Tulips bloom at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The cool temperatures pushed the tulip bloom back at week at the Landscape Arboretum. But they?re blooming now, just in time for their busiest weekend of the year because of the Mother?s Day holiday. There are 39,000 tulips of several different varieties to see from the double tulip to the filled tulip. The design is planned almost a year in advance and the bulbs planted every October. The bloom will last for three to four weeks. All visitors must have a reservation to visit the Arboretum.
The cool temperatures pushed the tulip bloom back at week at the Landscape Arboretum. But they?re blooming now, just in time for their busiest weekend of the year because of the Mother?s Day holiday. There are 39,000 tulips of several different varieties to see from the double tulip to the filled tulip. The design is planned almost a year in advance and the bulbs planted every October. The bloom will last for three to four weeks. All visitors must have a reservation to visit the Arboretum.
From burgers to shakes; everything at Wayzata?s newest restaurant is plant-based
The man behind the ?Crisp & Green? restaurants popping up all over the Twin Cities has a new concept opening Thursday in Wayzata. It?s called ?Stalk & Spade? and it has all your typical burger joint menu items except they?re all plant-based. The restaurant in downtown Wayzata is the first location, but there are two more coming to Minnesota in 2021 and the company has plans to quickly expand beyond our borders. ?Stalk & Spade? is the country?s first plant-based burger franchise. Forbes Magazine referred to the founder, Steele Smiley, as the man who wants to build the plant-based McDonald?s of the future
The man behind the ?Crisp & Green? restaurants popping up all over the Twin Cities has a new concept opening Thursday in Wayzata. It?s called ?Stalk & Spade? and it has all your typical burger joint menu items except they?re all plant-based. The restaurant in downtown Wayzata is the first location, but there are two more coming to Minnesota in 2021 and the company has plans to quickly expand beyond our borders. ?Stalk & Spade? is the country?s first plant-based burger franchise. Forbes Magazine referred to the founder, Steele Smiley, as the man who wants to build the plant-based McDonald?s of the future
White Bear Lake theatre group gifted a vacation home
It?s been a challenging hear for performance venues who?ve transformed their business model to survive the pandemic. Many, like the Lakeshore Players Theatre in White Bear Lake turned to virtual performances, but still things were looking dire. That all changed when they were notified they?d been gifted an historic home on White Bear Lake formerly owned by the matriarch of the Johnson & Johnson family. When Betty Wold Johnson passed away, she left them her childhood home that had become a summer vacation home later in life. To say this was a surprise would be an understatement. Johnson had never been to one of their shows, but had taken a tour of the performance venue when it was under construction. The theatre says this gift will ensure their future and continued contributions in White Bear Lake. The home is already under contract.
It?s been a challenging hear for performance venues who?ve transformed their business model to survive the pandemic. Many, like the Lakeshore Players Theatre in White Bear Lake turned to virtual performances, but still things were looking dire. That all changed when they were notified they?d been gifted an historic home on White Bear Lake formerly owned by the matriarch of the Johnson & Johnson family. When Betty Wold Johnson passed away, she left them her childhood home that had become a summer vacation home later in life. To say this was a surprise would be an understatement. Johnson had never been to one of their shows, but had taken a tour of the performance venue when it was under construction. The theatre says this gift will ensure their future and continued contributions in White Bear Lake. The home is already under contract.
Rise Bagel Co. named one of the best bagels in America
Step to the side New York City bagels. It turns out, a Minneapolis bagel shop is churning out one of the best bagels in the country. Rise Bagel Co. is no stranger to lists, but their latest ranking by ?Food & Wine Magazine? is about as good as it gets. The magazine article picked the 50 greatest bagel shops from coast to coast. In the write-up, the author describes Rise Bagels as ?one of the finer home-baked bagels you'll ever try, shimmering, crisp on the outside, with just the right amount of soft interior.? Rise Bagel Co. is in the North Loop neighborhood. It?s open Wednesday to Sunday from 8am to 1pm.
Step to the side New York City bagels. It turns out, a Minneapolis bagel shop is churning out one of the best bagels in the country. Rise Bagel Co. is no stranger to lists, but their latest ranking by ?Food & Wine Magazine? is about as good as it gets. The magazine article picked the 50 greatest bagel shops from coast to coast. In the write-up, the author describes Rise Bagels as ?one of the finer home-baked bagels you'll ever try, shimmering, crisp on the outside, with just the right amount of soft interior.? Rise Bagel Co. is in the North Loop neighborhood. It?s open Wednesday to Sunday from 8am to 1pm.
