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Insider Guide: Dario Anselmo
As owner of one of the rocking-est spots in the city, Dario Anselmo knows the ins and outs of the scene. Throw on your party shoes and follow his lead.
The Top Venues to See an Up-and-Coming Star on Stage
First Avenue
It's the "Grand Daddy" of Minnesota music! Big-room concert experience.
Bunker's
A small, "sweaty" room—lots of soul in this space.
The Dakota
International jazz stars in a beautiful room!
The Minnesota Zoo
Outside shows in Minnesota during the summer, and exotic animals to boot.
Fine Line Music Café
Maroon 5, Alanis Morissette and Gavin DeGraw, all to be seen in a 700-person, intimate two-level room.
A Few More of Dario's Favorites
Favorite restaurant or bar
D'Amico Cucina—amazing food, great location, very cool wine room.
Favorite idea of a night on the town
Fun cocktails with some friends at home with custom iTunes mix to get the vibe going, dinner at a small neighborhood restaurant (Café Maude), maybe some local rock or R&B music to wrap things up (Bunker's or Fine Line).
Favorite lake or park
Lake Minnetonka—lots of options for sight seeing and late-night swimming!
Favorite characteristic about the people or culture of Minneapolis
the city is a lot more cosmopolitan than people think.
Favorite annual event?
Peavey Plaza's "Alive After 5" for live music after work; it's a great event!
Favorite Minnesota musician or performer
Prince—multi-talented, multi-years.
The city's best-kept secret
Good government (not so sexy, but extremely important). Oh, the beautiful women, too...
