Steps From Lake Superior, The Charming PortLand Malt Shoppe Has Been Serving Up Treats For 30 Years
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Minnesota may be known for its frigid winters, but anyone who’s spent time here knows that it can get hot! There are many ways to cool down, including one of our favorites: stopping in at one of the state’s many ice cream shops. If you’re on the North Shore, there’s no better place than the impossibly charming PortLand Malt Shoppe. It’s right on the edge of Lake Superior, and it makes for a picturesque – and delicious – place to cool down. Read on below to learn more about this ice cream shop that has been serving up treats for 30 years!
Fresh Pan Seared Halibut with Romesco Sauce.Served with Romano Potatoes
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Minnesota is not only the Land of 10,000 Lakes. It is also a land of resorts! There are amazing resorts in every corner of the state, the most popular being lakeside stays that offer beauty as well as relaxation. There are so many that there is truly a place for everyone, whether you enjoy the hustle and bustle of a busy resort or the quiet serenity of somewhere off the beaten path.
Today, we’d like to introduce a popular resort that has a lot to offer. Not only is it a beautiful place to stay in a lovely location. There’s also plenty to do there – including dining at its four incredible restaurants. If you love trying new foods, you’ll love Breezy Point Resort. Check it out:
This is in northern Minnesota’s Lake Country, about 20 miles north of Brainerd along Pelican Lake.
No matter which of Breezy Point’s restaurants you visit, you’re guaranteed to have a good meal. But if you’re there for a stay, we recommend trying out all four! For more information about Breezy Point and its restaurants, including menus, availability, booking a stay, and more, visit the resort’s website and Facebook page.
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Breezy Point Resort 9252 Breezy Point Drive Breezy Point, MN …
This quilt shop was featured in Better Homes & Gardens quilt sampler, and it’s easy to see why. There are two huge floors, each filled with enough supplies and equipment to make any quilter envious.
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If you’re a Minnesota crafter, you have plenty of options when it comes to finding the right materials. Of course, you can head to any of the nationwide big-box stores to find what you’re looking for. But you also have your pick of some truly excellent locally owned shops. For scrapbookers, the Pine City Scrapbooking Co. has everything you need. If you’re a knitter or crocheter, you might try Bonnie’s Spinning Wheel in St. Cloud. And if you enjoy just about any craft that uses fabric, you’ll love Minnesota’s largest fabric warehouse.
Those are all great places to browse. But there are still more craft stores to discover. Today, we want to introduce you to a special spot in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Quilt Haven on Main is a beautiful – and huge – quilt shop that is so great it was featured by Better Homes & Gardens. Read on below to see why this shop gets all the fanfare:
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Stop in to get all the basic materials you need. There are patterns, threads, batting, and plenty of other basic quilting materials up for grabs.
If you have any interest in quilts or quilting, be sure to plan a visit to this wonderful quilt shop. For more information about Quilt Haven on Main, including hours, sales, and more, check out their website and Facebook page. And if you can’t get enough quilting, you might want to check out our past article about the largest quilt shop in Minnesota.
Minnesota’s many restaurants provide endless opportunities to grab a good bite to eat. Whether you’re craving pizza, burgers, steak, or something else entirely, you’ll find it here. But sometimes, you just don’t know what you crave. That’s when it’s a great idea to go to a restaurant that is known for one famous dish. It takes the guesswork out of perusing the menu, and you’re guaranteed an amazing meal. The nine restaurants below are each known for a single menu item. When you visit the restaurants, we advise that you try their famous item at least once!
From restaurants with fun themes to those with jaw-dropping views, there are plenty of great places to enjoy a bite to eat in Minnesota. But sometimes, a typical restaurant – no matter the theme or view – just won’t do it. That’s when a trip to Red Barn Farm comes in. Here, tucked away on a beautiful farm, you’ll find a whole new dining experience – one complete with delicious, cheesy pizza. If this sounds good to you, read on below to learn more about Pizza Night at Red Barn Farm.
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Red Barn Farm is a beautiful farm in Northfield, Minnesota. It’s about 50 miles south of Minneapolis,
making it a great dinner destination for those in the Twin Cities metro area.
This gorgeous farm is often a setting for weddings and other large events. But come summer and early fall, it also hosts a Wednesday pizza night that is sure to delight just about anyone. They are also open on some Sundays throughout their open season.
Pizza night is unlike any restaurant experience you’ll have in Minnesota. For one thing, it’s totally outside. Picnic tables are available, but guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. You can set up your space and wander the beautiful grounds as you enjoy your time here.
The pizza menu is full of great choices. All are made on-site with homemade dough and sauce topped with great cheese and home-grown or local vegetables. You won’t find a fresher pizza anywhere else!
Flavors include a classic pepperoni and sausage, veggie, or margarita – to name a few. The full menu has several other options, including a rotating special that changes based on what’s fresh from the garden.
No matter what pizza you get, it’s bound to be full of fresh flavor. Guests are encouraged to bring drinks, desserts, and any other treats they desire to enjoy with their meals. There’s also a general store where you can buy additional goodies on site.
If you’re looking for a unique way to dine outside this summer, look no further than pizza night at Red Barn Farm.This delicious pizza farm is an amazing way to enjoy a rural landscape along with mouthwatering food!
Red Barn Farm is a great way to shake up dinnertime with a totally unique experience. For more information about the farm, including reservations, visit their website and Facebook page. Open May – October, 10063 110th St E, Northfield, MN 55057
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