The Twin Cities is super lucky in that you can be in a concrete jungle one minute and out in…read morebeautiful Hastings picking your own apples the next. There are loads of orchards and pumpkin patches to choose from but you really have to made a pit stop at Fischer's Croix Farm and Orchard. They have a super cute hay bail for kids/adults to climb on but I'll warn you.. you have to be PRETTY agile to get to the top.. There's also some goats and chickens the kiddies can feed along with a tracker ride out to the corn maze! (You can go on the ride without actually going through the maze). There are loads of different apples/pumpkins to pick your own or buy the preselected bags inside the shop! They're all super friendly staff that'll share their love of apples and really help you select the right one :) oh and there's also a food truck in case you get hungry!!

I can't believe this place isn't more popular! This place exceeded my expectations in more ways…read morethan one. It was easy to find, since they have a lot of signs up which have arrows from the main road. The staff here are very friendly, approachable and kind. It seems to be run by an all women staff woo!! The parking is on the grass or dirt parking. Come as early as you can because it gets crowded pretty darn fast, and loud. The inside building has a lot of items you can purchase, like peanut butter, apple pies, caramel apples, and pre picked apples. They also have samples of each apple in their orchard. My personal favorite was their sweet sixteen apple. They have an outside area, with 1 goat for a petting zoo. They have hay bails for kids to climb, and some open area for them to roam around. They have apple trees spread out everywhere and it's labeled with what kind of apple each tree is. It's a perfect photo spot, they also thought ahead and have a huge family bench near the corn maze where you can take cute pics. The corn maze is challenging but doable for kids and adults. They have an APPLE cutout inside the maze so you can find it, something fun in addition to the maze. There's a wagon that takes you out to the maze or you can just walk there. They have wagon rides at 11 am sharp. The pumpkin patch was sort of a disappointment, because some of them were spoiled and others were fungated? The whole place is perfect for instagram pictures, and fall photo shoots. It's free admission, but the corn maze is $3 per person. The apples and pumpkins are charged based on how much they weigh. It was really affordable. They have new hours apparently so call ahead to confirm. Definitely a family oriented fun outing!

Mo's is the best. Lots of variety in the store, but the deli is some of the best pork belly I have…read moreever had anywhere. Great fried chicken too. If they don't have spring rolls or banh mi you can ask and if they have the stuff they'll make them fresh for you. Amazing staff, super friendly and helpful all the time! ​

The market has a fast side, a dry goods side, produce side, deli side. I just found the produce…read moreside today! People are always super nice, I love the deli food. Hmong sausage, purple rice, shrimp, thai iced coffee, mango smoothies all excellent!

Whistling Well Farm was the perfect spot for a laid-back fall outing! I organized a trip there with…read moresome colleagues, and it ended up being such an easy, low-stakes way to spend time together outside of work. There was plenty of space to roam through the orchard, chat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery without feeling crowded. The apple picking was great--we had no trouble finding plenty of apples--and I also loved that the farm is both dog-friendly and kid-friendly, making it a fun destination for all kinds of groups. They even had live music while we were there, which added to the relaxed, festive atmosphere. Before heading out, we stopped by the little farm store and picked up some local goodies like jams and cider. It's those extra touches that make the experience feel special. The only minor downside was that the pumpkin patch was a little sparse when we visited, but the orchard and overall atmosphere more than made up for it. Whether you're planning a family day, a casual date, or a group outing with friends or coworkers, Whistling Well Farm is definitely worth a visit!

Simple. Keep this word in mind as you travel to Whistling Well Farm. If you are seeking out a state…read morefair experience or something with loud and boisterous events, this is not it. Contrary it's every reason why we enjoyed it. Highlights include: dog friendly, nice parking, friendly staff, proficient store with basic items such as honey, caramel, chocolate covered cherries, plush dog toys, coloring books, apples, etc. Outside you will find a pumpkin patch, goats and even a DJ with a dance floor. If you have kids, this is a great outing for the family. My group walked our dogs around the space, split come apple cider donuts and snapped a few pics by some of the fall decor. Notes: dogs are not allowed in the gift shop and there is a food stand that serves hot dogs, cider, chips and apple cider donuts. We did not see any alcohol onsite.

Went to the orchard on a beautiful fall day and many people had the same idea. Overall, the things…read moreI liked is that they had a large selection of pick your own apples, a hayride to access those apples, one of the better petting zoos ive seen at similar places and a large playground that would do well for kids of all ages. The parts I didnt like is that even though the food selection was quite poor and the wait was even worse. I would definitely eat beforehand. Also I dont know if it was just the year, but even thoygh most of the apples were pretty tasty, some of the apples were mealy, even straight from the tree.

