List of Tasks What goes into hosting a successful dinner party? My list includes: –Make sure the home is cleaned up and inviting; –Buy/prepare food + desserts; –Set out plates and utensils; –Provide a mix of drinks (soft and otherwise), plus glasses and ice; –Send out invites in a timely fashion; –In wintertime (at least...Read More
The Limits of Delectable Food I know the about-to-follow sentiments place me in a distinct minority of Realtors, but here goes: If scrumptious refreshments on Broker Tour** actually sold homes, then that nice Contemporary by Cedar Lake should have sold in a heartbeat. Proffered to visiting agents: home-cooked shish-kebab (delicious!), flutes of champagne, and chocolate...Read More
The Limits of Delectable Food I know the about-to-follow sentiments place me in a distinct minority of Realtors, but here goes: If scrumptious refreshments on Broker Tour* actually sold homes, then that nice Contemporary by Cedar Lake should have sold in a heartbeat. Proffered to visiting agents: home-cooked shish-kebab (delicious!), flutes of champagne, and chocolate...Read More
Tough Crowd (& Not Very Hungry*) At least in the Twin Cities, Realtors traditionally debut their new listings on Broker Tour, held each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To get their fellow agents to come, the listing (host) agent will often offer food, prizes or other goodies like gas cards or restaurant vouchers....Read More
On the Menu: “Fried Chicken Tacos”, “Baja Shrimp Tacos,” etc. It’s certainly a welcome change from the usual, empty streetscape in Downtown Minneapolis (especially in Winter): lots of pedestrians lined up to buy good food at what appear to be at least two dozen or so food trucks.* Most popular stretches: along Marquette and Third Avenue,...Read More
“Eat Street South” The stretch of Nicollet Avenue north of Lake Street — between Franklin & 29th Street — gets more acclaim as a food destination. But, its counterpart on the south side of Lake Street is the real surprise. Butcher, Baker and Candlestick Maker Coffee Shops The intersection at 38th & Nicollet now has...Read More
