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Restaurant Review of the Month – Birch’s on the Lake
Like last month, we strayed from our typical Wednesday date night dinner. We got the family all dressed up the week before Christmas – the girls in their dresses, the boy in his tie, mama in her dress, and me in my suit – and we headed to a new restaurant (well, new to us)
Restaurant Review of the Month – Handsome Hog
We Agree, Handsome Hog is the “Real Deal” This month for our restaurant review, we decided we needed to finally get over to Handsome Hog, as we had heard very good things about the restaurant from friends, including our next-door neighbor’s son, who is a server there. The restaurant is located in a great part
Restaurant Review of the Month – The Lynhall
The Lynhall… New, but Not Quite Ready… We were pretty excited to check out this brand-new restaurant in Minneapolis. Don’t let the title completely discourage you – the reviews on Facebook show that many people were very happy with their first experience at Lynhall. It is new and we know that it can take a
5 Hidden Pizza Joints in the West Metro
Is there really anything better than a good pizza? Sure, we all like to get dressed up and go out to the hottest new restaurant or make reservations for some place where you end up using six forks, four spoons, and who-knows-how-many knives during a five-course meal. But when it comes down to it, nothing
Restaurant Review of the Month – Tongue in Cheek
No joke, Tongue in Cheek is a place worth checking out. Located in St. Paul, this restaurant is sure to excite your senses. Tongue in Cheek has a wonderful low-lit ambiance. Upon entering, you will find yourself surrounded by cool contemporary style art. The staff is upbeat and their great service makes for a very
Back to Edina Roots
I first met General Savre and Mary Beth a few years ago when I helped him buy a house for his son in Minneapolis – a great financial strategy to get him going and not to waste money on rent. A few weeks ago, they reached out to me again, saying they were partnering up
No Maintenance Golden Years
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Art & Patsy, a lovely couple looking to transition out of their home and condo. The couple had lived in their 1 ½ story Richfield home for over 20 years and wanted to enjoy their golden years in a maintenance free condo. Patsy, who was a realtor many
Top 10 Fall Treats for All Ages
Fall is now upon us and that means we need to switch up the treats and desserts we bring to a party or get together. From apple and pumpkin desserts to acorn and leaf-shaped treats, these fun ideas will be the hit of any fall harvest party. Try one or try them all and let
Buyers relocate from Willmar to Maple Grove
Troy and Katie contacted us when they made the decision to relocate to the Twin Cities from Willmar, MN. Troy works in the medical field in healthcare administration and took a position in Monticello. Katie is a social worker and ended up going back to her old job in South Minneapolis. I met with Troy
BEWARE: New scam targeting realtors, home buyers
We have received notice of a scam that is gaining momentum and has been affecting REALTORS® across the country. Realtors: Be on alert if you receive an inquiry through Zillow or another third party data facilitator. It begins with a customer sending you an email with a listing and stating they want a home similar
