Jason Suss

As winter and economic pressures hit the hospitality industry, Jason Suss urges readers to support local bars, restaurants, and music venues — starting with The Dakota.

A cozy neighborhood pub in Minneapolis where good beer, comfort food and conversation come together without pretension.

There’s a new kid on the block. Does it have the right stuff? Like a small plant pushing up through a crack in a rock, Mari’s has opened and shows signs of life in a tough environment.

After nearly two decades at Hennepin and 25th, Rinata remains a cozy Italian staple worth revisiting — a neighborhood classic helping lead Uptown’s post-construction revival.