User Lists in Minneapolis, MN Metro

Want to throw the event of the year? These Twin Cities hot spots (such as the Varsity Theater, left) let you do it up in style.

Swank out with a marvelous martini at one of these Twin Cities hot spots.

Explore all the great things Minneapolis and St. Paul have to offer without dropping a dime. (Photo courtesy of Walker Art Center)

Explore all the great things Minneapolis and St. Paul have to offer without dropping a dime.

We've scoured the Twin Cities area to find these five decadent pumpkin dishes and desserts that are sure to please the palate.

Want to be a shining star this holiday season? Check out these local shops for the perfect gift for him, her and baby, too.

Share with us your favorite Twin Cities places to relax in our Best of Citysearch campaign. Know of the best place to get a soothing facial or massage? How about the best yoga studio or tanning salon? Just go to that venue listing on our site, click on the "Nominate for Best of Citysearch" tab and vote! It's that easy! Here are some of my favorite spa and beauty spots...

Get cozy, hide away or just drown your sorrows at these Twin Cities bars (including The Front Cafe, left) where darkness pervades.

Think you like bizarre foods? Put your taste buds to the test with these out-of-the-ordinary choices, Twin Cities-style. (Photo of lutefisk at Pearson's by Molly Priesmeyer)

Looking to eat local and organic? These local restaurants serve up unique and tasty menus filled with ingredients from local farms. The majority of ingredients are from sources within 200 miles, ensuring that every meal focuses on the health and sustainability of farms, the environment and local communities. (Photo courtesy of Corner Table)