The Red Cow Setting Up Shop Near 50th & France

Locals are evidently looking forward to living next to a purveyor of exotic wines and good food, with a majority of residents supporting a liquor license for a new restaurant set to occupy the former Blockbuster Video store near 50th & France.

That's according to documents city staff presented to the Minneapolis City Council's business regulations committee on Monday. The committee voted to grant a wine and beer license to The Red Cow, which is set to take up the entire vacant storefront at the corner of Drew Avenue South and 50th Street.

When representatives of The Red Cow met with nearby residents to gather feedback on their proposed eatery, the staff report said, most feedback was positive, with some residents concerned about parking and late-night noise from the proposed oudtoor patio on the corner.

As planned, The Red Cow will seat 130 diners inside, and 34 on the patio.

Red Cow owner Luke Shimp has said he will be offering the neighborhood an enormous, unique wine list, with prices per glass running from $6 to $32. The restaurant will also serve gourmet hamburgers and an array of different menu items.

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