Fridley Liquor Warehouse is conveniently located next to Cub Foods. The liquor store is owned and managed by the City of Fridley, which has been distributing alcohol at the retail level since 1949. The store has a huge selection of wines, spirits and beers spread out in a large space with a very well-decorated layout.
Family owned for three generations, France 44 Wine & Spirits celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. What started as a simple liquor store has expanded to an impressive array of alcoholic beverages, mixers and accessories. Specializing in wine, France 44 has 4500 wines from 17 countries. Its staff is adept at asking questions and listening to understand their customer's tastes and can help customers feel comfortable choosing between an Argyle Pinot Noir and a Beckmen Syrah. For those who want to learn more, France 44 also offers tastings, classes and wine clubs.
The beer experts on staff are happy to help customers choose from the large beer selection, from local favorites like Summit EPA to kegs of craft beer like Bells Two Hearted. For those who like hard alcohol, France 44 has an impressive selection of spirits as well. From single malt scotch, limoncello, to Grey Goose, France 44 has excellent variety.
The well-lit, spacious store is a pleasant departure from a more typical liquor store environment.
Situated in the Galleria next to Scheherazade, this cafe is the brainchild of Lynn Gordon, the creator of French Meadow Bakery in Minneapolis. It serves fair trade, organic coffees, organic and biodynamic wines, local craft brews and a host of foods -- from nibbles to rustic main plates. There are grab-and-go soups, salads and pastries with casual seating and a wine bar for those who want full table service. All day breakfast items, cheese plates and wine flights are just a few of the nice touches that this restaurant brings to the upscale mall. It is the first example of the Peoples franchise concept.
Raku Modern Japanese Cuisine is an upscale yet trendy Japanese fusion restaurant located in the stylish 50th and France shopping area. The interior features a swanky decor, booths, tables and a bar. The restaurant offers two simultaneous menus, one traditional and one fusion. Sushi is highlighted on both menus. Sashimi, meat, vegetable and fruit dishes are also offered.
Tucked away off highway 7, this expansive liquor store offers a wide variety of beer, hard liquor and different wines from across the world. The beer selection is located in coolers and throughout the store in unchilled 12 packs.
The ever-growing wine selection offers an explanation of the where the wines came from and the stock is easily displayed. If you have a question about what kind of wine to choose or can't find what you are looking for, ask one of the knowledgeable staff members and they will be able to help you.