We picked some delicious KinderKrisp apples at Afton which were sweet and crisp but the other…read moreapples we picked were not nearly as flavorful or were mealy. The concessions options were a bit underwhelming and we ended up waiting in line for an hour for a hotdog and walking taco. I did enjoy the hay ride which took us around the orchard to different areas to pick. I also appreciated the wide array of animals in the petting area. The country store had a good variety of treats and we ended up taking home some apple butter and apple cider. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon but I'm not sure if I would return to this particular orchard.

We have been going to Croix farm for years now, this place is part of our fall tradition…read more We prefer going to this place over other similar establishments in the area cause this place is just right, not too big and not too small. The staff is always super friendly. They never nickel and dime you like some other places in the area that even charge you with an admission price. We have never been disappointed with the variety of apples or an abundance of pumpkins to pick from. They have a corn maze for which you do have to buy a ticket but it's very reasonable ($5/pp) and you get to take a hayride to the corn maze. There's always a food truck there with fried goodies and of course apple cider. There is a store there also where you can buy pre-picked apples and other goodies. Tbh - I don't think that prices at this location for hot food, apples, pumpkins or the corn maze have changed at all since we've been coming here.

Great small market. Super Clean and organized. Friendly…read moreservice. They played zen music, I feel like more at the massage place than a market but it's ok with me. so glad there's an asian market closer to where I live. easy to get too, easy parking!

Vieng Chan grocery store is a welcome addition to the West Seventh neighborhood. It located where…read morean old family chain (Cooper's) had been. the owners clearly gave thought to what the neighborhood needs. The selection of food was balanced between Asian specialty items and regular grocery items people in the neighborhood need. It was very clean and the staff friendly. I did not find every item I might have wanted at an Asian grocery store but I found some Korean vegan items I have not spotted elswehere! I appreciated the fresh and reasonably priced produce. This is such a fantastic addition to the neighborhood!

The food is amazing I had the veal my wife rotolo. It was fantastic authentic and frankly…read moresurprisingly delicious ... I say surprisingly because let's face it it's in Woodbury MN the land of chain restaurants and 17 year old cooks. This food had pride you could taste. We'll be back wow. Update: So good we went back the next night order the same thing and again fabulous!

I was really pleased by Liliana! This is located in my city and I'm shocked that I have taken this…read morelong to try it. The fact that they have housemade pasta in all kinds of varieties says a lot, they really care about attention to detail, and it is evident in the menu offerings. We ended up getting a handful of items to include the focaccia with seasonal butter, garlic bread with marinara dipping sauce, hamachi crudo, and the rigatoni. The rigatoni had berbere spices in it which made it super flavorful and unlike any other pasta I've had in the twin cities. The berbere spice is traditional to Ethiopian slow-cooked stews so to find it in a pasta at an Italian restaurant was very intriguing! The flavors were perfect! I am excited to try more things from the menu and try other pastas, the flavors did not miss and I was impressed to say the least. The ambience is also lovely, you'll forget that you're in a shopping center in the burbs. I will say however that the pricing was high for the area, $28 for a lamb bolognese is a little egregious.

I was so excited to go to the Farmers Market at Crossroads today. Online it says open Tuesdays…read more3:30pm - 7:00pm, I went there at 3:30 and there was no one there. I double checked the location, yep 80th and Jamica. I get it was very hot today but change the web site or put up a sign. or is this an old website? take it down. This took the bubble out of my excitement.

This market just started out this summer and already has a great selection of vendors. Corn,…read morevegetables, salsa, meat, eggs, bread, local honey, flowers, crafts and a food truck or two.

I appreciate that an Asian grocer has moved into the neighborhood. Items vary and are limited but…read moreare a welcomed addition to this southeast suburb. There is a $15 minimum purchase for debit/credit card purchases. Currently, items are mainly dry goods but the worker did state that they plan to add more fresh veggies and meat once they can start accepting EBT. No future deli as they weren't able to get a permit for it. There isn't good signage to attract people and help you to locate the store but it's in the same strip as the bulletin. I wouldn't have known it even existed or that it was open.

Great beef jerky. Much better than von H shops. Excited to try their natural casing dogs and the…read moresteaks looked great, nice marbling!

This place has been my go to for all my pork needs at least. Colleen has been accommodating and…read morepleasant to work with. This small multigenerational store definitely gives the small town vibe with great quality meats. They are great at what they do, it's affordable, and it's the relationship that makes it all work it.