The Nicollet Mall is located in Mineapolis and it is the second oldest downtown pediestrian mall in the country. The mall spans 11 blocks of the city's downtown. The mall has plenty of dining options, movie theaters, shopping, a farmer's market and live entertainment. Some of the stores in the mall include Macy's, Target and Gaviidae Common.
Located in the Nicollet Mall is a French restaurant fused with contemporary American cuisine; that restaurant is Vincent. Chef Vincent grew up in France and attended culinary school there before moving to the United States. His background with French cuisine inspired him to open his restaurant. It is a pricey establishment, and all dishes start at over $20. Some of the menu options include Peking duck burgers, baked camembert, croque monsieur sandwich and steak frites. It is open for dinner all week, and is open for lunch Monday through Friday.
Brit's Pub is an British restaurant and bar. It has been open since 1990. There are three large dining rooms inside and an expansive 10,000 square foot lawn in the back. The restaurant also has a rooftop bar. The restaurant is located at the south end of the Nicollet Mall. It is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. all week long. Entrees start at around $10 each. Some of the menu options include sausage rolls, chips & curry, bangers & mash and steak & ale pie. For those craving a cold beer, the restaurant has a wide selection of ales, lagers, ciders and colonials from around the world.
The Dakota Jazz Club is a fun and funky restaurant that serves Midwestern fare while providing live entertainment. The 1999 Zagat Survey told tourists, as well as locals to "go for the food and stay for the music." The restaurant's website has a list of upcoming musical events as well as its hours of operation which are different every day of the week. The club can be a bit pricey, since food, tickets and the cover charge are all seperate prices. The menu includes sweet corn and poblano chile soup, scallop ceviche, steak & fries and black bottom banana cream pie.
