Picked up a rack of baby back ribs on ribfest Saturday for seventeen bucks. Pre-made, packaged, and…read morein a cooler at the register. All the ingredients to a good rib was there. I paired it w some sticky rice n hot sauce n it seal the deaI. I ate all the meat to the bones! Also saw them smoking some ribs on the side of the building... recommended. Saw some fried chicken n other goodies will have to come back when I have more time.

I hadn't been there since I moved to Forest Lake and the place was called Richards and before that,…read moreRogers? Stopped in and got some sirloins, dagos and something they call a gangster roll. Everything I've had has been A+! The steaks were very tender and juicy. Loved them. The fresh dago patties were very good. Much much better than Morellis dago patties. In fact these could be put up against many restaurant hot dagos in the Twin Cities, short of DeGidios hot dago. They are in a league of their own. The Gangster Roll caught my eye in the meat case and I had to ask the butcher(owner) what it was. It is a pork tenderloin filleted out, then stuffed with pepper jack cheese, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and sprinkled with. Porketta seasoning, then rolled back up. I got one and I'm glad I did! It was fan-freaking-tastic! I wish I snapped pics of everything. I will be making Borchert's a weekly stop.

Great selection of meats, meals, and frozen items. We often come here in the summer for their…read moredelicious selection. They have some rather unique meat options too, so plenty of stuff to mix it up for the grill! A personal favorite is the frozen pizza. They don't seem like much, but they are delicious. There are also a good selection of different brats with different flavors. Always a great go to. Overall, they've always been friendly and prompt. It's a classic deli/meat shop setting so get after when you're in there! Great local place that's easily accessible.

Love this place - best hot dagos ever!! I buy everything I need for a family get together - throw…read moreit in the crockpot and we're ready to go!

The best banh mi in the state! My goto spot for roast duck & bbq crispy pork ribs & pork belly…read more I can't be in an Asian grocery store long lol I only go here during the off peak times to avoid the long deli line. If I need any Asian grocery items, I usually just have my mom get them for me from a list that I would send her. I am very sensitive to smell and vomit very easily so I try to go in and out of Asian grocery stores as quickly as possible and especially on an empty stomach just in case I do vomit. The raw meat section smell is terrifying at every Asian market I wish it was sectioned far away from the entrance of deli foods. But it's not & they cut the raw meats in the open air (not enclosed or closed door separate room) & the smell lingers into the entire store at every Asian market & just makes me very ill. Luckily, the deli register line is only for the deli so I can just order deli foods and check out in the same line and then I'm out the door.

Love the different produce options here. There's always something delicious to try at Ha Tien. So…read moremany food and drink options. The deli has a lot of food options as well. Again, so many things to try. The entrees I've tried haven't been my favorite items. I'd say, definitely try a banh mi or the roast duck. Service is not really something I take into consideration when reviewing Ha Tien as there's not a ton of interaction for me, most of the time. I get in, peruse the aisles and get out.

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.

You know that check-in offer Lorraine mentions from 5 years ago? Still valid…read more I forgot to use it last time but it was still there this time. Dude wasn't even sure how to ring it in. But honestly, the meats and everything are delicious. The variety that is offered it great and they even have a little liquor store next door if that's something you also have to grab. One of my favorite seasonings for EVERYTHING is Montreal Steak. Well this last time I went in they had Montreal Steak Seasoning brats and they were delicious.

First time coming here after I decided to stop buying meat at the regular grocery store and I am so…read morevery happy I came ! Whenever I go to Costco I always pass by it and get curious about it. Well I had a special dinner to prepare and wanted to make sure I went somewhere that would have the cut of meat I needed. It was very easy to access and parking was no issue as they have a parking lot. I walked in and was greeted and 2 gentleman helped me as I was going to order 4 pounds of brisket and then after telling them what I wanted to do they recommended a chuck roast and that was exactly correct! I definitely mixed up the meat I needed to get but they helped. The prices were fantastic and they had such an assortment of meats to get their selection looked great! I definitely will be coming here again as I love supporting local and quality was fantastic! I'll leave you guys with a video of the chuck roast as it came out so tender and almost falling apart! Great quality meat and great customer service!

