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One of our favorite treats at the Minnesota State Fair — Peachey’s Donuts! They doubled the food truck up this year so the wait isn’t as insane as it has been previously.

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State Fair Food Log:

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    \n
  1. Elote Tots
    2. \n
  2. Muffin Top
    3. \n
  3. Mini Donuts
    4. \n
  4. Sweet Martha’s Cookies
    5. \n
  5. Nikkolette’s Macarons
    6. \n
  6. Mustache Pretzel
    7. \n
  7. Buffalo Chicken Tater Kegs
    8. \n
  8. Sirloin Tips
    9. \n
  9. Cheese curds
    10. \n
  10. Dino’s Dubai Whoopie Pie
    11. \n
  11. Hmong Union Corn Dog
    12. \n
  12. Lomochi
    13. \n
  13. Peachey’s Donuts
    14. \n
  14. Baba’s
    15. \n
  15. Sweet Martha’s Cookies (part 2)
    16. \n
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The lines at the Minnesota State Fair are getting very Disney-like. Two hours for Crop Art? Crazy town. How long until Fast Pass and timed-entry tickets?

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Starting our day at the Minnesota State Fair! Peachey’s Donut line is over four blocks long.

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Pasteis de Nata.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-08-07T11:01:32-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/08/07/pasteis-de-nata.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Porto 2026"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/07/27/tammy-and-i-celebrated-our.html", "content_html": "

Tammy and I celebrated our 24th anniversary with a wonderful dinner at Bûcheron tonight.

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Worlds Best Donuts in Grand Marais!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-06-13T09:23:22-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/06/13/worlds-best-donuts-in-grand.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/05/23/first-time-at-marc-hue.html", "content_html": "

First time at Marc Hue Patisserie. Won’t be my last.

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Mazie and I had a great dinner at Khâluna. She had the Mango Fish and I had Laksa. We started with the Basil Wings (wow!). Great food and an amazing dining room to boot. Recommended!

\n\"Two\n", "date_published": "2026-05-19T19:15:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/05/19/mazie-and-i-had-a.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/05/16/first-visit-to-pleasant-grove.html", "content_html": "

First visit to Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm for 2026! Delicious pizza. 🍕

\n

\"Exterior\"Four

\n", "date_published": "2026-05-16T17:25:03-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/05/16/first-visit-to-pleasant-grove.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/05/10/mothers-day-bike-ride-along.html", "content_html": "

Mother’s Day bike ride along Minnehaha Creek to Lynette for brunch!

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Happy (early) Mother’s Day to my Mom and my sister! We had a nice dinner out at my Mom’s favorite Indian restaurant.

\n\"Three\n", "date_published": "2026-05-09T20:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/05/09/happy-early-mothers-day-to.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/04/26/til-the-most-hamburger-that.html", "content_html": "

TIL: the most hamburger that Lions Tap has gone through in one day was 580 lbs. Father’s Day drove a big surge.

\n", "date_published": "2026-04-26T18:36:52-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/04/26/til-the-most-hamburger-that.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/04/22/was-great-to-take-sps.html", "content_html": "

Was great to take SPS colleagues to Boludo including Eduardo who grew up in Argentina and gave us the background from growing up there!

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2026-04-22T20:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/04/22/was-great-to-take-sps.html", "tags": ["Work","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/03/28/cheesecake-is-one-of-mazies.html", "content_html": "

99 Cheesecake is one of Mazie’s absolutely favorite spots in Barcelona. We have to agree! Her favorite is Lotus Crème, Kinder Bueno Blanc Crème, Kataifi.

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Gelato break.

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Boldu Donuts! 🍩

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\"Four\"Display

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Mercat Sagrada Família.

\n

\"Colorful\"Pyramid\"Fresh

\n", "date_published": "2026-03-28T03:40:18-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/03/28/mercat-sagrada-famlia.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Escape in Europe 2026"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/03/21/nice-dinner-at-chez-rmy.html", "content_html": "

Nice dinner at Chez Rémy Bistro at Disneyland Paris.

\n\"Choux\n", "date_published": "2026-03-21T12:53:57-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/03/21/nice-dinner-at-chez-rmy.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Escape in Europe 2026"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/01/24/we-went-to-yum-kitchen.html", "content_html": "

We went to Yum! Kitchen to celebrate twenty years of this being one of our regular restaurants. I noted our first visit on my blog in January 2006. Mazie is still off in Barcelona but we made sure to recognize this milestone.

\n\"Three\n", "date_published": "2026-01-24T18:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/01/24/we-went-to-yum-kitchen.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/01/17/delicious-gingerbread-latte-and-breakfast.html", "content_html": "

Delicious Gingerbread Latte and breakfast at Mon Petit Cheri in Stillwater.

\n

\"Snowy\"Gingerbread

\n", "date_published": "2026-01-17T10:24:25-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/01/17/delicious-gingerbread-latte-and-breakfast.html", "tags": ["Coffee","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/01/16/tammy-and-i-had-a.html", "content_html": "

Tammy and I had a delicious evening at Rio 1854 — the Surf & Turf for two was amazing. Recommended!

\n

\"Two\"Cast

\n", "date_published": "2026-01-16T21:00:10-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/01/16/tammy-and-i-had-a.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/01/03/sadly-sunstreet-breads-is-closing.html", "content_html": "

Sadly Sunstreet Breads is closing — our last visit as a family to this great bakery!

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2026-01-03T12:27:46-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/01/03/sadly-sunstreet-breads-is-closing.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/01/03/great-cappuccino-and-raspberry-cream.html", "content_html": "

Great cappuccino and Raspberry Cream Scone at Sunstreet Breads for birthday breakfast.

\n\"Cappuccino\n", "date_published": "2026-01-03T11:48:25-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/01/03/great-cappuccino-and-raspberry-cream.html", "tags": ["Coffee","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2026/01/01/very-good-lunch-at-smoke.html", "content_html": "

Very good lunch at Smoke on the Water in Coleraine today. Great view inside of Trout Lake.

\n\"Two\n\"Panoramic\n", "date_published": "2026-01-01T19:38:13-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2026/01/01/very-good-lunch-at-smoke.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/12/09/great-dinner-at-salut-celebrating.html", "content_html": "

Great dinner at Salut celebrating my friend Jim’s birthday and a final visit before Salut closes at the end of the year.

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2025-12-09T23:37:17-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/12/09/great-dinner-at-salut-celebrating.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/12/07/we-tried-out-loon-liquor.html", "content_html": "

We tried out Loon Liquor in Northfield today for lunch. The pizza was really good and the distillery was really great to hang out in. If you are in Northfield give this place a go. They mill their own flour!

\n

\"Three\"Interior

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My buddy Jim and I enjoying Kramarczuk’s sausages at Allianz Field during the Minnesota United v. Seattle Sounders game. The BEST sausages in the Twin Cities.

\n\"Two\n", "date_published": "2025-11-08T17:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/11/08/my-buddy-jim-and-i.html", "tags": ["Sports","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/10/11/starting-our-day-on-the.html", "content_html": "

Starting our day on the North Shore with my brother and his family with some World’s Best Donuts.

\n\"Group\n", "date_published": "2025-10-11T11:15:45-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/10/11/starting-our-day-on-the.html", "tags": ["Family","Travel","Restaurants","North Shore 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/10/10/in-duluth-at-wild-state.html", "content_html": "

In Duluth at Wild State Cider. Delicious cider. Amazing Wrecktangle pizza. One of the best pretzels we’ve had. And crazy good Creemee’s to end with. Wow!

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2025-10-10T20:22:26-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/10/10/in-duluth-at-wild-state.html", "tags": ["Travel","Drinks","Restaurants","North Shore 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/09/28/off-to-stillwater-area-this.html", "content_html": "

Off to Stillwater area this morning. Starting with breakfast at Mon Petit Chéri.

\n\"Storefront\n", "date_published": "2025-09-28T09:16:33-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/09/28/off-to-stillwater-area-this.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/09/27/it-seems-that-affogatos-are.html", "content_html": "

It seems that Affogatos are all of a sudden popular at a number of different places. Sadly, most places that have good ice cream have terrible coffee — and vice versa. However I was very impressed with Sebastian Joe’s delicious rendition — if only they didn’t put it in a paper cup. 🍦☕️

\n\"Nearly-finished\n", "date_published": "2025-09-27T16:25:01-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/09/27/it-seems-that-affogatos-are.html", "tags": ["Coffee","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/09/20/we-were-in-the-area.html", "content_html": "

We were in the area and finally got to visit Kyiv Cakes in Lakeville today. I’ve wanted to come here for a while. They have a broad menu of Ukrainian as well as traditional baked goods. We got a slice of Honey Cake with raspberries and it was light and delicious! Recommended. 🇺🇦

\n\"Man\n", "date_published": "2025-09-20T15:54:24-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/09/20/we-were-in-the-area.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/09/20/lakeville-art-festival.html", "title": "Lakeville Art Festival", "content_html": "

We found ourselves with some open time this weekend and decided to check out the Lakeville Art Festival this morning. We’ve been to many art fairs but this was our first time to this particular one and we thought it was great. They had a great selection of art from artists in Minnesota and connected states. It was setup very nicely on grass instead of walking on blacktop.

\n

It was great that they sectioned a stage with music and food into an entirely adjacent area with a good amount of picnic tables. It wasn’t hard to find a spot to sit a delightful lunch of Pizzeria 201 from Montgomery, MN (we drove there once to have their pizza) followed by some HomeTown Creamery ice cream. We also brought home some Groveland Confections chocolate.

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Overall it had a nice and relaxed vibe.

\n

Some artists that caught our eyes:

\n\n\"Outdoor\n", "date_published": "2025-09-20T15:52:08-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/09/20/lakeville-art-festival.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Arts"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/09/07/we-stopped-at-the-arboretums.html", "content_html": "

We stopped at the Arboretum’s AppleHouse today and picked up a bag of First Kiss Apples today. I love Honeycrisp but this early season variety is really good! Very juicy, crunch, and tart. Not as sweet but available a month earlier! 🍎

\n\"First\n", "date_published": "2025-09-07T17:48:23-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/09/07/we-stopped-at-the-arboretums.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/31/got-to-meet-gerard-kulzer.html", "content_html": "

Got to meet Gerard Kulzer who carves the Butterheads for the Dairy Princesses each year! Seeing the Butterheads is a must for me every year. 🧈

\n\"Three\n", "date_published": "2025-08-31T08:55:29-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/31/got-to-meet-gerard-kulzer.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/31/time-for-the-great-minnesota.html", "content_html": "

Time for the Great Minnesota Get Together — Minnesota State Fair!

\n\"Seven\n", "date_published": "2025-08-31T08:50:44-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/31/time-for-the-great-minnesota.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/19/incredible-final-rhubarb-desert-course.html", "content_html": "

Incredible final rhubarb desert course at Wolf Atelier tonight to finish a multi-course evening of great food.

\n\"Elegant\n", "date_published": "2025-08-19T16:43:39-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/19/incredible-final-rhubarb-desert-course.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/16/i-cant-believe-i-only.html", "content_html": "

I can’t believe I only tonight discovered I can get Kramarczuk’s Cheddar Sausage at Allianz Field! This will be automatic going forward. So good! 🤤

\n\"Hand\n", "date_published": "2025-08-16T19:40:24-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/16/i-cant-believe-i-only.html", "tags": ["Sports","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/07/stopped-in-alexandria-to-try.html", "content_html": "

Stopped in Alexandria to try Up North Ice Cream. Tons of flavors all made in-house and delicious. They had a Sweet Corn ice cream that was pretty wild.

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2025-08-07T15:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/07/stopped-in-alexandria-to-try.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","QMSB Trip 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/03/we-took-the-ben-jerrys.html", "content_html": "

We took the Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour and got to see their original location where they are still making a ton of ice cream today. The tour ended with a custom flavor they had prepared for the day and then of course a visit to the scoop shop!

\n

\"Ben\"Tour\"Family\"Ben

\n", "date_published": "2025-08-03T18:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/03/we-took-the-ben-jerrys.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","QMSB Trip 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/03/super-good-soft-serve-maple.html", "content_html": "

Super good soft serve Maple Creamie at Red Barn Ice Cream. 🍦

\n\"Hand\n", "date_published": "2025-08-03T14:37:19-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/03/super-good-soft-serve-maple.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","QMSB Trip 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/08/03/blending-my-smoothie-by-bike.html", "content_html": "

Blending my smoothie by bike at the Stowe Farmers Market this morning.

\n

\n", "date_published": "2025-08-03T12:05:34-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/08/03/blending-my-smoothie-by-bike.html", "tags": ["Videos","Travel","Restaurants","Cycling","QMSB Trip 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/07/29/poutine-achievement-unlocked.html", "content_html": "

Poutine achievement unlocked! 🇨🇦😊

\n\"Poutine\n", "date_published": "2025-07-29T15:24:13-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/07/29/poutine-achievement-unlocked.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","QMSB Trip 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/07/27/celebrating-our-twenty-third-anniversary.html", "content_html": "

Celebrating our TWENTY THIRD anniversary with the most delicious ice cream from Chocolate Favoris dipped in Hazelnut Praline. 🍦💍

\n\"Couple\n", "date_published": "2025-07-27T14:45:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/07/27/celebrating-our-twenty-third-anniversary.html", "tags": ["Family","Travel","Restaurants","QMSB Trip 2025"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/07/22/awesome-to-have-pizza-from.html", "content_html": "

Awesome to have pizza from the Brick Oven Bus today at SPS Tower! 🍕

\n

\"Yellow\"Interior

\n", "date_published": "2025-07-22T15:25:44-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/07/22/awesome-to-have-pizza-from.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/07/18/tammys-has-declared-chocolate-shoppe.html", "content_html": "

Tammy’s has declared Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream the best — specifically This $&@! Just Got Serious®! We visited the Monroe Street location in Madison to have some direct from the source.

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2025-07-18T17:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/07/18/tammys-has-declared-chocolate-shoppe.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/06/18/mazie-and-i-had-dinner.html", "content_html": "

Mazie and I had dinner at Pink Ivy in Hopkins for the first time tonight. The food was great: Roasted Carrots, Roasted Cauliflower, Grilled Salmon, Pineapple-Brown Butter Cake, and Chocolate Mochi Cake.

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2025-06-18T21:38:15-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/06/18/mazie-and-i-had-dinner.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/06/14/making-pizzas-on-blackstone-pizza.html", "content_html": "

Making pizzas on Blackstone pizza oven for first time.

\n\"Pepperoni\n

Finished pizza.

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The Banana Pie at Bridgette Bar in Calgary. Tasty but also over-the-top sweet. Also over-the-top tall! 

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Happy National Donut Day from the Canadian Rockies. 🍩🏔️

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Pizzas at Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm. Love the pizza farms!

\n

\"Pleasant\"Crowd

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Nice dinner at Oceanaire with our partners from Cognisive visiting from Hyderabad, India.

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Stop for delicious chocolate at Great Lakes Candy Kitchen.

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Lunch at New Scenic Cafe is a mandatory activity for us on the North Shore.

\n

\"Plate\"White\"A

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We wrapped up our weekend by watching Dog with some delicious Calico Popcorn made with ghee. Great movie and touching story. 🍿

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The raised donuts at Jerry’s Foods are incredible, and a great way to kick off Tammy’s birthday!

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Pierogi at Zapiecek.

\n

\"Entrance\"Pierogi

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We had a delicious Ukrainian brunch at Milk Bar. The food was amazing. Especially the Easter Cake!

\n

\"Large\"Milk

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Mindspace Skyliner. 📍

\n

First time trying Paska, traditional Eastern Bread, from Kyiv while visiting team in Warsaw. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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A Baker’s Wife’s Pastry Shop 📍

\n

A nice Sunday morning for some donuts from Baker’s Wife.

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Stopped at Turner’s Donuts to get a bite before hitting the road.

\n\n

All that, with a coffee, for $11.

