The Woods Gifts is located in the Tarmack Village, and as its name suggests, it has gifts made about and from nature. The store has a woodsy, outdoor vibe, and the staff is warm and helpful. The products include WoodWick Candles, clothing, puzzles, and food. The food includes jams, soup mixes, and spices. They have […]

Tamarck Village is a concept shopping center with 800,000 square feet of a variety of stores, ranging from national chains to locally-owned shops. The notable chains include Cub Foods, Starbucks, Old Navy, and Home Depot. Others stores include rocco altobelli Salons & Day Spas, Motherhood Maternity, and La Vie Boutique. There are places to eat […]

Woodbury Lakes is a walkable mall with stores crafted to look old-timey while still having the functionality of modern times. There are over 55 stores, both national chains and local boutiques, and there is plenty of room to just meander around on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The stores include Trader Joe's, Athleta, and Small Things […]

Yang's Chinese Restaurant has been serving your favorite comfort Chinese food to the community since 1990. The decor is nondescript, but the service is friendly. They use only the freshest ingredients, and they have both dine in and takeout. They have won many local awards for their food as well. They have a vast menu, […]

Ze's Diner is owned by Zeze and Moody, and it is the second of their two Ze's Diner restaurants. It has a '50s diner vibe to it with a dash of Mediterranean flair, and the food is, like, groovy, man. The meals are home-cooked, and the service is very friendly. The breakfast menu includes Ze's […]

Duc's Restaurant is a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant located in a strip mall. The decor is colorful, yet simple, and the service is friendly. It opened in 1996, and has been a neighborhood favorite ever since. The menu includes Szechuan-style chicken, coconut curry with vegetables, and pho. Their spicy dishes can be adjusted to your taste, and […]

Sole Mio Ristorante is an Italian restaurant owned by Angelo Montes, who is also the chef. He was born in Licata, Sicily and raised near Milan, and he has brought the tastes of his homelands to Minnesota. The restaurant is expansive and warm, and they have patio seating as well. The staff is friendly and […]

Ramen Station is a Japanese restaurant that serves, naturally, ramen (as well as other Japanese foods). It has simple decor and fast service, and the food is simple (and tasty) as well. The menu includes tempura, takoyaki, and ramen. The ramen includes champon ramen, chicken ramen, and shoyu ramen. They also have yakisoba, yaki udon, […]

Andy's Bark Park is named after the Police Department's first K9 officer, and it is, obviously, a dog park. It's roughly seventy acres of wild nature through which the dogs can run and frolic. They can meet other dogs and socialize to their hearts' content. There is plenty of water available (water faucets) so the […]

Ojiway Park is a neighborhood favorite, especially skaters as there is a skate park within it. There are also fields for football, football, and sand volleyball, and there's a diamond for baseball/softball as well. There's a playground area for the younger set, and there are plenty of places to have a summer picnic as well.

Carver Lake Park is an idyllic natural setting in the heart of the city, and it can be a breathe of literal fresh air in the middle of a hectic day. It is filled with things to do for everyone in the family, ranging from trails (hiking and biking, both regular and mountain) to plenty […]