I have yet to stop thinking about my breakfast from Bellecour!! In the morning it is an order at…read morethe counter cafe with pastries and small breakfast menu. We stopped in here after nearby workout class. I started with a creme brulee croissant and wish I had gotten second. I had a french omelet and the eggs were perfectly cooked and the cheese melted into each bite with the perfect amount of flavor. It looked like it may be hard to grab a seat, but there was plenty of turn over and we got a seat right away. The atmosphere was relaxing and filled with positive energy - people catching up, on a first date, or even reading. I am excited to come back to try more pastries variations & grab a coffee.

I think this is my new favorite restaurant. We accidentally came her for Valentine's Day when we…read morecouldn't get a spot at the bar at Monte Carlo. Passing by the window I thought it was a long shot and almost passed right by. I doubled back when I saw the chalkboard said open seating at the bar. We lucked out and got a high top for two right away. Guess what. They even have wings. Duck wings- something I didn't even know I wanted. Their small plates were perfect and we loved everything. The duck wings were a delicious mix of savory and sweet - dark moist meat like a turkey leg but sauced with a sweet orange glaze. The shrimp cocktail had the biggest shrimp I've seen in my life. The Brandade Fritters had a nice crispy texture and spicy sauce to take them the extra mile. The Trotter Croquette was also just so interesting - almost like a crab cake texture but so meaty and savory. We just couldn't stop so we had the chocolate mousse cake as well. It was to die for. It reminded me of my favorite Sebastian's Joe's ice cream - raspberry chocolate chip since it was paired with a raspberry sherbet. The Mousse was on this like crumbly stuff I that told my husband reminded me of that layer in à DQ cake (in the best way). Just all around perfect texture and flavor combos. I also really appreciated their NA cocktails. Most places do not do them well but I am happy to say that their Tonic 11 was very good. I can't wait to come back and try the other ones. Service and the ambiance were also very nice. They were so welcoming even though we just wandered in off the street at prime time on Valentine's Day. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings, romantic lightning and even intricately tiled bathrooms. They really paid attention to every detail and it shows.

Cute small store packed full of older Bundt cake style pans, kitchen cooking gadgets, and baking…read moreutensils! It really enjoyed browsing the collection of prior season styles. I had a specific pan style in mind that I was not able to find online from Nordic Ware at the time of shopping and was actually able to purchase it at the outlet! If you don't mind looking through inventory while shopping there is a fair amount that are a good price. Even the pans that had deformities were in pretty solid condition. The staff was helpful and provided information regarding best type of care of the pans and how to cook with their cookware. I love that Nordic Ware is an American made brand that makes high quality bakeware. If I am in the area and in need of cook ware I would definitely come again.

If you love baking with Bundt pans like I do, this is absolutely a dream destination. It's a small…read moreshop with a LOT of awesome stuff. I visited in mid-November, so they had autumn and Halloween things on mark-down and quite a few new winter pieces out. The folks who work here are the nicest people and they actually wanted to help me save money---how awesome is that?! I'd found a few pieces I wanted, and one of the ladies who worked there said, "I think we have those in the back," and took me to where they have the yellow tag seconds and clearance items. Here's a helpful hint for if you shop in this area: the uglier pans are apparently the ones for industrial use, meaning they are not pretty on the outside but the interior is triple-coated and will last a lot longer because they are designed for heavy use. Now, with all the goods in this section, you have to look carefully for scratches and dings, but I found things in good condition that were about $20 less than their 'pretty' counterparts across the room. The factory store doesn't sell goods online. They are all about the treasure hunt mentality. I certainly found some treasures!

I have taken two classes, one with a friend and one where I wanted to surprise my husband with a…read morecooking night and special guests. The chef even played along to make things go smoothly. The class pace is great for beginners and advanced chefs, and they have a great selection of classes. Note that they have you in groups of 6 - we ended up making new lifelong friends. Overall great learning and experience! They ask for feedback at the end of class and you also get a discount for the shop. I have also purchased croissant and danishes from the storefront and they're top tier.

I needed more time in this place, but since it was my first time, I managed to park in a spot that…read morewas going to be needed for valet service soon so I had to move quickly. I was greeted when I walked in and several staff members answered my question about the parking. Luckily I had been on the easy to navigate website beforehand, so I knew what I was after: knife storage and an apron. I located those and then allowed myself a little browsing. I think the sunny feeling was only partly sunshine through the windows; the lighting is very nice, and soon someone asked if I needed help finding anything. I also noticed the large cooking classroom. I got a croissant for the road in addition to my small purchase. I think this is my new favorite croissant in the Twin Cities! Up until now it had been Rose Bakery.

I don't own a restaurant, but boy do I love shopping at restaurant equipment stores. I wandered…read moreinto Rapids Restaurant Equipment looking for squeeze bottles (which I found in multiple sizes) and wound up picking up a bunch of other items because I just can't help myself. This store had everything from mixing bowls of all sizes to ramekins to baskets to crocks for french onion soup. Pretty much anything you'd need to operate a restaurant (or a really active home kitchen!). The place is pretty big and I wish I'd had more time to wander the aisles. I could seriously do some damage in this place! The staff was friendly but not overbearing. All told really excellent and probably my new go-to when I need something like this.

