I love foodies, let me rephrase, I love my friends and specifically those that are foodies. Last night, made me #fallinlove with them a little more as we crossed off #Piccolo from the #mnbucketlist. Just, wow. With unbelievable hospitality, outstanding service (Xan, if you want to request the best), exceptional plating and the prettiest #menu […]
The last stop on the 3rd Flight of the #MNBucketListBreweryTour was the LynLake Brewery. And, let’s be real, we saved the best for last. First of all, the brewery is in Minneapolis in the old Lyndale Theater, which spent a little time as a vintage furniture store called Theater Antiques prior to being the now […]
The 3rd Flight of the #MNBucketListBreweryTour brought us over to The Herkimer Pub and Brewery off Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis. It’s a brewpub that is unique because of their extensive food menu that goes along with their small batch craft beers and fun cocktails like the Curious George, the huge Bloody Mary with the pickle […]
The second stop on the 3rd Flight of the #MNBucketListBreweryTour (I know, it’s a mouthful) was Eastlake Brewery and Tavern, which is located in the Midtown Global Market off Lake Street. It’s a great place to hang out purely for all the assorted food options. While everyone else stood patiently in line, I ran over […]
Yesterday was the 3rd flight of the #MNBucketListBrewery tour and these things just keep getting better. Our first stop was Harriet Brewing off Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis. The taproom is tucked behind the building in a headshop-meets-artistic-screenporch open garage, where they have live music, Grateful Dead looking décor and art infused walls. Not to sway […]
Up next on the #mnbucketlist has been a fixture in south Minneapolis since 1957. A drive-in, tiny, little shop off 38th, Dave’s Popcorn, one of the last of its kind has become a bit of a local landmark. Although its changed addresses and owners, the popcorn flavors have stayed the same. The herb, my personal […]
Last night, myself along with some of the most stylish people I have ever met, crossed off Muddy Waters from the #mnbucketlist. If you take a laid back coffee bar, plus a little floral brunch ambiance, add in a hidden patio, sprinkle in some soft but urban art, find plating that’s to die for, craft […]
In the thick of Uptown is the oh-so conveniently named, Uptown Tavern. I was on a family date, if you’ve followed long, you know I have dates to try new places every month – it gives me a break from the craziness of life and gives me a monthly chance to connect and stay close […]
Last night, Alyse and I bucket listed George and the Dragon. It was on my mnbucketlist and hers. She has one too, how great is that?! Kindred spirit, probably. Back to Georges, as many of you know, I love anywhere that has a lived-in atmosphere, incredible comfort food with versatility and engaging, friendly, affable staff. […]
Rows and rows of fallen soldiers and those they loved adorn the quiet landscape of the next #mnbucketlist stop, one of the most eloquently somber and meticulously maintained places in Minnesota. Fort Snelling National Cemetary in Minneapolis, between the Mall of America and the MSP airport, was established in 1870 to serve as a burial […]
Up next on the #mnbucketlist is in the north loop. Part of Minneapolis’ historic warehouses, you’ll find The Bachelor Farmer. Home of the ever adventurous, contemporary Nordic cuisine, the wall of candid notes and grateful comments and rustic, industrial decor. They are just down the hall from Askov Finlayson (named for two neighboring Minnesota towns) […]
I got to spend my Saturday working at the 133rd Airlift Wing Minnesota Air National Guard, partnering with the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for a family picnic for those in the Naval Reserve unit. In spending a great deal of time with the BTYR, its been absolutely incredible experience with the veterans, service members […]
Right here in the land of ice and snow is one of this country’s most stunning cemeteries. Just off of Hennepin Avenue, near Lake Calhoun is the absolutely breathtaking Lakewood Cemetery. Within its 150 acres is a slice of rich Minnesota history. There are quite a few one-of-a-kind art pieces and monuments sprinkled throughout the […]
612 Brew is next on the #mnbucketlist. Located in the historic Broadway building where you can find Spyhouse Coffee, the illuminated ‘CITY’ sign and a number of other iconic Nordeast delineations. It’s full of local art, a great atmosphere and is packed full of Lumbersexuals (thank you City Pages). Their outdoor patio is sunk in from […]
When it’s over, you’ll discover that none of this was ever random. #612_instameet #612_instameet_2015
Architecture has been a little absent on the #mnbucketlist lately so that’s where we’ll go today. The Pantages Theatre, named for the Greek immigrant and impresario, Alexander Pantages, whom once had a collection of theatres including a Vaudeville house (you can actually still see some of the old painted signs between the parking garages and […]
The next stop on the #mnbucketlist is the Wilde Roast Café, named for the 19th-century playwright, Oscar Wilde, and lends itself in décor as well as menu to be reminiscent of his taste and preferences. Filled with peacocks, Victorian furniture, fireplaces, warm velvet colors and creative comfort food. With a great view of the city, […]
I spent last night hanging out with @Girl.Creative – walking, chatting and mingling. Since it just so happened to be at Lake Harriet, I thought, why not cross off Bread and Pickle from the #mnbucketlist. It’s is a cute little summer place right off of the lake that sits akin to the band shell that […]
If I ever do recollective posts, they always seem to be for throwback thursday, so this time I thought I’d change it up and do a flashback friday. This one is from almost two weeks ago, when I was desperately craving pizza (anyone who knows me, this isn’t a surprise). A few of us stopped […]
If you love popcorn, you’ll love this next place on the #mnbucketlist. PLUS is a local Hole in the wall staple. Toms Popcorn Shop off Cedar (in a gas station, mind you) is loaded with a huge variety of fire popped fresh popcorn. I’m talkin’ over 50 kinds like chocolate with sea salt, caramel cheese […]
