Great meal. I had cavatappi Alfredo with. Boursin cheese, melted cheese on French bread and rob had…read moregrilled walleye. Very good meal.

One of the best places in the Twin Cities to play golf, socialize and eat. I've been a member at…read moreMendakota for Three years and would highly recommend joining this premier private club located 5 minutes from downtown St Paul or 15 minutes from Downtown Minneapolis. Contact me if you would like an opportunity to checkout the golfing facilities or play a round of golf this summer.

Open today for the Winter Carnival festivities, the original Coney Island did not disappoint…read more The bar was open, as was the restaurant. the Coney Island tasted exactly like I remember them even though I haven't had them for 20 years. The restaurant and bar has been meticulously maintained with the wood polished to a high gloss and the stainless steel gleaming. The interior and decorations are so unique it's like walking into a bar in the 1930s. No telling when this place will open again for food service, so if you're reading this today please get in there because the food is just fabulous and the owner is really doing a great job. If this place were still open regularly this would be my go to bar in downtown St Paul : it has such character and is unique to the area and unlike anything else

Wow! I was walking back to my car after a show at the Fitzgerald last night, and came across a bar…read moreI'd never seen before. It had such an awesome deserted, "Nighthawks" look to it, I had to stop in. High-ceilinged cavernous room with 1930's deco bar on the right, and a line of plain wooden booths on the left. No art on the walls, other than some 8x10 black and white photos of St. Paul landmark buildings. The whole place smelled a little like City Salvage - like everything in there had been left in place, untouched, for decades. The building is the oldest commercial building in Minnesota - erected in 1858, and used as an armory in the Civil War era. I was amazed that I hadn't heard of this place before. It has such a speakeasy vibe, and is the perfect spot for a quiet drink at the end of a raucous evening before you slip home and call it a night. I would move to downtown St. Paul just so I could call this my neighborhood bar. So you ask, "Then why only three stars?" and that is a valid question. The answer: If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a tease. This Shangri-freaking-La of watering holes is open for a grand total of seven days. Just for the RNC, and then it's shuttered again while the descendants of the Original Coney Island Proprietors try to make it financially feasible to open up again permanently. I await their success with bated breath, and will adjust my rating accordingly as soon as I know I can come here year-round to find a fantastic drink in a fantastic atmosphere.

Cutest spot for kids inside Union Depot! We came here for my nephew's birthday; it's open to the…read morepublic (I believe $5 entry usually?) and we booked the party room. It was so fun to see all the kids going wild over the train sets, inflatable, and toys! What a genius idea for a toy train shop. Ideal for rainy or snowy days!

We hosted a birthday party there and was delighted for everything. The owner prepared all the…read moredecorations, utensils, plates etc. they have small party favors prepared for each guests too. It's 250 for 10 kids plus their parents. You have a private room to play with all of their toys but can also enjoy the entire play room. Lots of tables full of trains and cars, doll house, coloring, bounce house, ride on. You have live music or you may caught the owners singing karaokes. There's bubble machine and you get free lollipop on the way out. The place is a dream come true land for kiddos who love cars/trains, imagine play. We enjoyed here and came back again. You get punch cards too. It's a great value for indoor play. There s restaurant right outside and you can honestly be here all day. The owner are so nice and friendly, lots of sitting options for parents. Highly recommended.

Highly recommend going to a St Paul Saints baseball game at CHS field. They are the minor league…read moreteam to the Minnesota Twins. There is plenty to do other than just watching the game. Lots of fun things once you stroll around the beautiful baseball stadium. Lots of fun things and interactive items for kids to partake in. For example my son made a bookmark towards centerfield and they had a great playground set for him to get some wiggles out. There are lots of options as well for parking. We parked over by Union Depot since we were at an event earlier in the day there.

We love coming here for a saints game in the summer! It is an annual tradition for our family. We…read morepark in the tailgating lot usually and spend some time there before the game. Quick and easy walk to the field, just right around the corner. The kids usually don't like to spend time watching the game, they usually come for the dippin dots and the games. They have a kids area set up with a playground, games that include pitching, rock climbing and bounce house unlimited play for $10 and it usually includes a free hat. Lots of tasty food and beverages available for purchase all throughout. They have different events for the game and the ones we go to usually have food trucks and fireworks at the end. They also allow us to go on the field afterwards. It's a really fun family activity when the weather is nice!