Stopped in here after the gym again and had another great experience. It's quiet, clean and has…read moreamazing items with great prices. This time I couldn't find my mild curry block that I like so we had to go with medium hot (hopefully I survive). They did have vegan oyster sauce and some other vittles I needed. Staff are friendly and attentive, I love supporting them.

Cleaner Asian store that has what I'm looking for…read more I go to this store because they have the tom yum hot pot soup base that I love! Employees there re friendly and inviting.

The International Bazaar/Market is a permanent location within the Minnesota State Fairgrounds…read more It's across from the horticulture building. The vendors range from live music, belly dancers, henna artists, handmade jewelry, clothing, and of course, food! This year, Union Hmong Kitchen is a new vendor! They absolutely rocked their first year and I hope they return. I enjoyed the Lemongrass Tofu dish with purple sticky rice the most.

Morelli's has a little bit of everything! They have been a staple in the Eastside of St Paul for so…read moremany years. They used to be cash or check only but now are able to take credit cards too! Great deals on wine and spirits. The store has a lot more inside than it looks from the outside. They make a great pasta sauce and meatballs that can be purchased fresh or frozen! The meat counter often has some really great deals and the ham salad is one of my favorite salads in their deli counter. The parking lot can get a little crowded but it's worth a check out!

I wish I lived closer to this neighborhood gem. Looks like a traditional market on the outside but…read moreinside you will find lots of different goods! They have a nice selection of meat and salads in their deli department as well as some awesome pre made/frozen goods. Lots of wines and spirits as well as some Italian kitchen staples. Be prepared that they don't take credit cards. Cash is king at Morelli's. Recently tried one of their frozen pizzas which was HUGE! Very good and reasonably priced. Paired well with their Spumoni ice cream!

A small market with a big selection. They have a lot of more unique stuff than you would find at…read morebig chain grocery stores. There were even some artisan bowls and such. The staff was very friendly.

I feel the need to update my review amid the COVID-19 madness right now. I went to this location on…read morea Saturday afternoon during the height of social distancing and people stocking up for 30 days worth of supplies for a self-quarantine. I was expecting the images that I've been seeing in the news: empty shelves, chaotic and aggressive atmosphere, etc. What I discovered at Mississippi Market was the exact opposite. I was one of about 10 other customers. Every single shelf was full of beautiful produce and all the necessities (except for toilet paper but I don't blame the co-op... people are truly unreasonable with this obsession right now and have purchasing patterns that are difficult to anticipate). There was music playing softly in the background and the staff were calm and friendly, even though I know their workday is exponentially more difficult right now. There was so much extra hand sanitizer around the store. The good kind that smells like lavender! Thank you to this co-op for being the calmest haven for ingredients to make nutrient dense meals throughout this time of isolation and public chaos.

Sooo yum! We grabbed a few things from here to go - a bit hit and miss, but the delicious things…read morewere soooo delicious I'm already dreaming of going back. The treats: The apple fritter was so good! And the almond croissant, light and flaky and full of almond flavor. We also had a raspberry filled donut, which reminded me so strongly of childhood and kid birthday parties - such a lovely fun nostalgic treat! The cronut, upon first bite, was one of the most delicious sweet snacks I've had in a long time - ours was underbaked with raw dough in the center, which was a bit of a bummer, but the parts that were cooked were phenomenal, and I can totally see the hype. The eclair - this I would definitely pass on. Maybe not a popular item? It tasted pretty stale, with weirdly bitter icing and stale dough. But everything else was so good, we didn't mind a few misses. Lots of families bringing kids and toddlers for sweet treats in the morning, and we'll definitely be back to try more sweet treats and probably some breads as well! Lovely bakery.

I absolutely love my neighborhood bakery Maplewood Bakery! Blink and you might miss this small…read morebakery located next to a liquor store in a small strip mall off Frost Avenue in Maplewood. The employees are always friendly even when they are busy pumping out pastries all morning. The prices are very reasonable and I'm always a favorite at work when I bring donuts in to share! Don't let the small storefront take away from the wide variety of products they offer!