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Smoqehouse opened in 2016 in the now defunct Faribo West Mall in Faribault, MN. This was a short drive from our cabin and they had delicious pulled pork sandwiches. This became a regular part of our cabin weekends — a dinner visit to Smoqehouse. A year after opening this first location they expanded to Northfield and shortly after that opened a location in Anna Maria Island. Sadly for us the Faribault location eventually shut down, and the Northfield location sadly had a kitchen fire and was destroyed along with the historic hotel it was in.

\n

We were without the delicious pulled pork from Smoqehouse. For years. In the meantime I’ve vastly improved my pulled pork technique and have gotten it pretty darn close — but we still miss our visits to Smoqehouse.

\n

Since we were heading to Anna Maria Island, there was no way we were going to miss an opportunity to visit! And we were super happy to be greeted by Andrew Kubes who we used to see in Northfield in those early 2016 visits. He shared that we now are members of a fairly small group of folks that have were diners at the Faribault and Anna Maria Island locations.

\n

\"Exterior
\nGreat barbecue in here!

\n

\"Five
\nWe got a family photo with Andrew Kubes!

\n

\"Vintage
\nThese lights are the exact same look that the Faribault location had in the big community table.

\n

\"Chalkboard
\nSame chalk menu board!

\n

\"Interior
\nThese cow, pig, and chicken images were also in the Faribault location.

\n

\"Bradenton
\nWrite-up in the Bradenton Herald on Smoqehouse.

\n

\"Vintage
\nSmoqehouse on wheels! Nice looking pickup.

\n

And how about the barbecue? Love the classic barbecue style dinner trays.

\n

Tammy got the classic pulled pork sandwich — good as ever!

\n\"Woman\n

Tyler tucked in on the brisket burger. His only regret was not making it a double!

\n\"Teen\n

Mazie had the chicken and thought it was great.

\n\"Smiling\n

I got the Cubano and it was amongst the best. This was not a regular menu item in Faribault.

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Seven custom made donuts from the Donut Experiment this morning.

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Instagram walls. sigh 😔

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We first discovered Peachey’s Donuts at the Minnesota State Fair where we enjoyed the delicious treats — not once, or twice, but three separate occasions. Our family likes donuts! 😁

\n

But Peachey’s “home base” is actually Sarasota, Florida and that is where Spring Break was bringing us this year. Tammy made sure our travel plans aligned so that we could make a stop and have our breakfast on the road. A bonus was that we got to try the pretzel as well — it was incredible!

\n

If you see a Peachey’s truck anywhere near you. Go there!

\n
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The pizza at Boludo is so incredible. Delicious and unique!

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Guinness Chocolate Cake from Lynette. Treat for completing tax work.

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Very good affogato at Mothership Pizza Paradise today. The ice cream from Minnesota Dairy Lab was so smooth and creamy The food here has been incredible on every visit.

\n\"A\n", "date_published": "2025-03-15T16:51:15-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/03/15/very-good-affogato-at-mothership.html", "tags": ["Coffee","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/03/09/tried-the-new-yonsei-at.html", "content_html": "

Tried the new Yonsei at Lake & Irving for the first time. It was so pretty on the plate I decided to capture it. This is Japanese fried rice with Ginger Scalion Tofu and Ahi katsu.

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Tammy and I had brunch at Diane’s Place today. We have been making our way to new restaurants that we haven’t visited. We had the Thai Tea French Toast and the Spam & Nori Croissant. Yes it actually had Spam on it! Both were good but the French Toast was terrific.

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We have been wanting to have dinner at Gus Gus for a while and tonight we had a reservation and made our way to St. Paul to try what we had heard was an amazing cheeseburger. We all ordered it and loved it. For a gourmet burger it was fabulous. Tammy thought it may top the delicious burger at Lake and Irving. I thought it tied it. However the fries would clearly tip Gus Gus to the win — they were incredible. The bun was so airy and delightful. The cheese was ridiculously melty. No notes.

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The Avocado Toast at Lynette is the best I’ve ever had. Wow! 🥑

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I was excited to see my question, how to choose a donut, answered in latest issue of Mike Monteiro’s Good News!

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Nice morning at Getaway Motor Cafe in Carver. Great coffee and food. Love the vibe. Surprise bonus that they have Cardigan Donuts on Saturday! ☕️🍩

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Enjoying a Potica Latte with my brother Isaiah at Lynette.

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Mazie brought a variety of chocolate and coffee back from Costa Rica to share with us! 🇨🇷🍫☕️

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At the Chocolate Ox for January ice cream. Melting? Go outside! -9 °F.

\n\"Two\n", "date_published": "2025-01-19T14:16:29-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2025/01/19/at-the-chocolate-ox-for.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Weather"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2025/01/19/benefit-of-it-being-f.html", "content_html": "

Benefit of it being -11 °F? Easy to flash freeze a Rafferty’s Veggie Supreme pizza to bring home for Tammy’s sister.

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We had an incredible brunch with friends at Lynette. Tammy and I shared the Blackened Avocado Toast and Stuffed French Toast. The avocado toast was amazing! Tyler enjoyed the Burger and thought it was great. They also do custom lattes. I had the Potica Latte which was perfect! Will return!

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Tammy and I went to the newly opened Dario for dinner tonight. The meal, wine, ambiance, and service were fantastic. We had the Gem Lettuces followed by the Fall Vegetable Salad and the Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka for pasta. Dessert was Cake & Ice Cream. The pasta blew me away with the flavors!

\n
\"A\"A\"A\"A\"A
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After two attempts for dinner we finally made it to Mothership Pizza Paradise for lunch today. Started with Arancini and Woodfired Veggies (Carrots) and then Kay (margarita) and Kathy (pepperoni) pizzas with a hot honey dipping sauce. Finished with M&M Cookies and Milk. Was great!

\n

\"Two\"Bowl\"Two

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First time at Le Burger 4304. We all agreed the fries were great. Burgers were very good with Jamie liking the most. We ordered doubles and should have gotten singles. Very busy. Will be back. 🍔

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Fun family selfie with delicious family brunch at Porzana.

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These cakes from Paris Baguette were incredible.

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I had a great time catching up with Paul Birkbeck tonight at Red Wagon Pizza. He brought a gift bag of delicious Canadian chocolate and Mackintosh’s Toffee. 🤤🍫

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It is nearly Thanksgiving and the time I start to crave some lefse! I come from family where lefse was made from scratch and I’ve taken part in making it myself. We even have a lefse iron and proper turning sticks. My friend Patrick does it from scratch. But it is a lot of effort and a big mess for something that you can get in other ways. So I tend to buy my lefse instead. I happened to have two different lefse packages at home so I thought a comparison would be fun.

\n\"Two\n

Freddy’s Lefse

\n

Freddy’s Lefse is made in Fargo, North Dakota and they have been at it since 1946. I’ve ordered their lefse online multiple times and I really like it. They make a traditional round lefse that is very thin and has just the right chew to it. As an added bonus, you can splurge and get Freddy’s own mix of cinnamon and sugar in a nice shaker. Why would you do that when you almost certainly have sugar and cinnamon in the cupboard? The ratio they use to me is perfect and they seem to use a very finely ground sugar that works just perfect in the lefse.

\n

Laura’s Lefse

\n

I had never had Laura’s Lefse before but Tammy saw it in the store and got me a bag. I was super happy for it to be the first lefse of the season. Looking closer I couldn’t find any “Laura’s Lefse” online except for Walmart and Sam’s Club website. I looked closer and the product is made in Gonvick, Minnesota so I looked for lefse in Gonvick and sure enough Mrs. Olson’s Lefse is there. Tellingly Mrs. Olson’s sells lefse in rectangular sheets just like this bag of Laura’s Lefse I have. Why does it get a different name for the retail stores? I have no idea. Reading about their company it turns out Laura was Mrs. Olson’s actual name.

\n

As I mentioned this lefse is cut in a rectangle. It reminds me of buying sheet pasta for lasagna. I had never seen lefse prepared that way. It is also notably thicker than Freddy’s, and on the thicker end of lefse I’ve had. If you are using it for a savory snack that is a good thing. Rolling one of these sheets with a slice of ham and cheese would work very well. The weight of Laura’s (er, Mrs. Olson) is actually slightly lighter than Freddy’s but is a smaller size.

\n

So which is better? They are both good but for a traditional lefse with butter, sugar, and cinnamon my preference would be Freddy’s. If you are making savory snacks I would use Mrs. Olson’s. And if you just want some darn lefse cause it’s so good? Either will be just fine.

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A trip to Chicago is not complete without a meal at Lou Malnati’s!

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Breakfast at Wildberry is a tradition for us in Chicago.

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Prairie Grass Cafe had “Chicago Magazine’s #1 Sirloin Burger” on the menu and Tyler and I couldn’t pass up an award winning burger. It delivered — so good!

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We had an incredible dinner tonight at Perilla. The Korean styled steakhouse was amazing.

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Morning stop at the Great Lakes Candy Kitchen — treats for home!

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World’s Best Donuts in Grand Marais. Pro tip: you can order the night before and skip the line entirely!

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Short walk after pizza to Love Creamery for delicious ice cream!

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Delicious pizza and beer at Ursa Minor Brewing tonight in Duluth.

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Since we just tried a new burger place I thought it would be fun to capture our favorite places that the Thingelstad family goes to for cheeseburgers.

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We made our way to Wells Roadside tonight to try the newest smash burger place. This place has a cool location with a very classic drive-in feel. They specialize in wagyu smash burgers and are intentionally very affordable. You can get a double cheeseburger and fries for a very reasonable price.

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You would be hard set to find a better desert than Pizzeria Lola’s warm Chocolate Chip Cookies and Fresh S’more Cookies with delicious soft serve ice cream drizzled with olive oil.

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We went to the Minnesota State Fair three times this year, a record for all of us. Are we becoming “fair people”? Maybe. People complain about the crowds, but that is just part of it. The sea of people every way you look is what makes it the fair. We’ll be back again next year! 🎡

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Seeing the “Butterheads” in the Dairy Building at the State Fair is a must for me. As a bonus for going on the last day, I got to see all of them finished!

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We made three trips to the Minnesota State Fair this year and the third visit really happened just because of Peachey’s Donuts. We wanted to go back and try them fresh. The line was crazy long and it indeed took an hour, but these warm and tasty donuts are incredible.

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\"Three\"Large

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My Grandpa Ardell was a “John Deere man”, so whenever I see these green tractors at the Minnesota State Fair I take a moment to look them over. I’m pretty sure he had one very similar to this one.

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Great night at the Minnesota State Fair with Tiffany & Andrew! 🎉

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\"A\"A\"A\"Several\"People\"A\"A\"A\"A
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Incredible Halibut main course at Canoe Bay.

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Mazie and Grandma Kaye made a trip to Bob’s Produce today to get a box of the very first batch of Talbott Farms “Mountain Gold” Colorado Peaches — our family favorites! 🍑

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We had pizza at Raffertys for dinner and made a return trip to High Wheel Confectionery for dessert!

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We were all super impressed and had a fun time visiting High Wheel Confectionary in Ironton. The ice cream was delicious with very generous scoops. The soda cellar was wild with some very crazy flavors. I got a bottle of Moxie which I discovered for the first time when we were visiting Maine many years ago. I also got a Goo Goo Cluster which we made when we were in Nashville! There is even a toy store selection upstairs with a lounge.

\n

It was clear that the person that created this store had put a lot of thought and passion into it. Great stop if you are in the area!

\n

\"Retro\"Six\"Metal\"Glass\"Toy

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Had some good brisket at Hudson Smokehouse for dinner tonight. Mac-n-Cheese was also very good.

\n

\"BBQ\"Exterior

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We decided to have dinner at Crisp & Green last night so that we could see Mazie at work! She was surprised when we showed up. Delicious bowls! 🥗

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After having such a delightful afternoon tea at Adare Manor we thought we would try another this time at the Titanic Hotel after visiting the museum. We knew that it would not have the grandeur of Adare Manor but thought it would be fun to try. We all felt that it was less fancy, but maybe the desserts were a little bit tastier. The tea was not at the same level but not bad, same with the scones.

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Today we had a special event — Afternoon Tea at Adare Manor. The last time Mazie and I went to an Afternoon Tea she was three and it was in London. Tammy and Mazie have done a couple of them in Minneapolis but not as grand. It was Tyler’s first tea experience.

\n

We had the 1 PM seating at the Manor in the Great Hall. The room lived up to its name completely. Both Tammy and I added an Earl Grey Bellini (Earl Grey & Apricot infused Peach Liqueur, Champagne) to our experience. We started with the special 1832 Blend that is custom to Adare Manor. I thought it was amazing. Maybe better than my favorite Earl Grey.

\n\"Grand\n\"Elegant\n

For the sandwiches we had: Baked Limerick Ham with wholegrain mustard; Free Range Egg Mayonnaise with asparagus, quail egg, brioche; Duncannon Smoked Salmon with caperberry, lemon gel; St. Tola Goat Cheese & Cucumber with goat cheese & cucumber roll, candied walnuts. I was the only one that tried them all and they were good.

\n\"Two-tier\n

Tyler got the “kids tea” (technically he was too old for it but they didn’t care). His tea included varieties of Hot Chocolate. HIs sandwiches included Nutella and Peanut Butter, Ham, Sausage Roll, and Chicken Arancini.

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For the scones course we switched to Earl Grey Darjeeling. The scones were amazing. Mazie enjoyed the lemon curd so much that she made all of it go away. Mazie liked the Earl Gray a bit better than the 1832 Blend. Tammy thought both of the first two teas were okay, but found the white tea that we had as a digestif to be more her liking.

\n\"Silver\n

Deserts were amazing and included: Lemon cake, vanilla cream cheese, strawberry gel; Chocolate Guinness sponge, cherry, chocolate coating; Coconut mousse, sponge, lime curd, lime sable; Mango crémeux, mango jelly, apple compôte, mascarpone vanilla Chantilly cream, choux pastry; Raspberry cranberry mousse & confit, pound cake, almond sable.

\n\"Two-tier\n

For desert I tried a third and final tea — Tom Crean Vanilla. Tammy had the White Ginger Pear.

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We had a fabulous time. The entire experience was incredible and very memorable. By far our favorite of the limited tea experiences that we have ever had.

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Max and I enjoying a Grain Belt Premium at Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm.

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This Blackened Swordfish with Spanish Rice special at 6Smith was so good I came back to have it a second time.

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For Mother’s Day I ordered some Freese’s Candy for Tammy. We had these when we were in Milwaukee and she has declared them her favorite Turtles. They are delicious. So I ordered one pound of them for her as well as a pound of salted caramel in milk chocolate.

\n

I timed the order so it would come next week, but they shipped it fast and it delivered even faster. They dropped it off on Saturday at 2:34pm.

\n\"Delivery\n

In just two hours, an intrepid squirrel approached. The squirrel smelled it, pushed the box around, tipped it over, and got to work at whatever delicious smells were inside.

\n\"Front\n

This rascal even took a break sitting on my chair! 🐿️

\n\"Front\n

After the mayhem was in full swing one of the neighborhood rabbits thought they would check it out too.

\n\"Front\n

Over the course of that afternoon and the next morning several squirrels stopped by to check out the situation.

\n\"Front\n

When we got home we found both boxes of chocolate completely emptied and bits of the box scattered around. I hope those squirrels were miserable from all that sugar.

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The Ube Toast Crunch Oatmeal at Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern is delicious and strikingly purple!

\n\"Bowl\n

Part of the Milwaukee Spring Break collection.

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Tammy loves Rice Krispie bars so when we passed Carrie’s Crispies we had to stop! We tried Original, Pretzel White Chocolate, Peanut Butter Cup, and S’mores. They were all fabulous!

\n\"Four\n\"Display\n

Part of the Milwaukee Spring Break collection.

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After arriving in Milwaukee it was time for lunch at Archie’s Flat Top. We are always game for a great cheeseburger. Tyler and I opted for a triple not realizing that they were 4 oz patties. The three pancake size patties were all I could handle! 🍔

\n\"Smiling\n

Part of the Milwaukee Spring Break collection.