Sea Salt Eatery opens for the season
After a shortened season last year, Sea Salt Eatery is back on schedule. The seafood restaurant that?s tucked in Minnehaha Regional Park, opened less than a week ago. Unlike last year, you can order at the counter and most of their menu items are back including the Shrimp Po Boy, which wasn?t on the menu due to a shrimp shortage. The eatery is open seven days a week from 11am to 8pm.
After a shortened season last year, Sea Salt Eatery is back on schedule. The seafood restaurant that?s tucked in Minnehaha Regional Park, opened less than a week ago. Unlike last year, you can order at the counter and most of their menu items are back including the Shrimp Po Boy, which wasn?t on the menu due to a shrimp shortage. The eatery is open seven days a week from 11am to 8pm.
Inside the new O'Shaughnessy Distillery before it opens in Prospect Park
One of Ireland's top whiskey makers is moving to Minnesota to be part of the O'Shaughnessy Distillery. It's taking shape in Minneapolis' Prospect Park Neighborhood with plans to open this summer. Shayne Wells has a preview of what's to come with this destination distillery.
One of Ireland's top whiskey makers is moving to Minnesota to be part of the O'Shaughnessy Distillery. It's taking shape in Minneapolis' Prospect Park Neighborhood with plans to open this summer. Shayne Wells has a preview of what's to come with this destination distillery.
Paisley Park welcomes fans on anniversary of Prince's death
Paisley Park welcomes fans on the fifth anniversary of Prince's death.
Paisley Park welcomes fans on the fifth anniversary of Prince's death.
It?s farm babies time at the Minnesota Zoo
The Farm Babies are back at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Unlike last year, you can visit the animals in-person this time around, though they?re still offering virtual content as well. Farm Babies runs through May 16th. This year they?ll have lambs, piglets, calves, llamas, chicks, and more. To reserve your day and time visit: www.mnzoo.org
The Farm Babies are back at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Unlike last year, you can visit the animals in-person this time around, though they?re still offering virtual content as well. Farm Babies runs through May 16th. This year they?ll have lambs, piglets, calves, llamas, chicks, and more. To reserve your day and time visit: www.mnzoo.org
Twin Cities disc golf pro opening third Minnesota course
The sport of disc golf spiked in popularity during the pandemic. It?s an approachable sport to try since you don?t need clubs or a cart and it?s outdoors with plenty of space to socially distance. One year ago, pro disc golfer, Cale Leiviska opened two new 18-hole courses in Clearwater. Now he?s getting ready to open a third, less challenging course, in the same area. They?re all part of the Airborn Disc Golf Preserve, which offers championship caliber courses on the former Driftwood Golf Course site on the banks of the Mississippi River
The sport of disc golf spiked in popularity during the pandemic. It?s an approachable sport to try since you don?t need clubs or a cart and it?s outdoors with plenty of space to socially distance. One year ago, pro disc golfer, Cale Leiviska opened two new 18-hole courses in Clearwater. Now he?s getting ready to open a third, less challenging course, in the same area. They?re all part of the Airborn Disc Golf Preserve, which offers championship caliber courses on the former Driftwood Golf Course site on the banks of the Mississippi River
Local stylist rolls out swanky salon on wheels
A Burnsville hairdresser is taking her salon on the road. After the pandemic shut down her business last spring, she didn't waste any time purchasing a trailer and converting it into a glamorous beauty parlor on wheels. Susan Chin owns The Chandelier Suite Hair Boutique. Her swanky mobile salon was designed with bridal parties in mind, but could also work for events like prom and little princess birthday parties. For more information visit: Www.thechandeliersuite.com
A Burnsville hairdresser is taking her salon on the road. After the pandemic shut down her business last spring, she didn't waste any time purchasing a trailer and converting it into a glamorous beauty parlor on wheels. Susan Chin owns The Chandelier Suite Hair Boutique. Her swanky mobile salon was designed with bridal parties in mind, but could also work for events like prom and little princess birthday parties. For more information visit: Www.thechandeliersuite.com
