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Spyhouse radiates London art school circa 1962. Why? It's all smart, it's all stylish, and it's all wearing peg pants in gray-green tones. Well, not really, but Spyhouse is full of vintage '60s furniture and paintings of sad-eyed Mary Quant types doing the monkey. Other amenities include the double-height windows, the TeaSource teas, and the light fixtures and tea trays from dear departed Lincoln Del. Bring your own sketchpad, Super-8 camera, and thoughts.
Some people will tell you that initiating a breakup is just as painful as being dumped. Those people are liars. Sure, if you have any feelings at all, it won't be easy to break your former beloved's heart. But inflicting that pain is just not as bad as receiving it. For one thing, the dumper knows what's coming; the dumpee is often taken by surprise. And the lingering sting of rejection is much worse than the temporary discomfort of hurting someone's feelings. So, dumpers, please try to be... More »
When they're not out scouring the bars for attractive women, many single guys spend their weeknights at a local independent coffee shop. One of the more popular hideouts is Spyhouse, an Eat Street cafe that regularly serves up oodles of available men. They can be found curled up in red leather booths with laptops whirring, steaming dark roast in hand, looking up each time the doorbell chimes for signs of hotness in the newest arrival. The hip, artsy atmosphere may be what draws these... More »
A lot of people will argue that trying to pick the best coffee house is like trying to pick the best cash machine: Duh, it's the closest one. But Spyhouse is more than just a coffee house--it's an inspiration to higher living. We're talking serious integrity here. Drip coffee comes from an importer who lives in the neighborhood and hails from a Brazilian coffee farm. Espresso comes from a renowned European roaster. Tea is made just as it should be, with the right-temperature water and... More »
The Spyhouse Espresso Bar and Gallery 2451 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis; (612) 871-3177 Hours: 7:00 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.-midnight Saturday and Sunday. Talking about taste and style isn't much in vogue these days,... More »
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