The Nook

Bite Of Minnesota: Dinner & Bowling

When I was younger, going to the bowling alley was commonplace. My friend’s parents were in bowling leagues so we’d just tag along and hang out for a few hours.

2012/01/11

Best Restaurants And Bars Near St. Thomas

Are you a St. Thomas student looking for a fun watering hole to hang out at on the weekends? Want to grab a juicy burger, have a beer and enjoy a patio on Grand Avenue? Whatever your reason, there are plenty of great spots in the Highland and Merriam Park areas of St. Paul. Here are some of the best spots to grab a drink or dinner that are within walking distance or are a short drive away from the University of St. Thomas.

2011/07/09

The Nook Set To Reopen Next Week

The popular St. Paul bar and eatery Casper’s & Runyon’s Nook is reportedly aiming to reopen next week, after a fire forced the bar’s temporary closure.

2011/04/29

Cause Of ‘Nook’ Fire Determined

An overheated cooler is to blame for starting the fire that destroyed a popular St. Paul bar and restaurant in December.

2011/01/06

Best Places Around Cretin-Derham Hall

Mention the school, Cretin-Derham Hall, and a certain Minnesota Twins catcher seems to pop up almost immediately.

While Mr. Joe Mauer has obviously left a mark on the community and the surrounding neighborhood, there’s more to this St. Paul ‘hood than the fame of its former athletes (fellow Twins DH Paul Molitor also hails from Cretin).

CBS Minnesota–2010/11/05

Best Burgers In The Twin Cities

Perhaps it’s almost a no-brainer. We live in the Midwest. Out-of-towners almost expect us to have cows roaming the streets and cornfields at every corner. And with those two “staples” of our Midwestern stereotype under our belts, it’s only fitting that our restaurants produce some of the best burgers around.

CBS Minnesota–2010/11/01