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ENTERTAINMENT
Echo Tuesday, September 5, 2017
New options for quick bites
It’s important to know restaurants near school so students can support the community. Veda Cole, senior
Three local food options within walking distance City Street Subs Marta Hill martahill@slpecho.com
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ess than five minutes from the high school lies City Street Subs. The shop offers parking right in front of the store. Wait time can be dragging, but worth it. There are a few tables inside and a small one located outside. With friendly employees, and a modern atmosphere, City Street Subs offers a nice spot to sit and eat a quick sandwich. The upbeat music heard throughout the shop creates a positive environment and an enjoyable food experience. The shop offers many different sandwich
options, including a build-your-own. Sandwiches can be customized by choosing one of their various bread options. City Street Subs sells classic sandwiches that can satisfy anyone, but also specialty sandwiches named after Metro Area city streets. Along with the sandwiches customers can buy Address donuts, cookies, muffins and 6318 Minnetonka more to complete the meal. Blvd., St. Louis Park City Street Subs uses Hours locally made bread and slice 8 a.m.-6 p.m. all their meats and vegetables Distance from school fresh. The price is cheap to 0.5 miles moderate, so students can enjoy a nice sandwich for less than $10.
Half LaSalle Avenue Sandwich $6.89 Jetty Punch Smoothie $5.09 Island Green Smoothie $5.89
Tropical Smoothie Café
Eli Curran-Moore elicurranmoore@slpecho.com
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lso a five minute drive from the high school, Tropical Smoothie Café is a tasty new addition to the lineup of restaurants at Knollwood mall. Wait time is minimal, even with long lines, which don’t occur often. Both table and counter seating are available. The café, staffed by friendly employees with an upbeat family atmosphere, features tropical island-inspired decor and summer-reminiscent music. Those interested in healthy options with transparent ingredient lists should check out the made-to-order real-fruit smoothies, toasted
sandwiches and flatbreads, wraps, bowls, salads, all day breakfast items and more. Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu caters to various types of customers with options for people with speAddress cific dietary needs or 8140 Hwy 7, Suite preferences, including 335. St Louis Park gluten-free, vegan and Hours vegetarian options. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. None of these specifiDistance from school cations are unreason1.5 miles ably expensive. Tropical Smoothie Café uses a variety of ingredients, none of which are artificial or contain preservatives, as well as various supplements and proteins.
Blueberry Bliss Smoothie $5.09 10” Fresh Spinach Pizza $9.84
Parkway Pizza Lukas Levin lukaslevin@slpecho.com
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ew local pizza option Parkway Pizza offers lighthearted decor and a relaxing place for students to hangout before games and shows. Although the wait can be long, students can pass the time playing foosball with a table available to customers. The great customer service and welcoming staff fosters a neighborly environment. Despite the ambiance of the restaurant, the pizza is mediocre and doesn’t meet expectations. The pizza crust is crispy enough so the
METRO AT A GLANCE Isaac Wert isaacwert@slpecho.com
Photos Used with permission from Ryan Engstrom, 20th Century Fox, Bendo LLC, Xcel Energy Center
slice doesn’t fall apart in your hands, the sauce was bland. While the sauce is not excessive, it undermines the other Address 6325 Minnetonka flavors present. Blvd., St Louis Park The restaurant also offers Hours other food options such as 8 a.m.-6 p.m. salads, hoagies and pastas at fair prices. Distance from school 0.5 miles Parkways Pizza’s partnership with Sebastian Joe’s allows customers to buy scoops of their popular local ice cream for dessert, a halfway-decent save for a low-quality meal.
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In Shakopee, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival takes visitors back in time to the 16th century, simulating a day in a fantasy kingdom. Tickets are $12.50 for children and $20.95 for adults.
Adventure comedy “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” hits theaters Sept. 20. The film is a much anticipated follow-up to its successful 2014 predecessor, “Kingsman: The Secret Service.”
Macklemore releases his second solo studio album “Gemini” Sept. 22, following his split with longtime collaborator, producer Ryan Lewis. “Gemini” is currently available for preorder.
Following the success of the Weekend’s third studio album, his “Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017” world tour hits the Xcel Energy Center this September. Tickets start at $38.