Oktoberfest 2016 at Black Forest Inn
Fall in the Twin Cities isn’t complete without a trip to Black Forest Inn to celebrate Oktoberfest. What most people don’t know is Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration. In the fall […]
Magical Friday Night Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River
Mark your calendar! Friday night May 27!
Tell us Twin Cities, are you finally ready to kick off the Unofficial Start of Summer 2016? This is the best way to do it! […]
Spargelfest at Black Forest Inn
The Germans go crazy for asparagus (spargel) this time of year. There, as here, asparagus is a sure sign of spring, or, as the Germans say, asparagus is the “Joy of Spring.” In late May, […]
The 500th Anniversary of the Reinheitsgebot at Black Forest Inn
Here in the Twin Cities, we appreciate a good beer. If you have ever had a German beer, you can thank King Ludwig for signing the Reinheitsgebot (German Beer Purity Law) in 1516.
You don’t […]
Celebrate the Christmas Season at the Black Forest Inn
With Christmas fast approaching one of my favorite traditions is getting ready to be under way at the Black Forest Inn – the 12 Days of Christmas (Cookies)!
If you haven’t tried their oh […]
Barbette
The designation “fake and pretentious” bounces around these days like a hamster who steered his plastic ball down the stairs. Thank goodness for restaurants that try and succeed at being the places they’re meant […]
The Peanuts Movie Fall Festival
Everybody loves Peanuts, and because what’s not to love?
Come out Tuesday October 20th from 4-8pm at the Landmark Plaza in St. Paul to celebrate the Peanuts Movie Fall Festival. St. Paul Mayor Chris […]
Aamodt’s Apple Farm
In my preliminary research on Aamodt’s Apple Farm I found some negative reviews of the place. This begs the question: what kind of cretin can’t have fun with an apple farm? […]
Enjoy a Girls Night Out and Help Women Fighting Breast Cancer
What do women, wine, food, shopping and a good cause have in common?
Girls Night Out at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove!
More than 70 retail stores and restaurants will participate […]
Junk Bonanza 2015
Flea market lovers, have we got an event for you! This weekend (Thursday, September 24th through Saturday, September 26th), the 9th annual Junk Bonanza is taking place at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN! […]