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How is it possible that I’m just now discovering how amazing Swedish Cream is. Wow.

\n", "date_published": "2024-02-24T15:04:22-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2024/02/24/how-is-it.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Grand Marais 2024"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2024/02/17/valentin-brought-medovik.html", "content_html": "

Valentin brought Medovik last night from Masha’s Cake. I got to try my very first slice today and it is delicious and so pretty! The honey and caramel flavors are so good. 🍯

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After watching Flamin’ Hot last night we had to try some Flamin’ Hot Crunchy Cheetos! Hot indeed! 🔥🌶️

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We had a great brunch and even more fun taking pictures in the Red Nose Room at Red Cow Uptown this morning. 🎄🧑‍🎄

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Dogwood Canyon Pasture Raised Premier 32 oz Bison Tomahawk at Osage Restaurant. 🦬

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Big Cedar Lodge Signature Old Fashioned (Russell’s Reserve 10 yr). Osage Restaurant at Top of the Rock. 🥃

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Giant pretzel from Uncle Buck’s at Big Cedar. 🥨😮

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We had a fun evening driving out to Squash Blossom Farm just outside of Oronoco, Minnesota for a Farm-to-Table dinner presented by the Sod House Theater group with funny skits and performances along with the meal. This was a truly unique experience!

\n\"Red\n

The farm was pretty and very relaxed. The Sod House Theater had an accordian player to accompany the skits.

\n\"Accordion\n\"Two\n

We tried two different meads and had one other drink.

\n\"Six\n

The performances were fun and goofy and made us all chuckle. You were right in the action.

\n\"Performers\n\"Spinach\n

The meals were good and not too foody. Simple dishes served very well.

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Pregame dinner at Yum! in St. Paul before the US Men’s National Team game at Allianz Field! 🇺🇸⚽️

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Tammy and I had a delightful dinner at Colita tonight and I had to gawk at this McLaren 720S in the parking lot. Don’t see cars like this often. Wow. 🤩

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Mochi Donuts at Mochi Dough at Asia Mall.

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What do you do when the only opportunity for the State Fair is to arrive a couple hours before the Brandi Carlile concert in the Grandstand? There is much to do, and not much time. Move fast!

\n

✅ Sweet Martha’s Cookies
\n✅ Meet old friends at Lulu’s
\n✅ Dinner at Baba’s
\n✅ Giant Sing Along
\n✅ Fine Arts Building
\n✅ Prize winning student art in Education Building
\n✅ Cheese Curds from Mouse Trap in Food Building
\n✅ Crop Art in Horticulture Building
\n✅ Butter heads and Ice Cream at Dairy Building
\n✅ Giant Slide

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Weather: Warm and cloudy in the morning. Hotter and sunnier in the afternoon.

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Weather: Warm and sunny, cool evening

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Sweet delights in shop window in Venice.

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Weather: Cool and cloudy in morning. Warm and sunny in afternoon. Overall nice day.

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Short video of the demonstration chocolate line at Lindt Home of Chocolate.

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We had a fun (and delicious) time visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg this morning.

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Tasty morning waffles for Graduation Party from YOUniverse Foodie Waffles!

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The decision to not get dinner before this show and get food here, in hindsight, was very consequential. ☹️

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Need a reason to get donuts? 🍩 Tomorrow is National Donut Day and #TeamSPS is enjoying a day early this year! First Donut Day since the pandemic. See also: 2018 Donut Day.

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First visit to Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm for 2023! Delicious and great vibes. 🍕🤩

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Moo La La Ice Cream — yummy and great on hot day!

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Have never seen Strawberry Pizza before and it is incredible. Wow! Well done Lost Pizza! 🍓🍕

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New York Bagels at Liberty Bagels in Midtown! 🥯

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How about a few giant slices of pizza at nearly midnight? Sure!

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Evening tacos at Los Tacos No. 1 after seeing Life of Pi. Tacos were amazing!

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Nice Saturday morning in St. Paul: Hot Hands for delicious Chicken Pot Pie. Roots Roasting for a delightful cup of coffee. A nice walk in Hidden Falls Regional Park.

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21,964 steps. 11.48 miles.

\n\n", "date_published": "2023-03-19T22:12:30-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2023/03/19/new-york-day.html", "tags": ["Travel","Escape Room","Restaurants","New York 2023"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2023/03/18/you-must-have.html", "content_html": "

You must have a New York bagel! So much cream cheese. Cinnamon & Raising with plain for me. Liberty bagel with Oreo cream cheese for Tyler from Liberty Bagel in Midtown.

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Tammy and I enjoyed a delicious 7-course Nordic Village experience. The food was great and the individual cabins were really cool with downtown in the background. It was a lot of food though!

\n

Starters
\nCheese and Charcuterie Board |selection of salumi and cheese, honeycomb, mustard, cornichons, marinated olives, pepper agrodolce, crackers and crostini

\n

Pull-Apart Bread Skillet | torched raclette cheese and prosciutto chips

\n

First Course
\nOnion Soup | sourdough bread, Comté cheese, cognac

\n

Crisp Rösti Potatoes & Smoked Salmon | horseradish crème fraîche, fried capers, dill

\n

Main Course
\nCheese Fondue | blend of gruyere, comté, swiss, and emmental cheese served with sourdough croutons, apples, cornichons, pickled pearl onions and sausage bites

\n

Clams & Cannellini Beans | andouille sausage, little neck clams, fennel, grilled bread

\n

We let them know we didn’t want clams so they prepared a chicken dish instead.

\n

Chicken Cooked Three Ways | chicken breast baked, seared, and deep fried in beets, chickpea ragu

\n

Dessert
\nHouse-Made S’mores | graham crackers, milk chocolate bar, vanilla bean marshmallows

\n

\"Wooden\"Hand

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Scene from Potluck MN Food Hall.

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Tyler wanted his favorite cheeseburger from Lions Tap for his birthday dinner 🍔 and to eat in the Tesla while watching Abbott Elementary. ✅ Eating in the car was something he found fun during the pandemic.

\n

\"Man\"Cheeseburger

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We visited the Ice Palace at Fountain Hills Winery and thought it was really cool. We had dinner there and were blown away by the Wood Fired Pizza. We wandered through the several tunnels in the Ice Palace. We saw the Fire performers and enjoyed a couple of dozen Mini Donuts as well. I suspect this will become a tradition for us to visit.

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We had an awesome evening at The Great Northern K’óoben pop-up at Glass House.

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\n

A collaboration between chefs Gustavo Romero (Nixta), José Alarcón (Centro, Vivir), and Noe Lara (BLVD) accompanied by mixologists Mike Hidalgo (Sonora Kitchen), Daniel Guerrero (Colita), and Daniel D Torres (Iconos Gastro Cantina), food collective K’óoben (Mayan for “kitchen” or “stove”) describes itself as “a space that belongs to everyone but does not belong to anyone—a sacred place for Mexican families, meeting point of collaboration and coexistence with family and friends, with one goal: to keep alive the roots of Mexican & Latin cuisine.”

\n

Join us for the collective’s 5th pop-up experience, featuring guest chefs Nettie Colon (Red Hen Gastro Lab), Pedro Wolcott (Guacaya Bistreaux) and Soleil Ramirez (Arepa Bar), who will explore what it means to be crafting and cooking Latin cuisine in the middle of winter in Minnesota. The evening includes mouthwatering food and chef stations, three specialty beverages, a mezcal/tequila tasting, live artwork by Gustavo Lira Garcia, and performances by DJ Yalen Villalobos and Huehuecoyotl Collective — a three-piece group incorporating pre-Hispanic instruments and live electronic manipulation.

\n
\n

Every dish and drink was amazing. All of these places should be on your lists of places to visit in the Twin Cities.

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Our niece loves Bubble Tea so we all enjoyed one at Chatime in the Mall of America.

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Morning run to MacDaddy’s Donut Garage in Ironton! Bringing back breakfast for the group. 🍩

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The Butterbeer Ice Cream is incredible at Florean Fortescue’s in Diagon Alley.

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Denver Milk Market.

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Delightful breakfast of delicious crepes in the yurt at Hotel Rapids this morning.

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Tammy and I, along with Mazie and Tyler, celebrated our 20th Anniversary tonight while in Iceland with a nice dinner at Vogafjós, a farm-to-table restaurant on Lake Mývatn. Every year gets even better! 💕

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Dinner at Crisp & Green, Mazie’s favorite restaurant.

\n

\"Smiling\"Man

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Awesome dinner at 6Smith on Lake Minnetonka with Hector, Max, and Denny. Perfect weather, delicious food, and awesome people.

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Tostado Chilaquiles with Slow-Roasted Pork at Hola Arepa is one of my favorite brunches in the Twin Cities.

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Getting pizza at Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm and watching the sunset.

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We tried Creekside Supper Club for the first time and had a great dinner. Popovers are amazing. Ribeye delicious. Roasted corn chowder. Butter Cake for dessert is like the best shortcake you’ll ever have. 🍽🤤

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We stopped into Goo Goo Chocolate and took the Taste of Goo Goo class where we all got to make our own Goo Goo Cluster by hand. I didn’t know any of the history of Goo Goo Clusters but they were the very first candy with more than one ingredient! The first candy bar!

\n

\"Four\"Four

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Giant wall of pizza boxes waiting to be filled at Hello Pizza.

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We had Tyler’s birthday dinner at his favorite restaurant, Lion’s Tap! It was our first time dining inside there since the pandemic started. The burgers were extra good tonight. Tammy was really excited! 🍔

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We checked out Betty Danger’s in Northeast tonight to see Felicia’s Navidad! It was like tinsel and decorations exploded everywhere!

\n

\"Crowded\"Crowded

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Tammy and I enjoyed the 7 Course Tasting dinner at the pop-up Guacaya Bistreaux in Glass House. Authentic Latin Caribbean Tapas & Libations. Chef Pedro Wolcott opens up their permanent location in the North Loop in Spring.

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We had a delicious lunch at the Cake Bake Shop in Indianapolis. This place is famous for their cakes and we would agree they are amazing.

\n

\"Family\"Row

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Quick stop at Albanese Factory Outlet Store on the way to Louisville. Best Gummy Bears!

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Mazie and Tyler both love Home Run Inn frozen pizza. We made a point to try it “in real life” in Chicago, skipping the freezer aisle for the first time. Everyone loved it and thought the frozen option was amazingly close to the “real thing”.

\n

\"Young\"Two

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In Chicago so need to have some Chicago-style deep dish! Stop at Lou Malnati’s in Schaumburg for lunch! Chicago Classic (half just cheese). Yum!

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We sought out the Animales Burger trailer at Bauhaus Brewing Co tonight. Our first time trying their burgers and they were incredible! Wow! 🍔

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Final stop Up North at the Great! Lakes Candy Company and then on our way home!

\n

\"Three\"Directional

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Worlds Best Donuts in Grand Marais! 🍩🤤

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We stopped at Love Creamery in Duluth after dinner at OMC Smokehouse. It was our first time trying their ice cream and we were very impressed. The Salted Peanut Butter & Jelly was amazing. We also had Nutella and Salted Caramel. 🍦

\n

\"Love\"Four

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We had a delicious lunch at Home Plate Grill in Red Wing today. The Dugout burger was a great rendition of a smashburger. And the pretzel is giant and very good! 🥨

\n\"Giant\n", "date_published": "2021-09-06T18:01:48-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/09/06/we-had-a.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/08/29/we-went-to.html", "content_html": "

We went to the Minnesota State Fair today. My brother and his family were in town and we decided to go early so that we could avoid as much of any crowd as possible. We started at 8am and left around noon. It was fun to do some of our normal traditions, and there weren’t that many people at that time.

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MN Nice Cream. 🍦

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On our drive back we went back and each of us picked the favorite ice cream we had on our Vermont Road Trip. It was interesting to me that we all picked a different place!

\n

Mazie: Key Lime Pie at Sleeping Giant on Day 4.
\nTammy: Mint Chocolate Chip at Kilwins on Day 14.
\nTyler: Sea Monster at Charlie’s Around the Corner on Day 13.
\nJamie: Peanut Butter Chunk at Greater’s on Day 1.

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This is our third time in Saugatuck and we’ve gotten to know the place reasonably well, including what some of our favorite ice cream options are.

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One of the things we wanted to do in Rochester was to return to Good Luck to share a Good Luck Burger. “1 lb. house-ground, grass-fed local beef on brioche with cuba cheddar, vegetable slaw & fries.” You split this four ways. We had to return here after our visit in 2018, 3 years and 1 day ago.

\n\"Corner\n\"Massive\n\"Cross-section\n

I may need to learn how to make this.

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Hot day! Ice cream stop at Pittsford Farms Dairy. 🍦 We stopped here in 2018 and wanted to return. Great place.

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Polly’s Pancake Parlor was delicious and the busiest place we’ve eaten at on our trip, by a long shot. 🥞

\n\n

\"Polly's\"Two

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We had a super coffee and chocolate stop at Rabble-Rouser in Montpelier today. First time I’ve ever been served a coffee in a mason jar with a lid. Worked well except for driving.

\n

\"Interior\"Mason\"Rabble-Rouser

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Afternoon ice cream at Cold Cow Creamery. Tyler opted for a Blondie bar from a coffee shop instead. The Maple Shake was tremendous.

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On our drive to Saratoga we spotted Kaleidoscope Cafe and decided the mix of BBQ and homemade Ice Cream was the perfect combination we wanted for lunch. We stopped in and Bruce, the gregarious owner, welcomed us and gave us a rundown of the menu. Everything here is made by him personally, except the hot dogs. He gave me a sample of all four of his BBQ sauces. I wanted to buy a couple of bottles to take home but he’s not selling that, yet. We had brisket and pulled pork and all of it was great. The mac-n-cheese goes perfect with the brisket.

\n\"Man\n

We of course had ice cream as well. The Peanut Butter Infusion was amazing, but equally great was the Sweet Blue-Nilla which we tried in both scoop and shake options. Easily the best blueberry ice cream I have ever had.

\n

We had a great time and heard some of Bruce’s story, and how he opened Kaleidoscope just last year in the middle of the pandemic. He’s powered through and pivoted a bit but is continuing to build out a great place for BBQ and Ice Cream. If you are in the area, you need to make a stop and say Hi! 👋

\n", "date_published": "2021-08-05T14:12:48-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/08/05/kaleidoscope-cafe.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Travel","Restaurants","Vermont Road Trip 2021"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/08/03/ice-cream-at.html", "content_html": "

Ice cream at Sleeping Giant Ice Cream in Kerhonkson. 🍦

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Tyler got the S’mores Milk Shake at Lola’s in New Paltz. Wow. 😮

\n\"S'mores\n", "date_published": "2021-08-03T19:54:31-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/08/03/tyler-got-the.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Vermont Road Trip 2021"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/07/31/spending-the-night.html", "content_html": "

Spending the night in Cleveland, OH so we had to get some amazing Graeter’s French Pot Ice Cream.

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Drinks at Lake & Irving on the patio. fig & rye (fig infused templeton rye, orange bitters, sugar) and bee’s knees (gin, strega, honey, ginger, lemon). 🥃

\n\"Two\n", "date_published": "2021-06-18T18:07:55-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/06/18/drinks-at-lake.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/06/08/i-dig-the.html", "content_html": "

I dig the “scooper wall” at the new Sweet Science at 50th & France.

\n

\"Hundreds\"White-painted

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Tammy and I went to Sooki & Mimi for the first time and had their Prix Fixe Menu, titled “A Celebration Of Spring Flavors And Nixtamal.” The dining room was great with a nice warm feeling. The wait staff were top notch, and extremely informed on the menu and the preparations.

\n

Aguachile Verde

\n

This cold soup was a nice way to start the meal. I’m not a huge fan of cold soups, but this had a really good flavor combination and the green was visually striking.

