A UNO fan's guide to the Twin Cities....

With the first WCHA road trip approaching this weekend, it seems a "Guide to the Cities" is in line.  While the places like Mall of America are known to many, these three sites are local favorites. Take it from a guy who spent his college years up north in St. Paul; I know a thing or two about the Great North.

Here goes...

1.  Get yourself a Juicy Lucy at Shamrocks! (Twin Cities)



Be careful.  That cheese is comin' out hot!



The Twin Cities is home to the famous Juicy Lucy Burger. It is a mouth-watering burger with molten hot liquid cheese on the inside.  Two hamburger patties are grilled together after a thick slice of cheese is placed in the middle and the result is a burger like you've never had.  I suggest Shamrock's Bar & Grill as the place to go for the Jucy Lucy. It is a nice bar & grill in downtown St. Paul with plenty of televisions. Order the 'Nookie Supreme' with sweet potato fries and thank me later!  



2.  Experience Dinkey Town (Minneapolis)

Dinkey Town is in the heart of the Univeristy of Minnesota campus.  It is a frequented downtown-type area where students and adults alike spend countless evenings.  A number of restaurants, bars and stores highlight this Minneapolis landmark.  It is within walking distance of Mariucci Arena and a must-see. I recommend Annie's Parlor on 14th Ave. for all your malt and shake needs!

3.  Summitt Avenue (St. Paul)   

4.5 miles of the best-preserved boulevard of Victorian mansions in the country make this unlike any other place.  The famous avenue is home to The Governor's Residence (where you are reminded that this state elected Jesse "The Body" Ventura as governor), the former home of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and one of the most impressive Cathedrals you will ever see in the Cathedral of St. Paul. One end leads to the Mississippi River Boulevard, while the other leads to downtown St. Paul.  Numerous restaurants and cafes line the blocks, and yours truly's alma mater sits on the west end. St. Clair Ave. lies a few blocks south of Summit Ave. and features the home of Joe Mauer, Paul Moliter, Chris Weinke, Matt Birk, and Steve Walsh to name a few. (Look for Joe Mauer getting his haircut across the street at the Barbershop)