J Knutson & Assoc

Enjoy a romantic, elegant dining experience at Forepaugh’s. Built in an old three-story Victorian mansion, this restaurant offers an intimate setting where you can stop by for a wine tasting in the downstairs basement or sit down at the two other levels where you can dine among crystal chandeliers and rare antiques.

If you’re feeling the blues, stop by the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival. Since 2002, people from all walks of life have gathered as a community to celebrate the residents and businesses of the area through music, food and other activities. See what the local vendors have to offer, take in the eclectic culture and enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz.

You can let your wild ones run free at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Admission is free, although donations are suggested. See exhibits and attractions that house the big cats, the primates, the exotic birds, the hoofed creatures, the wild wolves and even polar bears. Head over to the Conservatory afterward to see, smell and possibly taste plants from all over the world.

Turn your coffee break into a coffee experience. Kopplin’s Coffee offers coffee, espresso and chocolate specialty drinks as well as delectable, freshly-made baked goods and deli edibles. This Fair Trade establishment prides itself on providing the purest, most flavorful beverages in a warm aesthetic environment.