I started a summer bucket list so that I could keep track of all the fun things I want to do over the next couple months. Summers go by so fast and with a curious toddler, I want to be sure I expose her to many fun experiences.A couple years ago, I read an article in Midwest Magazine about Pizza ...
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Local edition: giveaway for Bonfire on Grand gift certificate
Today's giveaway is for my lovely local (Minnesota) readers for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Bonfire on Grand Avenue. I wish I could win my own giveaway!Bonfire on Grand is an awesome restaurant that holds many special memories. My honey and I had our first "real" date at Bonfire and I ...
Local edition: D’Amico Kitchen
I recently had an awesome lunch with a couple of my fave coworkers at D'Amico Kitchen. D'Amico Kitchen is the recession-chic Italian restaurant that replaced Chambers in Minneapolis.I love the decor of this place; light, airy, feminine, classy and a bit minimalist. What drew Diane, Amelia and I in ...
Local edition: Loto Life Cafe
My sister and I went to Loto Life Cafe for happy hour on Saturday afternoon. After two visits, I like this place, but I really want to love it. The location is ideal, about 3 miles from my house, in Lowertown St. Paul (Loto is short for Lowertown). It's owned by David Fhima, Twin Cities restaurteur ...
Latte art
I've been to Black Sheep Cafe two weekends in a row because I am a coffee fiend, love breakfast food and enjoy spending lazy mornings at cafes. My mom, sister, aunt and sister-in-law had a "ladies morning" and met for coffee on Sunday.Unfortunately, Black Sheep was out of quiche (get there early, ...
Black Sheep Cafe
One thing I really love about living in South Saint Paul is Black Sheep Cafe. Black Sheep Cafe embodies all things that make a wonderful coffee shop; amazing food, great coffee, a relaxing and well-designed space and live music.I go to Black Sheep as often as I can. It's the kind of place you can ...
