... 20 Prospect Park - Minneapolis....................................................................................................... 26 Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone - Saint Paul................................................................... 32 The Midway - Saint Paul............................................................................................................... 38 Historic Frogtown - Saint Paul.................................................................................................... 48 Historic Rondo - Saint Paul.......................................................................................................... 54 Little Mekong - Saint Paul............................................................................................................ 60
1930 Streetcar passengers getting off on University Avenue near Montgomery Wards in Saint Paul.
The majority of streetcars in the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, also known as Twin City Lines, were built between 1870 and 1930. During this time, each streetcar was a “two-man operation” -- a motorman to drive in front, and a conductor to take fares in the rear. By 1932, most of the system’s streetcars were converted to “one-man operation,” with the motorman taking over both duties. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society
Rice Street/North End - Saint Paul............................................................................................ 66 Lowertown Artist District - Saint Paul...................................................................................... 70 Get Your Deals Here!..................................................................................................................... 75
Cover Photo: The Foxy Falafel Sandwich from Foxy Falafel
R.T. Rybak, Mayor City of Minneapolis
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor City of Saint Paul
Dear Friends, Very soon, in the spring of 2014, the construction of the Light Rail Transit Green Line will be a distant memory. In its place will be the sounds of the modern urban landscape: light rail cars carrying passengers to work, to ball games and to unique independent shops and large anchor stores from Saint Paul to Minneapolis. Until then, remember that all of the unique and special businesses along the Green Line are eagerly awaiting your business. In fact, now -- during light rail construction -- is when these businesses would welcome you the most! Up and down the 11 miles of the Green Line, you will find businesses owned by the same families for generations, as well as new and well-established businesses owned by newcomers to our nation. Just think: you can go around the world in 11 miles in a microcosm of modern Minnesota! This directory is a listing of those businesses along the Green Line – from Downtown and Lowertown Saint Paul, up University Avenue then finally through Stadium Village and the West Bank at the University of Minnesota.
1952 Trolley cars at 4th and Wabasha in downtown Saint Paul. At the peak of operations for the Twin City Lines, there were 524 miles of track, running from Stillwater in the east to Excelsior in the west. The lines helped shape the current layout of the Twin Cities by attracting businesses, especially where lines intersected, and influencing future infrastructure design. In 1920, annual ridership was at about 238 million. By 1954, ridership had dipped to 86 million, and streetcar service ended soon after.
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Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society – Saint Paul Dispatch & Pioneer Press
Before you get your car’s oil changed somewhere else, check this directory first. Flip through it to find a great Thai restaurant for lunch, or when you need a haircut, or when you need to buy a new suit. Along the Green Line, you should find just about anything you might need. We think you’ll find that supporting Green Line businesses is the ultimate win/win -- great products and services for you, and a needed boost for our local, hard-working business owners.
Mayor R.T. Rybak
Mayor Chris Coleman
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GO GLOBAL. GO LOCAL.
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On the Green Line celebrates and supports all the businesses and business districts along the region’s newest light rail line, the Green Line. The business districts include Lowertown, Rice Street/North End, Little Mekong, Historic Rondo, Historic Frogtown, The Midway, and the Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone in Saint Paul; and Prospect Park, Stadium Village and the West Bank in Minneapolis. All of these districts are exciting and alluring destinations in and of themselves, with unique restaurants, retailers, service businesses, entertainment venues and much more. We encourage everyone to visit, explore, support and even frequent these businesses now during construction and when the Green Line trains start running in 2014! More information at onthegreenline.com. 2
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Where to Find More Information:
Metro Transit Can Help You Improve Your Commute
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City of Minneapolis Emily Stern | (612) 673-5191 ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped
City of Saint Paul Ellen Muller | (651) 266-6605 stpaul.gov
Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau minneapolis.org
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Zach Schwartz | (651) 265.2787 saintpaulchamber.com
Metro Transit can help you improve your commute, whether you’re riding along University Avenue or taking other routes to reach your destination.
Nice Ride MN niceridemn.org
Midway Chamber of Commerce Kari Canfield | (651) 646-2636 midwaychamber.com
To begin, use the interactive Trip Planner at metrotransit.org to find the best route. Give a starting point, destination and time of travel. In seconds, you’ll have route options along with fare information and links to maps.
Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau visitsaintpaul.com
WE’RE HERE TO HELP Call (612) 373-3333 and provide your travel information to get a personalized itinerary. Our transit experts can guide you through all the transportation options we offer.
Saint Paul Smart Trips smart-trips.org
BY LIGHT RAIL When the new Central Corridor (Green Line) light rail line opens in 2014, it will connect downtown Minneapolis – and the existing Hiawatha (Blue) Line – with the U of M, Midway commercial district, State Capitol complex, downtown Saint Paul and neighborhoods in-between. In the meantime, take routes 16 or 50, which travel to the same destinations the Green Line will.
Irrigate - Springboard for the Arts irrigatearts.org Nice Ride MN niceridemn.org
metrotransit.org (612) 373-3333
BY BICYCLE All Metro Transit buses and trains have bike racks so you can pedal for part of your trip and ride the rest of the way. Bike lockers are available for rent at many Park & Ride lots, light rail stations and other Twin Cities locations. Learn more at metrotransit.org/bike. BY RIDESHARE If you can’t complete your trip by bus or train, consider sharing the ride in a carpool or vanpool. Visit metrotransit.org/rideshare to get started.
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West Bank Seven Corners Municipal Parking Ramp – 1504 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis The Midway Spruce Tree Center Ramp – 1600 University Ave W Lowertown Artist District Art Lot – 240 4th Street E Farmer’s Market Lot – 290 5th Street E Prince Street & Broadway Street Rayette Ramp – 261 5th Street E Sibley Square at Mears – 4th Street & Sibley Street N Jackson Street Ramp – 345 Jackson Street
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stations, Nice Ride is close to you and the places you want to go. Subscribers use Nice Ride to run errands, commute to work, or simply as a fun way to get a body moving.
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STREET PARKING Along the Green Line (Central Corridor) there are numerous locations where metered street parking is available. In addition, side streets often offer metered parking.
PRIVATE PARKING Many businesses along the Green Line have off-street parking available to their customers. Contact the business for details on available parking.
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Navigating Cuisine on the Green Line CAMBODIAN CUISINE
Szechuan Cuisine
Dishes often have an understated use of spice, contrasting flavors, textures and temperatures within the overall meal rather than a single dish, plenty of herbs, leaves, pickles, dipping sauces, edible flowers and other garnishes and condiments. Rice is served with almost every meal. A variety of meats, fish, vegetables and noodle dishes are common.
Dishes incorporate bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chilli peppers, as well as the unique flavor of the Sichuan pepper. Peanuts, sesame paste, and ginger are also prominent ingredients in Szechuan cooking. Beef is somewhat more common in Szechuan cuisine than it is in other Chinese cuisines.
Common Ingredients: Black Pepper, prahok, which adds a salty tang to many dishes, kroeung paste consisting of cardamom, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and turmeric, as well as lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, cilantro, and kaffir lime leaves.
Common Ingredients: In addition to a variety of meats, tofu, noodles and vegetables, the bold flavor is created with Sichuan pepper, garlic, chilli peppers, broad bean chili paste, ginger, star anise and other spicy herbs, and spices.
CHINESE CUISINE
Along the Green Line visitors can find East African dishes traditionally made in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. One will find spicy vegetable and meat dishes, usually in the form of wat (or wot), a thick stew, served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread made out of fermented teff flour.
Chinese restaurants are plenty and visitors can find some jewels scattered along the Green Line, but many call Little Mekong their home.
Cantonese Cuisine
EAST AFRICAN CUISINE
Cantonese is a milder Chinese cuisine. Dishes incorporate a variety of meats, vegetables, tofu, rice and noodles. Spices are used in modest amounts to avoid overwhelming the flavors of the primary ingredients.
Common Ingredients: Meat such as beef, chicken, fish and lamb. Legumes such as split peas or lentils or vegetables such as potato carrots and chard. Additional flavors are added in a variety of combinations with onion, garlic, ginger, berbere, cardamom, tumeric, cumin and jalapeños. Fact: Ethiopians eat with their right hands, using pieces of injera to pick up bites of entrées and side dishes. Utensils are rarely used with Ethiopian cuisine.
Tanpopo Restaurant – Hiyashi Chuka: Chilled noodles with marinated pork, carrots, tamago-yaki, cucumber, scallions and sesame sauce.
JAPANESE CUISINE
One of the less spicy of Asian cuisines, Japanese dishes are based on combining steamed white rice with one or several main dishes and side dishes. This may be accompanied by a clear or miso soup and some tsukemono (pickles).
Common Ingredients: Besides pork, beef and chicken, Cantonese cuisine incorporates almost all edible meats, however, lamb and goat are rarely eaten. Additional flavors are added through sauces, such as oyster, plum and black bean sauces, as well as spring onion, sugar, salt, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, vinegar and garlic. Ginger, chili peppers, five-spice powder, powdered black pepper, star anise and a few other spices are used sparingly.
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Flamingo Restaurant – Sambusa: Pastry Shells stuffed with lentils or beef.
Flamingo Restaurant – Timtimo/Miser: Red split lentils cooked in a spicy sauce that is a mixture of finely chopped onions, seasoned with fresh garlic, ginger, and berbere.
Common Ingredients: Rice, noodles, seafood and a sparing use of meat. Japanese flavors come from a combination of dashi, soy sauce, sake and mirin, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Few herbs and spices are used as an accent and include ginger and red pepper. Some spices and herbs are added as garnish to the finished dish, such as minced ginger. Wasabi, Japanese mustard or grated daikon are sometimes provided as a condiment.
Tanpopo Restaurant – Kimchi Nabe: Hot noodles with home-made kimchi, simmered beef, spinach, tofu and scallions.