RUN DOWN B & B. It's been five years since my husband and I stayed at the Covington Inn. Sadly, the…read moreB & B is showing its age and neglect. We roomed in the Pilot House Suite. There was one lightbulb burnt out in our room and three lightbulbs burnt out in the bathroom. The panel covering the bathroom sink bottom had fallen off. The towels were cheap white fabric and not classy. One of the bannisters on the spiral staircase rail was loose and wobbly that could cause a tripping accident. There were lots of spider webs on the boat's exterior and a stain on the cushion of a deck chair. Breakfast was almost inedible because the hash browns and mini quiches were blackened and burnt. Skip the breakfast! The cabins are still unique, but be aware to arrive with low expectations as far as being a guest-ready B & B.

I don't know Yelp posting protocols, but this is a zombie listing - this inn is literally no longer…read morethere, it disappeared early last year after flood damage. I've tried to get Yelp to indicate "permanently closed," but the listing is still up. Too bad, because back in the day, this was a sweet and charming place to stay. Ownership changed and it went downhill rapidly. I really wish Yelp would maintain some credibility and indicate this place is PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Folks, it simply is NOT THERE.

Great course, above and beyond expectations for conditions of a public course, reasonable price…read more Friendly staff as well

This is one of my favorite public courses in the Twin Cities. While it is a hike to Cottage Grove,…read moreit is one of those rare public courses where there are mature trees, top-notch greens, decent layout with views of the river, nice homes, woodlands, and water. While not overly long, shot placement makes a big difference. Plus, I holed in from 110 yards on lucky #13!!!! Also - play moves along - we've played twice and have gotten in under 4 hours and under 4.5 hours.

My boys and I were just running some errands around River Falls when we noticed a sign that said…read more"U-Pick Blueberries". I have been seeing these signs for years but never made it out to Blue Ridge Growers to actually pick blueberries. Since it is kind of a lazy Friday I decided that it would be a good time to go. It is about 6 miles out of River Falls off of Double M. Don't kid yourself picking blueberries is not as easy as you would think. The bushes are small and they like to hide behind the leaves and branches. I think it took us about 20 min to pick a pint which was $3. This place is pretty laid back, I had to hunt around for someone to explain things to me but once they did I was up and running. They have a lot of blueberries and also Raspberries but they were not ready to pick yet(Beginning of Aug)

I have not visited this location yet. They have sheep on their farm amongst other animals! Just…read morewanted people to know that you can find this business on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WIFarmFreshAtlas And, if you need directions and suggested picking dates, you can find that info here: https://www.localharvest.org/blue-ridge-growers-orchard-nursery-M23583 Note: Their websites are not working: SavorWisconsin.com and http://www.blueridgegrowers.net/

The Reading Room is an excellent space for an intimate wedding. There were about 150 guests and the…read moreceremony took place in the front of the room, with elegant tables behind for the plated dinner reception. Waitstaff circulated with hors d'oeuvres as we waited in the receiving line, keeping everyone engaged. I loved the library theme, from the Save The Date library book cards to the tables identified by famous authors. We were seated at Dickens, our dinner preferences printed out on beautiful bookmarks. The three-story ceilings are reached by massive bookshelves with upstairs hallways for reaching those high books. The flowers were gorgeous and organic and the catered food was delicious from salad to dessert. It's not an inexpensive venue, but it is warm and intimate once you get here. We ran into detours, slow trains, and closed roads so we had our Uber let us out about a 1/4 mile away because we were about to be late. We literally made it in as the ceremony started. Road construction, closed roads, detours, and slow freight trains don't show up on your travel map!

A stunning interior historic space and building. If I were doing research here, I think I'd find it…read morevery enjoyable. Using it as a meeting space wasn't the greatest, since the speakers had power point presentations with lots of writing, and because the seating had to be deep and narrow, it was hard for those in the back. Sound also was splotchy, and the bathrooms are small and at the front, so you have to walk in front of everyone to reach them. As a stop to see something beautiful--it's a must if you're in this city.