Northeast Minneapolis
Shop, spa, and snack your way through an old-school neighborhood gone hip
By Elizabeth Dehn
Photo by David J. Turner
Bella Lana
The latest addition to the neighborhood offers a modern-day take on an age-old craft: knitting. Colorful skeins of soft, seductive yarn pop like jewels amid Bella Lana’s stark white interior, illuminated by more than a hundred Japanese paper lanterns. Along with knitters night classes every Tuesday, needle-art newbies will be inspired by the fashion-forward patterns, and encouraged by the skilled and helpful staff. 21 Fourth St. SE, Mpls., 612-331-3330Bone Adventure
The frosted confections at the counter might look sweet enough to eat, but like everything else at Bone Adventure, these items are for your pet—not you. You’ll find monogrammed tags, fashionable collars, and fluffy beds for dogs and cats in a shopping environment that, thankfully, doesn’t smell like kitty litter. 312 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-378-0211Bibelot Shops
There are four Bibelot locations in Minnesota, and each one has a vibe that reflects its neighborhood. This one is decidedly modern, with concrete floors, industrial-loft ceilings, and plenty of roominess—which makes perusing the eclectic collection of gifts items and seasonal home accents that much more enjoyable. 300 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-379-9300
Photo by David J. Turner
Spot Spa Boutique
Spot, a sweet beach house–inspired oasis located below the Bulldog NE, features Ashiatsu oriental bar therapy, reiki energy healing, holistic facials, and lomi lomi massage, a traditional Hawaiian treatment that incorporates soothing strokes and gentle pressure for a supremely uplifting experience. 410 E. Hennepin Ave. NE, Mpls., 612-331-4182, spotspas.comPhoto by David J. Turner
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