While visiting Minneapolis I heard about an old school tiki bar that was a must visit. With a name like Psycho Suzi I could not wait to check this place out. As soon as I walked up to the building I was greeted by a wooden tiki statue. I knew I was in for fun experience. I followed signs for the tiki bar. I was passing an assortment of tiki statues, Easter Island statues, tropical plants, and even wicker chairs for photo ops. They have an entire menu filled with classic tiki cocktails. They all come in fancy ceramic tiki…
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I heard about a little neighborhood bar that was popular in Minneapolis called The 1029 Bar. I popped in for a quick drink just to see what it was all about. I did not get anything special, just a vodka tonic. It is a popular place among local police officers. There are badges all over the walls. They are from all over the country. It was fun to look and see where they were from. I got to speaking to some of the locals and they gave me a few suggestions of other places to check out. I was also…
Leave a CommentMany cities across the US are famous for certain foods or dishes. Philadelphia has cheesesteaks, Nashville has hot chicken, Chicago has deep dish pizza. In Minneapolis they are famous for the Jucy Lucy. I had never had one of these specialties, so when I visited the city I had to make sure I stopped by Matt’s Bar. They are famously known as the home of the original Jucy Lucy. For those who are not familiar with the Jucy Lucy, it is a cheeseburger. But not an ordinary cheeseburger. They take two beef patties and put the cheese in the middle…
Leave a CommentI have really enjoyed visiting local breweries lately in my travels. My stop in Minneapolis was no exception. It was highly recommended that I check out Surly Brewing Co. I got my stamp at the door and I was ready to go. They were absolutely packed when I was there. They have tons of seating inside, whether at the bar or at one of their long picnic tables. Plus, they have a huge outside seating area with lots of fun outdoor games to play. It was the perfect weather to be outside and enjoy the sun before the harsh Minnesota…
Leave a CommentI recently visited Minneapolis for the first time. I was really excited to explore the beautiful city and to eat and drink my way around town. I started off my day by visiting Angel Food Bakery. As soon as I got to the door I could smell the fresh donuts. They had a large assortment of unique flavors and combinations. I went for two different ones. The Maple Bacon was calling me. It was a yeast donut with fresh, creamy maple icing. Then they put two slices of crispy bacon on top. It was the perfect blend of sweet and…
Leave a CommentWhen people think of Philadelphia some people might think about the Liberty Bell or Independence Hall. However, I am guessing most people think about cheesesteaks. And choosing where to get a cheesesteak can be a daunting task. There are plenty of famous places that all the tourists go. I did not want to do that. I wanted to go where the locals go. Throughout my trip I would ask all my waitresses and bartenders where their favorite place was. It was almost unanimous that Jim’s Steaks offered the best. So, I headed to South Street to check them out. There…
Leave a CommentI was really hungry for pizza when I was in Philly. We found a highly rated pizza place near our hotel that we decided to check out called Pizzeria Vetri. They were not very big inside. Most of the tables were already filled. We were able to get seats at the counter. These were awesome seats because I could watch them make all the pizzas. They were tossing the pizza dough in the air left and right. They made it look so easy. I could also feel the heat coming from the wood fire oven. It amazed me how fast…
Leave a CommentWalking around on Chestnut in downtown Philly my friends and I came across a bar that we wanted to check out – Drinkers Pub. If you don’t like clowns, then some of the décor in this bar might freak you out. But looking past the clowns, they have a really cool wall of credit cards. These were all different kinds of cards that have been left at the bar over the years. It is a very creative idea. And definitely a conversation starter. Their menu was filled with traditional bar food. They did have something unique – eggplant fries. I…
Leave a CommentOne of my favorite things to do when I am traveling is to check out different breweries. They are popping up all over the place. When I was in Philadelphia I made sure to check out Yards Brewing Company. It was a little on the outskirts of the city, but my friends and I made the walk. We were so hot when we arrived that we could not wait to have a nice cold beer. The brewery was very large. There was seating everywhere. We decided to sit at the bar so that we could get the best service. We…
Leave a CommentWhile in Denver I got to have dinner in a building that was built in 1883. The building that started off as a home has been everything from a flea market to a brothel. It is currently the home to the restaurant called Euclid Hall. It has a rustic feel inside with reclaimed wood, exposed brick walls, and industrial metal accents. To start my evening off I ordered one of their fancy cocktails. The Kansas City Kreamsickle sounded prefect. They blended together vodka, aperol honey, lime, cucumber, and basil. I guess because of the name I expected this drink to…
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