tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post3015603585640161369..comments2024-03-26T07:26:50.470-06:00Comments on twin city sidewalks: The Complete "Beer By The River Test" RankingsBill Lindekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373780012930618768noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-8803713834561490312018-05-23T17:52:18.505-06:002018-05-23T17:52:18.505-06:00thank you Jordan. application submitted pending fu...thank you Jordan. application submitted pending further reviewBill Lindekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373780012930618768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-79969820990444133192018-05-23T17:51:15.766-06:002018-05-23T17:51:15.766-06:00I would submit Pryes Brewing on the West River Roa...I would submit Pryes Brewing on the West River Road for consideration. It certainly has the beer factor covered. It is still across the street from the river,but the patio feels a lot closer to the river than anything on St. Anthony Main. I've seen numerous paddlers pull their canoe or kayak on shore and stop by for a brew.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647347472856041352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-1300098928853053892016-08-09T09:17:06.142-06:002016-08-09T09:17:06.142-06:00I don't think you'll see any new contender...I don't think you'll see any new contenders along the River Gorge anytime soon. There are height restrictions that limit appreciating the gorge's scenery to those who are in the gorge. Here's a breakdown:<br /><br />https://www.dropbox.com/s/nhk5dsqtpx6ytzv/Screenshot%202016-08-09%2010.15.49.png?dl=0<br /><br />From here:<br />http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/convert_265379.pdfEd Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974241571519355684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-44992176549781147782016-02-25T22:21:11.836-06:002016-02-25T22:21:11.836-06:00I guess the Endless Bridge isn't a patio, and ...I guess the Endless Bridge isn't a patio, and I'm not sure what its hours are, but as a place where you can get a drink and hang out outside and look at the river, nothing but the river, it seems like maybe it should count? I'm pretty sure you don't need to buy a ticket to drink there, but maybe it's only open during plays or something?<br /><br />As for parks/boozing sharing space, there is definitely an untapped market for beer gardens in parks along the river. The Park Board doesn't need to float bonds, they need to float pontoons near Nicollet Island, set up kegs, and charge $8 a cup (and get some lifeguards).Alexhttp://gettingaroundmpls.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-59865198111490011392016-02-25T12:26:39.699-06:002016-02-25T12:26:39.699-06:00The Sample Room, just across Gluek's park from...The Sample Room, just across Gluek's park from Psycho Suzy's, also has a patio from which I think you can glimpse the river.<br /><br />It's been quite some time since I've been there, but I don't think there is any outside seating at the Nicollet Island Inn (looking at street view, maybe there's a small space on the side away from the river).<br /><br />Did you lose Tuggs somewhere along the way (you say three on St. Anthony Main but only list two)?<br /><br />Seems like Summit should have found a way to get river views at its facility. But maybe I'm being unrealistic about how high you'd have to be to see water.<br /><br />Anyway, it's an interesting way to illustrate how we still have to go in the transition away from an industrial riverfront.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00848821084269314215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-11325248763075983792016-02-24T07:56:22.616-06:002016-02-24T07:56:22.616-06:00More seriously Alex, something like this thought h...More seriously Alex, something like this thought had crossed my mind. I'm not saying "privatize the waterfront." I've been to Long Island, and it's damn hard to find the ocean there. <br /><br />So keep our parks. But there are plenty of spots where you could have a riverfront or river-overlooking patio. A short list in my mind: both downtowns, the "City House" which is the old grain elevator by the Upper Landing, somewhere on the U of MN East Bank in a setup that would mirror UW-Madison's Menonah Terrace, a place or two on West 7th Street where approrpriate, certainly the West Side flats...<br /><br />It's important because there's nothing more relaxing than spending an hour with a friend and a beer watching the river go by. This is doubly true if it's a "working river" by the way, complete with boats barges trains &c. Bill Lindekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373780012930618768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-26319675396460132002016-02-23T21:15:37.038-06:002016-02-23T21:15:37.038-06:00GUTHRIE HAZ RIVER-SIDE PATIO?GUTHRIE HAZ RIVER-SIDE PATIO?Bill Lindekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373780012930618768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-45199989095896718992016-02-23T20:32:53.272-06:002016-02-23T20:32:53.272-06:00Well. An optimist might point out that most of the...Well. An optimist might point out that most of the places you mention have their river view blocked by a giant park sitting between them and the river (albeit a hybrid park/power plan on that part of St Anthony Main). And an optimistic bacchanalian scofflaw might further point out that that allows you to enjoy a beer next to the river along almost its entire length through Minneapolis/St Paul as long as you're somewhat discreet about it (a friend tells me it's easier to enjoy a wine spritzer in a water bottle, although that same friend has balanced rather precariously along some steep embankments along St Anthony Main in order to quaff before a movie, so he's not a very trustworthy source).<br /><br />Also, the Guthrie should be on your list.Alexhttp://gettingaroundmpls.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17629790.post-49470858687457277892016-02-23T14:56:35.809-06:002016-02-23T14:56:35.809-06:00I don't think Eagle Street Grill counts anymor...I don't think Eagle Street Grill counts anymore, actually - the new hotel seems to have already blocked the patio off from the river. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com