\n\"Aguachile\n

Mackerel Gravlax Tostada

\n

The tostada had a rich medley of flavors that kept me intrigued through the whole thing. No one thing stood out. It instead delivered this combination that was very satisfying.

\n\"Mackerel\n

Walleye Tacos

\n

Delicious tacos. Neither Tammy or I are big fans of Tartar Sauce, but it didn’t detract from the delightful fish. Yum.

\n\"Two\n

Kimchi Mandu

\n

These were vegetarian and I’m not sure how the Kimchi was prepared but it was tasty and complex.

\n\"Three\n

Hibiscus Rhubarb Bar

\n

This was the perfect flavor combination to end the meal with!

\n\"Hibiscus\n", "date_published": "2021-04-28T20:59:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/04/28/dd.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/04/24/cold-day-but.html", "content_html": "

Cold day, but still on a vacation-y trip, so afternoon ice cream from Rave Creamworks!

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We checked out Vivir for brunch this morning and were blown away. We got the Torta and the Chilaquiles Verde. Delicious. Will be back! 🤤

\n

\"Chilaquiles\"Two

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Had first lunch from Avocadish today via Foodsby. Southwest Bowl was delicious! Will be a repeat customer for sure, and next time will try the Avo Pudding too. 🤤

\n", "date_published": "2021-04-16T13:15:03-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/04/16/had-first-lunch.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/03/11/vecina.html", "title": "Vecina", "content_html": "

For our final dinner in Phoenix we went to Vecina and had an incredible meal. The food was so flavorful and incredibly presented. We shared everything and did a tasting dinner. We started with the SalsaTrio which had an incredible Habanero salsa. We also had the Karaage which tasted amazing. For a salad we had the Shaved Brussel which tasted amazing and was super finely sliced. We also tried the Mesquite Grilled Cauliflower which was packed with flavor and a little kick. For mains we had the Skirt Steak Tacos, Carnitas Empanada, and the Tylauda. We were honestly expecting the portions to be smaller. We simply had too much food but it was all so delicious. Challenged with stomach capacity we still wanted to try the famous Banana Bread which is served warm with a sauce and a peanut butter ganache. Wow. 🤤

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Tammy and I had a delicious lunch today at Chelsea’s Kitchen! We started with Prickly Pear Margaritas, one of our favorites. The New Mexico Hatch Chili Queso let the Hatch Chili’s shine. The Green Chile Cornbread was delicious with a touch of heat and sweetness. We finished with the LGO Reserve Short Rib Tacos. Thanks to my brother Isaiah and his wife Tiffany for the recommendation!

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We took a drive today and for lunch stopped at Silver King Smokehouse in Superior. It was a spectacular lunch most centered around brisket. Their brisket was phenomenal and they had a great outdoor area with picnic tables. If you find yourself in the area, get yourself some delicious barbecue.

\n\"Menu\n\"Smoked\n", "date_published": "2021-03-07T18:24:01-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/03/07/we-took-a.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Travel","Restaurants","Arizona 2021"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/03/05/arizona-chimney-cakes.html", "title": "Arizona Chimney Cakes", "content_html": "

We tried Trdelník for the first time with a visit to Arizona Chimney Cakes. Tammy came across this unique offering and it was compared to churros which is a big family favorite of ours. Tammy got the Berliner and the rest of us got the Nana. The Nutella was too tempting to pass up. We all liked them but thought if we went again we might get the traditional ones because the bread itself was really good and it would be much easier to eat.

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Delicious pizza from Pizzicletta in Flagstaff, Arizona. Great toppings, unique pies. Plus homemade Gelato. 🍕🍨

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Outdoor dining.

\n\"Outdoor\n", "date_published": "2021-02-25T21:24:51-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/02/25/outdoor-dining.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Arizona 2021"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/02/21/mazie-and-i.html", "content_html": "

Mazie and I at The Grotto Cafe after our hike in Cave Creek. The Grotto has an amazing outdoor patio space. It was Lucky’s first attempt at joining us at a restaurant and she did well until another dog showed up.

\n\"Man\n", "date_published": "2021-02-21T17:37:56-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/02/21/mazie-and-i.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Arizona 2021"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/02/20/if-you-are.html", "content_html": "

If you are in Mesa, Arizona and looking for delicious pizza make your way to Myke’s Pizza . We’ve been there twice now and it is amazing. Pair it with some delicious hard cider from Cider Corps! 🍕🍺

\n\"Neapolitan-style\n", "date_published": "2021-02-20T22:52:06-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/02/20/if-you-are.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Arizona 2021"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/02/07/day-of-the.html", "content_html": "

Day 7 of the February Photoblogging Challenge: Craving.

\n

Treats from Mesa Donuts. 🍩

\n\"Assorted\n", "date_published": "2021-02-07T11:31:38-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/02/07/day-of-the.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Arizona 2021","February 2021 Photoblogging Challenge"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2021/01/23/the-new-good.html", "content_html": "

The new Good Day Coffee in Faribault has some incredibly good pie! Recommended if you are in the area.

\n\"Slice\n", "date_published": "2021-01-23T13:59:54-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2021/01/23/the-new-good.html", "tags": ["Coffee","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/12/13/travail-kitchen-family.html", "title": "Travail Kitchen Family Meal: Lamb Ragu over Parisian Gnocchi", "content_html": "

We got the Family Meal from Travail Kitchen this weekend and I cooked it up for dinner tonight. It was a delicious Lamb Ragu dish with Gnocchi. The food was super tasty but just as fun are the videos that they release to go with them. This is fun to watch even if you aren’t making the dish.

\n\n

Family Meal #29 Lamb Ragu from Travail Kitchen on Vimeo.

\n", "date_published": "2020-12-13T22:34:14-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/12/13/travail-kitchen-family.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/11/22/we-got-takeout.html", "content_html": "

We got takeout from Petite León for the first time tonight and thought it was great. We enjoyed the Roasted Beets, Pollo al Carbon, Le Petite Cheeseburger and Frites. Recommend trying it for some delicious takeout.

\n", "date_published": "2020-11-22T20:25:14-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/11/22/we-got-takeout.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/10/16/getting-worlds-best.html", "content_html": "

Getting World’s Best Donuts in Grand Marais. They close for the winter tomorrow! 🍩☕️❄️

\n\"World's\n", "date_published": "2020-10-16T11:00:22-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/10/16/getting-worlds-best.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","North Shore MEA 2020"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/10/15/mandatory-stop-at.html", "content_html": "

Mandatory stop at Betty’s Pies outside of Two Harbors. We got Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Toffee, and Butterfinger slices to have after dinner. Good pie, but they are struggling with their process. Took over 30 mins to get our order.

\n

\"Two\"Winnebago

\n", "date_published": "2020-10-15T20:51:47-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/10/15/mandatory-stop-at.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","North Shore MEA 2020"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/10/15/always-stop-at.html", "content_html": "

Always stop at Great! Lakes Candy Kitchen on the North Shore. Business still thriving and adapted to pandemic. Delicious chocolate. Yum.

\n

\"Great\"Directional

\n", "date_published": "2020-10-15T19:47:16-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/10/15/always-stop-at.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","North Shore MEA 2020"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/10/15/lunch-at-new.html", "content_html": "

Lunch at New Scenic Cafe is a must do for us when we visit the North Shore. They have an outside operation during the pandemic and many spots with fires going to keep you warm.

\n\"Shiny\n", "date_published": "2020-10-15T19:44:56-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/10/15/lunch-at-new.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","North Shore MEA 2020"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/10/14/we-went-to.html", "content_html": "

We went to Ursa Minor Brewing to get pizza and a drink. I had the delicious Blackberry Shenanigans sour. The pizza was very good too! Happy to have fires to keep warm while we waited outside. 🍕🍻🍬

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We had delicious pizza from Pizzeria 201 at their pop up spot by 10,000 Drops in Faribault tonight. 🍕🍹🤤

\n\"Pizzeria\n", "date_published": "2020-10-09T18:57:37-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/10/09/we-had-delicious.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/10/04/first-time-visit.html", "title": "Dancing Bear Chocolate", "content_html": "

First time visit to Dancing Bear Chocolate to get treats for my Mom’s birthday. They also made a custom Carrot Cake for her that was delicious and super filling!

\n

\"Metal\"Round\"Two-layer

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A few days ago we happened to go to Rosalia on their very first night open to the public. Rosalia is the newest restaurant from Daniel del Prada, and is right behind one of our favorite restaurants in town, Martina. Rosalia is counter service pizza and our first visit was a great success. We had Pepperoni, Bianca, and Margherita pizzas. The pepperoni was perfect. The Bianca had a surprising kick from the chilis. The Margherita was very well prepared. We tried a slice of the Tomato Fugazza and it tasted good but ours wasn’t heated up enough. Opening night issue?

\n

If you are looking for another great option for delicious pizza, make Rosalia your next stop.

\n

\"Bright\"Open

\n", "date_published": "2020-09-20T21:53:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/09/20/rosalia.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/09/13/orchards-arent-doing.html", "content_html": "

Orchards aren’t doing U-pick this year but Honeycrisp Apples are ready. We got some apples and delicious snacks at Blossom Hill Orchard & Farm in Preston, MN.

\n\"Blossom\n", "date_published": "2020-09-13T19:59:29-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/09/13/orchards-arent-doing.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/09/06/nice-lunch-today.html", "content_html": "

Nice lunch today at Keepsake Cidery outside of Northfield. They have a great selection of ciders, sandwiches, and snacks. Worth the drive and they have a great outdoor space. Dogs welcome too. 🍎

\n\"Two\n", "date_published": "2020-09-06T16:51:43-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/09/06/nice-lunch-today.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/09/03/heathers-in-south.html", "content_html": "

Heather’s in South Minneapolis has quickly become a family favorite for dinner out on their large patio. Our food has all been great, and the space is relaxing and enjoyable. Recommended. 🍽

\n\"Busy\n", "date_published": "2020-09-03T22:19:28-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/09/03/heathers-in-south.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/09/01/martinas-new-patio.html", "title": "Martina’s New Patio", "content_html": "

Tonight Tammy and I went to one of our favorite restaurants in town, Martina. We were excited to see their new outdoor patio space. Patios have gone from being a nice summer option to one of the most important things a restaurant can have during the pandemic.

\n

The space is amazing. It is well designed with different levels, trees, and lighting. It is one of our favorite patios in town now. The drinks and food were amazing as always.

\n

The distancing precautions and changes to their processes were also very well done to minimize risks.

\n

The Panqueque dessert is still amazing, and perfect to share for two. 🍌🤤

\n

\"Two\"Two\"Crepe

\n", "date_published": "2020-09-01T23:32:08-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/09/01/martinas-new-patio.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Current Events"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/08/31/thumbs-cookies-were.html", "content_html": "

Thumbs Cookies were a perfect snack at the end of a long bike ride. Their KIRBY mobile unit was in Linden Hills.

\n\"Hand\n", "date_published": "2020-08-31T21:36:50-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/08/31/thumbs-cookies-were.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Cycling"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/08/14/no-fairs-so.html", "content_html": "

No fairs so this Pronto Pup stand has been open on the side of Highway 60 this summer. I stopped for dinner tonight. I prefer corn dogs but this was pretty good too.

\n\"Pronto\n", "date_published": "2020-08-14T18:58:57-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/08/14/no-fairs-so.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/07/28/we-had-delicious.html", "content_html": "

We had delicious takeout burgers from Grazer’s in Newcastle, WY just before entering South Dakota!

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Afternoon ice cream from Jackson Drug in Jackson, WY.

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Afternoon ice cream stop in Gardiner, MT at the Yellowstone North Entrance. 🍦

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We had a great dinner outside (pandemic!) at MAP Brewing last night. Perfect weather overlooking a recreational lake. The Midas Crush was great. 🍺

\n

\"Pint\"MAP

\n", "date_published": "2020-07-21T10:31:05-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/07/21/we-had-a.html", "tags": ["Travel","Drinks","Restaurants","Yellowstone 2020"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/07/20/afternoon-ice-cream.html", "content_html": "

Afternoon ice cream at Sweet Peaks in Bozeman! Yeti Tracks, Mountain Mint, Bear Scat, 10 Year Birthday Cake. 🍦

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The knife ceiling at Travail catches your attention. 🔪

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Tammy and I went to the opening night of Travail’s Kitchen and Amusements Rooftop service tonight. We were lucky enough to grab tickets right when they went on sale and it was a southwest tasting menu that looked absolutely delicious to us.

\n

\"At

\n

\"Travail

\n

Travail did a very good job managing social distancing, keeping everything outside with fresh air, and making sure that people moved through promptly but not too fast. I love seeing that restaurants are figuring out how to adapt to the pandemic.

\n

Watermelon Slurpee with Tajin
\nPinto Bean & Cannellini Bean Salad
\nlime creme fraiche, roasted pepper salsa, gustavo romero’s nixta tortilla chips

\n

\"Watermelon

\n

Ceviche
\ncoconut lime marinade, lime segments, almonds, avocado, green tomatoes, king crab, smoked swordfish, basil, fresno, cilantro, taro root

\n

\"Ceviche\"

\n

Mezzo
\npiña colada slurpee with coconut cream

\n

\"Mezzo\"

\n

Mexican Curry Corn & Roasted Poblano
\noaxaca cheese tamale, herb and lime crema

\n

\"Mexican

\n

Pescado ala Talla
\ncage-grilled mexican striped bass: morita chile sauce, grilled vegetables, gustavo romero’s nixta tortillas

\n

\"Pescado

\n

Mezzo
\nStrawberry cardamom creamsicle pop

\n

\"Strawberry

\n

Stuffed Smoked Chicken
\nherbs, mesca bbq sauce, green mole, crema, mexican pickles

\n

\"Stuffed

\n

Mexican Chocolate Mousse
\ncoconut cream, cinnamon waffle round

\n

\"Mexican

\n

Dessert
\ntres leches cake, strawberry flambe, strawberry jam filling, whipped cream

\n

\"tres

\n

Take home
\nchurro ice cream with chocolate

\n

\"churro

\n

Drinks

\n

I had some delicious drinks along with dinner.

\n

Paloma
\nRepasado Tequila, Spicy Grapefruit Cordial, Fresh Grapefruit & Lime Juice, Highball Soda Water

\n\"Pale\n

El Valiente (The Brave Man)
\nTommy’s Margarita, the simple and famous blend of Tequila, Agave, Lime

\n\"Pale\n

Music

\n

To top off the beautiful evening on the rooftop patio we also had delightful music from Riverside Unplugged. They played a wide variety and were seemingly ready to play anything. We requested Prince and Brandi Carlile and they did both without hesitation. 🎶

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We went to Heather’s for the first time tonight. They have an amazing outdoor patio and the weather was just perfect. We loved our dinner: Cheesesteak, Cubano, Buddha Bowl, Field Burger and we shared the Chocoalte Caramel Sea Salt Cake. Recommended! 🍽

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Made a short trip to Montgomery, MN tonight to get some delicious beer from Montgomery Brewing and great pizza to-go from Pizzeria 201. Eating on a blanket by the railroad tracks was an adventure though.

\n

\"Interior\"Brick\"Man

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We tried Grandpa’s Ice Cream in Fridley for the first time today. Great flavors. The people were super nice and everyone had masks and were well distanced. The ice cream was a great break from the heat! 🍦

\n

\"Four\"Grandpas

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Tammy and I had dinner on the patio at Italian Eatery tonight. It was the first time we ate at a restaurant since March 15th! I surprised myself by how excited I was to be out somewhere! Super Tuscan red wine, Shaved Root Salad, and Baked Garganelli with Meatballs. 🤤

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We commemorated Juneteenth today by getting dinner from two Black-owned businesses. Main course from Milton’s Vittles, Vino, and Beer and dessert was from B’beri Desserts! All of it was great!

\n

\"Family\"Layered

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At Milton’s Vittles, Vino, and Beer to pickup dinner and things are very busy. I think the various Black-owned business lists have been effective in getting the word out!

