Downtown

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About this Neighborhood

Downtown Saint Paul, the city's central business district since 1839, hugs the Mississippi River and packs a surprisingly diverse table. Its 40 restaurants pull a strong 4.6, with Cafe Astoria for the morning, Babani's Kurdish Restaurant for something distinctive, and Bullvino's Churrascaria when a big meal is in order. Foursquare regulars map a downtown blend of American kitchens, breakfast spots, bakeries and theaters — the culture-and-dining mix you'd expect from a capital core. Nine parks and nine coffee shops soften the business-district edges, making it walkable and welcoming beyond the nine-to-five.

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