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KOREAN CUISINE
Korean cuisine is based on rice, vegetables, and meats. Kimchi is served often, sometimes at every meal. Common Ingredients: Sesame oil, doenjang (fermented bean paste), soy sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and gochujang (fermented red chili paste). Spices include red pepper, black pepper, Chinese pepper, cordifolia, mustard, chinensis, garlic, onion, ginger, leek, and scallion.
MEXICAN CUISINE
Dishes often include staples such as corn and beans. Corn is used to make masa, a dough for tamales, tortillas, gorditas. The use of chili peppers gives mexican food its spicy kick. A variety of meats and beans are used in Mexican dishes and are often accompanied by rice.
Common Ingredients: Herbs and spices in Mexican cuisine are chili powder, oregano, cilantro, epazote, cinnamon, and cocoa. Chipotle, a smoke-dried jalapeño chilli, is also common in Mexican cuisine. Many dishes also contain garlic and onions. Meats include beef, pork, chicken and fish. Cheese such as Oaxaca and panela, are made all over Mexico.
flakes, sweet chili sauce, sliced chili peppers in rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, or a spicy chili sauce or paste called nam phrik. Rice, sticky rice, or rice noodles are often served to counteract the spiciness. Fact: In traditional households, diners eat Thai food with the right hand while seated on mats or carpets on the floor.
MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE
VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Dishes often include wheat or rice. Most regions in the Middle East use spices, though the cuisine is not generally spicy. Some popular dishes include kibbeh, shawarma and falafel. Middle Eastern restaurants often serve hummus and pita bread.
Vietnamese cooking uses fresh ingredients, minimal oil, and herbs and vegetables. Often thought of as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. Common Ingredients: Ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables, as well as lemongrass, and mint. Many dishes are made with fish, chicken, pork, beef, seafood and tofu.
Common Ingredients: Olives and olive oil, pitas, honey, sesame seeds, dates, sumac, chickpeas, fava beans, mint and parsley. In addition, a stew will include a small amount of cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and coriander. Black pepper is common, and chili peppers are used occasionally, Fact: According to the Mayo Clinic, the benefits of a Mediterranean diet include a reduced risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer.
Russian Tea House – Chocolate Poppyseed Rolls
RUSSIAN CUISINE
Homi Mexican Restaurant – Empanadas: Hand-made tortillas deep fried with your choice of: Queso (Mozzarella cheese), Pollo (chicken), picadillo (ground beef and potatoes), papas con chorizo (potatoes with Mexican sausage), Rajas (cheese with jalapeno).
Russian meals include soups and stews such as borscht. Many dishes include meat such as the pirozhki, which are small stuffed buns (pies) made of either yeast dough or short pastry and filled with meat and onions or mashed potatoes and green onions. Other dishes include beef stroganoff, cabbage and meat roll and pel’meni. Common Ingredients: Cabbage, potatoes, root vegetables, boiled meat, fish, rice, onions, celery, dill, gravies and sauces.
THAI CUISINE
The spiciness of Thai cuisine is well known. Thai food is known for its balance of three to four fundamental taste senses in each dish or the overall meal: sour, sweet, creamy, and salty.
Homi Mexican Restaurant – Traditional Mexican Tacos with cilantro, onions and salsa carne asada (beef steak), Carne al pastor (pork with red seasoning), Lengua (beef tongue), or carnitas (fried pork).
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Common Ingredients: A variety of meats, tofu, seafood and vegetables, sauces and condiments including phrik nam pla/nam pla phrik (consisting of fish sauce, lime juice, chopped chilies and garlic), dried chili
Thai Cafe – Pork Ribs
Tay Ho Vietnamese Restaurant – co’m tam bisu’on cha: Rice platter with brown rice & pork and bun bo hue (top right)
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THE WIENERY
WEST BANK
Historically home to some of the largest communities of immigrants in Minneapolis, the West Bank is rich with culture, as reflected in its theaters, music clubs, shops and restaurants.
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ON THE GREEN LINE The historic West Bank district of Minneapolis, also known as Cedar-Riverside, is one of the most diverse and densely populated areas along the Green Line. Running eastward from Cedar Avenue to the Mississippi River, the West Bank includes a significant college population, including the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, and the University of St. Catherine’s Minneapolis campus. The area also includes a flourishing arts community, including the University of Minnesota West Bank Arts Quarter, a major hospital, and two prominent high-rise apartment complexes: more than 1,800 units in Riverside Plaza and The Cedars. The area also features many popular live music venues (coffee houses and pubs), popular restaurants, and stations for both the Green Line (Central Corridor) and Blue Line (Hiawatha) light rail transit.
Did you know?
1975 – Cedar Square West apartments, Cedar-Riverside area, Minneapolis. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society, Steve Plattner – Photographer
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In 1910, Cedar-Riverside was home to more than 6,000 Swedes, and Cedar Avenue was called Snusgatan, or Snoose Boulevard, because of its large number of Swedish saloons and dance halls.
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Meet Pat & KJ Starr, owners of The Wienery in West Bank. Located across the street from Midwest Mountaineering and a few doors down from the Cedar Cultural Center, The Wienery has become a West Bank icon. Housed in the same building as Edna’s, a former West Bank institution, The Wienery is run by the Starr family, who have based their business model after the late owner of Edna’s and her diner- “Food is love, business is life.” Loyal regulars, University of Minnesota students and national t.v. coverage (“Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives”) have helped this restaurant solidify its reputation as a key destination in the West Bank neighborhood. With a full menu and each meal made to order, everyone is sure to find a favorite item on The Wienery menu – vegans & vegetarians, too!
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Barbara Barker Center for Dance 500 21st Ave S (612) 624-2345 theatre.umn.edu/events/barker Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave S (612) 338-2674 thecedar.org Katherine E. Nash Gallery 405 21st Ave S (612) 624-7530 art.umn.edu/nash Mixed Blood Theatre 1501 4th St S (612) 338-6131 mixedblood.com People’s Center Theater 425 20th Ave S (612) 333-6816 peoples-center.org/theater_current.php Rarig Center 330 21st Ave S (612) 624-2345 theatre.umn.edu/about/facilities/rarig Southern Theater 1420 Washington Ave S (612) 340-1725 southerntheater.org Ted Man Concert Hall 2128 4th Street S (612) 626-1892 music.umn.edu/about/facilities/tedmann Theatre In The Round 245 Cedar Ave S (612) 333-2919 theatreintheround.org BANK Amal Money Wire 1806 Riverside Ave (612) 332-6893
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Kaah Express Money Wiring 611 Cedar Ave S (612) 332-6200 HAIR Salons/Barbers & beauty Beauty Secret 1 Hair Salon 325 Cedar Ave S (612) 204-1893 MG Pro Barbershop 609 Cedar Ave S (612) 226-9796 Taj Salon 1851 Washington Ave S (612) 333-6789 tajsalonspa.com HOTEL Holiday Inn Metrodome 1500 Washington Ave S (612) 333-4646 metrodome.com GROCERY/LIQUOR Afrik Grocery 613 Cedar Ave S (612) 343-0245 Cedar Riverside Liquor 617 Cedar Ave S (612) 332-7020 Halal Food Market 410 Cedar Ave S (612) 204-9545 Otanga Grocery Inc. 514 Cedar Ave S (612) 339-4690 Plaza Food Store 1525 4th Street S (612) 338-3265
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GROCERY/LIQUOR - Continued Tawaki Halal Food Market 514 Cedar Ave S (612) 339-4690 Wadajir Grocery & Halal Meats 521 Cedar Ave S (612) 333-0772 West Bank Grocery 417 Cedar Ave S (612) 338-2720 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Durable Images 1505 Washington Ave S (612) 332-8226 Harry’s Travel, Electronics, & Shipping 1810 Riverside Ave (612) 332-2080 Quick Service 413 Cedar Ave S (612) 333-3615 Riverside Imports 1919 Riverside Ave (612) 333-7374 Shalom Alterations 408 Cedar Ave S (612) 338-3823 University Travel Services Inc. 1421 Washington Ave S (612) 339-9278 univtravel.com Walk-In Clinic 327 Cedar Ave S (612) 294-1333 West Bank Dry Cleaning & Alterations 404 Cedar Ave S (612) 501-9463 RESTAURANT/BAR 400 Bar 400 Cedar Ave S 400bar.com
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Cedar Coffee 419 Cedar Ave S (612) 343-1272 Chipotle 229 Cedar Ave S (612) 659-7830 chipolte.com Corner Bar 1501 Washington Ave S (612) 339-4333 thecornerbar.net Hard Times Café 1821 Riverside Ave (612) 341-9261 Jewel Of India 1427 Washington Ave S (612) 339-0002 jewelofindia.net Keefer Court Bakery & Café 326 Cedar Ave S (612) 340-0937 keefercourt.com Lucky Dragon 1827 Riverside Ave (612) 375-1690 luckydragonrestaurant.net
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RETAIL Al Maqdis African International Mall 620 16th Ave S (612) 746-1607 AL-IKHLAS 419 Cedar Ave S Al-karama Mall Cedar Square 413 Cedar Ave S (612) 339-3615 Cedar Dollar Store 410 Cedar Ave S (612) 339-4153
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Super Bazaar 1423 Washington Ave S (612) 238-9200 The Hub Bicycle Co-op 301 Cedar Ave S (612) 238-3593 thehubbikecoop.org Thrifty Outfitters 309 Cedar Ave S (612) 339-6290 thriftyoutfitters.com
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Top Left: Seating at The Southern Theater Below: Acadia, serves only the finest taps! Right: Acadia has Weekly Beer Specials!
Top Right: Damon Runnals – General Manager of The Southern Theater Bottom Left: The Southern Theater stage Bottom Right: The Minneapolis Dog at The Wienery
Above: Midwest Mountaineering Owner, Rod Johnson Top Right: Midwest Mountaineering Kayaks
West Bank Islamic Bookstore 415 Cedar Ave S
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STADIUM VILLAGE
Immediately adjacent to the University of Minnesota, and home to TCF Bank Stadium, Stadium Village features a vibrant array of restaurants, bars and shops.