\n", "date_published": "2020-06-19T18:58:27-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/06/19/at-miltons-vittles.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/06/13/184107.html", "content_html": "

🐖🍽🍺

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Tammy unlocked a perfect pandemic evening for us last night. First, get a bottle of a beverage of choice. We had a bottle of Moscato d’Asti. Second, place a to go order at Station Pizzeria. Get your pizza at the scheduled time, and park in Burwell Park about a block away. Enjoy said beverage with your pizza along the shore of Minnehaha Creek, the sound of rushing water in the background. Afterward, walk back where you were and get dessert at the Dairy Queen and have a casual stroll back to the park with your ice cream.

\n

5 stars! Would do again!

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Lake & Irving is one of our favorite restaurants and they re-opened last week with a limited takeout menu. They have a great setup for getting it to your car and is completely contactless. The Cheeseburger is so delicious! 🍔

\n\"Brown\n", "date_published": "2020-05-10T20:45:59-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/05/10/lake-irving-is.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/05/10/family-was-craving.html", "content_html": "

Family was craving for some Pavarotti ice cream tonight so Tyler and I made a stop at Sebastian Joe’s! Cold day but they were doing a steady curbside pickup business.

\n\"Sebastian\n", "date_published": "2020-05-10T20:44:16-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/05/10/family-was-craving.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/04/25/we-got-takeout.html", "content_html": "

We got takeout from Zetta’s tonight and thoroughly enjoyed the “somewhat original flatbread sandwiches”. I recommend checking this place out. The food is very tasty, very portable, and well suited to take out during social distancing. 👍

\n", "date_published": "2020-04-25T22:14:12-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/04/25/we-got-takeout.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/04/08/getting-delicious-takeout.html", "content_html": "

Getting delicious takeout empanadas from Boludo tonight. They seem to be thriving with a ton of business. Great to see! 🥟🤘

\n", "date_published": "2020-04-08T18:03:34-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2020/04/08/getting-delicious-takeout.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Current Events"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2020/03/22/getting-takeout-from.html", "content_html": "

Getting takeout from Tap Society! Delicious cheeseburgers and we need to support our local businesses! 🍔🍔🍔

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Big crowd at Dino’s Pizzeria in Mankato tonight! Delicious pizza! 🍕

\n\"Dino's\n", "date_published": "2019-12-22T19:01:33-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/12/22/big-crowd-at.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/11/09/we-went-to.html", "content_html": "

We went to Keg & Case for the first time and had a fabulous market lunch!

\n

\"Dozens\"Interior\"Four\"Display

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We had great pizza and equally great beer at Rapids Brewing Co. Some deliciously hoppy beers! 🍻

\n

\"Two\"Busy\"Kitchen\"Flight

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Took in Black Market StP barbecue with a bunch of my old neighbors. Great food, outside, with October snow keeping the beers cold. 🍻

\n

\"Jim\"Several\"Sliced

\n", "date_published": "2019-10-11T22:45:15-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/10/11/took-in-black.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/10/06/mazie-and-i.html", "content_html": "

Mazie and I enjoyed some delicious Spinning Wylde gourmet cotton candy at Hack the Gap!

\n

\"Cotton\"Child

\n", "date_published": "2019-10-06T13:41:16-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/10/06/mazie-and-i.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/09/28/we-continued-our.html", "title": "The Nelson Stone Barn", "content_html": "

We continued our farm food tour today with crazy good pizza from The Nelson Stone Barn! Long wait, but the pizza is great and Spotted Cow Ice Cream for dessert.

\n

\"Rustic\"Wood-fired\"Customers\"Two

\n", "date_published": "2019-09-28T20:57:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/09/28/we-continued-our.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/09/28/we-drove-out.html", "title": "Together Farms", "content_html": "

We drove out to Together Farms and had yummy cheeseburgers, Wisconsin Cheese Curds, and a beer! 🍔🍻

\n

\"Rustic\"Two\"Red\"Small

\n", "date_published": "2019-09-28T15:55:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/09/28/we-drove-out.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/09/28/pie-for-breakfast.html", "title": "Stockholm Pie Company", "content_html": "

Pie for breakfast at Stockholm Pie Company. Delicious. 🥧

\n

\"Four\"Signs

\n", "date_published": "2019-09-28T10:46:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/09/28/pie-for-breakfast.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/09/15/perfect-morning-for.html", "content_html": "

Perfect morning for Linden Hill’s Farmers Market.

\n\"Busy\n", "date_published": "2019-09-15T10:27:52-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/09/15/perfect-morning-for.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/09/14/we-had-a.html", "content_html": "

We had a nice morning at the Mill City Farmers Market today.

\n\"Busy\n\"Farmers\n", "date_published": "2019-09-14T23:18:46-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/09/14/we-had-a.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/09/01/we-made-a.html", "content_html": "

We made a quick visit to our favorite spots at the Minnesota State Fair!

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Minnesota State Fair selfie!

\n\"Family\n", "date_published": "2019-09-01T00:32:43-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/09/01/minnesota-state-fair.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/08/25/enjoying-northfield-shares.html", "title": "Northfield Shares a Dinner", "content_html": "

Having dinner with the city of Northfield! Thanks to Northfield Shares a Dinner! 🍽🤝

\n\"Long\n\"Family\n

Thank you to all the organizations making Northfield Shares a Dinner happen!

\n\"Menu\n", "date_published": "2019-08-25T17:51:25-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/08/25/enjoying-northfield-shares.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/08/21/gorgeous-night-for.html", "content_html": "

Gorgeous night for pizza at Red Barn Farm by Northfield.

\n\"Families\n", "date_published": "2019-08-21T19:04:54-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/08/21/gorgeous-night-for.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/08/17/amery-wi-farmers.html", "content_html": "

Farmers Market in Amery, Wisconsin.

\n\"Outdoor\n", "date_published": "2019-08-17T13:02:14-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/08/17/amery-wi-farmers.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/07/20/first-time-to.html", "content_html": "

First time to Keepsake Cidery! Won’t be the last. Delicious flight of ciders and a great space!

\n

\"Outdoor\"Two

\n", "date_published": "2019-07-20T19:46:09-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/07/20/first-time-to.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/07/19/delicious-pizza-and.html", "content_html": "

Delicious pizza and beer at Imminent Brewing in Northfield. Enjoyed the Wolf Creek IPA tonight along with Cafe Shawn pizza! Good music tonight too! 🎶🍕🍺

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Had some great pizza at Red Barn Farm in Northfield tonight! Great to sit in the shade, relax and have a couple slices.

\n\"Crowd\n", "date_published": "2019-07-03T21:55:36-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/07/03/had-some-great.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/05/18/there-is-seriously.html", "content_html": "

There is seriously no better Polish sausage than Kramarczuk’s Deli. Minneapolis institution! 🤤

\n\"Kramarczuk\n", "date_published": "2019-05-18T20:03:46-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/05/18/there-is-seriously.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/04/06/todays-vacation-ice.html", "content_html": "

Today’s Vacation Ice Cream stop was Steel City Pops. Made to order ice cream bars!

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We had an amazing afternoon in San Antonio at the Pearl Farmers Market. Also checked out Hotel Emma, which is immensely cool.

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Full fanboy mode waiting in line for 2+ hours at Franklin BBQ! 😊 Brisket, ribs, and sausage on the way. 🤤

\n\"Man\n\"Man\n

The brisket was the best I’ve ever had by a bunch. The ribs were delicious. The pulled pork was good. Also tried the Turkey special which was tasty. 👍🏻🤤🍽

\n\"Tray\n", "date_published": "2019-04-03T10:40:13-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/04/03/104013.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Travel","Restaurants","Texas Spring Break 2019"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/04/02/lick-honest-ice.html", "content_html": "

Lick Honest Ice Cream is todays Vacation Ice Cream stop! Delicious! Some of us may have even got a second cone. 🤪

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2019-04-02T16:45:13-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/04/02/lick-honest-ice.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Texas Spring Break 2019"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/04/01/we-started-magnolia.html", "content_html": "

We started “Magnolia Day” in Waco with an early breakfast at Magnolia Table. Good food, and a lot of it. 🍽🥓🍳

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Heritage Creamery was today’s Vacation Ice Cream stop. The Salted Caramel was very good, and the homemade waffle cones were amazing!

\n\"Four\n\"Two\n", "date_published": "2019-03-31T18:23:27-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/03/31/heritage-creamery-was.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Texas Spring Break 2019"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/03/19/i-had-a.html", "content_html": "

I had a fabulous dinner tonight at Steak Ministry with the #TeamSPS leadership team in Melbourne! 🇦🇺

\n\"Six\n", "date_published": "2019-03-19T04:23:40-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/03/19/i-had-a.html", "tags": ["TeamSPS","Travel","Work","Restaurants","Australia 2019"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/01/26/delightful-dinner-tonight.html", "content_html": "

Delightful dinner tonight at Oceanaire with my brother and his wife. Yum!

\n\"Four\n", "date_published": "2019-01-25T22:59:03-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/01/25/delightful-dinner-tonight.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2019/01/22/tammy-and-i.html", "content_html": "

Tammy and I had an amazing dinner at Popol Vuh last night. Guacamole, Jicama Salad, Costilla, and Carne Asada. Everything was delicious and so flavorful! The drinks were amazing as well!

\n\"Candlelit\n", "date_published": "2019-01-21T22:41:33-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2019/01/21/tammy-and-i.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/12/24/went-to-kings.html", "content_html": "

Went to King’s Bar in Miesville. Burger Flight: Homerun (Ham, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo), Dugout (Peanut Butter, Lettuce, Mayo), Slider (Fried Egg, American Cheese, Bacon), and Bases Loaded (Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Pepper Jack, Jalapeños, Sour Cream, Salsa)

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Great #TeamSPS dinner tonight at Salut St. Paul – what an awesome group! Good food, company and best of all great laughs! 🤣🙌

\n\"Group\n", "date_published": "2018-12-19T22:27:48-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/12/19/great-teamsps-dinner.html", "tags": ["TeamSPS","Work","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/12/08/tried-boludo-empanadas.html", "content_html": "

Tried Boludo Empanadas today — wow! I got three empanadas: Pollo, Carne, and Jamon y Queso. All were delicious! Good review in City Pages. 🤤

\n", "date_published": "2018-12-08T13:25:17-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/12/08/tried-boludo-empanadas.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/11/05/010137.html", "content_html": "

Tammy and I tried Colita for the first time tonight! 🍽 Started with Papa Noel to drink; then Fish Tacos, Avocado Tostada and finished with Stacked Tostadas, Brussel Sprouts, and Lamb Barbacoa Tacos (amazing!). Finished with Horchata Anglaise. Delicious!

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Mazie and I returned home from our Daddy/Daughter trip to NYC. We brought a Birthday Cake from Milk Bar home for everyone.

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\"Three-layer\"Sliced

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I returned to Molyvos for the first time in probably 10 years. I can report the Lamb Shank Yuvetsi is still amazing and the rolled Baklava is delightful. 🍽👍🏻

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Gorgeous Bonbons at Stick With Me chocolates.

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Nice brunch this morning at Lucky Oven. This was our first time back since their frenetic opening. Good food and a nice walk in the neighborhood. 🍽👍🏻

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First time trying rolled ice cream at Loulou’s Sweet & Savory. Wow! Delicious!

\n

\"Worker\"Worker\"Gloved\"Cup

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Very impressed with the Tostada Chilaquiles with slow-roasted pork at Hola Arepa! Delicious! 🍽

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“Gone Bananas” at MN Nice Cream. 🍦

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We had an amazing dinner at Good Luck in Rochester, NY tonight. 🍽 The star of the meal was the 1 lb. Good Luck burger buried in French Fries and shared by all. An amazing meal, everything was delicious.

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Ice Cream stop for today at Cornell Dairy Bar. 🤤🍦

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\"Four\"Family\"Black

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Great beer 🍺 and food 🍕 at Grist Iron Brewing Co this evening, with a nice view of Lake Seneca in the distance. Plus awesome bag boards.

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Enjoying a delicious lunch at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que! 🐖 Thanks Jason Greenberg for the recommendation! 🍽

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Enjoying a cocktail at the brand new 10,000 Drops distillery in Faribault. Delicious drinks! 🍹 Also pizza from Pizzeria 201 in Montgomery made from their food truck here. Worth a trip! 👍🏻

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The distillery at 10,000 Drops. 10k💧

\n

\"Copper\"Interior

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Delicious pizza at Dino’s Pizzeria in Mankato tonight. 🍕 I also got to play with the crayons on the table.

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It is worth driving to Bayfield just to get the Wine Bread at the Candy Shoppe. So delicious. 🤤

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We had a delightful dinner at Freehands Farm outside Ashland, WI. 🍽 True farm to table dining - on the farm!

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Of course we celebrate National Donut Day at #TeamSPS! 🍩

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North Shore requires a stop at Betty’s Pies. I’m a pie traditionalist. Blueberry, cup of coffee.

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Trying out OMC Smokehouse in Duluth, and of course a Bent Paddle Kanū.

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Martina wows diners with flavors of Argentina and Italy in south Minneapolis ← Well deserved praise for my new favorite restaurant!

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Great Georgian dinner at Gogi with our Kyiv leadership team. 😊

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I was really happy that India Palace made Lachha Paratha for us tonight (not on the menu). I had this in India a few weeks ago and loved it. 👏🏻

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Forty minute wait for deep dish at Lou Malnati’s? Sure.

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Dinner at Moosejaw Pizza & Brewing. 🍽

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At Martina for our first Gnocchi Night. Delicious.

\n

\"White\"Gnocchi

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Still thinking about today’s awesome lunch at Tori Ramen with Patrick Rhone. The Bali Bali! was amazing. The conversation was good too. 😁

\n", "date_published": "2018-03-23T19:57:43-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/03/23/still-thinking-about.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/03/09/delicious-indian-lunch.html", "content_html": "

Delicious Indian lunch at Haldirams in Noida. The Cholley Bhature was amazing!

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Fabulous evening at Taj Falaknuma Palace. Amazing palace and very good dinner at Adaa.

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\"Outdoor\"Stone\"Ornate\"Taj

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Another very good meal at Martina. Shaved brussel salad, beet salad, swordfish and panqueque. Wow!

\n", "date_published": "2018-02-25T21:33:36-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/02/25/another-very-good.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/01/14/went-to-young.html", "content_html": "

Went to Young Joni for dinner for the first time. 🍽 Delicious food and amazing location. 👍🏻

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Fun with photo booth at Pizzeria Lola! 📷

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We went to Martina for the first time last night and I was very impressed! The space is great and we got to sit right by the kitchen and watch the woodfire grill being stoked. We started with the Crab Cakes which were amazing. Then we had the Pork Chop Pizzaiola and Fusilli with Lamb Shoulder for the main and both were fabulous. The Panqueque dessert was delicious. The meal didn’t cost an arm and a leg and they even have a kids menu and mocktails, which we will likely try out next time when we bring the whole family.

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First trip to Lucky Oven Bakery; very good food, broad menu, good coffee. Very busy though, expect will settle down after a few weeks.

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There is perhaps nothing more Midwest than a Lutefisk Dinner in a church basement. 88th Annual Lutefisk Dinner at Mt. Olivet Church. 😊👍🏻

\n\"Flyer\n", "date_published": "2017-12-01T18:06:15-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2017/12/01/170615.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2017/07/27/dustys-time-for.html", "content_html": "

Dusty’s — time for a dago!

\n\"Brick\n", "date_published": "2017-07-26T19:21:39-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2017/07/26/dustys-time-for.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2017/07/02/pizza-big-green.html", "content_html": "

Pizza! 🍕 Big Green Egg! 🔥

\n\n", "date_published": "2017-07-02T18:37:04-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2017/07/02/pizza-big-green.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2017/07/02/awesome-th-of.html", "content_html": "

Awesome 4th of July jello! Thanks Joe Thiegs!

