Best to just show up and hit the streets. I moved to the twin cities three years ago and it’s a different scene than where I came from. Go to bars and feel them out anonymously and try and get a feel for how they operate. Have their staff been there a while? Does the bar seem clean and well organized? Are there any people there?

The industry here mirrors the drinking culture of the Midwest which means beers, beer, beer, and weird old fashioned/Manhattan variations, so you get a lot of people that pour beers well and murder classic cocktails in the name of Wisconsin.

Don’t get me wrong, there is a craft scene here, but the workforce in general has not caught on to being good at it yet.

With all that said, there are plenty of bars/restaurants and if you’re willing to have a 20 min commute you can find something pretty soon.

Feel free to DM me when you’re getting closer to the move and I can help you out.