Matt Dowgwillo
Matt Dowgwillo is one of the original ThriftyHipster.com founders. He is also an avid foodie, amateur chef, part-time yogi, dog-lover, world-traveler, moped-driving-lunatic, and beer enthusiast who has lived in Minneapolis on and off since 1997. Matt started this site to help people explore the city and live like kings on a budget. He is now a Food-tourist, traveling the world, sampling street food or drinking with local riffraff in between his investigations of the Twin Cities. He helps upkeep this blog by writing about his favorite restaurants and some of the cooler, more underground or beer events.
Writes about: BarTech, Best Of, Craft Notes, Distilleries, Downtown, Events, Free & Thrifty, Free & Thrifty, Grubbin', Happy Hour, Hip News, Local Taps, Nordeast, South, St. Paul, Tap Rooms, TC Metro, To Do, Twin Cities, Uptown
Bars and Socialization
New Covid Rules, MN Bars, and how you can support them
Minnesota Roller Derby 2019-20 Season
Nordeast Big River Brew Fest 2019
Motosota – Vintage Bikes, Craft Beer, and Live Music
2019 Summer Beer Dabbler
Freak Fest 2019 at Sociable Cider
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
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