When my cousin suggested we grabbed dinner at Lat14 Asian Eatery I was all in, because back before it opened I would drive by it to and from work everyday just waiting to go…and then, as happens, I got a new job and was never on that side of town again. So I’m almost embarrassed to say this is my first time there, but better late than never!
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Lake Elmo Inn Brunch | Lake Elmo, MN
StandardI was excited to have girls brunch with some friends at Lake Elmo Inn recently.
Historically, Lake Elmo Inn was known for their brunch buffet, however, since COVID they have updated their brunch service to a 4 course meal instead.
Continue readingRed Cow Brunch | Minneapolis, MN
StandardI’m a Red Cow fan, but this is my first time trying out their brunch. Two words: brunch flight.
Continue readingDario | Minneapolis, MN
StandardWhen my friend suggested we try out Dario for our April friendship dinner I was ecstatic because I had seen so many articles and posts about their pasta.
Spoiler Alert: They did not disappoint.
Continue reading10″ Taco Pizza LTO | Taco John’s
StandardI was invited to the Taco John’s Innovation Kitchen located in St. Louis Park to try my hand at making their limited time offer 10″ Taco Pizza and when I tell you I was internally freaking out I am not lying haha.
Continue readingNational Grilled Cheese Day | Twin Cities Top 5
StandardCheese and sandwiches are two of my favorite foods so of course I’m obsessed with National Grilled Cheese Day. I’ll admit that lately my favorite grilled cheese sandwiches are made by my husband (his are honestly ELITE), but for those of you without a live in home chef who understands that there is really never enough cheese 😂 I thought I’d share my top 5 🧀 over the years in the Twin Cities!
And as an added bonus, you can scroll to the bottom for the Distastefully Tommy recipe 🎉
Continue readingHowe Daily Kitchen & Bar 2024 | Minneapolis, MN
StandardI first reviewed Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar in 2019 and then again for their dog friendly menu later that year, but I felt like it was about time for an update!
Continue readingNorthern Tap House | Woodbury, Minnesota
StandardEver since trying out Northern Tap House at their Plymouth location I have been counting down the days until the Woodbury location opened.
Continue readingLake Elmo Inn Restaurant | Lake Elmo, MN
StandardThe Lake Elmo Inn restaurant is an East suburbs icon that until now I have never eaten at. For our wedding in late 2022 we received a gift card from my best friends parents with a note that they wanted to provide us an experience to one of their favorite places, which was beyond sweet and exactly the kind of thoughtful gift I love. So I was excited when husband reminded me that we had it and suggested it would be a great place to go for Valentine’s Day.
He was right…something I don’t usually admit haha.
Continue readingLolito – New Location | Stillwater, Minnesota
StandardI know I know, Lolito has been in it’s new spot for a long time, but I haven’t been yet so I’m going to pretend this is as new to everyone as it is to me and write a Hipster Hack about it 😂
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