#lyn-lake

[chaddavisphotography]

Lyn-Lake Barber Shop on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

[366thingsilove]

NOVEMBER 29, 2016 - 334/366 THIS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ON THE MIDTOWN GREENWAY

Just north of the Midtown Greenway, between the avenues of Aldrich and Girard, there’s a 6-block pedestrian path that didn’t exist 11 years ago. Envisioned as a connector between Lyndale and Hennepin, the first stretch of this promenade was built in 2005, and because 29th Street has no sidewalks, it’s a popular place for people to walk in the neighborhood. 

The prettiest stretch of this walkway is a delicate pedestrian bridge between Dupont and Emerson. It’s lit beautifully in the evening, and it’s in constant use. As I was shooting this photo I saw a half-dozen people walking their dogs, a woman running with her yoga mat, a guy carrying a 12-pack of beer, and many other people talking or texting as they hurried across this bridge. Just another night in the neighborhood.

[randipetey]

A trip back to the 1920′s

There isn’t anything I love more than a Prohibition-style establishment, so when I heard there was a new speakeasy style bar in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood, I needed to find it. It was my goal. Keep in mind, you're not going to find a website, directions or even a phone number for this place, so when you find it, it’s like you’ve struck gold, but trust me, it’s worth hunting for. Not to mention, the dude it’s named after is notorious in Minneapolis for withholding booze, so it’s kind of like shoving his face in the mud, er... vodka?

Volstead’s Emporium opened in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood in December 2015. There was an article in the Minneapolis City Pages about it, but nothing to really grab you or hook you if you’re not looking for that kind of establishment. In the middle of the winter, there would normally be no way you’d get me to hunt dark alleyways for a hidden bar, but fuck yeah, I was up for this particular challenge. Taking a turn after the bondage shop, Volstead’s is nestled in a dark alley. You’ll have to take a few turns to get to, if you dare, and if there wasn’t a line of people, I may have even missed it.

Once you’re allowed access behind the thick metal door, you’ll go down some creepy-as-shit stairs into the darkness. You’ll be greeted by the most adorable hostess, who can seat you at a table (which we opted out of, due to the hour wait) however, there is plenty of comforatble standing room. Ok, now for the good stuff! 

Appearance:

Everything about this place screams 1920′s, from the attire of the hostess and bartenders, to their drink wear, tables, pictures, etc. There are crazy hidden passages behind the booths and bookcases, you’ll be amazed just watching the servers navigate through the dining area. My favorite part was the booths, which you were able to completely close off from the rest of the bar with velvet curtains. The picture frames on the other side of the booth opened up and you were able to be served in a completely private area. Despite the fact that the place was packed, it had an intimate feel, so you could get wrapped up in the company of whomever you came with, completely oblivious to the road of the crowd around you. It’s easy to tell the people who built this establishment took their time and worked hard to give you an authentic feel. You’ll forget the world around you when spending a few hours in Volstead’s. 

Drinks/Food:

Fucking awesome. I am a lover of the light liquors and of course, wine, (vodka, gin, tequila and maybe rum,) so this was a change for me. A lot of the drinks are made with bourbon or whiskey, which seems typical for the 20′s era, so I ordered whatever sounded delicious, and tested the drinks of others, you know, to make sure we were getting the good stuff. Unfortunately, this was a month ago, so I don’t remember what exactly I had, but I do know the Old Fashioned was raved upon. Also, not knowing they served food, we had eaten before arriving and can't attest to the food. Hopefully, there will be another outing to Volstead’s in the near future, so the food can be sampled. 

Service: 

This is VERY important to me, and is the number one thing that awed me about Volstead’s. If I have a bad experience some place, the world will hear about it, however, this was not the case at Volstead’s. Upon arriving, the wait was about 15 minutes just to get in the door, but the doorman was quick to let people in when others filed out. The hostess, bartender and waitress were simply amazing. As I said, we didn’t request a table, as there are plenty of rails to drink at, and the bar was right in the middle of everything. We found a place to stand at a rail near the bar, and I went to get drinks. The bartenders were very nice, joking with the patrons and put care into the drinks they were making. If that sliver of lemon peel wasn’t perfect, fuck it, they’ll slice you another one. Towards the end of the first drink, the hostess informed us she had a table if we wanted it. I was thoroughly impressed, as we were perfectly content standing and didn’t even ask to be put on a list for a table, not to mention the wait wasn’t even the 60 minutes she said it might be. 

Overall, Volstead’s is a place to go for a great overall experience. Would I frequent this bar every weekend, no, but I would take someone special there or hit this bar up for a special occasion. Also, I have been told you can book a private room for events, though I do not know how this works. Maybe by telegram? 

[tcdailyplanet]

Hundreds of protesters marched on the Nicollet Mall Friday, demanding answers surrounding the death of Terrance “Mookie” Franklin, 22, an African-American shot and killed on May 10th after allegedly resisting arrest in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Spoken word artists, a prospective 9th Ward City Council candidate, young friends and family members rallied in downtown Minneapolis to demand justice from the police, who they allege were involved in the murder of a young man.

“Tonight is about letting everybody know that we won’t stop until we get justice for Terrance,” said Emma Mercer, a friend and one of the organizers of the rally that took place on the plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center. Emma and others want the police to be prosecuted and are calling for the city’s civil rights department to step in.

(Read the rest here.) 

-Allison Herrera

[panmancakes]

Lyndale Tap House

Last night, Pancakes went to Lyndale Tap House at Lyn-Lake in Minneapolis for happy hour.  In addition to 2-for-1 drinks, they have half price appetizers that are quite delicious.  

Stampede Fries:  smokey white cheddar, beef gravy/pan sauce, bacon, and scallions over fries...fancy poutine?

Maple-glazed pork belly over white beans and peach salsa

Top that all off with a beer-tini (miller lite, raspberry schnapps, vodka, and some other things), and it makes for quite the happy happy hour.

[365musicproject-blog-blog]

Seriously one of the coolest events all summer. You should really go, like, if you aren't doing anything else that day. 

[emptylots]

Location: Mpls Police Department, 5th precinct, public parking lot, 31st St. and 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Time/date: 2:19 p.m., Friday, May 25

Ratio of cars to parking spots: 1 to 26

We agree that the police department should have ample public parking to accommodate any and all emergency situations. We wouldn't want anyone circling the block looking for a parking space while the bad guys are hightailing it to safety. These truths are, as they say, self evident. But we also ask: Aren't most emergency situations these days usually reported by, you know, the telephone? Is anyone actually driving down to the station to report a crime? And if not, in what situations might twenty-six non-police vehicles ever find themselves descending upon the 5th Precinct station at exactly the same moment?

Can't think of any? No, that's okay. Neither can we.

[sidewalkfinds]

Lyn-Lake yarnbomb!