Took my first visit to @highpinesbrewing for a flight of a few of their beers. Sadly I wasn't able…read moreto try their food, but the food from the @tipsysteer looked delectable in any case and I will need to visit again to give it a try. Aguavarita: This was a Gose that had agave and guava added which gave it a nice balance. The tartness from the core Gose sour style leveraged the sweetness of the agave / guava to taste nearly like a margarita. Hazebiscus: An extremely fruity and juicy Double Dry Hopped IPA. The use of this year's Pink Boots Blend (HBC 630, Idaho Gem, Loral, Talus, and Triumph) gave off raspberry and red currant on the aroma with a huge blast of grapefruit, citrus, and raspberry on the flavor. A medium hop bitterness rose in the finish. Very enjoyable DDH IPA in addition to $3 per pound of the hop blend donated to the Pink Boots Society scholarship fund (which High Pines used 44 pounds) Home Improvements: A black lager with sales being donated to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Medium-thin body with a lot of roastiness for a lager. Pitch black, bitter, and refreshing. Beyond the roastiness, there are medium-low dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans on both the aroma and the flavor. Still refreshing on the warmer summer days.

I've never had such bad service before. I came here a bit ago and suggested to come here with the…read morelarge group I was with, but that wasn't a good idea at all. The space is quite large with open seating - something I'd expect is great for a large group. I asked if we could combine some tables and the staff said they'd do it for us. We ended up having a table for 8. While more people in my group showed up than expected, we ended up adding a few more chairs. With the open seating and lots of tables available, we thought it would be fine. However, the staff didn't seem to be too happy with us. Our group had not gotten together in a while, so a couple of us had switched chairs to talk with different people. The server said in a very rude way, "You guys need to stop switching seats. I can't keep track of your orders and you want this on separate checks, right?" We had never asked for separate checks and I would have offered to pay on one check if it made it easier, but she left right after saying that. Towards the end of our stay, after paying and enjoying some last minute shakes (around 9:15pm, they close at 10), the same server started putting away the metal chairs VERY loudly and carelessly while we were still finishing up. We all watched her throw the chairs on top of each other as we stayed silent because we couldn't hear each other over her stacking them. We took the hint and left. Everyone inside the restaurant followed after. I assume because they, too, felt awkward as she was loudly cleaning up. The food was mid at best, the beer selection and unique combinations are great, but the bad service made the experience miserable. I didn't notice the server treating any other guests as bad as our table, so I am just not sure why she treated us the way she did. I definitely won't be back.

First time at the this brewery, we stopped in with our Pub Pass Passport. The Cabin Daze IPA was…read moredelicious and pretty darn smooth for an IPA. They had NA offerings, pizza from QC pizza, and a few snack options. Plenty of seating and the service was great. The vibe was warm, cozy and very welcoming as well. We'll be back in the summer to check out their dog friendly patio.

Enjoyed our pub pass stop at this new location. The staff was super helpful in helping me choose…read morethe right beer for me and Husband. I chose Jack Savage for myself and Krolsch for hubby. Both were perfect picks. We enjoyed them on the patio with our temp foster pup, Blitz. The DJ was turning 80s music and we were enjoyed a beautiful evening. Blitz was making tons of friends. Great stop and nice setting to enjoy a cold brew. We thought about getting a pizza to enjoy at our picnic table (which is allowed) but we opted to pick a pizza up on our way home. Great music. We will be back.

It was time for Town Hall's annual "barrel aged beer" week so of course I had to stop in. They do a…read moregreat job and always have some new recipes every year. All their "non bourbon barrel" beers are really interesting and ended up being really fun. All-in-all I ended up trying 9 beers this year and the only ones I wasn't a fan of was the ice wine. I hadn't had food there before, though. The pretzel is not the type I usually like. It's a denser, paler dough and stuffed with cheese. Personally I'd like a traditional Bavarian or pub one. The sweet potato fries on happy hour were excellent, though. That said: it is blasphemy to serve them with ranch and only ranch. Need a garlic aioli and/or marshmallow fluff to make it a must-order. You know I'll be back. Maybe not for food, but hopefully before the next beer week.

