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Spring...

... into this new season. 

Don't forget to stop and smell the roses...

... or tulips. 

Sometimes you find...

... a bearded man in your falafel...

St. Paul Art Crawl - Part II, James Powell, St. Paul, MN

The second and final quick post from the cool art at the SPAC. 

James Powell had great art with energy and color. These simple ones grabbed me for more than a glance, plus I'm a sucker for anything StarWars. I thought he did a great job on all his displayed works (not just StarWars-based).

St. Paul Art Crawl - Part I, Michael McColl (Cup Faces), St. Paul, MN

If you can handle some local, pretty hardcore, art apprecition on a Sunday afternoon, I would highly recommend the St. Paul Art Crawl, held twice a year, in and around many of St. Paul's historic loft buildings. 

While everyone exhibting had talent, a few of the artists stood out to me. The first was Michael McColl, and which I will let you decide for yourself below. 

Cossetta, St. Paul, MN

Though I have been a Twin Cities resident for some time, I'd not yet gotten to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of this St. Paul "conglomerate". Now, they're not a true conglomerate, by any means, but they do seem to have cornered the market on great Italian fare in the St. Paul area. The buidling is quite large and includes separate destinations for take n' eat Italian favorites, packaged Italian deli, Italian desserts and pastries, and even a 3rd floor fine-dining restaurtant and patio.

I couldn't believe how much Italian goodness they pack into this building. To be fair, it's busy, big and always bustling... but it's hard not to fall in love with it, in all aspects. Don't take my word for it though, check out the picks below

Take a stroll in the market areas:

Mama Mia!

Gorgeous gift options

Take a drink upstairs, outside, with fine views:

Peroni on tap, of course!

Take in some Italian favorites:

Sausage Calabrese, and all entrees come with a side of Mostaccioli with Ricotta and garlic bread

And perhaps take dessert home (or eat it there like we did, mini chocolate canoli):

As if you still have any doubt, you gotta check this place out! Go!