A sweet escape we stumbled on last summer that definitely deserves a shout out is the wonderful…read more@soyendesserts They are in a building literally next to the St. Paul Farmers Market. (Future post for them, stay tuned) Their amazing donut flavors do rotate and they do get sold out of items because they're that good. Flavors we got today and loved: Lemon Cloud Dream (mmmmmm bright and delish) Cocoa Cloud Raspberry Delight All of these were light and fluffy and full of amazing filling that was airy whipped and flavorful. This spot is one to make sure you stop by and try something if you're at the market or just in the area.

I can't give it more than four stars for reasons I'll get into but I definitely recommend trying it…read moreif you are around when they're open. It seems that they are rightly known for their sweet baked goods, hence the name, but they have some savory offerings as well. I had heard good things about their congee so I made a point to try that. It was good! Filling, plenty of meat. I also have had a unique, savory roll that was buttery and great, I forgot what it's called but it's good. And I had a Lychee Rose brioche donut. Decadent! Delicious. Loved it. I got a Vietnamese coffee one time that was great, and a matcha milk with ube foam that was also great. So, yeah, really everything I've had has been great! The opening hours are painfully limited. They are only open from 9am to 1pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And both times I came it was close to noon and they were sold out of LOTS of things. I'm convinced that if you go there because you want something specific, you simply can't trust them to have it available. Instead of planning a specific visit, the wiser approach would be to give them a look if you're in the area during one of the 12 hours they are open in a given week, and see if you're interested in what they aren't sold out of. They have an indoor counter which you get to via the main entrance on 4th street, and guessing your way through the halls until you find them past that gallery. There is also a seating section which has the ambience of a break room at a DMV. But there is also an outdoor window on Saturday & Sunday, with some seats set up in the alley; that description sounds dicey but it's perfectly fine. My hope is that they improve on some of this to make for a more predictably positive experience!

Some brands are just brands... and then there's Heinz. The company started with simple products…read morelike horseradish and pickles that were bottled in clear glass so customers could see the quality. That transparency alone says a lot about the foundation of this brand from the start. Let's fast forward over 150 years, and Heinz has become the name most people automatically picture when they think of ketchup. Am I right? Now think flavor? Perfectly balanced. Slightly sweet, tangy, rich tomato depth...not too watery, not too thick. It just hits right every time. There's a reason it became famous for its "57 Varieties" slogan and ended up a staple in homes, diners, BBQs, and restaurants everywhere. What I love most is consistency. Whether it's their classic ketchup on a juicy burger, dipped with crispy fries, spread on a hot dog, or even paired with scrambled eggs (don't judge!), it tastes the same every time. Their mustard brings that sharp bite to sausages, pretzels and best of all a marinate to meats. Heinz 57 sauce on steak or meatloaf? Classic comfort. Over the years they've expanded into mayo, BBQ sauces, and creative blends, but the core flavor profile still feels nostalgic. It's one of those brands that reminds you of backyard cookouts and family dinners. Heinz didn't just make condiments, they helped define what ketchup is supposed to taste like. Reliable, flavorful, timeless even. Some things don't need reinventing... they just need a squeeze bottle on the table.

Well,well look what popped up. Don't mind if I do. Post a Heinz review that is…read more I have to start with my first Ketchup memories. Now,it's not often or everyone that has specific childhood ketchup memories. On second thought,everyone has them. But,it's more than I loved ketchup as a kid or I hated ketchup. Growing up in Dallas it was an us and them experience. My grandmother used Del Monte ketchup and she kept it in the refrigerator. My mother Bought Heinz and kept it in the pantry. I liked ketchup but,just on French fries. Everyone had friends that smothered everything in ketchup but not me. I discovered last year I like ketchup more than ever and have been dowsing my burgers with it occasionally. It seems not that long ago,the Heinz glass bottle disappeared for ever. I love glass and hate plastic so it was a sad passing but I get the business necessities of it. So I chug along with my plastic bottle of Heinz,in the fridge and ready for action. It came in handy the other nite when I combined it with horse radish to make shrimp cocktail sauce. It seems Heinz has the ketchup market cornered and that's ok with me. Why? Thick and Flavorful. Remember the ad campaign from decades ago when Carlie Simon sang, Anticipation as an upside down bottle of Ketchup barely moved. Yum

I ordered take out. My food was colorful and delicious. The butternut squash noodles were cooked to…read moreperfection. Not soft or slimy. I have zero complaints about the experience and can't wait to order more take out.

