Sara Kerr
Musings
Category: Eating & Drinking (aka Restaurants)
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Continuing on the theme I started with 3M at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, here are some other places I’ve experienced someone’s message… Merlins Rest Menu Why I like it? An unobstrusive plug to be social and find them on Facebook and on Twitter @Merlinsrest. Besides I’ve always loved their name. It’s ambiguous and reflective of…
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There are many favorite beverages at my house. Some are really easy to find even if they come across oceans. Another is next to impossible. It’s RC or Royal Crown Cola. I was trying to find some pithy industry news or blog about product placement techniques in grocery stores, but apparently few people in the…
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W.A. Frost – Gorgeous Patio, Port + Chocolate, Awesome Mussels, Thoughtful Beer List That’s what comes to mind when I think of W.A. Frost. Yesterday, we celebrated our anniversary on the patio with a garlicky, spicy, delicious lunch of mussels and Muscadet. Mmmmm, except only the manager had the keys to the cellar and our…
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I’m lucky to live in a city full of restaurants, parks, and family friendly pubs within walking distance. Plus I’m next door to an even bigger city with even more of the same. Friday night. So many choices. One of our favorite restaurants is a leisurely stroll when there’s no ice on the sidewalks or…
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Why should my local deli Tweet? or my bike shop? or any business? Why follow @Sara_G_N_Kerr? How relevant is it that Tuesday I ate Cassoulet for lunch while sitting on a radiator because it was so cold here? Granted, I usually have more important things to say. But then again, how do I know my…
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People Just Need a Reason to Go Out, to Buy, to Visit, to Shop: That’s my theory of local retail and dining. Here’s where it’s worked for me (and Minneapolis/St. Paul businesses) in 2010. Groveland Tap’s “Save the Nook Saturday” – Backstory: the venerable Nook burger shop on Hamline Avenue was gutted by fire on…
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Kudos to the Blue Plate Restaurant Group. Via their Facebook page starting last night they advertised the following: IT’S A SNOW DAY!!! Brave the Blizzard special from 11am to 4pm. Today, and at all of our restaurants, tell us you like us on facebook and get 50% off!!! So I skied there for lunch and…
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