American Swedish Institute

Over winter break Mom and I made a visit to the Swedish Institute.  We had a chance to try out Fika, the new restaurant there, which is located in the new addition.  The above photo of the new addition was taken from the solarium of the Turnblad mansion part of the Institute.  By the way, the food at Fika was delicious.  Mom and I both had the cream of split pea soup.  I had the salmon smorgas while Mom had the chicken sausage smorgas with egg.  It was all divine.

New Year's Eve Day 2012 - Pizza Luce

Dale and I went to Pizza Luce in downtown Minneapolis yesterday - New Year's Eve Day.  It's one of my favorite casual downtown restaurants.  I had the mostaccioli and Dale had the lasagna. The place was dead at noon but we were pretty sure it would be hopping in the evening for New Year's Eve. 

12-12-12

Found this 1940s era button on Facebook.

Hunt and Gather

Was at Hunt and Gather the other day. It's my favorite 2nd hand store and is found near 50th and Xerxes. 

Cafe Ena

My friend Noel and I ate at Cafe Ena today. It was delicious. 

The Lowbrow

Dale and I went to Anodyne shortly after lunch hours today and found it insanely crowded. Glad it worked out that way. The Lowbrow, which is just across the street, was insanely good.

Fall In Minneapolis

It was a lovely fall day today.

Fall Color on the North Side

I'm taking a class at the Davis Center in north Minneapolis. This is looking north on Emerson Avenue just off Broadway. I'm surprised the leaves are so vibrant this year since we've been experiencing such a heavy drought.

More Fall in Minneapolis

Above photos taken in the Northrup neighborhood in south Minneapolis.

Fall in Minneapolis

It was a gorgeous fall day today. The leaves are looking gorgeous.

Above photos taken in the Northrup neighborhood.

Downtown Minneapolis - 9th Street and 4th Avenue

This photo was taken just outside Gethsemane Episcopal Church near the corner of 9th Street and 4th Avenue. It was a gorgeous early fall day today. The buildings most prominently featured in this photo are Wells Fargo Center which is just off center to the left, Ameriprise Financial Center just off center to the right, and, partially obscured by Ameriprise Financial, Cappella Tower.

Davis Center

A view of downtown from the new Davis Center on West Broadway in north Minneapolis.

St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

I stopped by St. Mary's to visit Dad's grave site after church today. Some of the leaves in the cemetery are starting to change. 

Bridge Crossing Minnehaha Creek at Lyndale 4

This is going to look good.

Lake Harriet Rose Garden 2012

Not a rose but gorgeous just the same.

The Wyman Building

Dale used to work in the Wyman Building on First Avenue back in the 1990s. It had a distinct warehouse feel and I remember I loved visiting him there.

First Avenue Looking North

First Avenue looking north in downtown Minneapolis. Butler Square is to the near left.

Gethsemane Episcopal Church Bell Tower

Photo taken from the corner of 9th Street and 4th Avenue.

Downtown Minneapolis

Photo taken from 10th and 4th Avenue.

Photo taken from 9th Street and 5th Avenue.

Lake Harriet Rose Garden

I also spent a little time at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden yesterday. I can't believe it's the only time I've gotten their this summer.