Minnesota Palate, October 2004

Behold the Beauty

By Kelly Westhoff

Just how pampered do you deserve to be? If you want to be treated like royalty—or at least a movie star—then you need to visit Mell's Beauty Bar in Minneapolis' warehouse district, where customers are not only encouraged to eat, drink and be beautiful, but the staff will ensure that you look and feel your best. At Mell's you can get a manicure, a massage and a cocktail all in one place.

Basic manicures and 10-minute massages start at 4:30 p.m. and are generally on a first-come, first-serve basis. Appointments can be made as spots fill up quickly. Groups of friends coming for a night on the town will definitely want to call ahead. Birthday girls and brides-to-be get a free treatment if they speak up. Manicures and massages each run $15 and include a martini or a glass of wine—your choice—from the menu. And in case you're wondering, the manicurists and massage therapists are fully-licensed.

Since a cocktail comes standard with a beauty treatment, keep with the theme and order a Beauty Bar Punch. It's a fruity, punchy party drink you're sure to polish off before the polish on your nails can dry.

The Mangotini is also a wise choice. It is lip-smackingly sweet and yummy. Another popular option is the Chocolate Lady Martini, made with a variety of chocolate liquors and Stoli vanilla. Chocolate and a massage? Now who wouldn't go for that?

Besides beautiful women, Mell's has plenty to offer the guys. Beer is served on tap or in a bottle, and rail drinks are always available. Musical offerings start nightly at 10 p.m.

So where can you go for a unique night on the town? Mell's Beauty Bar is a gorgeous choice. And leave your nail file at home.

If you go

Where

Mell's Beauty Bar
606 Washington Ave. N. , Minneapolis
612-338-1680
www.mellsbeautybar.com

Hours

Mon.–Fri. 4 p.m.–2 a.m.
Sat.–Sun. 5 p.m.–2 a.m.

Parking

Meters on street

Drinks to Try

Beauty Bar Punch
Mangotini
Chocolate Lady Martini

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