Morning Commute, Bloomington, MN

Haute Dish, Minneapolis, MN

This item on their menu came with a can opener. It was rich, but good. The rest of the menu was equally inventive and flavorful. The space itself is also unique and adds something to their story. Service is attentive without being too mucg. Drinks are drunkenly good.

Gotye performing "Somebody That I Used To Know" on KCRW

RedBull Crashed Ice, St. Paul, MN

Wow! Big crowd, big course, and big cajoñes for anyone that raced it. RedBull pulls off another breathtaking event.

Schubert's Old Fashioned Cafe & Bakery, Mt. Horeb, WI

I had the chance to check out this great traditional diner in the quaint downtown business district of Mt. Horeb, WI (after peeking into the only retail location for the Duluth Trading Co.). If you want to slow down the pace of life and enjoy some comfort, stick-to-your-ribs breakfast, lunch, or dinner fare, stop by for sure. After my lunch of this chicken fried steak, I had no room left for their daily homemade pie (and other tasty treats)...my mistake, it looked amazing.

Last Ride of the Year

Shot from the beach, but definitely not swimming weather...only in the low 40s.

I-80 Truck Stop, Iowa

The world's largest truck stop is not to be missed, especially if you need some animal themed clothing...

Bryant Lake Bowl, MPLS

Not too many places left in the US to drink/eat in the front and find 8 lanes in the back. Really fun start to an evening. If you ever have the chance to go, do it!

Bradstreet Crafthouse, MPLS, MN

Hand-crafted, stiff, pre-prohibtion era drinks and great small plates like this grilled chicken ban mi sandwich make this relatively new spot in the Graves Hotel a place to check out.

Cheeky Monkey Deli, St. Paul, MN

A very interesting and unique menu of fresh sandwiches, great homemade kettle chips, but if you see the cinnamon bread pudding, do not miss it!

Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

In my first real visit it sure lived up to it's billing for things to see...but didn't seem that big.

YoYo's Maple Bacon Donut, Minnetonka, MN

Now THIS is the healthy way to start the day!

A sure sign of Fall (no matter how short)...

... Grab a hot apple cider at Annodyne Coffee Shop in MPLS' Kingfield neighborhood. Fall in a warm mug.

Thought of the Day

The universe is 14 billion years old; Whatever is bugging you, it ain't a big deal.