\n\n", "date_published": "2017-07-02T18:26:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2017/07/02/awesome-th-of.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Holidays"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2017/07/02/homemade-pizza-on.html", "content_html": "

Homemade pizza on the Big Green Egg tonight.

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Wow, The Southerner in Saugatuck, MI is crazy good. Recommended!

\n\n", "date_published": "2017-06-25T19:11:05-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2017/06/26/wow-the-southernerhttpsthesouthernermicom.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Saugatuck 2017"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2017/06/21/cool-ice-cream.html", "content_html": "

Cool ice cream social 🍦 at Fuller Park!

\n\n", "date_published": "2017-06-20T19:16:56-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2017/06/21/cool-ice-cream.html", "tags": ["Home","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2017/05/26/tyler-and-i.html", "content_html": "

Tyler and I having real All-American drive in dining at A&W!

\n\n", "date_published": "2017-05-26T18:13:24-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2017/05/26/tyler-and-i.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2017/04/07/134122.html", "content_html": "

Ice cream break at Mom & Pop’s in Mankato!

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Lunch at The Naughty Greek.

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Great lunch at Blind Box BBQ today.

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Delicious breakfast at Early Bird Breakfast Pub.

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Stunning barbecue at Q39. Wow.

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Very cool spot. Food was good. Banana cream pie was great.

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Got carried away with the crayons at Dino’s Pizzeria waiting for dinner to arrive.

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I actually scanned a QR code today. It was made out of seeds in the crop art at MN State Fair. Awesome!

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Had dinner at Terlingua in Portland, ME tonight. Amazing ribs. Cornbread great. Recommended!

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Tammy did her research and found Urban Sugar Truck for some delicious Portland, ME donuts.

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Crack of Dawn in Faribault, MN.

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Dinner out at Bella Cucina with Isaiah and Tiffany.

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Lunch at PK Egans in Canby, MN visiting the Keatings.

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Breakfast at Kornerstone Kravings & Bakery in Canby, MN visiting the Keatings.

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Armadillo’s Ice Cream Shoppe in Rapid City.

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Black Hills Burger & Bun in Custer, SD.

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Trying out the Deadwood Social Club.

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Delicious chocolate at Chubby Chipmunk Chocolate Shop.

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Lunch at Stix n’ Twigs in Dickinson, ND.

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The Starving Rooster.

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Milkjam Creamery. 🍦

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Smoqehouse — delicious pulled pork sandwiches in Faribault!

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Delicious Italian food in Kyiv at Vino e Cucina.

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Went here before the Mumford & Sons show with Monique and Dave and was really wowed by the pizza. The crust is amazing, sauce was bright. Overall delicious pizza. Beer menu was a bit lacking. Will definitely go back.

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Poco Loco in Thornburg, Virginia.

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Founding Farmers.

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Dinner at Lena’s Wood-Fire Pizza & Tap.

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Really good donuts and crazy good cinnamon roles from Emily’s Donuts and Cafe!

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Tammy found Two Drummer’s Smokehouse, this middle-of-nowhere place, when researching Williamsburg and we stopped in for dinner on the way into town. The meat was delicious. The ribs were fall of the bone and delicious. The pulled pork was juicy and full of flavor. The brisket was delightful. Probably the weakest showing on the plate was the cornbread.

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Boylan-Heights has good burgers with a focus on sustainability and grass-fed happy burgers. The burgers tasted a little different though which I think was the result of them using dry aging with the meat. Tater tots were ridiculous good!

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Tammy found The Urban Farmhouse for breakfast in Richmond just down the street from the Residence Inn we spent the night at. They do a weekend brunch with a very, very tiny kitchen. More like a coffee shop that makes a run at making waffles and such on the weekend. They seem to do it all without a normal flat cooktop since everything was cooked in some sort of an iron or skillet. Food was tasty and the pastries were really good as well.

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Ate brunch outside at Hola Arepa. In March. Pretty wild.

\n", "date_published": "2016-03-06T12:46:39-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2016/03/06/ate-brunch-outside.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Weather"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2016/03/04/revival.html", "content_html": "

Nice dinner out at Revival.

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Hot Bagels Abroad, so good. Nobody does bagels like New Jersey!

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Great dinner at Nemea Greek Taverna.

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We went to Tinto Cocina tonight.

\n\"Tinto\n", "date_published": "2016-02-20T20:03:47-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2016/02/20/tinto-cocina.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2016/02/06/i.html", "content_html": "

Great Italian food at Italian Eatery.

\n\"Barista\n", "date_published": "2016-02-06T22:06:36-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2016/02/06/i.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2016/02/02/upstairs.html", "content_html": "

Delicious #TeamSPS dinner at Upstairs in Montclair, NJ this evening.

\n\"Busy\n", "date_published": "2016-02-02T19:07:22-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2016/02/02/upstairs.html", "tags": ["TeamSPS","Work","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2015/10/04/had-indeedbrewing-wet.html", "content_html": "

Had Indeed Brewing Wet Hop Ale tonight at Sea Salt for first time. Crazy good beer.

\n", "date_published": "2015-10-04T18:35:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2015/10/04/had-indeedbrewing-wet.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2015/08/31/sharing-fond-stories.html", "content_html": "

Sharing fond stories about Michael Davidovich with Yuri at Shoti, a great Georgian restaurant, in Kyiv. Good times!

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The Starving Rooster in Minot, ND is an impressive restaurant! Kind of proud for my hometown — way to go!

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Land of giant cakes!

\n\"Bakery\n", "date_published": "2015-06-28T10:31:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2015/06/28/land-of-giant.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2015/01/03/first-time-at.html", "content_html": "

First time at Red Wagon Pizza! Like that this and only 2 blocks from home. Great beer list to boot.

\n\"Beer\n", "date_published": "2015-01-03T18:20:28-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2015/01/03/first-time-at.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/10/26/business-hours.html", "content_html": "

Business Hours: I wonder how you put this into Yelp? From the mini-donut stand in Nisswa, MN.

\n\"Framed\n", "date_published": "2014-10-26T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/10/26/business-hours.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/10/05/super-impressed-with.html", "content_html": "

Impressed with Zeitgeist Cafe in Duluth. Very good brunch and awesome space.

\n", "date_published": "2014-10-05T11:20:44-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/10/05/super-impressed-with.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/09/27/ordered-delivery-from.html", "content_html": "

Ordered delivery from Broders’ Pasta Bar. One of my favorite perks of where we live.

\n", "date_published": "2014-09-27T18:25:32-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/09/27/ordered-delivery-from.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/09/27/at-the-drive.html", "content_html": "

At the Taylors Falls Drive-In!

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\n

When we are on vacation we tend to enjoy an afternoon ice cream stop and this afternoon we had the delight of experiencing Ice Cream Riot in Denver’s Northeast neighborhood. This shop is relatively new and the guy that owns it works the counter, makes all of the ice cream and experiments with a lot of interesting flavors.

\n

We had Andes Mint, English Toffee and Fruit Loops ice cream! Given another visit I’d be trying the a milkshake!

\n

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\n

The ice cream is ridiculously good. Super creamy, smooth, tasty. I think you could put pretty much anything in it and it would taste amazing. Asparagus Ice Cream anyone? I think it would probably be delicious if you started with the base ice cream he is using.

\n

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\n

The shop has a great vibe. It feels like any craft coffee shop you might visit. Relaxed, sparse, clean, simple. All good stuff.

\n

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\n

If your in Denver and are not lactose intolerant, get yourself here! I liked this place so much I actually posted a review on Yelp!

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Love this geeky water bottle at Linger in Denver.

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Weird request: does anyone know where in Minneapolis you can get Pretzel Flipz? No knock offs. The real thing.

\n", "date_published": "2014-05-10T13:07:33-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/05/10/weird-request-does.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/05/03/return-visit-to.html", "content_html": "

Return visit to Day Block Brewing for some more delicious pizza! Plus pint of Frühlingsfest!

\n\"Pint\n", "date_published": "2014-05-03T13:45:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/05/03/return-visit-to.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/04/27/do-yourself-a.html", "content_html": "

Do yourself a favor. Go to Day Block Brewing and get a beer flight and a pepperoni pizza. Crazy good on all accounts.

\n", "date_published": "2014-04-26T19:26:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/04/26/do-yourself-a.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/04/02/at-pappys-smokehouse.html", "content_html": "

At Pappy’s Smokehouse getting ready to go into a full rack of ribs.

\n\"Full\n

Willie Nelson is is a Pappy’s fan too. Eagerly awaiting ribs.

\n\"Framed\n

Best ribs I’ve ever had. Wow.

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Well hello St. Louis BBQ! So good! At Sugarfire.

\n\"A\n", "date_published": "2014-03-31T17:41:11-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/03/31/well-hello-st.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Travel","Restaurants","St. Louis 2014"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/02/01/saturday-morning-donut.html", "content_html": "

Saturday morning donut with my buddy.

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Minneapolis has a complete lack of artisanal toast.

\n", "date_published": "2014-01-16T20:23:23-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2014/01/16/minneapolis-has-a.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2014/01/02/173100.html", "content_html": "

Great pre-birthday dinner with Tammy and kids at Broder’s Pasta Bar, one of my favorite restaurants. They have phenomenal Tiramisu!

\n

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Nice morning for Tyler and I to have a father/son breakfast.

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I must have ordered the most expensive sandwich that Subway sells.

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Minnesota State Fair today! Cherry wine slushy — brilliant! For those unfamiliar, Butterheads!

\n\"Butter\n

Here is the sea of people at MN State Fair.

\n\"Sepia-toned\n

There should be a wiki just for the fair.

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Minnesota on a Stick show at MN State Fair grandstand tonight.

\n", "date_published": "2013-08-30T20:53:22-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2013/08/30/minnesota-on-a.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2013/08/10/just-placed-my.html", "content_html": "

Just placed my first order on Bite Squad. Totally confused how much to tip for the driver, isn’t that what the delivery fee is for?

\n", "date_published": "2013-08-10T17:39:37-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2013/08/10/just-placed-my.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2013/08/08/returning-to-salt.html", "content_html": "

Returning to Salt of the Earth in Fennville for an encore dinner. This place was great!

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Chicago-style from Lou Malnati’s tonight.

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Chicago My π Pizza!

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Got coffee squared for weekend in Chicago. How about best deep dish pizza? Gino’s East? Kid friendly needed.

\n", "date_published": "2013-03-27T21:20:28-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2013/03/27/got-coffee-squared.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2012/10/13/back-at-the.html", "content_html": "

Back at the Dakota for The New Standards! Love their rendition of “After the Gold Rush”. Stout Gingerbread with Surly Bender Ice Cream! Ridiculously good. Hats off to the Dakota!

\n", "date_published": "2012-10-13T19:22:38-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2012/10/13/back-at-the.html", "tags": ["Music","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2012/09/09/tylers-big-boy.html", "content_html": "

Yum! was out of the “mini” chocolate chip cookies so Tyler had to get a full size one. He didn’t seem to mind! I’m pretty sure it was bigger than his head.

\n\"Young\n

And to answer the obvious question? He ate it all, minus a couple of bites he shared with Dad!

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At George and the Dragon for first time and I’ve got a major crush. Loving it!

\n\"Tall\n", "date_published": "2012-05-19T17:27:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2012/05/19/at-ganddpub-for.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2012/05/13/bakers-wife-ridiculous.html", "content_html": "

Bakers Wife ridiculous today. Didn’t expect mothers day donut rush!

\n\"Crowd\n", "date_published": "2012-05-13T09:42:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2012/05/13/bakers-wife-ridiculous.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2012/03/31/enjoying-a-hopalicious.html", "content_html": "

Enjoying a Hopalicious at The Green Owl Cafe in Madison. Minneapolis needs a place like Green Owl!

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I had a big birthday this year and Tammy surprised me with a number of things, including a very cool dinner at Heidi’s at their special Chef’s Table. We got to enjoy 13 individual courses of vegetarian delights! First a few pictures from the evening. It was a great time!

\n\"Three\n\"Man\n\"Heidi's\n\"Six\n\"Large\n\"Seven\n

The menu was designed by Chef Stewart Woodman, aka Shefzilla. The service was led by one of the sous chefs. It was great fun to be in the kitchen, although predictably a little hot. 🙂

\n

Now, to dinner…

\n

The Bennie

\n\"Elegant\n

This is an item that is on Heidi’s normal menu. It is an eggless eggs benedict with huitlacoche, also known as corn smut. It was a very nice start to the meal with great flavors and textures.

\n

Ranch Salad

\n\"Elegant\n

This salad was really fun and surprising. The thing that looked like an olive was actually a dwarf peach with really interesting flavors.

\n

Beet Sorbet

\n\"Elegant\n

I like beets a lot! It was really cool to have an entire course of beets with all being so different. Their was a beet gel that had great flavor. In the middle of the plate was the beet sorbet, yes, beet sorbet. I wasn’t so sure about the sorbet flavors but it was really fun.

\n

Potato Sphere

\n\"Elegant\n

The potato sphere was one of the stranger items and I can’t even imagine how they made it. It was served with a wasabi sauce and the thinnest of shoe string potatoes on top. The potato sphere itself was the smoothest and creamiest potato thing I’ve ever tasted, and then it was prepared in a chemical bath of some sort and topped with an edible flower.

\n

This was maybe the most intriguing dish to me.

\n

Squash Soup

\n\"Elegant\n

This soup was delicious. It was crazy smooth with great flavors. I wonder if it was strained or something because it was “more than pureed”. Yum!

\n

Apple Granité

\n\"A\n

This was the intermezzo in the meal and described as the “tribute to America”, playing off of Apple Pie with a slice of American cheese on top. It had a smear of pine cone honey on top as well. The cheese was heated ever so slightly. I liked it, but Tammy refused to eat it on the basis of not touching American cheese.

\n

Black Truffle Pappadelle

\n\"Pappardelle\n

This was a delicious pasta course with great truffle flavors. The pasta was incredibly thin and delicate.

\n

Papaya Salad Pappadam

\n\"Two\n

I’m not a big fan of pappadam, but this course was really good and I think this is the right way to use pappadam.

\n

Celery Root & Lentil Crêpe

\n\"Small\n

This dainty course had great flavors. The celery root was subtle but very good. Beautiful on the plate.

\n

House Made Tofu

\n\"Elegant\n

The tofu was likely my favorite course of the evening. Heidi’s makes their own tofu and it is noticeably better than what we typically get at the store. This was delicious and the only thing I would have done is add more peppers to it.

\n

Cassoulet'

\n\"Dark\n

The final savory course was a delicious cassoulet with giant, tasty lima beans.

\n

Nitro Mousse

\n\"Chocolate\n

This mousse is a signature dessert at Heidi’s and they bring out the liquid nitrogen to make it. It was fun to see them making it with the characteristic fog of the liquid nitrogen flowing around the plates. Delicious as well. The peanut powder is the winning touch on this one.

\n

Sassafras Lollipop

\n\"Heidi's\n

The final “course” is the sassafras lollipop made by Heidi herself. A lot of people at our table it turns out were not huge fans of sassafras, but it was a nice way to finish the evening with the commemorative menu from the evening attached. A very nice touch!

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Last weekend Tammy and I had a nice dinner at Kings Wine Bar (one of my new favorite places) and then went to a movie. We went to Contagion. It was a good movie, and if anything underplayed the kind of pandemonium that would follow the kind of epidemic depicted.

\n

When I got up at the end of the movie all the other people in the movie theater seemed like something to get away from. 😀

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Eating my first Saucy Burts meatball sandwich. Delicious!

\n", "date_published": "2011-09-07T13:32:09-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2011/09/07/eating-my-first.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2011/06/30/cupcake-surprise.html", "content_html": "

We got a pleasant surprise at the office today with the delivery of some delicious cupcakes from Wuollet Bakery.

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Awesome new Community Supported Kitchen program from Corner Table and Scott Pampuch.

