Living Well Locally

I love discovering the rituals, spaces, and little luxuries that make Minneapolis feel like home and elevate everyday life. Here are four of my favorite local experiences to add to your calendar when you’re looking for a dose of bon vivant energy.

Fashion-Forward Films

Attend a Mille Movie Night at the historic Parkway Theater.

Curated in partnership with the local lifestyle and design brand Mille, these special film screenings at the retro South Minneapolis theater feature classic, style-forward cinema paired with craft cocktails and local pop-up vendors. 

Midweek Farmer’s Market

Quiet weekdays at the Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale.

For easy parking and laid back energy, visit Wednesday-Fridays between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm, May through October, for fresh-cut seasonal stems and heirloom produce from local growers without waiting in a single line. While there are fewer vendors and prepared foods on weekdays, you still get all the basics and none of the crowds. 

Elevated At-Home Dinner Party

Order a curated dinner box from Paris Dining Club.

Chef Jamie Malone’s Paris Dining Club takes the stress out of hosting while delivering an exceptional multi-course French dining experience right to your home dining table. Everything is prepped and designed to impress - just warm, plate, pair with one of their suggested wines, and put on their provided playlist. It’s effortlessly chic dining for intimate dinner parties and celebrations.

Thermal Wellness

Experience the bathing ritual at Watershed Spa.

Watershed offers a minimalist sanctuary with a contemporary take on the bathhouse. Book a hydrotherapy session to cycle through their hot soaking pool, cold plunge, steam room, sauna, and tranquil relaxation spaces. It’s the ultimate restorative ritual.