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Best After Hours Place
Figlio
3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis (in Calhoun Square)
(612) 822-1688
There are TVs to watch sporting events, the food and drink are always good and its a very hip place, especially in the summer when you can people-watch on Lake and Hennepin.
Best Cheap Date
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 West Lake St., Minneapolis
(612) 825-3737
Besides bowling, check out the Cabaret Theater for hilarious comedies.
Best Club
Fahrenheit
322 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis
(612) 673-9694
The front bar has low conversational music; the back bar has Top-40 dance music. They cater to the upscale crowd and have a strict dress code.
Best Creative Date
Aamodts Balloon Rides
Aamodts Apple Orchard, Stillwater
(651) 351-0101
Treat your sweetheart to an hourlong baloon ride. Upon your return, you will be greeted with champagne!
Best Place for a Laugh
Brave New Workshop
2605 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis
(612) 332-6620
This is the longest-running original sketch comedy, music and comedy improvisation theater in the United States.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Zeno Caf, Dessert & Wine Bar
2919 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
(612) 746-4170
The desserts here are larger than life. Choose from an extensive wine list.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Ampersand
5034 France Ave. S., Edina
(952) 920-2118
Other locations: Wayzata
This establishment is filled with pricey housewares, candles and scented bath products from New York apothecary Kiehl's.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Three Fish
3070 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis (Calhoun Commons)
(612) 920-2800
The hotspot for local celebrities, Three Fish offers up fresh fish that is flown in seven days a week.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Caf Twenty Eight
2724 West 43rd St., Minneapolis
(612) 926-2800
Located in the historic Linden Hills neighborhood, this restaurant is in a converted firehouse with a cozy, intimate dining room.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Kincaids Fish, Chop, and Steakhouse
380 St. Peter St., St. Paul
(651) 602-9000
Other locations: Bloomington
This is a warm and upscale, yet reasonably priced fish, chop, and steakhouse.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Sophia
65 Main St. S. E., Minneapolis
(612) 379-1111
Beautiful surroundings, located on the Mississippi riverfront with piano players nightly.
TOP FIVE DATES
Bay Watch
Everyone feels relaxed walking by the water. Its such a romantic setting! Walk, bike or Rollerblade on one of the many paths around Lake Calhoun or Lake Harriet.
Just For Laughs
Laughter is a natural aphrodisiac, so why not warm up the mood and make a night of it: Hey City Theater, ACME, Music Box Theater or stop by Nyes Polonaise Room.
Outdoor Movie
What could be better than to be sitting under the stars enjoying an outdoor movie? Pack a picnic and blanket for Loring Park, Stevens Square Park and many others.
Paddle your own canoe
Enjoy the great outdoors and see some beautiful scenery up in Taylors Falls while paddling your canoe on the St. Croix River.
Winery
The Alexis Bailey Vineyard in Hastings is the only vineyard around. Make it extra special by packing a picnic, picking up a bottle of wine and enjoying the sculpture park.
