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Pedal Indoor Cycling celebrated its grand opening in mid-February at 21 NE Fifth St. in Old St. Anthony. Billed as “the first solely dedicated indoor cycling studio” in the state, the independent, locally owned studio offers several types of “spinning” classes taught by well-qualified instructors. Riders of all levels can get a cardio workout while pedaling to “uplifting music,” according to the Pedals website, www.pedalstudios.com
There is no membership fee at Pedals; spinners can purchase one session at a time or a multi-ride pass. Call 612-644-5900 for more information.
Wrapaninis also celebrated a grand opening in February at 1517 Como Ave. SE. The family business, owned by Tom and Melissa Deyo and managed by their son Alex, offers an Italian menu including wraps, pizzas and panini sandwiches. Wrapaninis offers corporate catering and delivers to zip codes 55413, 55414, 55108, and both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses of the U of M. For more information or to place an order, call 612-623-4333.
Fitness Together Studio, formerly at 314 E. Hennepin Ave, has moved to 1024 Washington Ave. S. The franchised studio, at which certified personal trainers offer customized training sessions, is one of three owned locally by Randy Zarecki, and one of 400 worldwide. For more information, visit www.fitnesstogether.com
The Sportsman’s Pub and Grille was reborn as Sporty’s in early February, when the longtime Southeast bar reopened after renovations to much of its space. While the actual bar remains as regulars will remember it, seating areas have been transformed. The building’s original hardwood floors were restored, new tables and chairs were added, and floor-to-ceiling plate-glass windows were installed along Como Avenue. The project began last winter and was aided by a $5,000 grant from the Southeast Como Improvement Association, said owner Joe Radaich.
Sporty’s also sports an expanded menu with pulled pork, salads and grilled fish added to the existing fare.
“Vegan boutique” Fast and Furless was expected to open March 1 in a newly remodeled space at “Frankly 27th,” the former Smiley’s Clinic building at Franklin Avenue East and 27th Avenue South that is being redeveloped by Seward Redesign.
Fast and Furless offers a variety of footwear, accessories, hats, T-shirts, treats, body care products, cosmetics, books, magazines and cards, all “without a scrap of fur, leather, wool, down or silk” or animal products or animal testing, according to the website www.fastandfurless.com.
Store owner Jon Novick said Seward Redesign was instrumental in luring him from his previous St. Paul location. “They really want me there,” he said. “That is nice because, as a neighborhood organization and not a big corporation, they want to see me succeed.”
See Anna Pratt’s story about Seward Redesign.
last revised: March 6, 2008