User Lists in Minneapolis, MN Metro

Want to give your sweetie a Valentine's gift they'll love? Treat them to an evening filled with fine food, great deals and tokens of affection from these Twin Cities restaurants and retailers.

These long, cold days require putting a little fire back in your life. OK, maybe a lot of fire. We offer up a few ideas for a romantic Twin Cities getaway or a cozy night out on the town. (Photo courtesy of Barbette)

Forget those gloppy chicken wings and cheap beer. This isn't your typical happy hour. These award-winning Twin Cities restaurants and bars offer serious steals on some of the best food in town--including amazing tacos at Barrio (left).

Wow your friends and family with a delicious dish or some tasty baked goods from one of these Twin Cities eateries. (Photo courtesy of Surdyk's)

From losing weight to saving money to going greener, our handy-to-use Twin Cities guide to a New You makes keeping those resolutions easy.

Don't want to max out your credit card for a New Year's celebration? Ring in the New Year with great deals and mellow bells at these Twin Cities spots. (Photo courtesy of Bryant-Lake Bowl)

Call it master escapism. The Top 10 Twin Cities Bars of 2009 are all about ambiance, indulgence and artful concoctions. Click through and see if you agree, but note that our Top 10 is randomly listed and not necessarily in any order of preference. (Photo courtesy of Barrio)

From pitch-perfect mainstays to buzzed-about news kids on the block, these 10 Twin Cities Restaurants ruled the dining world in 2009. Click through and see if you agree, but note that our Top 10 is randomly listed and not necessarily in our order of preference. (Photo courtesy of Sea Change)

Don't let Scrooge (or the economy) strangle your holiday spirit. These fun-filled events across the Twin Cities area promise to make visions of sugarplums dance in your head. (Photo courtesy of Holidazzle '09)

Looking to save money without feeling like a Scrooge this season? Find the greatest deals (like 90% off at the Len Druskin Outlet, left) on gifts galore at these Twin Cities shops.