Republic


Food & Drink

Next up on the bucket list is the Republic, 7Corners, a pub and eatery with two locations, Minneapolis off Hennepin Ave and West Bank near U of M. They host a ton of local beers an eclectic menu – including Cheese Curd Grilled Cheese (its really good!). It has nice branding but really awful service […]

August 29, 2014

Treasure City


Retail

Minnesota roadtrip + perfect pitstop + photoop = Treasure City in Royalton, just north of St Cloud. It’s a super unique gift and souvenir shop that even has it’s own pirate guillotine. Totally worth checking out (especially after an exceptionally difficult week).

August 25, 2014

O’Gara’s


Food & Drink

If you are going to (or still trying to decide) to the Minnesota State Fair this year, stop over at O’Gara’s. O’garas Bar and Grill is a Twin  Cities staple. It opened in 1941 and it’s currently on third #generation ownership. It has two locations, one off Snelling in St Paul and the other is […]

August 21, 2014

Roasted Pear


Food & Drink

If you’re looking for a #casual, laid back Bar and Restaurant in the Burnsville or Brooklyn Park area, I’d suggest stopping at The Roasted Pear. I took a chance and tried the Burnsville location, right off Nicollet and was pleasantly surprised. I went for the baked mac and cheese, like always and waffle fries (seriously, […]

August 19, 2014

Chanhassen Pioneer Cemetery


Cemeteries & Graveyards

Crossing off another #cemetery from the bucket list tonight. This time, I stopped at Chanhassen Pioneer Cemetery. This one is on my running trail so its one I see all the time. This one in particular has had quite a bit of resident press about it. A few local articles have been written about adding […]

August 18, 2014

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge


Parks & Geology

This is one of my favorite things on the bucket list – mostly because people forget its there! The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge right by the Mall of America off American Blvd in Bloomington, was built to provide a habitat for a birds, fish, and other wildlife and to offer environmental education and outdoor recreation […]

August 16, 2014

Pizza Studio


Food & Drink

If you’re hanging out at the Mall of America this weekend, I highly recommend the Pizza Studio. It’s an easy stop near the food court, neighboring the Theaters of the Mall of America. Create your own pizza from start to finish, lots of options and just to show, here is what I got; whole grain […]

August 15, 2014

Eden Prairie Cemetery


Cemeteries & Graveyards

Off Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie, just before you get to Miller Park, there is the Eden Prairie Cemetery. It’s right on the side of a really bright and sunny hill where all of the graves are spread out and easy to get to. Because I go to this one often, I do have a […]

August 13, 2014

Wildfire


Food & Drink

Wildfire in Eden Prairie is an upscale jazzera, roaring 20’s inspired steakhouse that focuses on beer, steak, chops and seafood (says it right above their moniker). It’s actually pretty fun. The service is fast, the servers are entertaining and you kind of feel like you should be in a flapper dress when you enter. I […]

August 12, 2014

Munsinger Gardens & Clemens Gardens


Parks & Geology

Since the summer slowly leaving, making room for fall, I thought I’d pick something for the bucket list that showcases the most beautiful parts of a Minnesota summer, the Munsinger Gardens and the Clemens Gardens in St Cloud along the Mississippi River, near SCSU. These #gardens are spectacular. If you haven’t had a chance to […]

August 10, 2014

Lac Lavon Park


Parks & Geology

If you like a shady, rustic-looking city park, that is a little hidden, try Lac Lavon Park. Its near County Road 42 in Burnsville and, because it’s a stones throw from Crystal Lake – a much busier park – has a great deal less people. They have a playground, secluded trails, horseshoe pits and a […]

August 8, 2014

Crumb Gourmet Deli


Food & Drink

Crumb Gourmet Deli in Eden Prairie is a little deli with that mainly serves soup, sandwiches and salad. Although its very simple, not really anything to write home about, it does have cute branding (go figure, that’s what I’d pay attention to).

August 6, 2014

Calhoun Square


Retail

If you’ve ever been through Uptown will remember going past Calhoun square, but have you been inside? To non-city folk, Calhoun Square is off Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis, and is full of fun shops and restaurants, like Blush by kay, Comedy Sportz, Sushi Tango, Republic and Kitchen Window. Even without shopping, its worth checking out the […]

August 5, 2014

Edenvale Park


Parks & Geology

Edenvale Park is a quiet, small park in #Eden Prairie. As I’ve said, I try to include everything on the bucket list so, city parks included. It’s little with not much there outside of a playground and a hockey rink. But, if you like somewhere that you can be alone, it’s a good spot on […]

August 3, 2014

Tian Jin


Food & Drink

Next on the bucket list is Tian Jin, a Chinese food restaurant in Chanhassen. Its really easy to miss because of the location, but worth every minute of irritation with your cars navigation. Great vegan and vegetarian options and, oddly enough, lots of meat options, which would please any carnivore. Its really quiet inside, so […]

August 2, 2014