Stillwater coffee shop pay-it-forward streak hits one year
A year ago when the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to our lives, a Stillwater realtor wanted to do something kind to bring people joy. She decided to put down $100 to buy other people coffee at The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe. A year later; and that’s how every morning has started as others keep the gesture going. To follow along with their streak, check out their Facebook page
A year ago when the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to our lives, a Stillwater realtor wanted to do something kind to bring people joy. She decided to put down $100 to buy other people coffee at The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe. A year later; and that’s how every morning has started as others keep the gesture going. To follow along with their streak, check out their Facebook page
Brit?s Pub ready to reopen
After a seven-month closure, Brit?s Pub reopens in downtown Minneapolis today. It was damaged in a riot in August. Looters broke the windows, started a fire and stole memorabilia off the walls. The bar has been fully restored to its original form. All indoor seating will be open this weekend. The lawn bowling green won?t open until this summer. For now, Brit?s will be open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: https://britspub.com/
After a seven-month closure, Brit?s Pub reopens in downtown Minneapolis today. It was damaged in a riot in August. Looters broke the windows, started a fire and stole memorabilia off the walls. The bar has been fully restored to its original form. All indoor seating will be open this weekend. The lawn bowling green won?t open until this summer. For now, Brit?s will be open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: https://britspub.com/
New bar on wheels brings the party right to your driveway
There?s a new type of bar in the Twin Cities. It?s on wheels, but you don?t have to peddle it. It?s called ?The Fab Tap? and it?s full of surprises from the selfie wall to the champagne glitter bomb. The airstream trailer is far more than a bar, it?s a customized experience with yard games for tailgating to flower crowns and jewelry making for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. Lindsey Pattee, a Plymouth mom of two, came up with the idea during the pandemic as a way to connect safely outdoors, bringing the party right to your driveway for small gatherings and events. For more information visit: https://thefabtapco.com/
There?s a new type of bar in the Twin Cities. It?s on wheels, but you don?t have to peddle it. It?s called ?The Fab Tap? and it?s full of surprises from the selfie wall to the champagne glitter bomb. The airstream trailer is far more than a bar, it?s a customized experience with yard games for tailgating to flower crowns and jewelry making for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. Lindsey Pattee, a Plymouth mom of two, came up with the idea during the pandemic as a way to connect safely outdoors, bringing the party right to your driveway for small gatherings and events. For more information visit: https://thefabtapco.com/
New bakery brings Texas-style donuts to Shakopee
A Shakopee family is living their dream after finally opening the business they?ve been building for years. It?s called ?Sabbai?s The Donut Hole? and its bringing Texas-style donuts to the southwest metro. The donut and bubble tea shop is located off 169 and Canterbury Road. Ashley Minh and her family trained in Texas for a month and had their shop ready to go in early 2020, but the difference in humidity mean the donuts weren?t baking up right. The family spent almost another year perfecting their recipe. The shop is now open Wednesday to Sunday, 6am to 2pm.
A Shakopee family is living their dream after finally opening the business they?ve been building for years. It?s called ?Sabbai?s The Donut Hole? and its bringing Texas-style donuts to the southwest metro. The donut and bubble tea shop is located off 169 and Canterbury Road. Ashley Minh and her family trained in Texas for a month and had their shop ready to go in early 2020, but the difference in humidity mean the donuts weren?t baking up right. The family spent almost another year perfecting their recipe. The shop is now open Wednesday to Sunday, 6am to 2pm.
