The Perfect Ash "neighborhood" of Lilydale, Mendota Heights, and the surrounding area (such as W. 7th St., Grand Avenue, West St. Paul, and Eagan), has become a destination point for many as they've come to realize there's much to do here. Perfect Ash is just minutes from the airport or either downtown area, but you don't need to head back downtown for a great time. Here are some places to go within a few miles of Perfect Ash. NEXT DOOR: Lilydale Social Club - A private "bottle club" located adjacent to Perfect Ash, members can enjoy an adult beverage of their choice to go with their favorite cigar. Moose Country - Sharing a parking lot with Perfect Ash, Moose Country provides casual dining, fun happy hours and the coldest beer in town, 15 TVs for the ultimate sports atmosphere and DJs at night with top 40 dance music. It is a lodge-type atmosphere with two levels, a huge deck, a comfortable smoking patio along with video games and pool tables. Sunfish Cellars: Wine and Spirits - Located right next door to Perfect Ash, Sunfish Cellars is your one-stop shopping opportunity for beer, wine, and spirits, and is soon opening a cheese shop. Owner Bill Miller said, "I love wine. I’ve been a zealous collector and wine enthusiast for years and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to bring the wines I love to the Twin Cities." His vision is to offer the world’s best tasting wines at a great value. From the rich white Burgundys of France to the deep Malbecs of Argentina to the flavorful Sauvignon Blancs of New Zealand to the world-renowned Chardonnays of Napa, Sunfish Cellars gives you the opportunity to taste and try the best that grapes have to offer. Story in the Mendota Heights Patch here>>> Joke Joint Comedy Club - The Joke Joint is just a couple of doors down from Perfect Ash, The Joke Joint Comedy Club is proud to be a Minnesota family owned and operated small business. In March, 2010, the Joke Joint opened their new room, closer to St. Paul,1/4 mile northeast of I-35E and Highway 13, at the Mississippi River, in the town of Lilydale. It features a unique and intimate show room. T.K.'s Coffee Shop - Right next door to Perfect Ash, T.K.'s has great coffee and an outstanding breakfast and lunch menu. Open weekdays until 5:00, Saturday until 3:00, and closed Sundays. WITHIN TWO MINUTES: i nonni - (0.6 miles) Just south of Perfect Ash on Hwy 13, I Nonni's is the Twin Cities best Italian Restaurant. They serve authentic Roman-inspired seasonal cuisine in a gracious setting of comfort and old-world charm Their all-Italian wine list is one of the finest in the United States. 651.905.1080 Buon Giorno Italia (0.6 miles) - On Hwy 13, Buorn Giorno Italia is an outstanding eat-in or take-out deli connected to I Nonni restaurant. They serve made-to-order sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas, plus a variety of deli and grocery items. Lunch daily; dinner Mon.-Sat. Fast, affordable, and delicious. Lucky's 13 Pub (2.1 miles) - Just a few minutes south of Perfect Ash on Hwy 13 in Mendota, Lucky's 13 Pub combines music, sports, nightly promos & specials with an extensive Americana menu.... warmth and good energy fill the restaurant day & night! Axel's River Grill (2.0 miles) - Just a little further down Hwy 13 in Mendota, this upscale classic style restaurant features high quality American cuisine served in a beautiful setting by an experienced, guest friendly staff. Axel's River Grille is the "flag ship" of the Axel's Family of Restaurants and has set the standards of quality and service "where people come by choice not by chance." WITHIN FIVE MINUTES: Le Cordon Bleu (4.4 miles) - Le Cordon Bleu campuses feature on-campus, open-to-the-public restaurants named Technique which is run by their students, who prepare and serve the meals. It's an opportunity to enjoy delicious and elegant dining experiences. For students, Technique offers an extraordinary learning opportunity as they work in all front- and back-of-the-house positions of a restaurant while providing timely and efficient service to actual customers. Le Cordon Bleu is just four miles from Perfect Ash, straight down Sibley Memorial Hwy. Le Cordon Bleu - 1440 Northland Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Mancini's Char House (3.5 miles) - Mancini's is a truly outstanding steak house. In Italy, some of the finest steakhouses in the world exist. Carefully raised and aged beef is grilled on huge open-hearth charcoal pits. Mancini's has used this same tradition for steaks and lobsters, hand-picked and then broiled to perfection. A family-run business since 1968, Mancini's prides itself in great food and service with a personal touch. 531 West Sevent Street, St. Paul, MN 651.224.7345 / 651.224.7346. Capital View Cafe (2.3 miles) - A family owned and operated cafe that offers great food, large portions, and a pleasant atmosphere. They have an outstanding breakfast and lunch menu, this is one of those "can't miss" places you'll wish you'd discovered sooner! Café Hours: Monday - Sat 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Breakfast served all day! 637 So. Smith Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota. Shamrocks Grill & Pub (2.8 miles) - Located on W. 7th Street and Randolph, Shamrock's features great food, great sports-bar atmosphere, excellent service and live entertaiment. For many, it is THE place in town to get a burger! Supatra's Thai Cuisine (2.8 miles) - Supatra's features an extensive menu of Thai dishes sure to please any palate, along with a large wine and beer list (including Singha and Chang beer from Thailand, BeerLao from Laos, Saigon Beer from Vietnam and locally produced Surly, Flat Earth, Lift Bridge and Lake Superior Beer!) 967 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN. 55102 651.222.5859
