7 motives for leavin' early today...

Azia:Daily 3-6:$3 Tap Beer, 1/2 priced Sake, Specialty cocktails, & $5 AppetizersBarbette:Happy Hour 3-6: $3 Taps, $4 Select Wines, Champagne, $5 Select AppetizersIndio:Daily 3-6:$2.50 Taps, $3 Wines, $4-5 Cocktails/Margaritas, and $3-5 AppetizersJoes Garage:Mon - Fri, 4-6:Happy Hour: 1/2 Rails, House Wine, ALL Taps, & most AppetizersRed Stag:Mon - Fri, 3-6:$3 Wines, $3 Select Taps, $4 CocktailsTown Talk:Tues - Sat, 4-6:$2 Domestic Beers (includes Summit), $1 off Wine, $3-4 Small platesVincent:Mon - Fri, 4:30 -...

Calling all stylish kids

Oh to be under 12 again, if I were, I'd drag my Mom to the clearance sale at Siji Kids in St Paul. The clothes are a standout, as well as the assortment of accessories for the youngest of hipsters - like a newsboy cap fit for a 2 yr old.This retail space is also one that impresses - simple, airy, open and modern. The space also doubles as a children's photo studio. And by the quality of their offerings and the attention...

Kids, Art, Giving, Chocolate?

Now that's a de'lish mouthful. The St Paul chocolate company, Chocolat Celeste invited local grade-schoolers to submit drawings of pets for an art contest. Four winning drawings became edible art! The chocolates come in four flavors - Chocolate Cream, Butterscotch, Peanut Butter and Raspberry.A portion of the proceeds go back to the schools of these talented little Picasso's. If only I would have learned of these...