Lucky's 13 Pub is a regional chain pub, and it has a modern look and feel to it. Despite the polished decor, the atmosphere is relaxed and convivial, and the staff is warm and welcoming. The menu includes chicken & waffles, buttermilk pancakes, Cajun hash, smoked rib tips, and a pub fish fry. They also […]
Grumpy's Bar & Grill is a very chill place for friends to grab a burger and a platter of tater tots to share. The decor is contemporary, and the atmosphere is relaxed, yet bustling. The staff is friendly and helpful. The menu includes Tepanyaki Beef Tidbits, Grumpy's Mac 'n Cheese, Build Yer Own #%@$ Chicken […]
Mainstream Boutique was started in 1991 by Marie DeNicola after she and her husband, Nick, moved to Minnesota for Nick's career. Marie decided to start selling women's clothing out of a small bedroom in their home, and the business grew exponentially over the years. She appeared on Oprah in 1995, and the rest was history. […]
The Grateful Table was opened in 2015 by a mother and daughter team, Mary Robideaux and Christine Robideaux Roach. The former runs the restaurant and the latter runs the kitchen. The bakery is located in a nondescript strip mall, but the products more than make up for the simplicity of the environment. The staff is […]
HarMar Mall is anchored by Barnes & Noble, Marshall's, Cub Foods, HomeGoods, and Famous Footwear. It was opened in 1963, and it has been serving the community of Roseville ever since. It's a low-key experience if you want to shop in a relaxed fashion. The stores include Tuesday Morning, Elements Massage, and K & G […]
Rosedale was built in 1969 and is the third of four 'dale' malls in Minnesota (Southdale Center, Brookdale Center, and Ridgedale Center). The flagship stores were originally a Dayton's and a Donaldson's. Since then, the mall has gone through many changes, expansions, and shakeups. A 14-screen AMC theater was added in 2006, and a Von […]
Ichiddo Ramen is a local chain of Japanese restaurants that focuses on, naturally, ramen. This one is located in HarMar Mall. The decor is contemporary and warm, and the staff is also warm and friendly. The menu includes takoyaki, seafood stir fry ramen, shredded char sui donburi, and niku soba ramen. That is just the […]
La Tapatia is a Mexican restaurant that is bringing the taste of Guadalajara--and a food truck--to the Twin Cities. The decor of the restaurant is homey and inviting, and the service is cheerfully friendly. The menu for the restaurant include the torta ahogada (a Guadalajara classic), burritos, and nachos. You can pick your salsa, your […]
Osaka Japanese Restaurant is an upscale, contemporary Japanese restaurant with elegant decor and a friendly staff. They have a wide array of sushi, including ikura, maguro, tamago, and tako. They also have rolls such as the crispy shrimp tempura roll, the spicy snow crab roll, and the spicy salmon roll. Their menu also has don […]
Khan's Mongolian Barbecue is a restaurant that offers a tasty experience with Mongolian barbecue. The atmosphere is cheerful and welcoming, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The fun part of Mongolian barbecue is filling your bowl with whatever ingredients you want, then bringing it up to the chefs to barbecue. They will suggest […]
India Palace is a local chain of Indian restaurants that strives to bring the best of both northern and southern Indian cuisine to Minnesota palates. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and the service is friendly. The menu includes chicken shahi korma, beef biryani, shrimp sag, and lamb vindaloo. They also have naan, of course, […]
Reservoir Woods Park is a 115 acres of wetlands, prairie grass, savanna, and hills. There are miles of trails, including the Trout Creek Trail, on which you can go walking, running, and biking. There is also an off-leash dog area in which your canine friend can frolic and make friends with other dogs. The nature […]
