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Comments (6)
the u of m bookstore is actually really good.
it's not just books either. mpls doesn't have enough non-corporate shops all around. books, clothes, resturants. coffee shops is one of the only exceptions.
Posted by zakcq | January 5, 2006 10:38 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 10:38
i'd disagree with you on restaurants. although there's not enough restaurants in general in the neighborhoods, at least ones where you can get slightly cheap food and a beer (the blb was packed out the door the other day).
we're doing better on clothes, but you're right, it still sucks. i got a shirt from design collective for christmas. that place rules. there's been 4 or 5 new quality boutiques that opened since you moved, which is a good start.
i went to magers and quinn and they carry more new books than they used to. it's a small area, but they have a pretty quality selection
boston turned me down for two jobs I applied for (sad face)
Posted by ryan | January 5, 2006 10:59 AM
Posted on January 5, 2006 10:59
try changing your name to o'pitman or pitmanorelli. you've got to be italian or irish (or some combo of at least two minorites: i.e. near-sighted asian woman) to get public jobs here or in nyc.
The resturants in minneapolis are alright i guess. I'm just spoiled. I haven't had to eat corporate food since last august (and that was because someone sent a giftcard).
Posted by zakcq | January 5, 2006 7:46 PM
Posted on January 5, 2006 19:46
"Corporate food"? As opposed to what? Apples that cost 12 bucks a pound from the co-op?
Posted by Chris D. | January 6, 2006 10:38 AM
Posted on January 6, 2006 10:38
you ever been to a co-op or did you just hear that from bill oreilly OH BURN WHAT NOW HUH
Posted by ryan | January 6, 2006 11:42 AM
Posted on January 6, 2006 11:42
um.. olive garden, cheesecake factory, et cetra where they just reheat food. it's just expensive fast food as far as i'm concerned.
I don't like to eat anywhere where the owners family name isn't above the door if I can avoid it.
ps. markets are usually far cheaper then grocery stores. I also don't like to buy food that hasn't been killed in front of me.
--------Posted by zakcq | January 6, 2006 7:52 PM
Posted on January 6, 2006 19:52