\n", "date_published": "2011-04-12T21:04:55-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2011/04/12/awesome-new-community.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2010/12/09/oatmeal-ratio.html", "title": "Oatmeal Ratio", "content_html": "\"Canister\n

Mazie and I enjoy our oatmeal. It is one of our favorite breakfasts. When she was really little I would make 2 servings and she ate about 1/2 of a serving and I got 1 1/2 which was just about right. Now though she wants more, and the oatmeal box only shows water amounts for 1, 2 and 6 servings. We want 3 servings!

\n\"Oatmeal\n

Now I realize your probably thinking it’s simple. 1 cup of water for each 1/2 cup of oatmeal. Done. However, that isn’t right. Note that 6 servings, 3 cups of oatmeal, is 5 cups of water, not 6. Here is the graph.

\n\"Line\n

So it seems if you want to make 3 servings of oatmeal, you need 2 2/3 cups water. 4 servings need 3 1/3 cups and 5 takes 4 1/2 cups. Hope this helps everyone with their oatmeal preparation.

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Made our first trip to the new Linden Hills Coop today. New location is great! Much nicer experience.

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Absolute mayhem at Wuollet this morning!

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Tasty pork tacos at Chef Shack for lunch today. Pretty busy today with a line.

\n", "date_published": "2010-07-28T13:12:19-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2010/07/28/tasty-pork-tacos.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2010/07/23/had-pulled-pork.html", "content_html": "

Had pulled pork tacos for lunch at Chef Shack today - 5th St and Nicollet parking lot. Awesome chow!

\n", "date_published": "2010-07-23T12:48:21-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2010/07/23/had-pulled-pork.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2010/06/27/double-grilled-cheese.html", "content_html": "

Double Grilled Cheese Dego

\n\"Person\n", "date_published": "2010-06-27T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2010/06/27/double-grilled-cheese.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2010/06/19/first-csa-box.html", "title": "First CSA Box of the Season", "content_html": "\"Logo\n

As many know we try to support local, sustainable food production as much as possible. We’ve tried to do Community Support Agriculture (CSA) shares in the past and have never been terribly proud of our ability to use everything. Additionally, you need to find the right CSA for you and\nwhat you are looking for.

\n

Now that we are in the city were only a mile away from Tangletown Gardens and we were pretty excited to find out that they are doing a\nCSA this year. I signed up right away for a half-share (Tammy’s wise direction to not go full share) and we picked up our first box today.

\n

The first impression is great. The boxes were refrigerated until pickup, something none of our earlier CSA’s have done. They have a nice 2-page printout of the package contents with suggestions, which is really helpful for me. And, they had a table full of freshly picked strawberries for sale in addition to the quart in the boxes. If you haven’t had a fresh picked, truly ripened strawberry in a while do yourself a favor and get some. Delicious.

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Dego Melt at Dusty’s.

\n\"Patty\n", "date_published": "2010-05-19T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2010/05/19/dego-melt.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2010/01/23/its-national-pie.html", "content_html": "

It’s National Pie Day? I need a slice of Triple Berry fast!

\n", "date_published": "2010-01-23T17:58:54-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2010/01/23/its-national-pie.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/09/20/farm-to-table.html", "content_html": "

Farm to Table Chef Time

\n\"Two\n", "date_published": "2009-09-20T01:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/09/20/farm-to-table.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/09/07/state-fair.html", "title": "2009 State Fair", "content_html": "

We had a great time at the Minnesota State Fair this year. This year was the first year that Mazie really got into it. Highlights included the butterfly house, carousel ride, cookies, skyjump and the butter heads. Mazie had an awesome time on the skyjump.

\n
\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"
\n", "date_published": "2009-09-07T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/09/07/state-fair.html", "tags": ["Family","Gallery","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/09/03/state-fair-corn.html", "content_html": "

Delicious corn at Minnesota State Fair.

\n\"Woman\n", "date_published": "2009-09-03T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/09/03/state-fair-corn.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/09/03/state-fair-day.html", "title": "State Fair Day", "content_html": "

Big day at the Minnesota State Fair today. Mazie had a blast.

\n

\"minnesota-state-fair-2009\"

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Really surprised how busy Ciao Bella is.\nRecession? Unemployment? Apparently not here.

\n", "date_published": "2009-08-14T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/08/14/no-content-found.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Current Events"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/07/15/burger-jones-first.html", "title": "Burger Jones First Impression", "content_html": "

Tammy, Mazie and I joined my sister-in-law Angie, Mazie’s cousin Nora and Grandma Olson for lunch at Burger Jones today. We’d been meaning to try out Burger Jones since before it even opened and this was our first opportunity.

\n\"Illustrated\n

First impression was good, but unfortunately the whole experience just stayed there at just good. I got a burger because, hey, you’re at Burger Jones. I ordered the burger medium, but it came well without any pink at all. It was a pretty uninspiring burger and I would take a burger of my own off of the Big Green Egg most any day. We also tried the cheese curds as they were supposed to be very good. They were pretty good, when they had cheese in them. The way they were prepared made a lot of the cheese come out of the breading. Mazie and I decided to give the Nutella Malt a try and it was good, but how can you do a malt wrong. Lastly everyone split the stack of fries trying the regular fries, sweet potato fries (my absolute favorite) and waffle-cheese fry. The sweet potato fries seemed like they came right off of a Sysco truck and into a fryer. Another yawn.

\n

For the cost, I would have expected something better. It was all fine, and everyone left happy, but there wasn’t anything about the food that left me wanting to return quickly.

\n", "date_published": "2009-07-15T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/07/15/burger-jones-first.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/07/10/pulled-pork-sandwich.html", "content_html": "

Stellar pulled pork sandwich with muenster cheese on Texas toast at The\nOld Fashioned in Madison.

\n\"Pulled\n", "date_published": "2009-07-10T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/07/10/pulled-pork-sandwich.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/07/05/giant-ice-cream.html", "content_html": "

On Sunday we hit Nelson’s Ice\nCream\nfor some giant ice cream cones in\nStillwater.

\n\"Young\n", "date_published": "2009-07-05T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/07/05/giant-ice-cream.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/06/23/first-shot-at.html", "title": "First Shot at Homemade Ice Cream", "content_html": "\"Cuisinart\n

Cooking was definitely the action for this years Father’s Day gifts. Tammy signed me up for a couple more of the Grillmaster cooking classes at Kitchen Window. Mazie got me something I’ve wanted to play around with for a while, an ice cream maker. We gave it a go for the first time tonight with a basic vanilla ice cream recipe. Mazie put the ingredients together and I did the measuring, we then poured it into the machine and started it up.

\n

The machine cranked away and the ice cream slowly came together. The machine has an open top so that you can add ingredients while the ice cream is still mixing, but it’s also handy to dip a spoon in and give the ice cream a test. The final product was delicious and it was a lot of fun to make.

\n

This was a learning batch. I think I should have ran it in the machine a bit longer than I did. It was solid and held in place, but I think I could have gotten it a bit more solid. The biggest thing I learned was that in addition to freezing the ice cream makers bowl, I should also freeze the bowl I’m going to put the finished ice cream in. I placed it in a glass bowl and some of the ice cream melted right away on contact with the glass. Need to keep everything cold!

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Mazie making pizza!

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My first deep dish pizza on the Big Green Egg.

\n\"Deep\n", "date_published": "2009-05-14T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/05/14/my-first-deep.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/05/08/205500.html", "content_html": "

Having a blast and learning a lot at the Grillmaster Pizza class. Bonus, Anna Klombies’s husband Lindsay is here rocking the thin crust pizza.

\n\"Man\n", "date_published": "2009-05-08T20:55:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/05/08/205500.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/04/16/mazie-and-i.html", "content_html": "

Mazie and I went out for dinner tonight at Lion’s Tap! Daddy’s little princess went in her dress-up clothes. She was adorable and brought smiles to everyone she saw.

\n\"Young\n", "date_published": "2009-04-16T00:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/04/16/mazie-and-i.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/02/11/dumpy-restaurant.html", "content_html": "

Not the best looking restaurant, but really great food.

\n\"Java\n", "date_published": "2009-02-11T01:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/02/11/dumpy-restaurant.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/01/24/170851.html", "content_html": "

Going to Red Stag Supperclub with Tammy because Andrew Eklund talks about it all the time. Must be good! Ordering a Surly Furious. 🙂

\n", "date_published": "2009-01-24T18:08:51-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/01/24/170851.html", "tags": ["Drinks","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/01/20/awesome-macncheese.html", "content_html": "

Lunch at Yum! celebrating our new President!

\n\"Man\n

Awesome Mac-n-Cheese! Mazie loves it!

\n\"Young\n", "date_published": "2009-01-20T01:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/01/20/awesome-macncheese.html", "tags": ["Restaurants","Current Events"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2009/01/17/brunch-at-butter.html", "content_html": "

Mazie getting ready for brunch at Butter.

\n\"Young\n", "date_published": "2009-01-17T01:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2009/01/17/brunch-at-butter.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/12/28/off-to-what.html", "content_html": "

Off to what I expect will be a memorable meal at the Bayport Cookery (archive.org).

\n", "date_published": "2008-12-28T17:51:09-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/12/28/off-to-what.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/10/18/153336.html", "content_html": "

Mill City Farmers Market for the last weekend. Stocking up.

\n", "date_published": "2008-10-18T10:33:36-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/10/18/153336.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/10/11/mill-city-farmers.html", "content_html": "

Mill City Farmers Market is great this morning. (and every Saturday morning)

\n", "date_published": "2008-10-11T10:11:26-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/10/11/mill-city-farmers.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/09/21/for-on-the.html", "content_html": "

2 for 5 on the “ring the bell” sledgehammer. Not great. 🙁

\n", "date_published": "2008-09-21T14:19:05-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/09/21/for-on-the.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/09/09/nice-lunch-at.html", "content_html": "

Nice lunch at Bottelino’s in Bath.

\n", "date_published": "2008-09-09T07:09:06-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/09/09/nice-lunch-at.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","London 2008"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/09/05/stumbled-on-a.html", "content_html": "

Stumbled on a great market outside London Bridge tube stop. Having delicious lunch.

\n", "date_published": "2008-09-05T06:34:19-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/09/05/stumbled-on-a.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","London 2008"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/08/29/dinner-at-noura.html", "content_html": "

Dinner at Noura (awesome!) then 39 Steps at the Criterion Theatre at Picadilly Circus.

\n", "date_published": "2008-08-29T13:23:47-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/08/29/dinner-at-noura.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Arts","London 2008"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/08/07/its-thursday-lunch.html", "content_html": "

It’s Thursday - Lunch at Yum! with family!

\n", "date_published": "2008-08-07T12:18:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/08/07/its-thursday-lunch.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/08/04/165508.html", "content_html": "

Lunch at Tejas after picking raspberries in Lakeview.

\n", "date_published": "2008-08-04T11:55:08-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/08/04/165508.html", "tags": ["Outdoors","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/08/03/hanging-out-while.html", "content_html": "

Hanging out while we wait for a table at Original Pancake House.

\n", "date_published": "2008-08-03T08:45:53-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/08/03/hanging-out-while.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/08/02/092606.html", "content_html": "

At The Bad Waitress!
\nBad Waitress has open WiFi.
\nI 💚 open WiFi.
\nI 💚 Bad Waitress!

\n", "date_published": "2008-08-02T10:26:06-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/08/02/092606.html", "tags": ["Technology","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/07/26/lunch-at-indio.html", "content_html": "

Lunch at Indio! Very promising. Mojito on the way!

\n", "date_published": "2008-07-26T12:09:06-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/07/26/lunch-at-indio.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/07/22/just-made-pizza.html", "content_html": "

Just made pizza dough for tomorrow nights Big Green Egg fun.

\n", "date_published": "2008-07-22T14:31:16-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/07/22/just-made-pizza.html", "tags": ["Cooking","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/07/15/having-dinner-with.html", "content_html": "

Having dinner with Hector.

\n\"Man\n", "date_published": "2008-07-15T18:49:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/07/15/having-dinner-with.html", "tags": ["Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/07/05/lunch-with-a.html", "content_html": "

Lunch with a bunch of relatives at Yum! Kitchen & Bakery.

\n", "date_published": "2008-07-05T11:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/07/05/lunch-with-a.html", "tags": ["Family","Restaurants"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/06/16/i-seem-unable.html", "title": "Summer of Love Day 29 Log", "content_html": "\n

See full Summer of Love Collection.

\n", "date_published": "2008-06-16T04:26:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/06/16/i-seem-unable.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Summer of Love 2008"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/06/11/driving-down-ca.html", "title": "Summer of Love Day 24 Log", "content_html": "\n

See full Summer of Love Collection.

\n", "date_published": "2008-06-11T12:29:00-05:00", "url": "https://www.thingelstad.com/2008/06/11/driving-down-ca.html", "tags": ["Travel","Restaurants","Summer of Love 2008"] }, { "id": "http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2008/06/07/in-line-at.html", "content_html": "

In line at Tartine Bakery.

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See full Summer of Love Collection.

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See full Summer of Love Collection.

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I’ve been trying to post updates from the Summer of Love trip pretty regularly but we seem to have arrived and left Seattle without even a mention of the stop. So, rather than backdating some posts (which I always feel gross doing) I’ll just do a big recap post. If you get bored easily, suffice it to say that Seattle was really cool.

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Put on Your Walking Shoes

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We did a lot of walking in Seattle. After being in the car for three long days of driving interspersed with a decent amount of driving at Glacier National Park we decided to park the Honda and set out on foot. We stayed on the fringe of downtown, about 5 blocks from Seattle Center, and about a 10 block walk from downtown Seattle. We probably walked around 4 miles or more total each day. It was nice to stretch the legs and see the city up close. However, the downside of this was that we didn’t get much further out of downtown than our feet allowed.

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Great Places

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We found a number of great places to check out. The first full day we were in town we found the Elliot Bay Trail and had a nice morning walk while checking out Puget Sound. Then we had a nice coincidence of being in town during the Northwest Folklife Festival. We didn’t plan it but we really enjoyed checking it out, listening to some music and hanging out in Seattle Center.

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We decided, and Mazie let us know, that it was high time she got to swing. She was looking for the swings when we got to Glacier National Park. It was high time she needed to do some swinging. We walked over to Cascade Park and Mazie was able to get a solid hour of swinging in before we went over to the Flagship REI store. I feel a little odd gushing about a store, but this REI in Seattle is amazing. Just entering it you go on a little mini hiking path and can’t help but want to buy some hiking boots by the time you get into the store. Plus, they had the perfect layout with the play area for the kids, sitting area for dad with free WiFi and the massive array of womens clothing for mom. Genius.

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We checked out the Experience Music Project. The architecture of the EMP is pretty amazing, so even just visiting the building was a lot of fun. They had a great exhibit on Jimi Hendrix as well as an overview of music of the northwest, with a big spread on grunge music and related bands. It was a cool place, but not the best place for little kids. In contrast though, it would be a great place for older kids, and there were a lot of them there having a great time.

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Great Eats

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We had some good meals in Seattle but two places were really great. We had some amazing pizza at Tutta Bella followed with some great gelato. And we had a wonderful dinner at the Five Spot with a relative of mine that lives in Seattle. We liked it so much we made a return visit for breakfast before we left and had the most amazing cinnamon french toast I’ve ever had.

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Dinner at Mama’s for Mexican!

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At Top Pot Donuts.

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The Internet continues to expand! I was recently at Yum! Kitchen and Bakery, a regular favorite restaurant of ours, and was happy to see my iPhone detect a new open wireless network named “Yum”.

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You can now happily nosh on some great food, coffee and treats while surfing the Internet in style.

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A few days ago I got a hankering for hash browns. It seems most breakfast places have moved to potato wedges which are a far, far cry from hash browns as they were intended to be. I was thinking hash browns, and got thinking about Al’s Breakfast. It had been a few years since I had been to this college mainstay so I emailed Jim and Kent to see if they wanted to hit Al’s for breakfast before work soon. Off we went!