ON THE GREEN LINE Stadium Village, near the East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota, is located at the heart of an economically diverse and growing metropolitan area. The heart of the neighborhood is the intersection of Oak Street Southeast and Washington Avenue Southeast. The Stadium Village name comes from the area’s close association with the University of Minnesota. College football fans know the area as home to the old Memorial Stadium, which was torn down in 1992. Today the area is the home to TCF Bank Stadium, which opened in 2009. Other popular sports venues in the area include Williams Arena (basketball) and Mariucci Arena (hockey).
Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society – Minneapolis Journal
Did you know?
Memorial Stadium, also known as the “Brick House,” was the home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers from 1924 until 1981. On November 15, 1924, in a game dedicating the new Memorial Stadium, the Gophers knocked Illinois star tailback Red Grange out of the game en route to a 20-7 upset victory.
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Stadium Village – Minneapolis
Meet Ted Sayaraj & Sherman Ho, owners of Bun Mi in Stadium Village.
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VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES
Stadium Village is a bustling, robust community year-round. Its population ebbs and flows from a few thousand University of Minnesota students, employees and visitors on an average day to tens of thousands of people on days of major sporting events. A vibrant array of restaurants, bars and shops in Stadium Village, many of which have been around for decades, serve the needs of local residents and visitors. Because of the high visibility of the Stadium Village area as a sports locale, many in the community consider it to be the heart of the University of Minnesota campus.
Ted & Sherman were friends long before they attended the University of Minnesota together, but it was after their days as Gophers that their idea of a banh mi restaurant was born. They locked down an ideal location in Stadium Village, between Big 10 Restaurant and Jamba Juice, to start the area’s first made-to-order Asian-American sandwich shop. Fast and friendly service, a variety of menu options, and U of M foot traffic, has kept the Bun Mi doors busy since 2009. With pork, tofu or chicken, plus fresh baguette bread topped with traditional Vietnamese flavors, it’s no surprise why these sandwiches have people coming back for more!
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#1 Dino’s Gyro’s 856 Washington Ave SE (612) 354-2005 dinosgyros.com
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#2 Domino’s Pizza 215 Oak Street SE (612) 331-3030 dominos.com #3 Erbert and Gerbert’s 720 Washington Ave SE (612) 623-9485 erbertandgerberts.com #4 Espresso Expose 600 Washington Ave SE (612) 378-9604 #5 Hong Kong Noodles Restaurant 901 Washington Ave SE (612) 379-9472 mnhongkongnoodle.com #6 Jamba Juice 602 Washington Ave SE (612) 331-9891 jambajuice.com #7 Jimmy John’s 219 Oak Street SE (612) 331-7827 jimmyjohns.com #8 Korea Restaurant 211 Oak Street SE (612) 746-0559 #9 Kowloon Restaurant 935 Washington Ave SE (612) 623-3888 $0 Noodles & Co. 820 Washington Ave SE (612) 617-0002 noodles.com $1 Orange Julius 716 Washington Ave SE (612) 378-1010 dairyqueen.com
$3 Papa John’s 817 Washington Ave SE (612) 379-8890 papajohns.com
%3 Tofu House 307 Oak Street SE (612) 331-1112
$4 Punch Neapolitan Pizza 802 Washington Ave SE (612) 331-3122 punchpizza.com $5 Raising Canes 825 Washington Ave SE #103 (612) 378-3243 raisingcanes.com $6 Sally’s Saloon & Eatery 712 Washington Ave SE (612) 331-3231 sallyssaloon.net $7 Starbucks 615 Washington Ave SE (612) 378-9394 starbucks.com
$8 Stub and Herbs Restaurant & Bar 227 Oak Street SE (612) 379-0555 stubandherbsbar.com $9 The Tea Garden 825 Washington Ave SE (612) 354-7405 steepery.com %0 Tea House Restaurant 2425 University Ave SE (612) 331-8866 ourteahouse.com %1 The Green Spoon 2600 University Ave SE (612) 208-0529 greenspooncafe.com
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RESTAURANT/BAR - Continued @1 Bruegger’s Bagel 720 Washington Ave SE (612) 378-2145 brueggers.com @2 Buffalo Wild Wings 2001 University Ave SE #100 (612) 617-9464 buffalowildwings.com @3 Bun Mi Sandwiches 604 Washington Ave SE (612) 886-3286 bunmisandwiches.com
%4 Topper’s Pizza 702 Washington Ave SE (612) 876-4444 toppers.com %5 Village Wok 610 Washington Ave SE (612) 331-9041 villagewok.com RETAIL %6 Flip a Game 923 Washington Ave SE (651) 815-0038 flipagame.com %7 Gold Country 700 Washington Ave SE (612) 617-9080 %8 Oak Street Textbooks 213 Oak Street SE (612) 617-9700 oakstreettextbooks.com %9 Sheffields Floral 807 Washington Ave SE (612) 331-2127 sheffieldsfloral.com ^0 Splatball 2412 University Ave SE (612) 378-0385 splatball.com ^1 Stadium Village Books LLC 825 Washington Ave SE #104 (612) 455-0405
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PROSPECT PARK
To visitors from the east, Prospect Park is the gateway to Minneapolis, home to hundreds of University of Minnesota students, and the locale for several notable shops and restaurants.
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The Prospect Park area is immediately east of the University of Minnesota East Bank campus and health services complex. Specifically, Prospect Park is bounded by a major railroad yard to the north, Saint Paul to the east, the Mississippi River to the south and the Stadium Village area of the University of Minnesota to the west. The most prominent landmarks in Prospect Park are the Prospect Park Water Tower (with its prominent witch’s hat top) and Tower Hill Park. The area is home to a diverse array of uses: families reside in single-family homes near Tower Hill Park, university students live in apartments on the west side, and the northern section is a mix of light industry, rail yards and remnant grain silos. University Avenue in Prospect Park is also home to a wide mix of retail businesses and restaurants.
Did you know?
Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society, Charles J. Hibbard – Photographer
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BARBER–STYLIST Prospect Park – Minneapolis
Meet Pete Lebak, owner of Pete Lebak Barbers.
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1914-1915 – Prospect Park water tower, Minneapolis.
PETE LEBAK
The Prospect Park Water Tower is said to be the inspiration for the Bob Dylan song, “All Along the Watchtower.” Dylan would have routinely seen the Water Tower while living in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis, adjacent to the University of Minnesota, in 1959.
Pete Lebak’s barber shop is a neighborhood institution in Prospect Park. He’s been here for more than 30 years. Pete is a Vietnam vet and a well-known raconteur, pundit, analyst and consummate barber. He laughs that he has had “every job there is,” including truck driving, construction, the Army, and on the oil fields of South America. After relocating to Minnesota back in the 60s, Pete has grown his business with the wordof-mouth recommendations given by his loyal clientele. Pete’s knowledge of the neighborhood and many interests give him the special something a successful stylist or barber needs: the art of conversation and storytelling.
FUN FACT: Pete’s yellow lab Bug (short for “Emily’s First Ladybug #17”) is there every day to greet customers.
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!2 Metro Petro & Car Wash 2700 University Ave SE (612) 331-6060 metropetrogas.com
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 Textile Center 3000 University Ave SE (612) 436-0464 textilecentermn.org
!3 SHINE Auto Body 2929 University Ave SE A-4 (651) 356-5600 !4 Titan Alignment & Tire Repair 2929 University Ave SE A-10 (612) 455-6184 !5 United Auto Repair Services 2929 University Ave SE A-6 (612) 746-0478 !6 Van’s Automotive 2929 University Ave SE A-8 (612) 379-3468 BANK !7 Spire Federal Credit Union 3117 University Ave SE (651) 215-3500 !8 Wells Fargo Bank 3430 University Ave SE (612) 667-9378 Hair salons/Barbers/beauty !9 Pete Lebak Barber Stylist 3404 University Ave SE (612) 378-2654 GROCERY/LIQUOR @0 Sabrina’s Grocery & Deli 2812 University Ave SE (612) 331-4799 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES @1 General Nano Systems 3014 University Ave SE (612) 331-3690 @2 Max Computers 2720 University Ave SE (612) 379-2572
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Continued @3 Tierney Business Imaging Services 3300 University Ave SE (612) 331-5500 tierneybrothers.com RESTAURANT/BAR @4 Cupcake 3338 University Ave SE (612) 378-4818 cup-cake.com @5 Overflow Cafe 2929 University Ave SE (612) 331-4632 overflowespressocafe.com @6 U Garden Chinese Cuisine 2725 University Ave SE (612) 378-1255 ugardenrestaurant.com RETAIL @7 Art & Architecture 3338 University Ave SE (612) 904-1776 artandarc.com @8 Schneider Drug 3400 University Ave SE (612) 379-7232 @9 SuperAmerica 3357 University Ave SE (612) 379-7829 superamerica.com
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Top Left: Jim Schmitt, Owner of Art & Architecture Top Right: Vintage Chandelier at Art & Architecture Right: Buffet at UGarden Chinese Cuisine
Above: Bouillon Kub Vintage Tin from Art & Architecture
Bottom Left: Tech Huy, Manager & Spencer Ung, Owner of U Garden Chinese Cuisine
Bottom Left: The Smore Cupcake at Cupcake Bottom Middle: Kevin VanDeraa, Owner of Cupcake Below: Cupcake’s Pan Sign
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Once known as the “West Midway” the Raymond Avenue area is enjoying a renaissance featuring live/work art spaces, sidewalk cafes and coffee shops.
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1936 – Sign at the city limits of Saint Paul, University and Emerald Ave Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society, A. F. Raymond – Photographer
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From the post-Civil War years to the mid-20th Century, the Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone was one of America’s largest industrial and commercial freight facility areas. By 1880, nine railroads came into Minneapolis or Saint Paul, each maintaining individual terminals and the area became a clearinghouse for most freight bound either west or east.
