Hi there, Jessica here! I am headed up to Duluth, Minnesota for the weekend to bucket list and would love to see if there are places you think I need to stop! What are your favorite things to do in Duluth? Tag some of your favorites and tell me what makes that restaurant, park, mural, […]
Located in the heart of Arbor Lakes in the AMC Movie Theatre Parking Lot is Malone’s Bar and Grill. Founded in 2010 and owned by the people that brought you Maynard’s. Malone’s is also known for having the best happy hours in Maple Grove and it’s no wonder. If you come in for a beer […]
Whenever I plan to be in Stillwater, I make sure to meet with with my friends, Emily and Mike. Em is the best Stillwaterian (no, not a real word, but it works) tour guide, knowing all the best places to try to get the full experience. On this particular trip, she suggested Lion’s Tavern, located […]
Voted “Best Boutique in the St.Croix Valley,” Enchante in Stillwater is next on the #mnbucketlist. bringing modern fashion to Stillwater, Enchante is an upscale specialty-shop that features a thoughtfully curated collection of the unique and trendy. Denim, jewelry, dresses, adorable sweaters, you name it – you can find something to fit your style here. Founded […]
Located just south of Jordan in St. Lawrence Township, the Jordan Supper Club and Tap Room opened in early January 2016. In a recently renovated 11,000 square feet former OK Corral, just off of Highway 169, The Club features two different concepts: a Supper Club, and a Tap Room. The supper club idea became popular […]
I have to say, I really love La Casita Mexican Restaurant. With locations in Columbia Heights, Roseville, Coon Rapids and Waite Park – I’ve heard it called the best Mexican restaurant in the Twin Cities, so I’m not alone in my conclusion. Casual with no wait, open and airy, festive atmosphere, bold colors, fun waitstaff […]
Located on the corner of Main Street and Nelson in downtown Stillwater is Nacho Mama’s, a popular Mexican restaurant that’ll make you feel like you’ve escaped to Cabo San Lucas for a few hours. Hardwood floors, popping colors, walls covered with baubles and with a mantra like, “Love, Peace and Taco Grease,” you already know […]
If you’ve walked down East Superior Street in Old Downtown Duluth, you may have seen the sidewalk sign that reads, “Why go naked?” Can’t miss it! That’s Fig Leaf, a fun clothing boutique that is chock full of unique and colorful displays of jewelry, clothing, hats, scarves, shoes, boots, accessories, gifts – the list goes […]
Truffles and Tortes, Truffles and Tortes, where do I even start? Charming, yes. Quaint, indeed! Edible works of art, positively. Sinful, absolutely… Suggested by my sister Heather, the sweetest little shop of Main Street in downtown Anoka may offer savory food like chicken wild rice soup and pillowy quiche, but I need to tell you […]
Sitting quietly in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood is the New London Cafe. A little gem you wouldn’t know about unless someone you know tells you about it, it’s owned by Carl Ehlenz, the owner of Betty’s Pies, up the road in Two Harbors. Yes, that means you can totally get a slice of Betty’s for breakfast – […]
If you have ever walked Main Street in downtown Stillwater, especially at night, you know Whitey’s. Great beer selection and cocktails in a casual atmosphere, absolutely. A total dive bar if there ever was one, Whitey’s Bar comes with standard pub flair and friendly Bartenders but the real secret is that they have a bigger […]
Up next on the #mnbucketlist is Sammy Perrella’s Pizza and Restaurant, a decades-old regional pizza chain. Sammy’s is one of my favorite places for pizza, specifically the one in Brooklyn Park. Say what you will about chain restaurants – Sammy’s is the place for authentic Italian cooking. Started 61 years ago as a small café […]
On a recent trip to Red Wing, I stopped at Kelly’s Tap House and Grill in Red Wing off Old Main kitty corner from the Red Wing Brewery. In a recently renovated building, the place is massive, with full bars on the first and second floors and even deck and outdoor patio seating that include a […]
Up next on the #mnbucketlist is Honey and Rye Bakehouse, a rustic midwestern bakery with a savory twist. This neighborhood gem serves up Tiny Footprint coffee (although I’m partial to their rhubarb lemonade and the Honey latte), amazing monkey bread, and an assortment of other delectable morsels. To warn, this isn’t a place for the […]
When it comes to breakfast, I am willing to go just about anywhere. Pangea Cafe, just off 1st street in downtown Waconia southwest of the metro, more than fits the bill. Waconia is home to the likes of Lola’s on the Lake, Waconia Brewing and Frost & Steam Coffee so when I heard several people […]
Up next is Pub 819, a bar and grill in Downtown Hopkins. Off Mainstreet, the place is a little hidden with its dark exterior but inside, the garage door style windows accentuate the oakwood walls, inviting you into this modern American gastropub. Replacing Hopkins Tavern, the Pub declares itself the place for “Whiskey, Beer, Burgers,” […]
Okay, seriously. How cute are these guys?! I got them from the Red Wing Confectionery Chocolate Shop in Red Wing. Just off Main Street, the place was purchased by the Oasis Eatery at Nesbitt’s Nursery in the summer of 2013 and has been serving up hand-made chocolates, salt water taffy, truffles, and old-fashioned candy. While […]
On a recent trip to Rochester with my mom and sister, I stopped at Chester’s Kitchen and Bar in the downtown area. A play on the city name (Ro-Chester, get it?), Chester’s is quite the find. Exceptionally put together with a cozy ambiance, it’s perfect for a date, a night on the town or a […]
If you are in need of night filled with Mediterranean-meets-French food, warm lighting and waitstaff with a keen eye on detail, look no further than South Minneapolis’ Cafe Maude off Penn, just north of the Crosstown Highway. A neighborhood gem if there ever was one, Maude rests in the Armatage neighborhood which is named for […]
A few minutes from the Ridgedale Mall in the west suburbs, just off west 394, sits BLVD Kitchen and Bar off Wayzata Blvd. It shares the same parking lot as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Michael’s Minnetonka. It’s an upscale, polished bistro that instantly feels warm and welcoming. BLVD may be in the West Metro suburbs […]
