Lyn-Lake

Lyn-Lake is a commercial district in south Minneapolis. At the core is the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue from which Lyn-Lake takes its name. This is also at the intersection of four Minneapolis neighborhoods: Whittier on the northeast, Lyndale on the southeast, Calhoun Area on the southwest, and Lowry Hill East on the northwest. Most residents who consider themselves part of the "Lyn-Lake neighborhood" originate from the southeast corner of the Lyndale neighborhood. Lyn-Lake was branded by the Lyn-Lake Business Association in 1999.[1]

Locally, Lyn-Lake is mostly known as being just east of the Uptown district of Minneapolis and previously considered an extension of Uptown. One of the oldest anchors is the It's Greek to Me[2] restaurant on the northeast corner.[3]

The annual Art Car Parade

The district contains ethnic restaurants, GLBT establishments, and niche retail. Restaurants include Bryant-Lake Bowl, Fujiya, It's Greek To Me, Galactic Pizza, Dulono's Pizza, The Lyndale Tap House, Moto-I, Herkimer, Caffrey's Deli and Subs, Country Bar and Grill. GLBT includes the Smitten Kitten. Intermedia Arts is an arts and literary venue and Robot Love is a niche artist and designer retail store. Regla de Oro Gallery features work from local artists and fair trade gifts from around the world. Knox Jewelers is a bridal jewelry designer and retailer. Top Shelf is a long time institution specializing in custom suits and shirts. The Jungle Theater is considered one of the best small theater venues in the city. The business niches found in Lyn-Lake exist under a tag line Real, Raw, and Independent, because more than 80% are owner operated by locals.

North of Lyn-Lake is the Midtown Greenway bicycle and pedestrian path. Regional access by car is through I-35W from the east and I-94 from the north.

Open Streets Minneapolis and the Lyn Lake Street Festival are the signature events for the area and draw over 20,000 from the local community annually.

References

  1. ↑ Lyn-Lake Business Association. http://www.lyn-lake.org/
  2. ↑ It's Greek to me restaurant. http://www.itsgreektomemn.com/
  3. ↑ Johnson, Tim. "It's Greek to Me anchors Lyn-Lake." Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, July 24, 1998. http://twincities.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/1998/07/27/story8.html

Coordinates: 44°56′54″N 93°17′26″W / 44.9483632°N 93.2906447°W / 44.9483632; -93.2906447

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