This is the first barbecue joint since Big Daddy's (RIP) that I've had in the St. Paul area that…read morewasn't disappointing. Brisket: proper render, good smoke ring (this doesn't affect taste but it looks nice), meteorite-black bark as it should be, proper bend on the slice. Fat amount was correct, maybe a little solid from waiting without a warmer. Hot links pretty good, decent flavor, sliced a little thin but nothing to complain about, red, could still get some snap on the casing. Beans were satisfying. Cole slaw was good, no stupid tricks or added herbs, exactly what you expect. Meat platters served with toast which I appreciate more than traditional squishy white bread. They have a whole lot of sauces to choose from; while I don't generally use or advocate sauces with brisket, I tried the Hot and I liked the balance of peppers and vinegar. Alary's (the bar that serves Petey's) validates parking for the ramp next door, which is great because parking is even worse than usual downtown right now. I passed the smoker walking from the ramp, looks like a big charcoal/wood gravity or sidebox wood-fired offset. You can tell from the product that it's run with real skill. Looking forward to my next visit, which is something I almost never say about a barbecue joint.

Service was good for takeout. Ambiance... bar like. We got…read morecarryout...brisket, rib tips, ribs, coleslaw and Mac and cheese on a Thursday evening. The flavors were there but all of the meat and the Mac and cheese were over cooked. They seemed to have been warmed up too many times. The coleslaw was okay.

THEE best iced mocha in St Paul! I frequent this place when I'm in office and they just know how…read moreto do it right. I'm not a fan of really dark or bitter coffee and whatever cold brew they use had awesome flavor. Oh, and their cookies? Huge & out of this world. They're always super quick even when they're busy, too.

The German Chocolate cake is the thing of dreams. Great…read morefast service, miss the tables in the hall though.

The best Chicago style popcorn! It's a must!…read more Variety of candy, popcorn, taffy, chocolate Can have for special events and weddings! Discounts when you order popcorn tins in bulk. See pics for hours! Friendly staff. Parking on street- metered street parking Locations: St Paul and Stillwater

Candyland was pretty fun. The inside of the shop is really nice and it smells strongly of caramel…read morepopcorn and other sweets, which adds a lot to the experience. The service was just okay, and the candy itself was also pretty average. It felt a bit overpriced for what you get. I do want to go back and try the caramel corn and maybe a few other items, since that seemed like one of their highlights. It is worth checking out at least once.

We shared tasted it all last weekend! Even the teenagers were amazed. would recommend a million…read moretimes over.

I reslly enjoy their bbq. I really enjoy how not only is it fresh, but how they use fresh…read moreingredients. It seems that on any given day that they could be found at a different part od downtown St. Paul. Their burgers are really mouth watering, but filling as well.

Definitely not great pizza from Little Sicily…read more I ordered a 16" hand tossed crust pepperoni pizza today with mild rosa sauce through GrubHub ($21.44). I'm not sure what I was expecting, other than this was the only pizza place that opened at 10:00 am. The sad truth is that this pizza was bland AF. I had to pile on the parmesan and red peppers and was still left wondering what else from my kitchen I could put on the pie to make it actually taste good. The whole pizza was completely lacking in flavor, it doesn't even actually taste like it came from a true Italian restaurant. Kudos for being open early for pizza lovers, but I wouldn't recommend Little Sicily! Maybe this is Little Caesars' step-sister? Both places have cardboard tasting pizza crust but LC actually is cheap at $5 a pop. Hard pass!

Pizza isn't very good, you'd be better off with Pino's even though Pino's slices are smaller. On…read morethe other hand, the pasta is fantastic! Big portions, lots of options.

We stopped in during Paws on Grand- the owner was absolutely delightful and so friendly. It was a…read morehot day- she offered to let us sit in the entrance with the pups to cool down for a bit. She was so wonderfully outgoing. Went back another time without the pups and stopped in to browse around- so many cute items, specialty food, candy , gifts etc. so much to browse through and such a cute shop. I only wish I lived closer now- we lived about 6 blocks away for years and never visited- it's not until you move do you appreciate it.

I visited based on a recommendation and I was not disappointed. I wanted to purchase a gift to…read moresupport local businesses over the holidays. I asked 'what screams 'Golden Fig' such that is will create a unique gift for a special foodie person. They recommended the hot chocolate mix and spices as they create both in house and are unique to their store. There are several options for each and I chose one chocolate and some homemade marshmallows to accompany and several slices that reminded me of far away travels. So fun. I had a ton of fun perusing the store. There were so many things to look at. Lots of holiday options but also a few staples if you just need a local grocer. Parking is on street but I found a spot right in front. Great experience.