Let me tell you something about respect. I was walking down North Broadway today, thinking about how a man builds his reputation in a city like this. The Blue Rider – now there’s an establishment that understands the old ways. They make an offer their patrons can’t refuse: pull a tab, maybe win a drink. Simple. Fair. Like my father used to say, luck favors those who show up.
But what truly caught my attention was this place, Magic City Hoagies. Their Chicago Italian Beef – it reminds me of the old neighborhood. The way they respect the meat, simmering it slowly in the ajus. The sweet peppers, the giardiniera – these are not choices made by accident. These are decisions made by people who understand tradition.
And if you’re looking for something… more refined, Off The Vine has brought back their special drinks. The Cranberry Pie Fizz – elegant, like my wife’s taste. Sometimes, in business as in life, you need a place where you can sit quietly, think clearly, and make certain decisions.
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Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- NYE with Drive
@TheOriginal | Tuesday, December 31st - First Day Hike!
@FortStevenson | Wednesday, January 1st - Living Art Exhibition
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Tomorrow’s Happenings!
Make & Create
Craft Night! @BlueRider
Monday, December 30th
Join us for Craft Night at Blue Rider on December 30th, where you can bring your own projects and connect with fellow artists in downtown Minot’s favorite dive bar. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, enjoy stiff drinks and free popcorn while turning your WIP into a masterpiece. #CraftNight #MinotCreatives #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour! @BlueRider
Monday, December 30th — Wednesday, January 1st
Get ready to test your luck at Blue Rider’s Pull Tab Happy Hour from December 30th to January 1st, where you could win a discount or a free drink! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a beer and shot special for just $7 in Minot’s favorite dive bar. #PullTabFun #BlueRiderVibes #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
The Christmas Menu! @Arny’s
Tuesday, December 10th — Tuesday, December 31st
Get into the festive spirit at Arny’s 2.0 in Downtown Minot with their boozy Christmas specials and holiday drinks from now until December 31st. Don’t miss out on the chance to get elf’d up and celebrate the season in style! #HolidayCheers #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
December Features @OTV
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the season at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot with December’s featured wines, including a snappy dry Riesling and a tart cranberry moscato, perfectly paired with crab rangoon and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. Indulge in these delightful combinations all month long! #WineAndDine #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Monday, December 30th
Enjoy a delicious deal at Nite Train Pizza in South Minot with their Monday Madness special—grab a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″ pizza on December 30th! This irresistible offer is available for dine-in or pickup only. #PizzaLovers #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
More December Features! @OTV
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the festive season at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot with their December feature drinks, including the refreshing Cranberry Pie Fizz and the indulgent Spiked Hot Cocoa, both available in non-alcoholic versions. Visit anytime this month to enjoy these delightful creations! #WineAndTapas #HolidaySips #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Monday, December 30th
Celebrate Mule Monday at The Starving Rooster in downtown Minot with handcrafted $5 Moscow Mules all day on December 30th! Don’t miss out on this delicious experience. #MuleMonday #CraftCocktails #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Christmas in the Park! @MinotSertoma
Friday, November 29th — Tuesday, December 31st
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Minot Sertoma Club’s Christmas in the Park, featuring enchanting light displays at Oak Park from November 29 to December 31. Drive through with your family for just $5 per car and enjoy the festive atmosphere! #ChristmasInMinot #HolidayLights #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar @MagicCitySweets
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Join the fun at Magic City Sweets Ice Cream Shop’s Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar in downtown Minot, where you can create your own ice cream masterpiece and enjoy a free retro arcade all December long! Discover why it’s the chillest family-friendly spot around. #IceCreamFun #FamilyTime #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Chicago Italian BEEF @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, December 2nd — Tuesday, December 31st
Indulge in the ultimate Chicago Italian Beef experience at Magic City Hoagies this December, featuring tender roast beef, roasted sweet peppers, and spicy giardiniera. Available for pick-up or delivery, this mouthwatering hoagie is not to be missed! #HoagieHeaven #TasteMinot #SavorMinot
