I quickly stopped by to pick up some chocolate for a gift for my partner and was surprised by how…read morecute the space is. Plenty of residential parking. I got the chocolate covered almonds, Kodiak cups (my fav!) and the mint polar bears (my partners fav). A bit pricey, but the chocolate is absolutely delicious and makes a great gift!

We were in the neighborhood looking for dessert and this shop popped up. We stopped in Sunday at…read morearound two in the afternoon and there was only one other customer in store. This shop is ran by a friendly hardworking man who is well informed about all the delicious chocolate and gelato. This space is so cute, and there are so many different varieties!

Darling little place with a lovely side patio. I highly recommend the fig tres leches ice cream…read more Service was friendly and fast. If I had more time in town I'd definitely head back for the affogato and enjoy more time on the patio!

Do you remember Sonny? I do. 25 years or so ago, I used to bring my anxious out of town family…read morehere, and my anxious in-laws, and my in-laws' anxious in-laws. Sonny was always there, and always made everything better. I don't remember how we said "the vibes are good" in the 1900s, but the vibes were so very good at the turn of the last century. I moved out of the neighborhood, but still tried to get back as often as possible. I am so very glad Sonny's is up and running. The Ice Cream seems less ice cream like than it used to, and more gelato like. That's fine, but it's noticeable. The prices are a little higher than comparable places, but that's ok too. But the vibes are just off.

Knoke's is a Hudson gem! We love spending time down by the river and then walking up to Knoke's for…read morean ice cream cone.

Happened upon this store of yumminess and very glad we stopped in. Tried a little bit of…read moreeverything. Bulk chocolates, gummies, taffy and random candy sold by the amount you scoop, loved the mint malted milk balls! Packaged homemade peanut butter cups with the perfect ratio. Homemade caramels that melt in your mouth. The ice cream and gelato counter brought me back to my childhood! The coconut ice cream with chocolate chips and nuts was fantastic and the portion size was on point! My husband opted for the turtle cheesecake by the register and loved every bite. We will definitely stop in again if we're in the area.

AMAZING THIS DRINK…read moreIS EVERYTHING! You need to try it out. The soft serve gelato paired with the chai?! They also have a matcha, coffee, and earl gray option! It's so heavenly, and the last few sips are so creamy. The interior itself is very tiny and cramped, so it's more of a grab and go drink. The baristas were all so sweet, and made for a great overall experience:)

After stopping for breakfast somewhat nearby, we were looking for a new place to try for a coffee…read more Crema was nearby and I had heard good things, so decided to stop by to get our caffeine fix for the day. The shop is a little small, but there is a parking lot next door and street parking available. They also serve ice cream along with coffee. The day we went, they had a cherry flat white on special, which I got and was absolutely perfect. Hubs got an iced latte, per usual. Staff were incredibly friendly and service was fast, especially considering how many people were in the shop.

I LOVE THIS PLACE !!!! What an amazing example of a small town business done right!…read more The chocolate AND the service is wonderful. The choices are supurb and the small town feel is great! Come out to Osseo, MN to try and experience what we are privileged to witness every day!

Fantastic truffles! My favorite is Dark Chocolate Raspberry. A delightful way to treat myself!read more

