Went to the "Island of Misfit Makers" local artist sale that was held here. Three unique rooms to…read moreshop in. Really cool building with interesting lighting, huge metal sliding doors, and even glass garage doors that look like they open in the summer. The creamery, bakery and butcher weren't open while we were there, but there are big windows you can peek in. Looks like a neat place to tour.

The best, most kind and attentive staff in NE. We were about to leave since we felt bad about…read moreordering close to their closing time and the gal at the counter gave us a bunch of free samples and invited us to visit them again. The pastries were bomb and the vibe was friendly. We will definitely be back

We did the indoor skywalk tour in St. Paul. It was very informative and lasted about 3 hours 10…read moremin. Our tour guide Kim was very friendly and informative. There were 5 stops on the tour. We we're told the outdoor tour was the same stops you just walk outside in between. This was very good to know for the future! I'd definitely consider doing their downtown Minneapolis tour. My favorite stop was Afro. The dishes were very unique and tasty! We also sampled beer, cheese curds, chocolate, popcorn, chicken skewers, gyoza, and cucumber rolls. I don't drink beer but they provided a root beer and a ginger beer that were pretty tasty. I appreciated the substitutes.

We went as a group; it was advertised as an activity at a conference we were attending. It was…read morealmost $50 to participate. The website listed 5 stops, and we only went to three. The website listed gourmet food, and at two of the stops I had chips and salsa/guacamole, not "local specialties." We got two tiny samples of beer, when it was advertised as a beer tasting tour. It felt like a waste of money, and I think it was false advertising based on the website. Our tour guide was nice and polite, and he seemed to have good knowledge of the city. It just seemed like it wasn't what we paid for. I wouldn't recommend it.

My bf & I took this tour yesterday and had such a great time. We love our local beer scene and the…read morestories behind the breweries. Our guide, Eric, was very informative of the breweries, their beer and the neighborhoods we went to. We visited Eastlake Craft Brewery in the Midtown Global Market (Such a cool place), Sisyphus Brewing by the sculpture garden in Minneapolis where we got to meet the owners Catherine & Sam, and wrapped the tour up with a delicious Oatmeal Porter at 612 Brew in NE. It was nice to just relax, enjoy the ride, take in the sights, sample the beers and meet some fun out of towner visiting from New York.

Wonderful tour with Nick! We ended up being the only two and it was such a blast to spend a few…read morehours exploring fun local brewpubs and learning more about the city! He even recommended a few local spots to grab grub afterward & dropped us off at one. Highly recommend to anyone who loves (or loves to try) beer!

We've done the Hoppy Trolley two times - enjoyed it so much on our first trip that we brought…read morefriends the second tour. Those friends are already planning trips of their own. Kevin wisely focuses on quality over quantity. The tour begins at the Urban Growler (a recent change), and stops at three other breweries. The trips (different routes Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) are designed to cover a range of styles, so if you don't like the selection at one joint, you'll likely find something you like at the next. I think tours that make six or seven or more stops are too much -- four is great. As noted elsewhere, the tour driver is knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended.

We did this for a bachelor party and John Welch was great. He did everything to make sure we had a…read morewonderful time and took great care of us. It was awesome to have water on the bus to refresh between breweries. Two thumbs up.

If you want to search for a culinary adventure without a large group and basking the glow of…read moreanother country, Bret is your host with the most! I went with Bret and a small group for my 50th birthday in September 2025 to Nice, France. It is still the most memorable trip of my life and for all the right reasons. We enjoyed laid back French breakfasts with the group. Amazing Nicoise style dinners. A tour of Nice. Picturesque drives to vineyards and nearby towns and of course each other's company. If you are a Francophile or budding Francophile (for the France tours) and have a deep curiosity for travel, culture, food and language then consider taking a culinary trip with Bret. It's more curated, he's thoughtful on who he finds to assist with local activities, the restaurant selection is fabulous, and the cost is less than a lot of companies out there. The bonus is that plenty of free so he does not focus on monopolizing your time for tours and restaurant visits. You get to actually explore the you're in or just relax in your hotel or Airbnb. if you were looking for something new to do for a trip, think about Bret next time.

Bret is a very personable chef and fun to work with. Whether you're a beginner or advanced and…read morejust want to learn how to prepare some delicious meals, Bret's Table can help teach you. If you're rather inexperienced like I am, and have no clue what meals to prepare or what dishes to present, you can ask Bret, and he'll come up with a menu. His private classes can range from teaching one special dish or dessert, to teaching you how to make a multi-course dinner. Let him know what you'd like to learn. If you're a beginner, also plan some time for learning cooking techniques and knife skills. What to expect: I booked Bret's Table for a small dinner party themed event, where the guests were invited to help in the preparation of the dishes that would be presented for dinner. Not knowing what to make for the dinner party, I asked Bret to help me come up with dishes to prepare. We came up with a 6 course dinner plan. If you already know what you'd like to learn, you can make that specific request instead. Through emailing, Bret provided me with recipes and the list of ingredients I needed. Because I was a nervous wreck hosting my first ever Dinner Party at my home, Bret was kind enough to show up early to help me get acquainted with some of my kitchenware before the guests arrived. He showed up nicely dressed with his white Chef shirt, apron, and twirly mustache! We designated areas in my kitchen as stations to prepare each different part of the dinner. Starting with appetizers all the way through dessert. Bret was very attentive and helped give directions to each guest. Everyone had a great time learning and cooking together. It's a great way to build friendships! And during the down time, the people who worked on the less demanding dishes drank wine. The dinner itself was amazing! The food tasted great, the company was great, and by the end of the night, we went through 10 bottles of wine. Not bad for an eight person dinner lol! Ok, ok, maybe a bottle was used in the cooking. I highly recommend hiring Bret from Bret's Table. He's very professional and friendly, and did I mention the cool mustache?!! And it speaks for his reputation for the fact that my dinner guests immediately hired him for their own dinner party after meeting him for the first time. It will be a fun experience for all, especially if you are cooking with friends! Also, how amazing is it that you get to work with the chef in your own home? Great fun! Highly recommended!

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You have to hand it to the food scientist,they've been highly successful these last 6 decades. As…read morethe Frozen prepared foods industry began in earnest,learning to " make" food taste good after freezing became an obsession. Jump forward to 2025 and chances are you have a favorite out of the freezer section that you owe to those pioneers. I think my current alltime favorite is the Grands frozen biscuit! Amazing. Next in line and not to shabby,the Grands Cinnamon Roll. I had a craving this week so,picked some up for Saturday morning. Nice....

A must do if you're visiting or as a local as well! For under $25 each you can see d time on the…read moreMississippi and the surrounding banks , hearing how it started and grew into the twin cities. Highly recommend and maybe do a couple of times a summer .

8 of us took the 1 1/2 hour Margarita cruise while attending the Special Olympics USA Games in…read moreMinneapolis. It was a beautiful night for a cruise. A taco bar was included; basic but tasty with both chicken and pork. Chips and salsa as an appetizer. Margaritas were 2/1. I would have liked a narration of the river but there was a map that listed the places we toured by. Definitely something fun to do while in the St. Paul area.