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The Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone runs west to east from Emerald Street to Cleveland Avenue in Saint Paul, with State Highway 280 running north/south directly through the middle. Once commonly known as the West Midway of Saint Paul, the area was then the city’s largest industrial district. Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone’s historic architecture reflects that heritage, with buildings developed to take advantage of the area’s proximity to rail and highway transportation. The “Creative Enterprise Zone” name reflects local interest in transforming the Raymond Avenue area from its heavy industrial heritage to a new era of livable, mixed-use neighborhoods. Already, many historic buildings have been converted to condominiums, apartments and live-work art spaces. Sidewalk cafes and coffee shops in the Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone serve residents, local workers and visitors. The next era will reflect local interest in making the area a center of creativity and enterprise. Blue-collar and white-collar businesses will co-mingle in the Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone, reflecting a blend of the area’s cultural past and its new next stage, with a variety of light manufacturing, business start-ups, professional offices, and non-profit organizations.
TWIN CITIES REPTILES Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone – Saint Paul
Meet Bruce Delles, owner of Twin Cities Reptiles in Raymond Creative Enterprise Zone. Arachnids, pythons & lizards – oh my! Bruce keeps his store stocked with pets of all shapes and sizes. Although you won’t find any cats or dogs here, you will find a full line of supplies for every pet imaginable. Twin Cities Reptiles has established itself as the oldest and largest reptile store in Minnesota, and Bruce can attribute that to his knowledgeable staff and their camaraderie with customers, saying, “We’re a business, but that’s not the most important part of our work.” Stop in for a unique experience exploring mysterious reptiles and much more!
FUN FACT: The store breeds reptiles in house!
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Professional Services !3 Allegra Midway 2512 University Ave W (651) 645-1224 allegramidway.com !4 Audacious Alchemy 759 Raymond Ave triooflightforum.com !5 Design Press 2447 University Ave W (651) 646-1108 !6 Low Vision Store 2200 University Ave W (651) 203-2200 RESTAURANT/BAR !7 Bonnie’s Cafe 2160 University Ave W (651) 644-3393
!8 Caffe Biaggio 2356 University Ave W (651) 917-7997 caffebiaggio.com !9 Dubliner Pub 2162 University Ave W (651) 646-5551 thedublinerpub.com @0 Dunn Bros Coffee 2650 University Ave W (651) 645-3343 dunbros.com @1 Egg & I East Restaurant 2550 University Ave W #125N (651) 647-1292 eggandimn.com
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@3 Key’s Café & Bakery 767 Raymond Ave (651) 646-5756 keyscafe.com @4 McDonald’s 2213 University Ave W (651) 644-8333 mcdonalds.com @5 St Paul Classic Cookie 2386 Territorial Road W (612) 224-4886 saintpaulclassiccookie.blogspot.com @6 Subway 2121 University Ave W (651) 646-3096 subway.com RETAIL @7 Alshukrl Store 2446 University Ave W (651) 251-0066 @8 Awash Clothing Store 2446 University Ave W #255 (651) 303-4400 @9 Broecker Eye & Optical 2356 University Ave W (651) 645-8124 broeckeroptical.com #0 Classic Retro At Pete’s 2145 University Ave W (651) 224-5235
#3 Handi Medical Supply 2505 University Ave W (651) 644-9770 handimedical.com
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RESTAURANT/BAR - contiinued @2 Foxy Falafel 791 Raymond Ave W (651) 269-5820 foxyfalafel.com
#4 Holiday Station Store 2199 University Ave W (651) 646-2020 holidaystationstores.com #5 Hookah Warehouse 2430 University Ave W (651) 645-7883 #6 Noll Hardware & Industrial Supply 789 Raymond Ave W (651) 646-5408 nollhardware.com #7 Roller Revolution 2418 University Ave W (763) 269-4469 roller-revolution.com #8 SOS Office Furniture 2441 University Ave W (651) 644-6494 sosofficefurniture.com #9 Succotash 781 Raymond Ave W (651) 603-8787
Top Left: Falafel Sandwich at Foxy Falafel Top Right: Erica Strait, Owner of Foxy Falafel Bottom Left: Vintage Lunch Boxes at Succotash Bottom Right: Paul & Noreen Allbright, Owners of Succotash
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#1 Custom Cat Purrrniture 2242 University Ave W #B6 (651) 642-1946 purrrniture.com #2 Green Lion Books 2402 University Ave W #409 (651) 644-9070
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Located midway between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the Midway District is today one of Saint Paul’s most popular shopping areas.
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Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul Dispatch & Pioneer Press
Did you know?
The southeast corner of Snelling and University Avenues, now home to the Midway Shopping Center, was once home to the main construction and repair shop for the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, the transportation company that originally operated Twin Cities streetcars and later buses until 1962. The Snelling Avenue Station & Shops expanded over the years and became a major garage for the bus system until it was shut down and demolished in 2001.
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The Midway – Saint Paul Meet Shegitu Kebede, co-owner of Flamingo Restaurant in The Midway.
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February 1952 – Saint Paul city inspector inspecting streetcars at Snelling Station, near Snelling and University Avenue.
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The Midway area of Saint Paul is bounded by Pierce Butler Route on the north, North Lexington Parkway on the east, University Avenue on the south and Cleveland Avenue on the west. The name comes from the fact that the area is almost literally midway between the downtowns of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The Midway is also home to the Twin Cities’ only Amtrak passenger rail terminal, the city’s warehouse district, and a diverse mix of residential and commercial properties, including Midway Center, one of Saint Paul’s key shopping areas. A variety of retail stores, grocers and restaurants, operated by owners representing a variety of nationalities, provide a bustling mix of commerce and traffic on any day of the week. The key Midway intersection of University Avenue and Snelling Avenue is one of the busiest in all of the Twin Cities – a far cry from a century and a half ago, when the area was a giant prairie between Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The Midway area is a retail bonanza for shoppers, between its permanent retail stores on and around University Avenue, and the Minnesota State Fair, one of the nation’s most popular state fairs, attracting more than 1.7 million visitors during its annual two-week run before Labor Day. When the State Fair is not running, its property hosts year-round a variety of large-scale wholesale and retail sales, auctions and shows, typically attracting several thousand visitors for each event.
As an Ethiopian native, Shegitu recognized the need for authentic East African cuisine in the Twin Cities. Now she cooks up traditional dishes such as sambusa, a homemade pastry shell filled with lentils or beef, and injera, flat and porous bread made from an Ethiopian grain and wheat. Fresh ingredients and a variety of traditional flavors will make your experience at Flamingo a unique one. Customers can expect to feel at home when dining at Flamingo because according to Shegitu, “that’s what the community has done for us.”
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8 Bonded Transmission Specialists 1790 University Ave W (651) 642-1813 bondedtransmissionspecialist.com 1161 University Ave W (651) 641-1516 brothersautoworld.com !0 Discount Tire 1350 University Ave W (651) 641-8916 discounttire.com
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 Midway Pro Bowl 1556 University Ave W (651) 646-1396 midwayprobowl.com 2 Saigon Goi Tien & Tours 1159 University Ave W (651) 645-1239 ATHLETICS/SPORT/FITNESS 3 LA Fitness 1370 University Ave W (651) 222-9843 lafitness.com
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@6 Rainbow Foods 1566 University Ave W (651) 644-4321 rainbowfoods.com
@7 Royal Grocery & Halaal Meats 1197 University Ave W (651) 330-7455
@8 Snelling Ave Fine Wines & Liquor 500 Snelling Ave N (651) 646-6171
@9 Udo’s African Food Store 1459 University Ave W (651) 797-4287
Hair salons/Barbers/beauty
#0 All Nations Barber Shop
1600 University Ave W #20a (651) 917-9661
#1 Blessings Salon
1451 University Ave W (651) 645-1645 blessingssalonmn.com
#2 Clean Cuts
1728 University Ave W (651) 917-3060
#3 Dennise’s Beauty Salon 1623 University Ave W (651) 644-3875
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#4 Diva Hair Braiding
1679 University Ave W (651) 603-8118
#5 Earth’s Beauty Supply
1453 University Ave W (651) 644-9504
#6 Global Braids Salon
1821 University Ave W (651) 646-5854
#7 Great Clips
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$7 Days Hotel Midway 1964 University Ave W (800) 230-4134 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8 Aaded Value Improvements 1607 University Ave W (651) 771-2699
$9 Apollo Locksmith
1532 University Ave W #102 (651) 644-2176 apollolock.com
%8 Twin City Monuments
1133 University Ave W (651) 646-1542 twincitymonuments.net
%9 UPS Store
1360 University Ave W #104 (651) 642-5972 theupsstore.com RESTAURANT/BAR
^0 Arby’s
1810 University Ave W (651) 646-3003 arbys.com
1474 University Ave W (651) 644-1816 greatclips.com #8 Griggs Midway Barber & Hair 1728 University Ave W (651) 644-7633
%0 Awards By Hammond
#9 Head To Toe Salon
%1 Digital Prints
1183 University Ave W (651) 642-5974 ^2 Christensen Bar 1567 University Ave W (651) 645-8472
$0 Le Nails
%2 Express Paging
^3 Cora’s Best Chicken Wing
