Pop!!

By Erik Hare

Tournament time in Saint Paul is when a lot of people are out around Downtown from all over Minnesota.  After this, the dirty snow starts to melt and we all tend to enjoy a few more nights out on the city.  One great place to do this is Pop!! at 6 E 6th Street, a restaurant and bar dedicated to all things pop culture.

The menu is affordable, with most dishes in the $7 to $12 range.  There are two types of pizza and two types of pasta at all times, along with some interesting appetizers.  They have a wide variety of special drinks and beers, too.

 Pop!! specializes in a lot of seafood, giving them a niche in the Downtown scene.  Yesterday’s special was a grilled Ahi Tuna on a seafood platter that got rave reviews from everyone there.

Everything is bright and cheerful, including bartender Bob Parker (pictured).  The décor is a bit pink without being neon, accented with displays of pop culture icons and other bits of fun.  That’s what Pop!! is all about, the kind of relaxed fun that is the real Saint Paul. 

Pop!! is located in what many used to know as Fhima in the Lawson Common development.  You can find it on Wabasha and Sixth, across from Ecolab headquarters.  The many different nooks and corners of this kitschy and fun restaurant make a great addition to the developing scene in Downtown.  It may be a bit less crowded after Tournament time, but there will always be something happening.