122653 Mon Apr 05 16:26:58 -0700 2004 5 8 Midwest 0 667000 Speaking of one-two combos, what does everyone recommend for pre or post theater dining? Mon Apr 05 16:26:58 -0700 2004 0 Lisa 1 667003 jP is right next door and I've had a couple of great meals there. See City Pages blurb below. There are several restaurants within a block or two, but I don't really love any of them: It's Greek to Me Fuji-Ya La Bodega Link: http://www.citypages.com/dish/detail.asp?CID=16632 Mon Apr 05 18:02:01 -0700 2004 667000 0 McGeary 2 667006 JP's is excellent, though pricey. Do not eat at La Bodega. Nor at the Falafel King. Both are dreadful. Fuji-Ya has typical, i.e. mediocre, Minnesota sushi. Greek To Me is OK. For not-great food, but a cool bohemian atmosphere and great beer selection consider Bryant Lake Bowl. And if you're in the mood after the play on Fridays and Saturdays Duolono's Pizza (across from Fuji-Ya on Lake) has live bluegrass music. Mon Apr 05 21:22:52 -0700 2004 667003 0 Plautus 3 667020 Isn't Three Muses right there? Anybody have a report on that? Tue Apr 06 12:44:25 -0700 2004 667006 0 demijohn 4 667149 3 Muses is sporadically brilliant, other times it falls flat. They do some innovative nouveau-type stuff, but it tends to be rather pricey, and some of the staff aggressively hip and pretentious. They do have an excellent wine and beer list, and the Speakeasy next door has a full bar. Pizza Luce is two blocks south of Jungle Theatre on Lyndale and 32nd Street. They do excellent pies, and also by the slice specials. You can see more unique facial piercings and tattoes here than anywhere else in Minneapolis. Bryant-Lake Bowl is two blocks west on Lake Street, and does decent hipster nosh and excellent beers and wines. The Herkimer is a brewpub just across Lyndale from the theatre. They are a better option for post-show drinks, but give the food a miss there. Fri Apr 16 01:02:54 -0700 2004 667020 0 Felix 1 667021 I also can endorse jP American Bistro. I may even have posted a review of it further down the page. Three Muses is good, but the service can be slow. Not what you need if you're trying to catch a curtain. Fuji-ya has pretty good sushi, and the bar will get you speedier service. There's also Machu Picchu across the street from the Jungle. Tue Apr 06 13:13:44 -0700 2004 667000 0 Brad Ballinger