Mell's Beauty Bar

For some, indulgence comes in the form of manicures and hand massages. For others, it involves tucking into some great nosh with an expertly mixed cocktail at hand. Both camps may self-indulge freely at Mell’s Beauty Bar, a dark little boîte tucked amid Minneapolis’ hulking warehouses. During the cocktail hour, a manicurist is available to ensure that the fingers cradling your martini glass are polished. But be careful not to muss your nail job when tearing into Mell’s stunning wood-fired pizzas (the prosciutto and goat cheese version is simple elegance). Even the bar snacks have been made over: Those are marcona almonds, dahling, not beer nuts. Desserts are appropriately decadent, and anything with chocolate will allow you to lick clean your stylish fingers before sashaying out the door. 606 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-338-1680; www.mellsbeautybar.com