Fantastic concept all around! Located just 45-minutes from the Twin Cities, Nordic Harbor is a gem…read moreof a find offering overnight rooms, a market, rooftop patio and even pontoon rentals. My very first visit here was for Mother's Day when my mom suggested we check out the market and rooftop patio. I am so glad we did because I was instantly hooked by the entire experience from the cleanliness to overall transformation from a former beat down motel into a luxurious space. The market contains gelato, espresso drinks, cases of drinks from boozy to normal, Nordic Harbor apparel, frozen pizzas, little snacks such as cheese and meats and an opportunity to make your own charcuterie board. Think of the market as your home base or check in if you plan on renting a room. There is also a very nice bathroom in here. My favorite part? The intimacy. Nordic Harbor isn't trying to be the loudest, most overpopulated spot on the lake, rather, everything is crafted with intention and the Nordic theme of cozy and quiet in mind. I came back for Memorial Day weekend and did a 1-night overnight with a full 8-hour pontoon rental and everything was seamless. I booked every component of this trip online and it was even given a personalized call from the owner, Nic, when I had a few lingering questions. A special code will be provided via email to access your room on the lockbox as opposed to a key. Each room amplifies the Nordic "Hygee" concept mentioned above which includes a quaint space with no clutter. The room even comes with a binder book that helps describe the room layout with the goal of keeping clutter out. I appreciated the slippers, eye masks, Nespresso machines, dish wear, patio, coffee mugs, electric fire pit and quiet hours. Additionally, the entire bathroom was a vibe from the heated floors to the LED mirror to the hanging eucalyptus to the luxurious shower head and shower spray with full products available to use. This has been my favorite shower to date!! The market, outdoor patio and pontoon rentals are open to the public so there is a good chance that people you encounter might not necessarily be spending time overnight and that is the beautiful thing about this place! Our pontoon rental was seamless - zero issues. We had great assistance learning the ropes of the boat and then it was all very independent once the keys were given which we appreciated. Needless to say, I will be returning again for sure. Thank you, Nordic Harbor!

This was our first visit to Nordic Harbor as we'd heard about it from a few different people and it…read morewas great; we'll definitely be back! The roof top vibe was very fun and inviting. We enjoyed the blankets strewn throughout and the stunning view of the lake and sunset. The bar tender was very friendly and we enjoyed talking to her.

TLDR; Porzana is amazing, go ready to eat. Food and service are spectacular! You MUST get the…read moreAsparagus, sweet corn agnolotto, and the entrana. Skip the olive oil cake and vanilla sorbet. Porzana was an absolutely AMAZING experience! The food was delicious and the service was incredible as well. More than that, the vibes were great! This spot is truly the whole package. The restaurant was much bigger than I expected which was also nice. It was too hot when we were there, but they also had a cute patio on the side of the restaurant. We got a TON of dishes as we were treating ourselves and here is what we thought of each... Empanadas - Perfect size, crispy dough, and FULL of meat. The sauce, mango salsa, and the aoli on the side were the perfect editions. Sweet Corn Agnolotto - Literally NO notes. There is a reason why this is all over theirs and visitors social media. It is fresh and bright, yet has an amazing depth of flavor. Asparagus - These were perfectly charred and bright. They didn't feel heavy at all which was awesome. Entrana - The main event and so dang good. Perfectly cooked, tender, and the flavor was excellent. We love steak and honestly do a pretty good job cooking it ourselves, but this is somewhere we would go for a good steak. This was my top meat choice. The chimichurri and Lla Jua sauces were a perfect pairing with this as well. Ribeye - This ribeye was also delicious! It was tender and juicy, and had good flavor. My fiance preffered this to the Entrana though we both loved them both. Papas Aplastadas - These were fried potatoes with bacon, cheese, and beurre blanc. They were good, but not great. Honestly, I think we just loved the other dishes so much that these didn't even get a fair chance. Though these had the most ingredients, I would say they were the least flavorful to me. Olive Oil Cake - Moist, but still dense and didn't really impress us much. I wished instead of the marscapone there was something lighter on top as it all felt heavy after a big meal. Sorbet - skip the vanilla. The honey lavendar was an absolute show stopper. Cocktails were also top teir and they had mocktail options as well!

This a must visit if you are in Minneapolis because the food, drinks and ambiance are truly…read moreexceptional. I ordered the steak, which was outstanding. The chef really knows how to work with meat. For appetizers, I had the mussels, which came with such a generous, incredible sauce that I ended up taking the leftover home to toss with pasta the next day. Beyond the food, the space itself is beautiful. I loved being seated near the open kitchen and watching the chefs in action added a lot of energy to the meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable night out.