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Tavern in the Bay

Pic posted August 29, 2023

The new Bayview is supposedly open daily, but I didn’t get to confirm that today (bar opens before the kitchen – will try again later I guess)


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Steakhouse dinner with Mary

Pic posted August 28, 2023

Still a force of nature – great to catch up


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Added bacon to the three cheese

Pic posted August 28, 2023

That was a winning move (and the better fries are back)


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Day 1, Year 55 ✅

Pic posted August 27, 2023

Crowded, yes, but still my favorite Minnesota experience 💜


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Uncle What Now?

Pic posted August 24, 2023

How did I never see this before?
#ClownHistory #UNCLE O’GRIMACEY™


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Sunset Steakhouse walleye sandwich 💯

Pic posted August 24, 2023

This is no overrated lake fish, I tells ya


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🫡 Star Tribune Live at the Fair

Posted August 24, 2023

Interesting to me that they are using Threads this year to report the new foods on the first day instead of Twitter or Instagram. Not much new that I’m clamoring for, but still looking forward to my visits on 8/31 and 9/4…


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The Bear S2 ✅

Pic posted August 23, 2023

Just a phenomenal second season – loved it


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Wednesday in the Northland

Pic posted August 23, 2023

Wing Night @ the VC (with Moccasin Point fries & a Gitch)


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The Good Ol Days special 🍔

Pic posted August 22, 2023

Glad the staff Christmas party is over


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The South Switch Bar & Grill ✅

Pic posted August 21, 2023

Pretty sure I’ve been here before, but not 100% sure


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Lovely dinner on Mucci’s patio

Pic posted August 20, 2023

Surprise appearances by so many, plus great service by SK ❤️


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A Traveler’s Tradition Since 1948

Pic posted August 18, 2023

I think we have a new winner to add to the traditions list in Hinckley


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They have my number

Pic posted August 18, 2023

Long wait at Gordy’s today, but the clock is ticking on the 2023 season


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Wednesday Wing Night

Pic posted August 16, 2023

I love the VC so much 💜


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Gold Mine Grill(ed) Cheese

Pic posted August 16, 2023

Mmm…three cheeses… 🧀


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Super busy prep day

Pic posted August 14, 2023

Eye doctor, lunch with DGS, oil change, dinner at Barbette with Keri and Scott (pictured), Grand Old Creamery with MK


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All Saints ✅

Pic posted August 11, 2023

The former Bardo space is now All Saints (from Kim Tong and Denny Leaf-Smith). Solid food, but a very loud space and some timing issues with the courses…


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The cookies don’t lie

Pic posted August 7, 2023

Solid advice from the fortune cookie


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Little Chopstix ✅

Pic posted August 4, 2023

Chinese cuisine from the Wei Family in Woodbury (h/t Stanzel)


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A very quick spin in the Northland

Pic posted August 3, 2023

Lake Vermilion, Fortune Bay, Tower and Soudan


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A perfect burger from Gordy’s

Pic posted August 2, 2023

The Hi-Hat is peak Minnesota Northland summertime vibes 🍔 💜


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Great Midwest Rib Fest 2023

Pic posted July 28, 2023

The tenth edition was a bit crazy – severe weather threat forced a brief evacuation to the casino, but then the sun returned. Great food (as usual), but huge crowds, long lines and parking-related road rage incidents. Texas Outlaw still my overall favorite, but they skimped on the sauce and didn’t put any self-serve dispensers out this year (boo!)


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Hello, my name is Parlour Burger

Pic posted July 28, 2023

What a nice surprise along the 18th at the 3M Open – I think the food truck version might be better than the restaurant ones


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Seigo’s Shochu Cocktails

Pic posted July 28, 2023

Didn’t try this last night, but will try them next game for sure (Saints lost 5-4 to the Mud Hens)


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