Casper's Cherokee Sirloin Room (1.9 miles) - Just a few minutes away in West St. Paul, the Cherokee Sirloin Room is famous for fine dining at affordable prices. Ft. Snelling State Park (5.0 miles) - Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, this park offers extensive hiking, bike and ski trails that link to Minnehaha Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Canoe on Gun Club Lake, play golf, swim in Snelling Lake, or hike on Pike Island where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers converge. Trails also allow visitors to hike up to the historic Fort Snelling for a view of military life in the 1820s. WITHIN TEN MINUTES: Minneapolis International Airport (6.1 miles) - Perfect Ash is a convenient stop before you start your travels or when you get back! It's also close enough that you can join us for a cigar while waiting to pick someone up from the airport. It beats the heck out of the "cell phone lot"! Mall of America (6.4 miles) - At just 6 miles from Perfect Ash, you can drop the family off for a few hours then head up 35E to enjoy your favorite cigar while you wait for them to fnish their shopping! Grand Avenue, St. Paul (2.5 miles) - All the shops and restaurants on Grand Avenue are a few minutes up the highway from Perfect Ash. Summit Avenue, St. Paul (3.2 miles) - Historic Summit Avenue is ten minutes up the highway from Perfect Ash. Xcel Energy Center (4.6 miles) - Home of the Minnesota Wild and hundreds of events, Xcel Energy Center is just 10 minutes north of Perfect Ash at 35E and Kellog. Harriet Island (3.7 miles) - Located on the Mississippi River a few minutes north of Perfect Ash and just across from downtown St. Paul, Harriet Island is a beautiful place to visit and home to many great events. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill and Lounge (9.8 miles) They offfer authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a warm family friendly environment, specializing in flavors from all over the Mediterranean, including Shish Kabobs, Hummus, Gyros, Falafel, Lamb Shank, Tabouli, Baba Ganoush, Kibbeh, and more. They also have a full service bar with specialty drinks. Better yet, they feature Belly Dancing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, as well as a live DJ after that! Open 11am - 2am daily | Full Menu is available from 11am-10pm | Smaller menu available 11am-2am | Bar Happy Hour: Everyday 3pm-6pm DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar (4 miles) - The DeGidio family has been serving authentic Italian food to the St. Paul area since the 1930's. Enjoy their family recipes in a comfortable atmosphere at reasonable prices. Their specialty is pasta and our famous red sauce is made fresh daily with the highest quality ingredients imported from Italy. 425 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102 Phone (651) 291-7105 Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar (6.3 miles) - The Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar features the finest locally-roasted espresso and gourmet coffees, a select and creative wine list, a variety of locally brewed beers, and just the right tasty treats to go with them! Located in Lowertown St. Paul, it's just one block north of Kellog Avenue on the corner of 4th and Broadway, next to the Farmer's Market. Granite City Food & Brewery (5.1 miles) - Located on Pilot Knob Rd just off 35E in Eagan, Granite City Food & Brewery offers a casual dining restaurant with an on-site brewery. They serve signature beers, including Duke of Wellington (an English ale) and Broad Axe Stout (an authentic Irish beer), and entrees such as London broil. Their handcrafted beers are moderately priced and offer unique styles and flavors not typically produced by major breweries. Houilihans (6.2 miles) - Only 6 miles from Perfect Ash, Houilihans in Eagan is a great place for lunch or dinner, or just to unwind during happy hour! Jensen's Supper Club (7.2 miles) - Located in Eagan, the Jensen family has been in the restaurant business for 50 years. Jensen's Supper Club was born with the idea that Supper Clubs belonged to the community. The 40's and 50's were the glory eras for Supper Clubs and they evoked a sense of occasion. It was a special place to celebrate with your family. Jensen's Supper Club pursues this mission. A place not merely to dine, but to celebrate! MORE: Twin Cities Fun: A pretty good web site for finding things to do and places to go in the Twin Cities area., including music, food, and a variety of other events. A good place to look if you're starting to plan your weekend. | 
