>As the AAM 1996 meeting is rapidly approaching, I was wondering if
>anyone knows of good diners or breakfast/lunch counters near the
>convention. Expanding the culinary options beyond the Hilton may be
>something others might be interested in as well!

Some suggestions...within quick walking distance

Found 2 variations on places to have breakfast and lunch near the Hilton....


A. The most "Minnesota" and downtown business mainstreet place would be
Keys Cafe on Nicollet ave- 1007 Nicollet Mall- just one block west of the
Hilton, and two blocks north of the Hyatt. Tighter seating, good food- even
noticed a small espresso machine. Popular. Probably arrive early to que up
for a table.

B.Another choice- a skyway level  self-serve place, low cost, decent food-
regular big pot coffee. Called Mykennas Restaurant- located next building
north on the skyway from the Hilton- pass thru the Kinnard Financial Center
and on into the International Centre building lobby, past escalators, and
just around the elevator banks to the right- it has big sunny non-smoking
area- hidden a bit behind the cafeteria style ordering area- actually you
can see the glass doors to the non-smoking area just on the other side of
the elevators.  Lots of space and tables to pull together to accomodate
all....most informal....

C. Peters's Grill is a classic linch counter and dining place.... a bit
further north- ask for directions.
Dail homemade soups are a great choice .

Mark Stanley

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