$1 New Style Barbers
%3 H & R Block
^4 Culver’s
1573 University Ave W (651) 645-5600 1466 University Ave W (651) 649-0228 1829 University Ave W (651) 646-4091
$2 Ronis Beauty Supply
1571 University Ave W (651) 222-0006
$3 Salon Elise
1619 University Ave W (651) 603-8887
$4 Tortoise Hair 1821 University Ave W #S110 (651) 646-6016
$5 Ultimate Look Hair Design 1455 University Ave W (651) 646-4345 ultimatelookmn.com
$6 WJW Hair Studio 1885 University Ave W #101 (651) 645-6332
1669 University Ave W (651) 642-9273 awardsgalore.com 1211 University Ave W (651) 641-7292 1469 University Ave W (651) 647-5589 1600 University Ave W (651) 645-8733 hrblock.com
%4 PC-Afterhours 1821 University Ave W (612) 750-0066 pcafterhours.net
%5 Planet Ink Tattoo 1499 University Ave W (651) 646-1494 %6 Regina Vacuum Svc Co 1681 University Ave W (651) 646-6179 reginavac.com %7 Save On Color
1211 University Ave W (651) 789-4909
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GROCERY/LIQUOR - continued
@2 Cub Foods
^1 Arnelia’s
1554 University Ave W (651) 917-2100 1491 University Ave W (651) 797-3467
^5 Fasika Ethiopian 510 Snelling Ave N (651) 646-4747
^6 Flamingo Restaurant
490 Syndicate Street N (651) 917-9332 flamingorestaurantmn.com
^7 Fortune Wok 1821 University Ave W #125 (651) 287-1881 fortunewokchinese.com
^8 Golden Gate Cafe
1464 University Ave W (651) 646-1091
^9 Hoa Bien Vietnamese Restaurant 1105 University Ave W (651) 647-1011
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&1 J J Fish & Chicken
1647 University Ave W (651) 251-3497
&2 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Subs 1532 University Ave W (651) 459-9100 jimmyjohns.com
&3 Little Caesar’s Pizza
1532 University Ave W (651) 645-2525 littlecaesarsmn.com
&4 Lucy Coffee Cafe
540 Fairview Ave N (651) 210-8727 lucycoffeecafe.com &5 McDonald’s 1570 University Ave W (651) 647-1777 mcdonalds.com
&6 Noodles & Company 470 Hamline Ave N (651) 646-8285 noodles.com
&7 On’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine 1613 University Ave W (651) 644-1444 onskitchen.com
&8 Peking Garden 1488 University Ave W (612) 623-3989 pekinggardenmn.com
&9 Perkins 1544 University Ave W (651) 659-0772 perkinsrestaurants.com *0 Russian Tea House 1758 University Ave W (651) 646-4144
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*1 Spruce Tree Deli Cafe
1600 University Ave W #19a (651) 644-5118
RETAIL - continued 1821 University Ave W #N171 (651) 646-8277 allied-equipment.com
*2 Subway
1277 University Ave W (651) 647-9476 subway.com
*4 Tracks Sports Bar 1964 University Ave W (651) 644-5502
1639 University Ave W (651) 646-8653 ax-man.com 1685 University Ave W (651) 645-5236
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(6 CVS 1581 University Ave W (651) 917-2001 cvs.com
(0 Ag Lime Sales Inc
1558 University Ave W (651) 659-0799 dots.com
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(8 Elsa’s House Of Sleep 1441 University Ave W (651) 647-0225 elsasfurniture.com
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1821 University Ave W #204s (651) 644-8849
(1 Aggressive Records
1951 University Ave W (651) 645-7805 aggressiverecords.com
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(7 Dots Fashion
*8 White Castle 1120 University Ave W (651) 645-4881 whitecastle.com RETAIL *9 A 1 Computers 1730 University Ave W (651) 644-1284
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652 Transfer Road (651) 644-3823 chocolatceleste.com
*7 Wendy’s
1780 University Ave W (651) 647-0751 wendys.com
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(4 Blazer Headquarters
*5 Trend Bar Inc
1537 University Ave W (651) 646-3536 *6 Turf Club Inc 1601 University Ave W (651) 647-0486 turfclub.net
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*3 Town House
1415 University Ave W (651) 646-7087 townhousebar.com
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1536 University Ave W (651) 917-2568 Fantasy Gifts 1437 University Ave W (651) 256-7484 Footlocker 1484 University Ave W (651) 647-1513 footlocker.com Game Stop 1484 University Ave W (651) 603-8516
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Goodwill Easter Seals 553 Fairview Ave N (651) 379-5808 goodwilleasterseals.org
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RESTAURANT/BAR - continued
&0 Hot Rods Bar & Grill
Great Health Nutrition 1360 University Ave W #105 (651) 645-2315 greathealthnutrition.com Herberger’s 1400 University Ave W (651) 999-2900 herbergers.com Hotel Furniture Liquidators 1800 University Ave W (651) 645-9929 Jessica’s Midway Emporium 1821 University Ave W #S111 (651) 646-3055 Landfill Books & Music 1222 University Ave W (651) 644-8612 Lids 1524 University Ave W (651) 644-1396 lids.com Love Doctor 1607 University Ave W (651) 649-5683 thelovedrs.com Mattson’s Books & Antiques 1197 University Ave W (612) 729-7526 Max-It Pawn 1519 University Ave W (651) 646-7332 cashnpawn.com Menards 2005 University Ave W (651) 645-1295 menards.com
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Midway Books 1579 University Ave W (651) 644-7605
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Midway Tobacco Marketplace 1418 University Ave W (651) 644-3701
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Midway Uniforms Inc 1625 University Ave W (651) 644-1773 midwayuniform.com Milbern Clothing Co 1685 University Ave W (651) 645-2922 milbern.com
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Mother Nature’s Vitamins 1360 University Ave W (612) 654-2315 NGT Fine Art & Framing Svc 1159 University Ave W (651) 222-3853 OfficeMax 1490 University Ave W (651) 659-9020 officemax.com
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Second Debut 2 1825 University Ave W (651) 645-5048 goodwilleasterseals.org
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Pawn America 1636 University Ave W (651) 646-7490
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Payless ShoeSource 1468 University Ave W (651) 644-7755
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RETAIL - continued W E Mowrey Co 1435 University Ave W (651) 646-1895 mowreygold.com Walmart 1450 University Ave W (651) 644-0020 walmart.com
Sports Dome 1505 University Ave W (651) 647-5150 T-Mobile 1460 University Ave W (651) 646-0820 tmobile.com Target 1300 University Avenue W (651) 642-1146 target.com To New York 1486 University Ave W (651) 917-2123
Twin City Saw & Service Co. 1932 University Ave W (651) 645-3531 Urban Lights Music 1449 University Ave W (651) 647-9650
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Pedo-Jennico Inc 1605 University Ave W (651) 209-6686
Sally Beauty Supply 1526 University Aven W (651) 645-3542 sallybeauty.com
Tobacco Midway 1464 University Ave W (651) 647-5333
On Track Bowling Equipment 1556 University Ave W (651) 646-3624
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Radio Shack 1538 University Ave W (651) 646-2791 radioshack.com
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Top Left: Russian Tea Cakes at Russian Tea House Above: Nikolai & Linda Alenov, Owners of Russian Tea House Middle Left: Herbert & Steve Bernick, Owners of Milbern Clothing Middle Left: Ralph Johnson, Owner of Royal Tire Bottom Left: Flying lady at Ax-Man Surplus Bottom Right: Jim Segal, Owner of Ax-Man Surplus
Virgin Mobile 1515 University Ave W (651) 647-5588 virginmobileusa.com Visual Dimensions 1754 University Ave W (651) 647-1910
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FROGTOWN
Polish, German, and Irish immigrants were among the early inhabitants of Frogtown; the area continues to feature a diverse mix of cultures and cuisines.
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Historic Frogtown, located north of University Avenue, starting near the Minnesota State Capitol at Rice Street and ending west at Lexington Parkway, has, from its earliest days, been home to immigrants from around the world. Originally settled in the 1860s, the neighborhood gets its name from its first European settlers, GermanBohemians, who noted the number of frogs that lived in the swampy terrain and called the area “Froschenberg” or “frog city.” Families from Southeast Asia, Africa and Central and South America arrived in the late 20th century, creating one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the region.
Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society
Did you know?
A 12-acre site on Lafond Avenue, once home to the Sisters of Good Shepherd Convent, will someday become an urban farm, recreation area and nature sanctuary for Frogtown. The site was purchased by the Trust for Public Land from the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.
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Historic Frogtown – Saint Paul
Meet Tony & Edna, owners of Trung Nam French Bakery in Historic Frogtown.
ON THE GREEN LINE
1917 – Eisenmenger Meat Market, 567 University Avenue, Saint Paul.
TRUNG NAM FRENCH BAKERY
University Avenue storefronts, home to dozens of small businesses, reflect the history of commerce along what was once one of the region’s busiest streetcar lines. Historic buildings where car dealerships, theaters, night clubs and industrial showrooms once thrived now offer restaurants, grocery stores, retail and service businesses from around the world. The rich variety of places to visit, things to do and food to eat make Historic Frogtown an ideal choice for visitors looking for a first-hand experience of Saint Paul’s many cultures.
It’s well-known that the French have the best baked goods in the world, but what you might not know is that you can find those goodies right here! Down the street from Ngon Vietnamese Bistro and Hickory Hut, Trung Nam serves up fresh croissants and baguettes that are baked daily in-house. Since 1989, this family-run bakery has had customers from around the globe due to their perfected croissants. Hungry for more? Try the House Sandwich, Banh Mi Thit, made on a fresh baguette. Stop in before 1 p.m. to make sure you don’t miss out on these world-famous treats!