Minnesota?s first tap house, dog park combo celebrates one year
There are plenty of bars and restaurants that allow you to bring your pup along, but Unleashed Hounds & Hops is Minnesota?s first bar that was created with dogs in mind. The tap house, dog park combo opened a year ago near the Farmer?s Market Annex in Minneapolis. They have a fenced dog park with doggy obstacles and bark rangers on hand to keep the peace. And on the outside of the dog park, plenty of bar top space to eat and drink while watching the dogs play. For more information visit: https://unleashedhoundsandhops.com/
There are plenty of bars and restaurants that allow you to bring your pup along, but Unleashed Hounds & Hops is Minnesota?s first bar that was created with dogs in mind. The tap house, dog park combo opened a year ago near the Farmer?s Market Annex in Minneapolis. They have a fenced dog park with doggy obstacles and bark rangers on hand to keep the peace. And on the outside of the dog park, plenty of bar top space to eat and drink while watching the dogs play. For more information visit: https://unleashedhoundsandhops.com/
Golf Zone reopens under new ownership
In 2018, Golf Zone in Chanhassen suddenly closed its doors. Loyal customer, Brian Colvin, decided he wanted to step in and reopen the driving range and mini golf course. After a few months of fixing up the place, he opened the doors once again on March 9th. Golf Zone is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. For more information visit: https://www.golfzonemn.com/
In 2018, Golf Zone in Chanhassen suddenly closed its doors. Loyal customer, Brian Colvin, decided he wanted to step in and reopen the driving range and mini golf course. After a few months of fixing up the place, he opened the doors once again on March 9th. Golf Zone is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. For more information visit: https://www.golfzonemn.com/
History Center exhibit explores most influential Minnesota women
March is Women?s History Month and the Minnesota History Center has a new show highlighting Minnesota women who made lasting contributions to history, culture and society. The ?Extraordinary Women? exhibit is open now. The History Center is open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: www.mnhs.org/extraordinarywomen
March is Women?s History Month and the Minnesota History Center has a new show highlighting Minnesota women who made lasting contributions to history, culture and society. The ?Extraordinary Women? exhibit is open now. The History Center is open Thursday to Sunday. For more information visit: www.mnhs.org/extraordinarywomen
Breaking bread for Irish Fair fundraiser
A group of the Twin Cities? most beloved Irish and Irish-Americans have been baking up a fundraiser. They?ll be selling two types of Irish soda bread with a Minnesota twist in celebration of St. Patrick?s Day and in support of the Irish Fair of Minnesota. There will be classic brown soda bread and a beer-bread version featuring Finnegan?s Dead Irish Poet Extra Stout. The bread is being produced at Baker?s Field Flour & Bread in the Food Building in NE Minneapolis. Sales begin Friday March 5th and run through the 21st. The bread can be purchased for $6 at Kieran?s Kitchen and Irish on Grand in St. Paul.
A group of the Twin Cities? most beloved Irish and Irish-Americans have been baking up a fundraiser. They?ll be selling two types of Irish soda bread with a Minnesota twist in celebration of St. Patrick?s Day and in support of the Irish Fair of Minnesota. There will be classic brown soda bread and a beer-bread version featuring Finnegan?s Dead Irish Poet Extra Stout. The bread is being produced at Baker?s Field Flour & Bread in the Food Building in NE Minneapolis. Sales begin Friday March 5th and run through the 21st. The bread can be purchased for $6 at Kieran?s Kitchen and Irish on Grand in St. Paul.
Parade of Homes tour opens the doors to some of the Twin Cities dreamiest homes
Interest in home renovation has boomed since the pandemic as we all spend more time at home for distance learning and working from home. A great place to get fresh ideas is the Parade of Homes Tour, which opens the doors to more than 300 houses across the Twin Cities in a wide range of prices. The tour runs Thursday to Sunday, 12-6pm through March. All homes will have a maximum occupancy of 10 people. While most the homes are free to tour, there are a handful of Dream Homes, which cost $5. That money goes to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation to build and remodel homes for area families in need. For more information visit: https://www.paradeofhomes.org/
Interest in home renovation has boomed since the pandemic as we all spend more time at home for distance learning and working from home. A great place to get fresh ideas is the Parade of Homes Tour, which opens the doors to more than 300 houses across the Twin Cities in a wide range of prices. The tour runs Thursday to Sunday, 12-6pm through March. All homes will have a maximum occupancy of 10 people. While most the homes are free to tour, there are a handful of Dream Homes, which cost $5. That money goes to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation to build and remodel homes for area families in need. For more information visit: https://www.paradeofhomes.org/
James Beard award-winning Chef, Ann Kim, opens new restaurant
Chef Ann Kim?s newest venture, Sooki & Mimi, has opened its doors in the former Lucia?s space in Uptown. Known for her pizza creations at Pizzeria Lola and Young Joni, Kim is changing it up, this time focusing on hand-made tortillas. For now, the restaurant is only offering a specially curated 10-course vegetarian meal. The bar area is open as well for drinks and tacos.
Chef Ann Kim?s newest venture, Sooki & Mimi, has opened its doors in the former Lucia?s space in Uptown. Known for her pizza creations at Pizzeria Lola and Young Joni, Kim is changing it up, this time focusing on hand-made tortillas. For now, the restaurant is only offering a specially curated 10-course vegetarian meal. The bar area is open as well for drinks and tacos.