Last weekend my friend Ruth and I went on a Summit Avenue walking tour in St. Paul and I wanted to share photos and what I remember. It’s a 90 minute tour of some of the biggest and oldest homes on Summit Avenue that starts at the James J. Hill house. We walked maybe a … More Summit Avenue Walking Tour, St. Paul, MN, June 2019
Recently we dined at this great restaurant just over the river from downtown St. Paul. One of our favorites as we always have a great meal and leave satisfied. We started off with some margaritas. Next was the soup and then our entrees. We both had their delicious tomato soup with what looks like small … More Boca Chica restaurant, St. Paul, MN
If you’re in St. Paul you must try Homi. Real. Mexican. Food. And, let me tell you, it’s fabulous!! We’ve been going by this place for a while and finally decided to try it tonight. We’re so glad we did, we are definitely going back. It’s a tiny place and parking is problematic so Homi … More Homi – Restaurante Mexicano, St. Paul, MN
“There was, there wasn’t . . . In a land far away – a great and mighty Kurdish tribe called the Babanis. The Babani men were known throughout the land for their patriotic sentiments, their fierce fighting habits and their sexual prowess. In contrast, the women were said to be kind, forgiving, hardworking and excellent … More Babani’s Kurdish Restaurant – St. Paul, MN
It’s been a few years since we celebrated our anniversary at W.A. Frost. It’s always a great experience so we decided to go back again this year. It was a fabulous experience! Come with me while I walk through our evening last night. We always like to start the evening in the bar adjacent to … More W.A. Frost & Company, St. Paul, MN – an anniversary restaurant review
How time flies when you’re having fun! Last year I had fun creating a summary of some of my favorite posts during my first year of blogging. Check them out at the link if you are so inclined. I thought I’d do the same thing this year as well. So, sit back and enjoy a … More My second blogoversary
One of our favorite activities during the winter months is to visit the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park. It’s a ten minute drive from our house and provides a nice refuge from the frigid weather. And boy howdy, have we ever had frigid weather this year! Not to mention the piles of snow we’ve … More Marjorie McNeely Conservatory – Como Park, St. Paul, MN
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