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Emily & Connor

Emily & Connor

October 4, 2025 • St Paul, MN
Emily & Connor

Emily & Connor

October 4, 2025 • St Paul, MN

Dining Recommendations

Great company in combination with great food will make for a wonderful vacation to Saint Paul, Minnesota. Enjoy!


Reservations are suggested.

Punch Pizza Grand Avenue

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769 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
(612) 223-7200

Emily probably ate at Punch Pizza 100 times over the 11 years she lived in Minnesota. A favorite spot is an understatement. This pizza restaurant serves delicious wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads. This eatery highlights affordable prices and a pleasant patio. The toto pizza and punch salad was always Emily's go to order.


There are no reservations at Punch Pizza.

Parlour Bar St. Paul

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267 Seventh St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 207-4433

Always good. Always great service. Parlour Bar is the perfect place to grab a bite with friends. The Parlour Burger is a must and will be the best burger you ever have. Enjoy!

Hope Breakfast Bar - St. Paul

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1 S Leech St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 330-8996

A renovated firehouse in the heart of St. Paul. Hope breakfast bar is known for their delicious chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwiches and chicken fried steak.

The Gnome Craft Pub

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498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 219-4233

Emily and Connor have shared many wonderful times with each other and friends at The Gnome. Great beer list and is the perfect place for brunch, lunch and happy hour. We would recommend enjoying their friendly patio.

La Grolla

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452 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 221-1061

We love La Grolla! Delicious food, relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. This classic restaurant will make you feel that you have transported to Italy.

The Nook

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492 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
(651) 698-4347

The Nook is a one-of-a-kind dinning experience famous for their Juicy Lucy. A Juicy Lucy is a cheese-stuffed hamburger that is a regional specialty of the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. The Food Network named the Nook to its list of the 15 best burgers in 2016.


There are no reservations at the Nook.

Breweries

The Twin Cities are known for having an abundance of craft breweries. One of Emily and Connor's favorite things to do is explore new breweries, meet new people and try a world of flavors within the timeless tradition of sharing good spirits.

Lake Monster Brewing Company

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550 Vandalia St #160, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
(612) 217-4372

Visit the brewery where Emily and Connor connected throughout college. Located near the wedding venue. You can always find Connor ordering one of the sour beers from the menu.

Bad Weather Brewing Company

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414 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 207-6627

Emily and Connor have shared many wonderful memories together at Bad Weather Brewing Company. From grabbing a beer before a Minnesota Wild game, to enjoying a beer in the taproom, Bad Weather has become Emily's favorite brewery. Our recommendation would be to order the American IPA: The Hopcromancer.

Waldmann Brewery

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445 Smith Ave N, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 222-1857

This brewery has history! A beautiful home that was originally the oldest Minnesota German lager beer saloon has been transformed into a brewery and restaurant. We would highly recommend checking this place out!

Sweeney's Saloon

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96 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 221-9157

Sweeney's is a fun lively neighborhood pub that is walking distance from the church that includes indoor and outdoor spaces. A favorite spot of the happy couple.

Coffee

Anybody who knows Emily, knows her love for coffee.

Claddagh Coffee

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459 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
(651) 600-3400

Claddagh is a familiar Irish symbol of two hands holding a heart topped by a crown. The symbol represents love, friendship and loyalty. This cozy coffee shop holds a special place in our heart as it is where Emily broke the "friend zone" and we started our love story.

Cafe Latte

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850 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
(651) 224-5687

Cafe Latte is a modern restaurant on the corner of Grand and Victoria. You will be tempted by the delicious desserts. Their tres leches cake is delightful. It's a great spot to grab a bite to eat.

Exploring St. Paul

St. Paul is historic and the capital city of Minnesota. It is located on high bluffs overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River. The Summit Avenue Neighborhood is a historic landmark.

University of St. Thomas

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2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

We met at the University of St. Thomas during the first week of our Freshman year. Our group of friends would meet every Friday night at midnight to make pancakes and celebrate each other. We called ourselves "The Breakfast Club". We maintained our friendship throughout college while also exploring interests, passions and making new friends.

Grand Avenue

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Grand Avenue is home to a little bit of everything. An electric and inviting atmosphere with tree-lined streets that stretch 26 blocks of shopping. Browse charming boutiques, enjoy patio dining or a cheerful sidewalk cafe.

Summit Avenue

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Stroll the longest avenue of Victorian homes in the United States, taking in the former homes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, railroad tycoon James J. Hill, Nobel laureate Frank B. Kellogg and more. The residence of the Minnesota Governor and the University of St. Thomas campus is also located on Summit Avenue.

The Town & Country Club

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300 N Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
(651) 646-7121

We are excited to have our reception at the first country club in Minnesota. The original club opened in 1887. The club moved to its current location in 1890. Town & Country Club golf course is the second oldest golf course in the United States still being played on its original land.