Comparisons to other popular venues abound, from its wraparound balcony seating and frequent jazz bookings (see also: the Dakota) to its old warehouse aesthetic (Aster Cafe), and its hip food and cocktail menu (Blackbird Cafe and Marvel Bar) to a punky, eclectic underbelly (hints of the Turf Club). All those ingredients helped make the Icehouse an immediate hit in its first year last year, as did one key trait that sets it apart: It's the only full-time music venue along bustling Eat Street. Among the regular offerings are drum guru JT Bates' Jazz Implosion jams on Mondays and a monthly kids-music series. 2528 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls.; 612-276-6523, icehousempls.com
Best New Music Venue - Icehouse - 2013 Best of MN
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![Liminal Phase performed at Icehouse in Minneapolis. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - June 7, 2012 , Minneapolis, Minn , Icehouse , Minneapolis most anticipated new restaurant is Icehouse. Located in the old Nicollet Avenue ice factory, the restaurant is also a music venue, the first big-deal rock club to open on Eat Street.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/YDIIZYQI42MRIVTZQKZ4WU4TJI.jpg?&w=712)
Liminal Phase performed at Icehouse in Minneapolis. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
![First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN on April 26, 2013. ] JOELKOYAMA•joel koyama@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/IDXCH7HFRLMQQW7RERCXE4UWFU.jpg?&w=712)
First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN on April 26, 2013. ] JOELKOYAMA•joel koyama@startribune.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
The Orpheum Theater in downtown St. Paul. -- Pheng Vue works at the FarmerÌs Market Tuesday on the 7th Place Mall with the Orpheum Theater in the background. ORG XMIT: MIN2013050810405239 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
GENERAL INFORMATION: St.Paul,MN. thursday 9/21/2000 The newly completed Xcel Energy Center, home to the NHL Minnesota Wild. IN THIS PHOTO: Early morning backlight view of the west facing exterior. ORG XMIT: MIN2012090100183336 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Exterior signage for the new Dakota Jazz Club, located in the building on the Nicollet Mall that houses Target's corporate offices. GENERAL INFORMATION: MINNEAPOLIS - 10/27/03 - The Twin Cities' premier jazz club has decamped St. Paul for a higher profile space on the Nicollet Mall. The club held a preview night Monday night with Debbie Duncan performing. ORG XMIT: MIN2013050810395238 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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