Top Minneapolis-Saint Paul Dining Experiences

Enjoy a delightful evening on the Sunday Dinner Show Cruise, where you can savor a delicious Italian buffet while listening to live music featuring hits from the 70s, 80s, and today. This two-hour cruise on Lake Minnetonka offers a relaxing atmosphere with free unlimited soft drinks and a cash bar for your convenience. Perfect for families or anyone looking to unwind with good food and great music. Gather your friends and family for a memorable night out on the water. - Two-hour cruise with live music entertainment - Italian buffet menu with chicken fettuccine and dessert bars - Free unlimited soft drinks and a full cash bar available - Ideal for families and groups looking for a fun night out

Sail around Lake Minnetonka while enjoying the best of Elvis in a unique dinner show experience. With a performance celebrating 90 memories of the King, this cruise brings back the iconic songs that defined an era. Indulge in a delicious Italian buffet dinner featuring Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and assorted dessert bars, all while soaking in the serene lake views. This special event runs on select Sundays from May to October, making it an ideal outing for music lovers and families looking for a memorable night out. - 2-hour cruise featuring live Elvis tribute performance - Delicious Italian buffet dinner included with your ticket - Cash bar available for refreshing drinks - Perfect for families and Elvis fans alike.

Enjoy a delightful brunch while cruising on beautiful Lake Minnetonka every Sunday. This 2-hour cruise features a full buffet with fresh seasonal fruits, scrambled eggs, pan-fried potatoes, and an assortment of pastries, ensuring a satisfying meal as you soak in the scenic views. Sip on orange juice and coffee as you unwind on the water, making it the perfect way to wrap up your weekend. Ideal for families and friends looking to enjoy a leisurely day out on the lake.

Unleash your inner chef and learn to make a perfect Pad Thai in this exciting cooking class with Chef Mimi! This hands-on class will teach you all the secrets behind creating this iconic Thai dish, from selecting the freshest ingredients like rice noodles, peanuts, and vegetables, to mastering the balance of bold flavors. Chef Mimi will share her expert tips and techniques to help you cook Pad Thai that tastes far better than any takeout dish. Whether you’re new to Thai cuisine or a culinary enthusiast, you’ll pick up valuable skills and have a blast creating your own Thai masterpiece. Bring your friends along for a fun, interactive cooking session and enjoy a delicious meal together!

Step into a stylish Minneapolis wine bar and learn pasta the Italian way. This immersive class with Chef Aaron blends Old World technique with a modern night out. You’ll begin by crafting fresh pasta dough from flour, eggs and salt, learning how to knead, rest and roll it properly for perfect elasticity. Then shape two beloved classics: hand-cut tagliatelle and ricotta-filled ravioli. For the tagliatelle, prepare a silky cacio e pepe sauce with black pepper, Parmesan and Pecorino, mastering the art of emulsifying cheese and pasta water. Next, fill and seal ravioli before finishing them in a simple butter and sage sauce that highlights every delicate bite. This intimate experience includes personal instruction, premium ingredients and a full homemade pasta meal served in a trendy local venue. It’s an authentic Italian escape — right in the heart of Minneapolis.

If your dream vacation involves carbs and Italian grandmothers yelling “more flour,” this pasta-making class with Chef Aaron is basically your moment. Hosted at a stylish global eatery in Minneapolis, this interactive experience teaches you how to make two fresh pasta shapes completely from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. Start by preparing classic pasta dough with flour, eggs and salt before learning how to knead, rest and roll it to the perfect texture. Chef Aaron, who trained in Italy, will guide you step-by-step through crafting fresh tagliatelle and handmade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta. Then comes the best part: finishing the ravioli with butter and sage for a simple but ridiculously flavorful sauce that lets the fresh pasta shine. The class is welcoming, social and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for date nights, friend outings or anyone tired of paying restaurant prices for pasta they could absolutely learn to make themselves.