Kowalski’s
I have been shopping at Kowalski’s for years and love the stores.
I recently discovered something that I thought I would share. When you walk in the door at any Kowalski’s there will be a box with fliers, books, and RECIPES! I am sad to say, that I just discovered the recipes. It is nice to be able to walk into the store take a look at the recipes and choose something that has all the ingredients in the store. This week I grabbed one for meatballs.
Thanks Kowalski’s for making meals easy!
Because anything that makes life easier is something to say thanks for.
If you know any other helpful discoveries like this one. Tweet me!
@mplsgossipgirl
MN Restaurant Week- Lunch at D’Amico Kitchen
All my #MNrestaurantweek recommendations have been glowing so far. Unfortunately, this one is not. I attended a lunch at D’Amico Kitchen at 12:00pm and was fairly disappointed. I tell you this because it is in the heart of downtown and there was barely anyone there for lunch. I would think with a deal like this, 10 dollar lunch, that they would be busy.
Most of my experience was foiled because of the service. Our server was not very good. He should maybe consider another career option since he had trouble talking to us and seemed nervous when attempting to explain the menu. He did not give any suggestions and only offered us wine to drink. Someone might want to tell him that most people cannot drink while at work or when going back to work. He brought us water but failed to keep it refilled and took awhile getting us our bill because he was folding napkins out on the floor and it looked like prepping for dinner service while chatting with other employees. My suggestion is that this should be done where customers cannot see. Although, I may not have noticed if I wasn’t looking for him.
Our food was fairly good. I ordered a salad that was a great lunch salad but it was on a small plate and I had trouble looking like I wasn’t struggling to keep it on the plate when I cut it. Someone in my group had a greens salad and it was bland. It should be kept off the restaurant week menu. I had the tomato soup and that was great. It had a little bit of heat to it and was great with house bread. The squash ravioli is definitely the way to go though. It was worth the 10 dollars, I wouldn’t have paid more for this experience.
I cannot say what the D’Amico Kitchen dinner experience is. But, I don’t think I will be back for Lunch anytime soon. If I did, I would get that tomato soup again. It was a perfect lunch soup.
#MNrestaurantweek
@mspmag
Because lunch is a break from reality.
@mplsgossipgirl
MN Restaurant Week- Cafe Lurcat
I was right! Cafe Lurcat is a must for #mnrestaurantweek. If you haven’t been yet you have until Friday to try their restaurant week menu.
If you don’t know what restaurant week is: check out www.mspmag.com. They have lists of the restaurants participating, the menus, and links to get a reservation. Most lunches are $10-15 while dinners are usually $30.
Thank you Cafe Lurcat for a great meal. Great food, good service, and a wonderful view.I even got some entertainment from the handsy couple next to us. There was nothing left on my plate for any of the courses. Thanks to the suggestion from our waiter Aaron I believe I ordered the best of the menu. The portions sizes were normal with enough to share with those at your table.
The hits were the Apple Chive and Cheese salad. It was fresh, clean, and so simple. The pot roast. It fell apart with a fork and had a wonderful red wine sauce. The best part of it for me was the carrots, if I knew how to cook them that way I would eat carrots for every meal. Other menu items I tried were the crab cake which was for the hearty and the barramundi which was light with a crunch with the added hazelnuts both were good but I was not in the mood for them.
On many restaurant week menus I have been disappointed with the desserts. That was not the case last night. I had a date cake with candied nuts. It was fantastic. One of the best desserts I have had in awhile. The hot sauce and nuts really put it over the edge. The chocolate cake was pretty good too. Not too rich or bitter.
The only thing that I would have changed was the weather. For those of you going there tonight. They do have valet parking for $8.00. It is a must for weather like this because the valets will meet you at the car with an umbrella.
Let me know what you think of Cafe Lurcat’s #mnrestaurantweek menu @mplsgossipgirl
Because a great meal can warm the heart.
@mplsgossipgirl
Great Girl Gathering- Girl Scouts Take Over the MOA
March 10- 11th Girl Scouts will be taking over the Mall of America. They are having their Great Girl Gathering to celebrate 100 years of inspiring generations of girls who change the world. There will be Girl Scouts coming from all over the world to celebrate.
It is open and fee to the public from 10-6PM.
As a brownie myself, I cannot get through February without buying a box of thin mints. I would definitely get a cookie eating patch. The best thing about this event is that they are selling their cookies at the Girl Scout Store at N120.
They will be having performances in the Rotunda including China Anne McClain. You can head on over to Macy’s Court for for a camping experience or to Sears Court for Yoga or Dance. Check the website for more information on the schedule.
Because changing the world matters.
@mplsgossipgirl
Concussion Discussion- Free Baseline Screenings
This Thursday-Saturday Health Fair 11 is offering free baseline concussion screenings for anyone ages 10-69 at the Science Museum from 10-4pm on a first-come-first-served basis.
It takes about 30-40 minutes to complete and you need to fill out a form that can be found on Kare11 and requires consent from an adult for anyone under the age of 18. Screenings will take place in the Science Museums computer education center and you will not need admission into the science museum to participate.
It is on the eve of many of the MSHSL tournaments and continues to bring awareness to the danger that concussions can bring.
#kare11
Because a brain is a precious thing.
@mplsgossipgirl
Minnesota Orchestra- Springtime in Paris
It’s time to surprise the one you love and get a little bit of romance in your life. If you cannot afford to fly away to Paris for a weekend this will give you the feeling of being there without the strain on your pocketbook.
Minnesota Orchestra is putting on Springtime in Paris this Saturday, March 3rd at 8:00 PM. Sarah Hicks is conducting. It will be french music with flair.
Contact the Box Office for tickets.
#mnorchestra
@mnorch
See you there!
@mplsgossipgirl
Tabatha Takes Over Viewing Party
Need something to do tonight?
Stella’s along with H Design Salon is having a viewing party for Tabatha Takes Over tonight at 7:00PM. It’s being hosted by Jason and Alexis of MyTalk107 and Fox 9. Tabatha took over H Design Salon in Uptown now you get to see how they did.
7:00pm- Music
8:00-Fashion Show with local Celebrity Christopher Straub
9:00- Viewing of the show
It’s open to everyone. Show up, have a few drinks, listen to some music, and get out of the snow.
@mplsgossipgirl
Wild Game Tonight? Ride Metro Transit Free
Looking for a way to save money? Are you going to the Wild Game tonight? Want to pre-game before the game?
Ride Metro Transit. @metrotransit
They offer free rides to anyone with a Ticket to a Wild game 2 hours before the game and 2 hours after the end of the game. Just show them the ticket and take a seat.
I would encourage anyone who doesn’t normally ride the bus to give it a try. It is easier than you think and you can have a few drinks before the game. If you need help planning a way to get there call 612-373-3333 and there will be someone to help you plan your trip. You can always go to their website and plan a trip as well.
Don’t drink and drive. Drink and bus.
@mplsgossipgirl
National Pancake Day
Today is a good day! It’s National Pancake Day! #nationalpancakeday
IHOP is giving away a short stack of pancakes to customers in exchange for a donation to Children’s Miracle Network. This sounds like a win/win to me.
A good pancake can help you start out the day or end the night right. One of the best pancakes I have had in Minneapolis was at Hell’s Kitchen. Their lemon ricotta hotcakes melt in your mouth and require no syrup because they don’t need it.
Now all I have to do is find a place with pancakes that delivers. I think I will want to snuggle up by the fire tonight and avoid this winter weather. Let me know if you know of any places @mplsgossipgirl
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