Burger Jones is a fun little burger joint with a chain-restaurant-feel that kind of grows on you. Locations in Burnsville and Minneapolis (Uptown). There are not a lot of options for vegetarians or vegans, I warn, but aside from burgers, they have the best hard shakes and malts. I’m partial to Nutella shake and I’m […]
Looking for a new city park (in Minnesota, of course)? Try Round Lake Park in Eden Prairie. I love this place, even though some areas are a little condensed. They have a boat launch, a beach, a skate park, paved trails, a water park, docks for fishing, a beautiful pavilion and even an elliptical or […]
I’m a huge nerd, let me make that clear before I start. I love, love, love the nerdiest, nerd things. And one of those being Star Trek. So, when I heard that that Mall of America was hosting Star Trek the Exhibition, I about lost my mind. Um, exploring the history of the #future, what […]
Crossing a few things off the bucket list today. 1. First (not the last) trip to Rose of No Mans Land. 2. First time I designed someone else’s tattoo. Rose of No Mans Land is in Woodbury and has some pretty amazing artists. If you are looking for a new place to start your tattoo […]
Next on the list is a place you’ve likely just driven by (if you are ever in the area). The North Shore Marina. This one is from Browns Bay but there is also Smiths Bay and Maxwell Bay in Wayzata, Excelsior and Big Island. It’s a place to slip for bigger boats and has a […]
If you live in Minnesota, and you haven’t heard of Wuollet Bakery, then… you’re just like me. Seriously. I had no idea this existed and now that I do, oh, dangerous. Woullet is packed full of cupcakes, cakes, pies, donuts, pastries, muffins, coffee cake, crumb cake and breads. They also have a full coffee and […]
Here is a random one for the bucket list The Deephaven Arch. Built in 1906, the Northome stone arch in Deephaven marks the entrance to the Pinecrest and Cedarhurst estates and was originally a double arch. Funny place because it’s so hidden that you almost miss it in the shadows. Kind of like the entrance […]
If you love being outside (even in this heat!) a good city park to try in Minnesota, especially if you have kids, is Miller Park. Located in Eden Prairie off Eden Prairie Road, it has a big, kids play area, water park, paved trails, really nice athletic fields (baseball, soccer, tennis… ), is beautiful and […]
The absolute best chickpea burger I have ever, ever had is from the Red Cow in Minneapolis. It’s a short walk from all the shops on 50th and France Ave. I initially heard about Red Cow from a recommendation by a Evereve when I stopped by one afternoon. The place is #rustic and industrial but really […]
In the interest of exploration, I stopped by the Midwest Music Museum at the Mall Of America tonight for the “Ladies and Gentlemen… The Beatles!” exhibit. Get a glimpse of the 1965 Metropolitan Stadium concert, musical artifacts, interactive stops and tons of rare photos during the height of Beatlemania. The exhibition runs through September 7th, stop […]
And were on to Axels on the bucketlist Axels is a homey, dark, lodge-like steak house with locations in Chanhassen, Mendota and Roseville. I’m partial to their popovers and the buttery pasta. BONUS; I got to draw all over the table with #crayons. Which, lets be honest, I’m a kindergartner at heart. I have been […]
Oh, Yoyo donuts. How I love you, for a few reasons, actually. They are family owned, located in Minnetonka, make hand made donuts, offer ice cream, have a coffee bar AND have free wifi. Ok, so that’s six reasons. Fun fact you may not know, they do offer delivery ($75 minimum), huh.
Stopping at my favorite Sunday Brunch spot in Minnesota, Patricks Restaurant and Bakery. It’s in Maple Grove, has amazing desserts, the best breakfast options and in the middle of Arbor Lakes! Can’t go wrong with this place!
If you haven’t heard of the Midtown Global Market, you need to consider stopping by. Its an indoor public market in Minneapolis off Main Street in the Midtown Exchange building. It is colorful and full of life, not really what you’d expect from the outside. The place is completely packed with vendors and is so […]
I’m not sure how others feel about putting cemeteries and graveyards on their bucket list but I think its important to know all that a place has to offer and that includes its history, morbid or sullen as it is. Please let me know if it makes you uncomfortable or hey, if you like it. […]
I thought I’d double up because today’s are next to each other… Next to Shady Oak Lake Cemetery in Minnetonka is Lone Lake Park. The park has athletic fields (soccer, basketball and tennis), outdoor seating, a kids play area, woodlands, wetlands and lots of parking. It also has a dock on the lake, beautifully set […]
Broders in Minneapolis is a Italian Pasta Bar, a Terzo vino bar (wine bar) and a Pizza joint slash deli slash gourmet bakery and shop. It has kind of taken over the corner of Penn and 50th. Broders Pasta Bar is a crowded little place with a long wait, but is completely worth it. I […]
What better way to spend my birthday than to trudge up a zillion stairs?! Well, that’s what I wanted to do! And it crosses off another on the #mnbucketlist. Here are Stillwater, Minnesota’s very own historic stairs! They are located next to Luna Rossa Winebar. And the big pay off… A killer view of the […]
Spending this scorching hot day at the Taste of Minnesota festival in Waconia, Minnesota. This year, it’s at the Carver County Fair Grounds, complete with a petting zoo, the iconic titanic slide, multiple music stages and state fair food staples. It’s going on through tomorrow, so stop by. smile emoticon July 4th 2014 weekend.
Fan of a good casino? Love great food? Like Tom Petty cover bands? Well then, get over to the Mystic Lake Casino for Rock and Rockets July 4th! Watch the fireworks, gorge on food truck street food and patriotic cupcakes from A Cupcake Social! smile emoticon Happy Independence Day!