Parking was a legitimate ordeal unless you live downtown or attend the U. The atmosphere was…read moreinviting and felt much better suited for an evening hangout. The pretzel arrived piping hot and was enjoyable, but the fries and aioli were the undeniable standouts. The burger was solid, though it stopped just short of being exceptional. Service was underwhelming. Our server was so relaxed that it came across as detached rather than welcoming.

Wow!!!! What a great find. I knew it would be exceptional…read morewhen the proprietor/manager held the door open and greeted us. We opted to sit at the bar because it is always a good place to pick up the vibes of staff and watch preparations. There is an open kitchen for all to see and Perk Up was meticulous. We shared a heavenly cinnamon roll, followed by the best breakfast skillet we have ever eaten. The skillet was accompanied by whole grain toast that was delicious with their proprietary jam. We will hit this spot next time we are in Minneapolis!

Wow! Bloomington our old neighborhood has CHANGED! Ambiance here bright and cheerful. Great vibe…read more- fabulous service! so happy for the area and it's wonderful growth. The bartendress was absolutely brilliant!! She got everyone's beverage in a timely fashion ( I don't know how), all by herself! Very pleasant, very welcoming. Thank you Mary! May you keep being your perky wonderfulness ! E. Sends her love

Finally got my grandfather's hand-me-down piano moved in, and the tuning was in bad shape. I called…read moreTom Wolf Piano Tuning and scheduled a tuning the very next day. He arrived on time and had my old relic sounding beautiful within an hour of showing up. I'm just so thrilled to have my grandfather's piano working again! Thank you Tom! Very professional and quick - I think he even tuned it perfectly be ear! Definitely recommend, and will call again for a tune up for our holiday party.

Classic local hometown bar with amazing food. This is my…read morefavorite place to go if I'm in the west metro. This place is great for Sunday night football games and a place to bring kids and friends. They have a back area that will fit a hockey team perfectly!! The food is above average; they have a few specialties. Basically, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I got their weekend special that was a smash burger with caramelized onions. It was delicious, and it went well with a local beer. They have a huge tap selection with local places and lots of up north stables. They have a full bar, and ranch water was a special when I was there on a Sunday. Overall, this place is a staple in the community, and I would go out of my way because of their specials and great customer service!

We were camping at Baker National Reserve but the Wild were playing so we stopped in to watch. The…read moreservice was great! The atmosphere and vibes are exactly what you want from a bar like this. They have plenty of seating at the bar and around the restaurant. Great for families too. Pull tabs and the vintage feel brings it all together. The food was good nothing to write home about. I would suggest to please change the salsa and queso. The salsa has no flavor and the queso was creamy but a little bland. Other than that we had a great time here!

If I could give negative stars I would. I'm not even angry anymore, I'm just disappointed that…read morethere are such horrible people like this in the world. They will gaslight you, and pretend to be there to support you and help you succeed, then they will behead you. There is a major difference between "business," and actually treating someone horribly. My manager had me under the illusion that she cared, and was "all about family," which couldn't have been further from the truth. I would ask what I could do better every day, and she wouldn't tell me anything of substance, and then she would blindside me in my reviews. She is what you could call a "wolf in sheep's clothing." In the morning production meetings, they would all literally yell and curse at each other like children. It was extremely unprofessional. There were multiple occasions where I had found employees crying in the bathroom because of the bad treatment they experienced here and the stress level of this environment. The office managers spoke of quitting every other day. If someone asked me if they should work here, I would recommend working at a fast food chain over this place. I would rather be a taste-tester for a dog food company than work here. Also, when you separate from the company, expect them to be completely uninformed of the procedures and do not expect them to want to help you in any way. They will have no compassion. The worst place I have ever worked and will ever work. Hands down. Run, far away. (the ONLY saving grace is that there are a few pretty solid people working in the shop.) Pros: Having to start therapy Cons: Everything else