Andrew Zimmern: Here’s a question, what’s the best available turnkey location for a new restaurant in the Twin Cities, and what’s the best space currently occupied that could become available any day now?
The comments section is a nice read of available spots in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including a few in Longfellow…
- The addition to the house just south of the Riverview Theater - this used to be Kee Mee Chow Mein, and another commenter suggested an Izzy’s or another ice cream parlor. This was also one of the possible locations for my walk-up Sloppy Joe restaurant called Sloppy Moe’s.
- The old Armstrong’s space on 42nd ave and 34th st - I think a few years ago, tLMC and I talked about opening a craft beer bar here, but he noted there are some parking and liquor license issues with this location.
But the big news is that Thom Pham (of Azia) has announced that he will be moving forward with Mix in the old Molly Quinns on East Lake. Sweet.
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Jul 24, 2008 at 3:55 pm
The Last Mpls Conservative
I’m ready when you are Moe. Sloppy Moe’s with some good craft beer at the Armstrong?
I think there used to be a Malt Shop where the Fairview now stands…maybe an old school drugstore counter-type malt shop at Armstrong…why am I putting this gold on the internet for free???
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:55 am
Ed Kohler
The spot at 42nd Ave & 34th St E doesn’t have much parking - actually it has no off street parking. But I think there may be enough people within walking distance to make it work. Look at the Riverview Wine Bar’s (and the theater) success with little to no parking.