FUN FACT: Trung Nam’s croissant was voted ‘Best Croissant’ by MSP Magazine in 2007. 49
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ON THE GREEN LINE
3 Auto Mall 923 University Ave W (651) 643-0654 4 Auto Max Brake & Muffler Specs 555 University Ave W (651) 221-0300 automaxav.com
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5 Auto Zone 1075 University Ave W (651) 645-1703 autozone.com 6 Car X Auto Service 861 University Ave W (651) 228-9093 carxtwincities.com 7 Carquest Auto Parts 777 University Ave W (651) 228-1747 carquest.com 8 Milan’s Motor Towing & Service 741 University Ave W (651) 291-8952 9 Walters Rebuilders 507 University Ave W (651) 224-2287 waltersrebuilders.net BANK !0 Western Bank 663 University Ave W (651) 290-8176 western-bank.com
GROCERY/LIQUOR !1 Chouleng Asian Foods 651 University Ave W (651) 291-0846
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ATHLETICS/SPORT/FITNESS 1 Master Yang’s Martial Arts 995 University Ave W #118 (651) 644-2200 AUTOMOTIVE 2 3 N Enterprises 545 University Ave W (651) 224-9929
!2 Global Food & Mid Market Frogtown Square 611 University Ave W (651) 294-0015 !3 Makola African Market 931 University Ave W (651) 644-5344 !4 Phil Oriental Imports 789 University Ave W (651) 292-1325 !5 Supermercado Mi Linda Tierra 585 University Ave W (651) 292-0100 Hair salons/Barbers/beauty !6 C J Hairbraiding & Galleria 577 University Ave W #1 (651) 310-0200 !7 Grooming House Barber Shop Frogtown Square 603 University Ave W (651) 340-0391 groominghouse.net !8 OMG Nails 577 University Ave W (651) 228-3568 !9 Phazez Hair Design 929 University Ave W (651) 224-3368 @0 Salon Creations 995 University Ave W (651) 797-3613 @1 Shear Pleasure Salon Of Beauty 979 University Ave W (651) 644-6798 @2 Thu’s Beauty Salon 849 University Ave W #102 (651) 290-2576
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@4 X-treme Beauty Salon Frogtown Square 607 University Ave W (651) 797-3108 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES @5 A Star Travel Agent Inc 565 University Ave W (651) 290-2915 @6 Lettertech 509 University Ave W (651) 292-0738 @7 Lo International Travel 995 University Ave W #226 @8 New Fashions Tailoring 563 University Ave W (651) 291-9175 @9 PL Travel 565 University Ave W (651) 482-0299 #0 Quick Copy II 631 University Ave W (651) 224-4057 #1 Ryan Plumbing & Heating 811 University Ave W (612) 927-6488 ryanplumbingmn.com #2 Shop Shoua Tailor 625 University Ave W #101 (651) 229-0268 #3 U Haul 883 University Ave W (651) 227-9509 uhaul.com
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RESTAURANT/BAR #4 Ala Francaise 823 University Ave W (651) 291-2661
#5 Big Daddy’s Old Fashioned BBQ 625 University Ave W (651) 222-2516 bigdaddysbbq-stpaul.com #6 Destiny Café 995 University Ave W (651) 649-0394 #7 Family Lao Thai Restaurant 501 University Ave W (651) 224-5026 #8 Gaoyoua Bakery & Deli 995 University Ave W #110 (651) 646-2060 #9 Herbal Tea and Healing 995 University Ave W #125 $0 Hickory Hut 647 University Ave W (651) 224-9464 $1 Johnny Baby’s 981 University Ave W (651) 646-9283 johnnybabys.com $2 KFC 1089 University Ave W (651) 646-3428 kfc.com $3 Lutong Mekeni (Filipino restaurant) 789 University Ave W (651) 202-6299 $4 Ngon Vietnamese Bistro 799 University Ave W (651) 222-3301 ngonbistro.com $5 Que Nha Vietnamese Restaurant 849 University Ave W #101 (651) 290-8552 $6 Subway Frogtown Square 599 University Ave W (651) 224-8845 subway.com
RESTAURANT/BAR - continued $7 Trung Nam French Bakery 739 University Ave W (651) 229-0887 RETAIL $8 About Asia 849 University Ave W (651) 209-6080
^0 Shoua Clothing Shop 625 University Ave W #101 (651) 229-0268 ^1 Sunday’s Best Boutique Frogtown Square 601 University Ave W (651) 222-3337 sundaysbestboutique.com ^2 Touch Tone Wireless 811 University Ave W (651) 228-0481
$9 Advance Electronics 511 University Ave W (651) 291-7997
^3 Yer’s Alteration and Custom Made Clothes 995 University Ave W
%0 Appliance City 785 University Ave W (651) 224-8606 %1 Best Wireless Frogtown Square 605 University Ave W (651) 890-9544 %2 Eagle Video 511 University Ave W (651) 646-7188 %3 Express Pharmacy 995 University Ave W #108 (651) 644-7566
Bottom Left: Seafood Pho at Ngon Vietnamese Bistro Bottom Right: Hai Truong, Owner of Ngon Vietnamese Bistro
%4 G & T Television 511 University Ave W (651) 291-7997 %5 Kim Bun Heng Jewelry 995 University Ave W (651) 603-8838 %6 Marty’s Second Hand Store 935 University Ave W (651) 647-1771 %7 New Fashions 563 University Ave W (651) 291-9175 %8 Nordic Electronics 591 University Ave W (651) 228-9027 %9 Paharpo Digital Photo 995 University Ave W #116 (651) 646-1297
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Hair salons/Barbers/beauty - CONTINUED @3 Transformation Beauty Salon 931 University Ave W (651) 645-5400 transformation-salon.com
HISTORIC
RONDO
Located on the western edge of Saint Paul, and the historic center of Saint Paul’s African-American population, Rondo is home to several high-quality ethnic restaurants and shops.
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ON THE GREEN LINE Rondo Avenue was the heart of Saint Paul’s most prominent African-American community dating back to the years just after the Civil War. By the 20th century, the neighborhood centered around Rondo Avenue was home to thousands of residents who had established businesses, opened schools, founded churches and built a tightly-knit community. The Rondo neighborhood nurtured men and women who went on to lead the nation in arts and athletics, civil rights and education, law and politics. NAACP Executive Director Roy Wilkins, world-renowned photographer Gordon Parks and Hall of Fame baseball great Dave Winfield all trace their roots to Rondo.
ca. 1900 – First African American policeman in Saint Paul (James H. Burrell), Rondo Station. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society, Edward H. Meier – Photographer
Did you know?
In 1892, James H. Burrell, a former Pullman porter, was appointed the first African-American officer of the Saint Paul Police Department. (This was 20 years before New York City appointed its first African-American police officer.) Burrell served continuously at the department’s Rondo Sub-Station.
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In the 1960s, Rondo Avenue along with much of the heart of the neighborhood was demolished as part of the construction of Interstate 94. Undaunted, the community has kept the spirit of Rondo alive. The annual Rondo Days celebration and the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival continue the neighborhood’s legacy of celebrating its artists and culture, as well as honoring the elders who have sustained the community while celebrating the young people who will carry it forward. A host of communitybased organizations are preserving and building upon the roots of a neighborhood whose rich legacy is an important piece of Saint Paul’s past, present, and future.
EARTH’S BEAUTY SUPPLY Historic Rondo – Saint Paul
Meet Maelene Rhodes, manager of Earth’s Beauty Supply in Historic Rondo. Located in the Uni-Dale Mall on the south side of University Avenue, Earth’s Beauty Supply has been a staple business in the Rondo community since 1983. Owner Jim Nebo keeps the shelves well-stocked with wigs, hair products, natural hair line, clothing, shoes, make-up, salon products and much more. “I appreciate the folks who have come throughout the years,” Jim says It’s the store’s loyal customer base that keeps Earth’s Beauty Supply the top store for ethnic beauty products in town. With a wide selection of beauty supplies you can’t find anywhere else, let the experienced staff at Earth’s Beauty Supply find your next favorite product today.
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2 Ashama Auto Repair 814 University Ave W (651) 224-1554
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3 Avenue Motor Sales 938 University Ave W (651) 646-8347
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4 Capital City Auto Electric Co 690 University Ave W (651) 292-9571
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6 Economy Muffler & Brakes 924 University Ave W (651) 644-2222 economymufflermn.net
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7 Gils 928 University Ave W (651) 641-1083 8 Glasgow Automotive Services 740 University Ave W (651) 227-8182 glasgowauto.com 9 Latuff Brothers Auto Body 880 University Ave W (651) 224-2828 latuffbrothers.com !0 Midas 520 University Ave W (651) 222-6835 midas.com !1 Pay Less Tires 698 University Ave W (651) 292-8473 !2 Thong Auto General Repair Inc 904 University Ave W (651) 292-8067
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!3 Yusef’s Auto Repair 814 University Ave W (651) 224-1554
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AUTOMOTIVE 1 American Radiator & A/C 680 University Ave W (651) 291-0915
BANK !4 The Unbank Company 1098 University Ave W (612) 843-5202 GROCERY/LIQUOR !5 Ashama Grocery & Meat 804 University Ave W (651) 222-3543 !6 Saint Paul Grocery 712 University Ave W (651) 414-9351 !7 Shuang Hur 654 University Ave W (651) 251-2196 !8 Sun Foods 544 University Ave W (651) 209-3710 Hair salons/Barbers/beauty !9 East & West Beauty Salon 866 University Ave W (651) 602-0889 @0 Ocean Spa & Salon 1094 University Ave W (651) 330-4386 @1 Universal Hair Design 690 University Ave W #103 (651) 222-3050 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES @2 CSL Plasma 1054 University Ave W (651) 646-2556 cslplasma.com @3 Fatima’s Psychic 822 University Ave W (651) 224-9251 @4 Hodan Childcare 946 University Ave W (651) 644-2112 hodanchildcare.com
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RETAIL #6 A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Co. 666 University Ave W (651) 222-6316 a-1vacuum.com
@6 China One 712 University Ave W #101 (651) 298-9888 chinaonemn.com
#7 Bath Care 800 University Ave W (952) 881-7177
@7 Halal Meat Express 804 University Ave W (651) 222-3543 @8 Homi Restaurant 864 University Ave W (651) 222-0655 homirestaurant.com @9 Hook Fish & Chicken 600 University Ave W (651) 366-6009 stpaulhook.totalh.com #0 New Asia 474 Lexington Parkway N (651) 647-9264 newasianinc.com #1 Saigon Restaurant & Bakery 704 University Ave W (651) 225-8751 #2 SugaRush 712 University Ave W (651) 797-3354 #3 Taihoa Bbq 854 University Ave W (651) 298-8480 #4 Trieu Chau Restaurant 500 University Ave W (651) 222-6148 #5 Wendy’s 612 University Ave W (651) 221-0265 wendys.com
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RESTAURANT/BAR @5 Best Steak House 860 University Ave W #A (651) 228-0310 mmmsteak.com
#8 Cycles for Change 712 University Ave W (651) 222-2080 cyclesforchange.org #9 Dollar Plus 560 University Ave W (651) 224-1174 $0 Earth’s Beauty Supply 608 University Ave W (651) 290-2836 $1 East African Injera 786 University Ave W (651) 489-9220
Top Left: Keoni & Eli Nguyen, Owner and Son of SugaRush Bakery
$2 Jenny’s Video & Gifts 712 University Ave W (651) 225-1807
Top Right: Pastries at SugaRush Bakery
$3 Richy Jewlery 544 University Ave W (651) 225-8007
Bottom Right: Miguel Lopez, Owner of Homi Restaurant
Bottom Left: Beef Tacos at Homi Mexican Restaurant
$4 Seven Mile Bargain 554 University Ave W (651) 290-0362 $5 Super America 970 University Ave W (651) 646-4689 $6 University Furniture 786 University Ave W (651) 225-8093 $7 Viva Video 918 University Ave W (651) 222-2898
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LITTLE
MEKONG
Once home to the popular Lang’s Sweet Shop and Suzie Q Cafe, Little Mekong is Saint Paul’s newest district, and features many popular Asian restaurants.
