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Dec. 2, 2025

Curioso Coffee Bar

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Curioso, LLC for an On Sale Wine, Strong Beer with Limited Entertainment license. If approved, they intend to operate a Coffee Bar with craft beer, coffee, food and acoustic music. 

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:   Dec. 2, 2025
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity):  Curioso, LLC

Complete address: 3001 Hennepin Avenue Suite 1170- 1175, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Telephone number:  612-208-9794

Current License(s):  N/A
Requested License(s): On Sale Wine, Strong Beer with Limited Entertainment

Seating: 35
Hours of operation: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday – Friday. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday – Sunday

Zoning District: CM4
Neighborhood and Ward: South Uptown 10

Limited Entertainment: Limited Entertainment, Entertainment limited to literary readings, storytelling, live solo comedians, karaoke, amplified or nonamplified music by a disc jockey or any number of musicians, and group singing by patrons of the establishment, with no patron dancing. The applicant intends to provide limited programming including acoustic music, organized meetups, instructional art gatherings, themed gatherings, comedy shows, trivia, etc.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Steven Daniels. 

Dec. 2, 2025

Lumi Restaurant and Bar

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Lumi Restaurant and Bar for an Upgrade of Entertainment license.  If approved, they intend to upgrade their entertainment level from limited to general. They intend to offer dancing after 10:00 p.m. in the basement area, which is already licensed for alcohol. They also plan on extending their opening hours to 2 a.m..

Place: Public Service Center, 250 South Fourth St., Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date: Dec. 2, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's Name (Legal Entity): Tollso, LLC
Complete Address: 921 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone Number: 612-315-5249

Current License(s): On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment License w/Sunday Sales
Requested License(s): On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment w/Sunday Sales, 2 a.m. 

Zoning District: BFC50, DP, DT2
Neighborhood and Ward: Downtown West, Ward 7

Seating:  467
Interior:  401
Exterior: Sidewalk Cafe: 66 seats

Proposed Hours of Operation: 
Interior:  6 a.m. –  2 a.m. daily
Exterior:  Sidewalk Café: 6 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Nature of Entertainment: General Entertainment:  All forms of legal entertainment and patron dancing. The applicant intends to provide a DJ with dancing on the basement level of the restaurant on the weekends.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or comments in writing by contacting Kristina Stichter.