Not just for restaurant professionals - there is plenty at Rapids for us home cooks too. The…read moreextensive merchandise is well organized and prices are quite reasonable. We stopped in for a large non-stick frypan and walked out with a number of other kitchen and bar items. We will definitely be back

My sister had just used this unique size pan- quarter sheet. She said it perfectly held the dough…read morefor her shortbread cookies (King Arthur recipe). She was baking for her Bunko group and wanted to make a type of dessert that you can handle with your fingers. She said she had gotten her pans at COSTCO, so naturally I went to look- they were sold out, and no wonder, Nordic Ware is fantastic quality. I did an online search and connected directly with Nordic Ware; I found exactly what I wanted plus more! Their Naturals line is a high end aluminum of professional quality and strength- I am a busy baker so this is just what I wanted. They also had the cooling racks and the durable lids for the pans! So, the cooling racks are oven safe- this is handy if you are cooking some bacon and want the grease to drip down into the pan as opposed to having the bacon swim in grease as it is cooking. The lids are so useful if you are taking some brownies or other goodies to some friends. The quarter sheet pans are also the perfect site to use as prep pans for deep frying foods- use one pan for flour dredging, the next for the egg wash and a third for your bread crumb coating- easy!!!! The length and depth of these pans is great for this type of prep. I am so thrilled with my purchase and it came beautifully packaged- the Nordic Ware logo tape across the box instantly put a smile in my face. When I opened the package, everything was wrapped In Nordic Ware logo paper. It was like unwrapping a gift to myself (yes it was ). Nothing works better at warming up a chilly house like baking something in the oven!

I'm writing a review here on Yelp because I can't get their Customer Service to answer the phone,…read morereturn my calls (left voice messages), or answer my emails. I placed an order on their website and was sent the wrong items. They sheets I received do not match the description on their website (the SKU on the order sheet and packing slip match the item I ordered). The sheets are too large for my oven, and I cannot get this company to respond to my inquiries about possible replacements or return. At this point, I seriously regret doing business with them.

Great Asian grocery that has dried goods, fresh produce and frozen foods!…read moreWe were over at Costco and stopped in to get Sichuan peppercorns for our mapo tofu recipe. We walked out with the peppercorns plus noodles, some cookies, bok choy and almost a ceramic bowl. They have a parking lot and a wide selection of goods. I loved that they had a homeware isle with some really appealing bowls, woks, and soy sauce dishes!

One of the only Asian grocery stores in the area and fully appreciate it. Theres a small section of…read morefresh produce, and there's some unique items you can't regularly find like bok choy, Chinese broccoli, and lemongrass. Some of the items are priced higher and you won't find all the essentials (like seaweed wrappers). There are some good brands stocked

IKEA STOREMOLLA 6 drawer dresser - really nice, well engineered dresser that surpasses dressers…read moretwice as expensive do to quality of materials and design. I was really impressed with how solid and attractive this product is for the price. Highly recommend. A bit of advice. Go to this video which does an outstanding job of showing how to put it together. (there are a part of parts). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6J_K6aYuoE

Located within walking distance of the Mall of America, this IKEA has all the usual great items,…read moreand an indoor parking lot that will make you very happy throughout the winter. I've been an IKEA fan since they debuted decades ago in the States, and since have been to their stores all over North America and Japan. This one has everything that you would expect, and their customer service was IKEA-level great as always. Had to open our visit with one of their delicious lunch, dining on Swedish meatballs with grave, mashed potatoes, and tasty veggies. It's good pricing, clean, easy. I love this place, and we also bought some household items that are both useful and unique.

The best customer service! Lovely people work here who are knowledgeable, proactive, polite, and…read morejust wonderful to work with!

I was here to get lunch at Good Earth and couldn't find a parking spot til the very end of this…read morearea. I get inside and this is the store at the very end. I dropped in after lunch. It was bustling, very bright even sales people around. I needed some spaghetti for dinner and was way too lazy to go to a grocery. They had lots of packaged pasta and I got bucatini. 17.63 oz. It's a thick cut and it turned out to be delicious. The way it's separated makes for easy measuring. I asked a sales person for help with flatware, but they don't have a pure black set anymore which I got years back. On a lark I asked if you could get only forks since that seems to be what I lost most during the years. Well I picked up two forks at $7.95 each cause I didn't want to spend an extra 2 bucks each on others. When I get done at the counter I said I was curious about pasta dishes since many of mine broke throughout the last 40 years. The cashier actually brought out 3 different sets that were just beautiful. They weren't the dimensions I was looking for but maybe they just don't make them like that anymore. But I'm considering these. Customer service plus.

Phenomenal products, outstanding customer service - seriously like none you've ever experienced…read more Hubby and I have slowly been acquiring Cutco knives and utensils for our kitchen. The lifetime warranty is real and super simple to access. Stacy and Bob have been such a great help to us as we select Cutco products.

Great customer service for an exceptional product! Very thorough on making sure the customer's…read moreneeds are taken care of.

My wife and I booked the Pasta Quartet with Chef Aaron. Words can not explain how much we enjoyed…read morethe experience. Chef Aaron was incredible. His patience and teaching skills are great. If you ever had thought about taking a cooking class, (but were nervous) we would highly recommend this one or any that Chef Aaron leads. The class lasted 3 hours, It seemed like 1 hour. His explanation and stories of his family and cooking were great, they added to the down to earth approach he has. He made us feel like we were pros, and we are not, at all. Thanks again Chef Aaron we will recommend to anyone and everyone.

This is a review regarding the "Healthy Thai Favorites" with Chef Rebecca…read more My spouse and I were the 2 attendees, and at first I was nervous- but Rebecca was so welcoming. It was such a fun evening! The event happened in Rebecca's home and it had such a lovely laid-back feeling. Plus the food was delicious! Conversation flowed easily, she gave us pointers on cooking and it really felt like both of us got to do an equal amount of cooking. We brought our own wine as well, since we were celebrating a birthday. I especially liked that we got to take home a copy of the recipes to try again later. I'm very glad that this was different from just going to a big kitchen area with a chef who gives instructions at the front. This was much more hands on and felt much more personalized. We were able to work within both our dietary restrictions (kosher and vegetarian) and it never felt like we made it hard or difficult. Very fun, I would do it again. Thanks Rebecca!