BANGKOK CUISINE Little Mekong – Saint Paul
Meet Jai Vang, owner of Bangkok Cuisine in Little Mekong.
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ON THE GREEN LINE Saint Paul’s Little Mekong is a business and cultural district, stretching for five blocks of University Avenue between Mackubin and Galtier and home to more than 100 small and locally-owned businesses offering authentic food, gifts, clothing and services from the many cultures of Southeast Asia. The area’s name derives from the Mekong River, which flows from China through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Nearly 40,000 residents of Saint Paul now trace their roots to one of those countries from where they or their parents or grandparents were displaced by war and persecution. From their homelands, they have enriched the whole community with art and music and food and flavor that can all be found in Little Mekong. Saint Paul has embraced Little Mekong as a great addition to University Avenue—as a wonderful place for residents and visitors alike to explore a rich variety of cultures and traditions.
Jai, a Saint Paul native, isn’t scared of a little dust and the sounds of jackhammers. In fact, he opened his restaurant in the heat of light rail construction in 2011! Actually he felt lucky to find space to open Bangkok Cuisine right on University Avenue because to him, this area is home. With his family’s support and dedication, they’ve opened a restaurant that will give their customers a truly Thai experience. Located in the heart of Little Mekong, they are able to reach out to the diverse community right in their own neighborhood to bring them deliciously authentic food. Come meet the friendly family at Bangkok Cuisine and let the food speak for itself!
Did you know?
1933 – Lang’s Sweet Shop, University and Western, Saint Paul. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society, Mando Studio – Photographer
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More than a dozen restaurants and delis, offering cuisine from Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and China, line the five-block stretch of Little Mekong.
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7 Ha Tien Grocery Store 353 University Ave W (651) 227-7136 8 Makola Market 455 University Ave W (651) 644-5344 9 May’s Market 377 University Ave W (651) 293-1118 !0 Wolter Brothers Liquors 438 University Ave W (651) 293-0020 !1 Wung Lee Supermarket 347 University Ave W (651) 293-1628
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Hair salons/Barbers/beauty !2 Anh’s Hairstylists 397 University Ave W (651) 224-7196
!3 Cathy’s Braiding 371 University Ave W (651) 292-0696
LITTLE MEKONG – Saint Paul
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 Cambodian Video Store 422 University Ave W #3 (651) 983-8669 AUTOMOTIVE 2 Le’s Auto Tech 468 University Ave W (651) 222-2337
!4 Glamour with New York Cuts 446 University Ave W (651) 487-5857 glamournycuts.com !5 Hair & U 422 University Ave W #11 (651) 224-5641 !6 Infinite Hair 425 University Ave W #1 (651) 222-7647 !7 LA Diva Pro African Hair 341 University Ave W (651) 221-0533 !8 The Nail Shop 315 University Ave W #2 (651) 297-8780 !9 T T Salon 455 University Ave W #108 (651) 224-6442 @0 Twin Cities Beauty & Nail Supply 455 University Ave W #107 (651) 209-8303 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Asia Travel @1 422 University Ave W #204 (651) 379-5258 @2 First Impression Photo & Graphic 369 University Ave W (612) 200-6494 @3 Hoa Phat 455 University Ave W #102 @4 Le Qoi Tien Le Saigon Travel 421 University Ave W @5 Royal Designs 315 University Ave W #5 @6 Sarah’s Alterations Shop 422 University Ave W #2 (651) 222-3758
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@8 Bangkok Cuisine 432 University Ave W #A (651) 414-0058 bangkok-cuisine.com @9 Bangkok Thai Deli & Supermarket 315 University Ave W (651) 224-4300 #0 Cheng Heng Restaurant 448 University Ave W (651) 222-5577 #1 Little Szechuan 422 University Ave W (651) 222-1333 littleszechuan.com #2 Mai Village 394 University Ave W (651) 290-2585 maivillage.net #3 Pho Ca-Dao Restaurant 439 University Ave W (651) 222-4615 #4 Phuong Cafe 422 University Ave W #12 (651) 290-2563
#9 Brooklyn Trading Enterprises 422 University Ave W #203 (651) 222-7614
LITTLE MEKONG – Saint Paul
RESTAURANT/BAR @7 Ai Hue’s Bakery & Deli 432 University Ave W #B (651) 602-0231
$0 Hmong Studio 262 University Ave W (651) 489-0744 $1 Kim Hung Mall 455-459 University Ave W (651) 221-9803 $2 Kuong Phuc Jewelry Inc 422 University Ave W #15 (651) 222-0370 $3 Max It Pawn 490 University Ave W (651) 227-5080 cashnpawn.com $4 New Wave Fashions 422 University Ave W #9 (651) 221-0125
Top Left: Infinite Hair Salon Owner, Mai Vang Xiong
$5 University Dollar 455 University Ave W (651) 239-8166
Top Right: Glamour with New York Cuts – Glamour Salon Owner Candice Wade (center) with her team. Bottom Left: Hai Ngo, Owner Tay Ho Vietnamese Restaurant Bottom Right: Maryna Vong, Owner of The Nail Shop.
#5 Tay Ho 302 University Ave W #100 (651) 228-7216 #6 Thai Café 371 University Ave W (651) 225-8231 RETAIL #7 Asian Books & Gifts 422 University Ave W #1 (651) 224-4331 #8 Battom Bong Video 422 University Ave W (651) 291-8925
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Left: Papaya Salad at Thai Cafe Top: Shrimp Pad Thai at Thai Cafe
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Located immediately north of downtown Saint Paul, and adjacent to the Capitol area, the Rice Street neighborhood continues to be a popular business district.
UNIVERSITY BUFFET
Rice Street/North End – Saint Paul Meet Henry Kwok, owner of The University Buffet
ca. 1900 – Rice Street and University Avenue, Saint Paul. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society
Did you know? Oakland Cemetery, just three blocks east of Rice Street, on Jackson Street, is Saint Paul’s oldest public cemetery, and is the resting place of many of the city’s and state’s original developers, including Henry Rice, Henry Sibley, Alexander Ramsey, Norman Kittson and Amherst Wilder.
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The Rice Street area of Saint Paul, which begins just south of University Avenue and the state capitol, at I-94, and continues north to Larpenteur Avenue, is one of the city’s most historic areas. Named for Henry Rice, a prominent Saint Paul real estate developer, and one of the state’s first U.S. senators, the Rice Street area has a distinctly working-class feel. Located north of downtown Saint Paul, the Rice Street area in the late 1800s quickly became known as the North End. The railroad tracks that cross Rice Street, north of Como Avenue, and the historic Robin Hood Flour grain elevator (built in 1918), west of the railroad tracks, indicate the area’s origins as a rail and milling district. Since the 1800s, commercial buildings began to line Rice Street to meet a myriad of business interests, and are still one of the area’s most prominent features, even today. The residents of the Rice Street area reflect the history and diversity of Saint Paul. In the 1800s, the area was originally settled by laborers, tradesmen and shopkeepers of British, Irish, German and Scandinavian heritage. Over time, Eastern and Southern Europeans also moved into the neighborhood. In the mid-1900s, a small population of African-Americans moved to the area. Most recently, Rice Street has become home to an increasingly significant number of Asian and Latino residents.
After years in the restaurant business in New York City, Henry Kwok looked west to Minnesota where he saw a better life for his wife and four children, and an easier market to open his restaurants. He began in Willmar, expanded to Moorhead and Fargo, and then his crowning achievement, the University Buffet, in Saint Paul. The University Buffet serves a little bit of everything to please everyone’s palette – from frog legs, sushi and Peking duck to prime rib, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. It’s an ideal place for large groups and families to meet and enjoy a big lunch or dinner together! They also offer take-out, delivery, and catering services.
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RICE STREET/NORTH END – Saint Paul
GROCERY/LIQUOR 2 Capital Wine & Spirit 531 Rice Street (651) 298-8501
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BANK 1 University National Bank 200 University Ave W (651) 265-5600 universitybank.com
3 Corner Meats & Grocery 516 Rice Street (651) 291-0363 Charles Ave 5 4
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5 Lagoon Restaurant 540 Rice Street (651) 292-1351 lagoon-restaurant.com
Above: The fruit bar at University Buffet Right and Below: The ever changing buffet items at University Buffet
6 McDonald’s 471 Marion Street (651) 224-7535 mcdonalds.com 7 University Buffet 225 University Ave W (651) 366-6858
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RESTAURANTS/BARS 4 El Bravo Mexican Restaurant 538 Rice Street (651) 291-0363
8 White Castle 505 Rice Street (651) 290-0030
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LOWERTOWN ARTIST DISTRICT
Home to warehouses converted into popular live/work spaces for artists, as well as the Saint Paul Farmer’s Market, popular restaurants and entertainment venues.
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GOLDEN’S DELI
Lowertown Artist District – Saint Paul Meet Jim Golden, owner of Golden’s Deli in Lowertown Artist District.