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It turns out that this was a big trip to Al’s. Jim had never been and had wanted to go for years and years. Kent wasn’t sure if he had been there. He thought no but let’s just say his recollection was foggy. We all had a great breakfast. I couldn’t resist ordering a single “whole wheat wally black” and one of their great omelets. And of course, with a side of hash browns.

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Aside from the food, the place is a total dive. 🙂

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Surprising number of birthdays at Hickory Park.

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(Lawrence, Kansas) When doing her research for places to check out in Lawrence, Tammy ran across an interesting restaurant called Local Burger. Local Burger is attempting to create an “old school” fast food experience based entirely on local food sourcing and organic products. The menu is grass-fed locally raised free-range beef. The same in bison if you like. Prefer Elk, they have that too. Everything is raised by known ranches and done right.

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And let me tell you, you sure can taste it. We only eat grass-fed beef at home and the taste is so different, and better in my opinion. Taking one bite into that grass-fed burger at Local Burger was just delicious. I wish I could have had a few meals there. I applaud everything they are doing and noted only one thing missing, they don’t seem to compost their trash. Every recycling option possible was present, but no composting.

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For the morning we hit Milton’s. Milton’s served an incredible breakfast that I have a hard time imagining can be beat in Lawrence. In fact, we are changing our Sunday morning plans so we can have another shot at their menu before leaving town. The french toast was stunning. :-)

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Sonic stop in Missouri on the way to Lawrence, Kansas!

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At Gasthof’s for German beer and food! And accordian music!

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Heading to dinner at Tamarind in New York for meeting with Sapient.

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Tammy and I just got back from a fabulous evening out. We were invited to join our friends across the street, and a number of other folks, at Fugaise to celebrate his 40th birthday. It was a wonderful evening and we met some cool new people. However, it was also my first trip to this great Minneapolis restaurant.

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If you want to cut to the chase, just stop reading and go there. The food was impeccable. We had a large group so the menus was set with options. I had a great salad with a variety of flavors that just kept you guessing. The main dish was one of the best beef tenderloins I’ve ever had. The meat was fabulous and prepared perfect. The mashed potatoes had this amazing consistency. It was all followed with a Toffee Bread Pudding with Ice Cream that was stunning with every bite. After the great dinner Chef Don Saunders came out and said hi. A very nice touch.

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The restaurant was more relaxed than I expected. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I figured it would be a bit more stuffy. Not at all, jeans welcome, but no t-shirt. The layout of the dining room was cool and the way you enter makes it sort of a reveal.

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I highly recommend Fugaise for a special night out, or just any night you want some exceptional food.

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Just finished great dinner at Los Dos.

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Having lunch with Mazie at Yum!

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One of the tweets highlighted in my MarketWatch Farewell Video.

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Mazie and I having a great time at Mill City Farmers Market. Great music today!

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Lunch at Trotter’s Cafe in St. Paul.

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At Rafferty’s Pizza in Nisswa! 🍕

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Oceanaire proved too fancy for 2 year old.

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Heading to Oceanaire for dinner.

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At the Mill City Farmers Market.

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Finished an amazing lunch at Peter’s Grill.

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Eating the best Jimmy John’s sub ever. Mayo. Yum.

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Reviewed business dinner menu with chef. It’s going to be great.

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Finishing a fabulous dinner at Lucia’s.

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Dinner at Woody’s Grill.

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Ordering Graeters Ice Cream for lasagna dinner.

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Tammy and I had our first big weekend away without Mazie. We went to Chicago and took advantage of the long weekend. Tammy did all the preparations and built an entire weekend agenda around what she knew I would like to do. We indulged in a fancy hotel, great restaurants, museums and shows.

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I like nice hotels – I admit it. I’m not high maintenance, requiring them. But it’s nice to enjoy a great hotel. The Chicago Peninsula hotel was certainly spot on. The service was lavish, the rooms were opulent and the amenities were amazing. The rooms were wired up with central controls for all light, entertainment and heating controls. All the controls for pretty much everything were right there on this great console next to the bed. The Spa services were amazing, although very overpriced. It was a shame that we didn’t get there until 2:30 am on Saturday morning to enjoy the hotel!

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On Saturday we had a full day. We had a great breakfast at Yolk, a new restaurant south on Michigan Ave. After that we went to the Field Museum for a short trip through one of the wings. We only had less than 2 hours at the museum. Then onto our massages and an hour at the gym before heading to dinner at Trattoria No. 10 followed by two seats at Wicked.

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Wicked was simply great. Neither Tammy or I are huge theater people, but we enjoy an occasional show. As such, my view of Wicked is far from thorough or scientific. That aside, I really enjoyed it and it was the first musical that I would happily go to again. You should check it out if you have the opportunity. It is worth the effort!

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We had a more relaxed day on Sunday with breakfast in the room and a somewhat cheesy Untouchables Bus Tour of Chicago. We got to drive around the city and get the lowdown on various gangster shootings and see some the places that Capone and others hung out during there times.

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We did a little shopping on Michigan Ave, including an obligatory stop at the Apple Store to marvel at the glass staircase. Walking across the glass bridge on the 2nd level was a bit eerie. We tried a new place for deep dish pizza, Paisano’s. I was a bit disappointed. Gino’s East is still my preferred. Paisono’s just wasn’t deep enough. Not enough sauce.

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It was a great weekend. A huge thanks to both Grandma’s for watching Mazie while we were gone. It was a little hard leaving her behind for so long, but was great to know she was in great hands. And an even bigger thanks to my great wife for setting up the whole weekend! You rock dear!

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We had brunch at Salut today, and got to try this giant croissant that they had just put on their menu today. Note coffee cup, knife and Mazie for scale. It was crazy. Shocking actually.

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Tammy and I checked out a new restaurant this weekend. Butter Bakery is in south Minneapolis and serves a brunch menu as well as traditional baked goods and coffee. We had lunch there on Saturday and the food was so good we returned for breakfast on Sunday.

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The bakery items are all great. However, most notable was the pancakes. I have no idea what they do to their pancakes but they are amazing. They are gooey, and incredibly flavorful. Go there, and get some pancakes!

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On Tuesday we loaded up in the van and headed for a short drive to Savannah, Georgia. Drive more? Absolutely! Why not… we just can’t get enough driving. Savannah is such a notable city and we thought since we were so close we should check it out. It took about 2 hours to get there.

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Savannah is a really nice city. It’s smaller than the others we’ve been to. We didn’t have a ton of time so we drove through many of the parkways and then headed into the historic area of downtown.

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We had lunch at The Lady & Sons restaurant. This is the restaurant that Paula Deen started before becoming the celebrity chef on Food TV. The Lady & Sons is best described as a Temple to Butter. The food is incredibly rich. As you sit there with biscuits immediately delivered to your table, you can envision truckloads of butter being constantly delivered to the loading dock to keep the cooks going. At one point while we are eating lunch one of the waitresses breaks out into song to praise frying! “I don’t want no grilled fish” went the lyrics, finishing with “give me my fried chicken and fried gravy”.

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We spent the afternoon in Forsyth Park and took a bunch of pictures before heading out and returning to Charleston.

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Go to day: 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37 or East Coast Adventure collection.

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Today we extended the Great Adventure both North and South. The day started very early when Mazie woke up at 5:15am and decided that she was going to be awake. We didn’t get to sleep until very late so it was a tired morning. We took a drive this morning and went to the Bronx Zoo. Mazie, Tammy and I along with Grandma Kaye and Aunt Angie had a great time. The Bronx Zoo was really impressive. We had seen a special on their new Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit and it was pretty great.

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We then headed back down to the apartment and left Mazie with the relatives and headed to Philadelphia for dinner. I’d never been to Philly and I was really impressed. It seemed like a really nice city. We visited the store we have some furniture in our house from, American Pie. We had an awesome dinner at El Vez. If your in Philly – go to El Vez. Great food, great atmosphere; just a lot of fun all around!

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Go to day: 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37 or East Coast Adventure collection.

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Day 16 of the Great East Coast Adventure was a lot of fun. Mazie got us all up at the normal time and we decided to go into Princeton to have breakfast at PJ’s Pancake House. I’m stunned that they actually own pancakes.com. What an awesome URL. I can almost guarantee that some “with it” student at Princeton gave it to them. We had a stunning breakfast that could not be beat and started the day out right. If you find yourself in PJ’s – I highly recommend the Buckwheat Pancakes.

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After that we met my boss and his wife and we all headed to the New Jersey Grounds for Sculpture (Sculpture Garden). This place was really impressive and a lot of fun. Perfect outdoor activity for Mazie as well. It’s much bigger than I expected, and the sculpture is very well done. As a bonus, they have done an incredible job of getting the landscape that surrounds the sculpture just right. A+ and a great time with kids.

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Tammy, Mazie and I headed to dinner at the Main Street Bistro after that and had some really good food. I’ve wanted to take Tammy to the places that I typically go to when I’m here on business. That way when I call home and say “I went here” she actually knows where I went. I’ve probably been to this restuarant more than any other in Princeton.

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We had a relaxed evening and at 10:00pm I drove to Newark airport to pickup Grandma Kaye and Aunt Angie who are staying with us for the next couple of days.

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Go to day: 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37 or East Coast Adventure collection.

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\"LogoYesterday\nmorning we went to the Mill City Farmers\nMarket. It was our first\nvisit, and only the second weekend that the market has been in\noperation. This market is different than the huge Minneapolis farmers\nmarket. It was coordinated by a number of people and led by the founder\nof Cafe Brenda. The market combines great\nlocally grown food, with orgranic practices. There are also people there\nwith artisan cheeses and locally raised, grass-fed meat.

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The space is great and there is even a musician playing resulting in an airy atmosphere that is relaxing and very enjoyable. I highly recommend it to anyone – either to stop by for some bread and cheese for lunch or pickup some food for the week ahead.

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Kudos to everyone who made this market a reality.

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Continuing my trend of mentioning new restaurants that we really like I would be remiss without highlighting Yum Kitchen and Bakery mentioned at The Rake. Before you go looking for a website, it seems they do not have one yet. They are very new, but it"s a bit shocking to me that they do not have a website. Luckily though they have great food.

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We tried it out today and it was very good. It’s a very interesting deli/bakery kind of setup. The inside is designed in an interesting way — you order food in one place, get beverages in another, pay in another. Now that I think of it, kind of like a cafeteria. Don’t let that worry you though!

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We had the chicken chili and it was very good. I also have been on some odd trip to find really good macaroni and cheese. I’m pleased to say, theirs is very good. Last but not least, the desert counter is pretty amazing. Definitely worth a visit!

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We stopped by two new restaurants yesterday and were happy with both. We had lunch at Salut in Minneapolis, at the 50th and France area. Salut is a fairly new French bistro. Don’t let the French part scare you off – they have an extremely approachable menu. It’s owned by the same people that own Manny’s (my favorite steakhouse!), Chino Lationa, Good Earth, etc. so you can rest assured that it’s going to be at least passable.

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We entered the restaurant and I was shocked by it’s size. Much bigger inside than I expected from the outside. The menu was very good. Tammy and I had a glass of the Riesling. Wine at lunch? Sure, we’re on vacation! It was great. I had the steak frites for my lunch and Tammy had the steak sandwich. My tenderloin was amazing, and the frites were equally impressive. Highly recommend this place.

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We then had dinner with our friends Jim and Suzie at Ravello. We ended up here because of a recommendation from a friend at the office, and really liked it. It’s in Long Lake so a bit of a drive unless you live in the western suburbs. They have a nice wine menu, and the lamb shank was delicious.

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Tammy and I went to our first movie since Mazie was born today. We saw Walk the Line if you are interested (and yes, it was very good). We also went to a new restaurant for lunch before the movie. We tried out Naar Grille. They opened up about 2 weeks ago. If location really matters I worry for them. They are not in an ideal location, there is no major road with people zipping by. The food however was very good. We went on Sunday which we did not know was buffet only, but it was quiet tasty.

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The food is billed as Mediterranean fare. The gyros were very good, and everything looked tasty. I’d encourage people to give it a try - particularly if you like this cuisine.

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We tried a new restaurant today. It was my mothers birthday a couple of days ago and we went out for lunch. We chose Rix Bar & Grill in north Minneapolis. Rix is fairly new, replacing what I hear was a fairly rundown bar that used to be there.

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The restaurant was non-assuming and relaxed. Open kitchen, nice bar area and a medium size dining room. We had a really nice experience and great food, I would recommend others to give it a try.

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We’ve been to Rix a couple of times since that initial visit and it continues to be a great, neighborhood stop. Give it a go!

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Tammy and I went out for our anniversary this evening to 20-21, the new restuarant in the Walker Art Center.The restuarant is an asian-fusion fare, which may seem a bit tired at this point, but they do it well. The menu was put together by famed TV chef Wolfgang Puck. The initial impression that Tammy and I both had was surprise at the size of the place. We both expected something much larger. The dining room itself is very cozy and modern in design. The next thing that hits you is the pure number of staff. There were nearly as many people working as there were eating, and the service reflects this. Our waitperson was very well versed on our options and gave good advice. The wine menu was not huge, but very complete.

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The items are all served family style, for two people they suggested to order 3 items. All of the items we ordered were prepared to perfection.

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The main course, a marinated iron steak on a bed of rice, was packed with flavor.

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I took the opportunity to have the signature desert inspired by the cherry sculpture in the sculpture gardens. It was stunning looking and if you like chocolate, this is the desert for you.

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This is definitely a good restuarant to visit for a special evening.

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We just got back from a quick overnight trip to Iowa City to visit friends. We wanted to get out of town for a night on the long weekend (I have today off!). Let me start by saying that I’m not a fan of college towns. Maybe I’m bitter and old or something, but it just seems like there is a constant rolling beer party going on in these places and at this point I’d rather skip it. Our hotel stay drove this home very clearly as we were awaken at 4:30am to obnoxious people in the room above us. I just laid there thinking GO TO SLEEP ALREADY! Jhez…

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On the plus side Iowa City is a nice town and has some amazing restuarants. We had dinner at One Twenty Six with Tammy’s friend Lisa and her husband Eric. Tammy has known Lisa since living in Arkansas. I had a beef tenderloin at One Twenty Six that was as good, if not better, than any I’ve had at any steak house I’ve been to.

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The next morning we had breakfast at Lou Henri’s with my buddy Dan and his wife Mel. I can highly recommend the 7-grain pancakes there! Also, they do something so cool – they give a 10% discount if your ride your bike there.

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If you go to Iowa City, check these places out. And, whatever you do, don’t stay at the Fairfield Inn. 🙂

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Tonight Tammy and I planned to cap off a really great 4th of July weekend with a trip to the Taste of Minnesota, also known as “the taste”. We hadn’t been to the Taste since 2002 when it was at the state capitol for the last time. Taste is usually a fun afternoon of food that is fried and should not be consumed on anything approaching a regular basis with a good background of outdoor music and sunshine.

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We made plans to go to the Taste with our good friends Tracy and Jeff. We arrived early and started to explore the new venue. The Taste is now on Harriet Island instead of the Capitol grounds. That’s a big change but we were left a little surprised by all the other changes.

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The Taste has gotten a lot bigger. A lot of new things have been added and none of them, in our humble opinion, have added to the event in a positive way at all. Tammy and I did a quick trip around after wading through the new fair rides (what are those doing here?) and the sea of “interesting” people and were dismayed at everything.

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We decided to call an audible and get Tracy and Jeff on the cell phone and change our plans at the last minute to go to the Downtowner Woodfire Grill which was nearby. We had a great dinner and conversation saving a near disastrous evening at the now pathetic Taste.

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We’ve removed the Taste from our summer calendar for good.

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A hint to the committee that organizes the taste. We already have one State Fair, we don’t need another. It seems that the Taste is just trying to become another fair with none of the legacy of the Butter Heads in the Dairy building to make it fun. Instead, it’s turned into a dirty, grimy mess. We’ll consider going back when the event gets back to its roots.

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