I got to try SoYen Desserts at the pop-up they held at Wishi Co (great pairing, btw!). I only tried…read moretheir Blackberry Pistachio donut, but it left me wishing I had tried other flavors. I'm not usually fond of filled donuts, but theirs are light and fluffy with a filling that just melts in your mouth. Though $6 a donut felt a bit steep (or maybe I'm just cheap), it feels worth it and an elevated enough experience to justify it! Even better was finding out that I'm located right up the road from their storefront in St Paul! I will be seeing you again very soon, SoYen :)

The brioche itself was nice and had a good texture…read more My main issue was with the creams. They didn't really taste like what I expected, and I was especially disappointed by the lack of yuzu flavor and tang. I was hoping for something brighter and more pronounced.

Wow. Just wow. I first heard about Cornelius Pasta from watching the Jason Show. Yes I watch the…read moreJason Show.  Cornelius Pasta started as a pop up at the farmers market. They have grown into their own fresh made pasta company. Anyhow after failing on my first attempt I finally placed an order. Let me tell you, we are already planning on our next order. This is one of those situations where you believe you have found something so great that you kind of want to keep it a secret to help ensure that we always get our pasta order before the world finds out. Anyhow we thought we would try their Three Cheese Ravioli, Scarpinocc which had fresh asparagus and lemon ricotta and a package of brown butter. No question the best pasta we have ever had! Each pasta was enough for a meal for two adults. To put this in perspective, my in-laws recently went to dinner at a well known pasta restaurant. Each of their entrees was over $20 each. Each. For $15 dollars, and 3 minutes cooking time in boiling water, fed 2 adults. Not only is that a great deal, the pasta is outstanding! Menu is available on Wednesdays, pasta pick up in on Saturday. We'll already planning our next order. For some outstanding fresh and locally owned and made pasta, check out Cornelius Pasta.

From the owner: Welcome home to our brand new 55+ community in Falcon Heights, MN. Choose from a variety of 2…read moreBedrooms, 1 Bedroom, and Studio apartments. Our comfortable design and many amenities will leave you breathless! Take advantage of our library, community room, fitness center, screened porch, underground parking, private dining room, breathtaking views of the University farm, and much more!

Crisp & Chewy has the best macarons I've had; they're true to what the name says: crisp & chewy…read more They have a huge variety of flavors, all of which are amazing. The folks working the stand are always really helpful & kind; I look for them at every farmers market I go to. The St. Paul farmers market is definitely the place to be (early, since they sell out)! I can't recommend these enough, you've got to get your hands on some!

A St Paul Farmer's Market must try. We get these buns every visit. Super fresh and always tasty…read more The green curry is spicy but not too hot. We have had all the flavors and they are all excellent. The custard is a real treat.

What a fun event!! Had a blast on a Friday night, free event to walk around and shop and eat! I…read morereally liked the warm beer tent, Holidazzle sausage, and the Lonely Blond beer! I would love to see the event get even larger next year!!

I so appreciate the Holidazzle moving to Loring Park. Perfect space to host this type of event…read more Lots of vendors with things to see, experience, and do for the whole family. I would recommend coming hungry to take advantage of some of the delicious food offered. It is free to enter which is nice, so there's not a lot of pressure! Tons of holiday lights, it looks so pretty at night! Kid activities include a climbing wall, a carousel (although for the young at heart too), a tube slide, and of course the Yeti. Although I didn't get to experience it, there appeared to be a space for adults to have a cold one and enjoy themselves as well. Stay for the fireworks, you won't be disappointed. Also, several photo ops, live music, and Santa!

So much nostalgia here! Going downtown during the holidays to go shopping and see Santa as a kid at…read moreDaytons was a treat! It was great to go back here so many years later and see this space turned into a holiday shopping space for local artists. There was something for everyone on my list. It made me smile to see the old polar bears and shirts for sale also! We went downstairs to a temporary MN sports exhibit which was open and free to the public. There was a lot of MN college and pro memorabilia on display. Hope they do this again next year!

This pop up Boutique is amazing, every December you will be able to shop at Daytons!!!!…read more Many winter items, both apparel and savory food item perfect for winter. Also you can find Dayton branded items if you are into nostagy