ON THE GREEN LINE The Lowertown Artist District is a 180-acre area that runs from Jackson to the Lafayette Bridge and from the river to 7th Street. Lowertown includes Mears Park, Saint Paul Union Depot, the Lower Landing, and the Saint Paul Farmer’s Market. Lowertown is also the oldest part of the whole city. The area’s name comes from the fact that it was originally the lower landing on the Mississippi River, providing the first port of access to the Twin Cities, from the river. From the 1800s to the 1920s, a variety of warehouse, railroad, banking and distribution centers served a bustling community of commerce in Lowertown. Over the next several decades, many of these buildings fell into disrepair or disuse, to the point that Lowertown became an undesirable destination. That began to change in the 1970s, when civic and private investment began to transform unoccupied warehouses, parking lots, and the non-operational Union Depot into use again. Today, the area features a variety of retail businesses, apartments, condominiums and entertainment destinations, many of which center around the arts – hence the term, “Artist District.”
In 1985, Jim Golden ran a stall at the St Paul Farmers Market selling hot coffee and delicious sandwiches. In 1998, he left his stall and made his move across the street to a permanent location offering catering and window service. After renovating the space, he opened as a full café and deli in the heart of Lowertown. Still using fresh produce, meat and products from the Farmers Market, Jim and his friendly staff serve up an expansive breakfast (served all day!) and lunch menu. Stop in for live music, look at the art-filled walls and come back for weeknight happy hour.
Did you know?
1925-1926 – East Fourth Street between Sibley and Wacouta, Saint Paul. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society, Charles P. Gibson – Photographer
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Lowertown initially began at the end of Jackson Street, at a site on the river once known as the “Lower Landing” and in 1940 renamed “Lambert’s Landing.” Decades ago, commercial river vessels – from paddle-wheelers to tugs – would tie up at the landing to load and unload. At one time, the landing was so popular that steamboats would be lined up on the river. Today, all that remains of “Lambert’s Landing” is a plaque and a small spot along the river.
FUN FACT: Golden’s Deli was the first eco-friendly catering business in the area!
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!0 Golden’s Deli 275 4th Street E #102 (651) 224-8888 goldensdeli.us
LOWERTOWN ARTIST DISTRICT – Saint Paul
LOWERTOWN
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 Minnesota Ballet 249 4th Street E (651) 222-7919 summerdancecamp.com BANK 2 Greater Minnesota 332 Minnesota Street (651) 221-1997 GROCERY/LIQUOR 3 Lowertown Wine & Spirits 262 4th Street E #101 (651) 222-3661 lowertownwine.com 4 St Paul Farmers’ Market 290 5th Street E (651) 227-8101 stpaulfarmersmarket.com Hair salons/Barbers/beauty 5 Nicole Fae Make-Up 275 4th Street E #510 (952) 292-4775 nicolefae.com RESTAURANT/BAR 6 Barrio Tequila Bar 235 6th Street E (651) 222-3250 www.barriotequila.com 7 Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar 308 Prince Street #100 (651) 228-9274 www.blackdogstpaul.com 8 Christos Greek Restaurant Union Depot Place 214 4th Street E (651) 224-6000 christos.com 9 Faces-Mears Park 380 Jackson Street (651) 209-7776 facesmearspark.com
!1 Hat Trick Lounge 134 5th Street E (651) 228-1347 !2 Heartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market 289 5th Street E (651) 699-3536 heartlandrestaurant.com !3 Hunan Garden 380 Cedar Street (651) 224-7588 hunangardenstpaulmn.com !4 Kelley’s Depot Bar & Grill 241 Kellogg Boulevard E (651) 298-0099 !5 Prada’s Café 111 Kellogg Boulevard E (651) 224-6878 pradascafestpaul.com !6 Señor Wong 111 Kellogg Boulevard E (651) 224-2019 senorwong.com !7 Tanpopo Noodle Shop 308 Prince Street #140 (651) 209-6527 www.tanpoporestaurant.com !8 The Bulldog Lowertown 237 6th Street E (651) 221-0750 www.thebulldoglowertown.com RETAIL !9 AZ Gallery 308 Prince Street (651) 224-3757 theazgallery.org @0 Lowertown Bike Shop 253 4th Street E (651) 222-0775 lowertownbikeshop.com
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GET YOUR DEALS HERE!
RETAIL - Continued @1 Master Framers 262 4th Street E (651) 291-8820 masterframers.com
20% off a 16 piece truffle & bonbons collection
@2 Uniquely Attainable & Friends 253 4th Street E (651) 216-2606 uniquelyattainableandfriends.com
Free eyebrow waxing with service of $50 and up. Exp. 3/31/13
(One time use only) Expires 3/31/12
652 Transfer Road, Suite 16A, Saint Paul
FOXY FALAFEL
Exp. 3/31/13
Exp. 3/31/13
A-1 VACUUM
Above: Sara Remke, Owner Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar
Buy 2, Get 1 FREE bags, belts & filters (mix & match- 33% off total)
Middle Center: Bangkok Betty Burger at Señor Wong Restaurant and Bar.
Top Right: Koshiki Yonemura, Owner Tanpopo Restaurant Above: Variety is the spice of life at Golden’s Deli Left: Gerry & Jerry, Owners of Lowertown Wine & Spirits Far Left: Craft Beer at Lowertown Wine & Spirits
690 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
BONNIE’S CAFÉ FREE dessert with any purchase over $5 2160 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
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UNIVERSAL HAIR
CHOCOLAT CELESTE
Free falafel ball with an order of any falafel sandwich.
791 Raymond Avenue, Saint Paul
FLAMINGO RESTAURANT
Free cup of coffee or tea with any food purchase
Exp. 3/31/13
Exp. 3/31/13
666 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
490 North Syndicate Street, Saint Paul
UPS STORE $50 off mailbox rental on 1 year contract
EARTH’S BEAUTY SUPPLY
10% off any purchase Exp. 3/31/13
Exp. 3/31/13
1360 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
1453 University Avenue West, Saint Paul 75
GIFT GIVING 101:
BLESSINGS SALON 15% off any service
DAIRY QUEEN
Buy one Smoothie or Blizzard, Get one FREE
Artisan Treats from Chocolat Céleste are always a hit.
(second item must be of equal or lesser value)( Not valid with any other deals, offers or discounts.) Exp. 3/31/13
Exp. 3/31/13
716 WashingtonLimit Avenue oneSE, perMinneapolis customer. )
1451 University Avenue West , Saint Paul
TRANSFORMATION SALON 50% off all “Queen of Extensions”
THE WIENERY FREE drink with $5 purchase Exp. 3/31/13
Exp. 3/31/13
931 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
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BYWATER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
$25 off your print, promotional or apparel order over $100 (Not valid with any other deals, offers or discounts. Limit one per customer. )
Exp. 3/31/13
716 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis
ROYAL TIRE
Buy One Oil Change, Get One FREE & $40 off any set of major brand tires Exp. 3/31/13
1695 University Avenue West, Saint Paul 76
414 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis
CAPITOL CITY AUTO ELECTRIC
20% off labor + free alternator & battery check Exp. 3/31/13
690 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
GLAMOUR WITH Stylists & BarbersYORK Wanted NEW CUTS 446 University Ave St. Paul, MN 55103 www.glamournycuts.com 651.487.5657
Walkins Welcomed
$5 off haircut for new clients only & 15% off all hairstyles Tues-Saturday Exp. 3/31/13
15% OFF selected styles w/ this Flyer
446 University Avenue West, Saint Paul 77
GIFT GIVING 101:
A box of fresh croissants from Trung Nam French Bakery is sure to please.
BANGKOK CUISINE
ART & ARCHITECTURE $5 off any purchase of $25 or more
10% off one entrée.
(Limit one per table. Cannot be used with other discounts.) Exp. 3/31/13
Exp. 3/31/13
3338 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis
THE NAIL SHOP
FREE eyebrow wax with services $50 or more; $5 off eyelash extensions; FREE design with spa pedicure Exp. 3/31/13
315 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
KOWLOON RESTAURANT
50 wings for $18.50 (delivery available, minimum $20) Exp. 3/31/13
935 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis
STEADY TATTOO 10% off jewelry or FREE t-shirt with a tattoo
APPLEBEE’S
Exp. 3/31/13
Exp. 3/31/13
714 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis
THE HOLE SPORTS LOUNGE
Buy 1 – 14in Specialty Pizza get 1 – 10in 1 topping pizza free. (not valid during gopher
athletic event nights) Exp. 3/31/13
2501 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis 78
432 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
Afternoon & late-night happy hour: ½ price appetizers & Monday 4pmclose: $5 burger or wings
615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis
A AUTO MALL
25% off oil change, brake repair or tune-up Exp. 12/15/12
923 University Avenue West, Saint Paul 79
GIFT GIVING 101:
SUGARUSH
A tie for your guy from Milbern Clothing Company will make a statement.
15% off bakery goods Exp. 3/31/13
712 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
AMERICAN AUTO RADIATOR & AC
10% off any service Exp. 3/31/13
680 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
GLASGOW AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INC
free inspection & scan (Volvo’s) Exp. 3/31/13 740 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
iPHO by SAIGON
10% off Exp. 3/31/13
704 University Avenue West, Saint Paul
GIFT GIVING 101:
Raise a glass and raise someone’s spirits with a fine gift from Lowertown Wine & Spirits.
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GIFT GIVING 101:
A fine find from Succotash will delight your favorite collector.
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GIFT GIVING 101:
A gift of cozy softness from Depth of Field will indulge the knitter in your family.
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WEST BANK • STADIUM VILLAGE • PROSPECT PARK • RAYMOND CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ZONE THE MIDWAY • HISTORIC FROGTOWN • HISTORIC RONDO • LITTLE MEKONG RICE STREET/NORTH END • LOWERTOWN ARTIST DISTRICT If you own a business located within 2 blocks of the Green Line and would like to be added to the Spring 2013 directory or if you would like to make a correction to your listing, please email your information to
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