Radar goes on a Honeymoon

Two years ago August 11th, Tim and I were married. Two years, thirty eight days later, we are honeymooning. We leave for Paris today and I am leaving Radar where it belongs, in the Twin Cities. This is my last blog entry until I return at the end of the month. So my research and writing are going on a honeymoon as well. But what will not be on a honeymoon is my passion to visually capture daily experiences of life, culture, food, fashion, architecture and people. And what a city to capture it all in, the "La Ville-Lumie're".If...

Guest Blogger - April for Flirt Boutique Experience

A friend of mine, April, mentioned she was going to host a bachelorette party at Flirt Boutique in St Paul. I said, "Let Radar book it for you." So I did, which was a snap. Working with owner, Jessica Gerard, was an easy exchange of emails and the whole process was professional and fun. Since April and her gal pals wanted to do it up with noshes and champagne, there was a bit of coordinating with Flirt's caterer, Mellissa...

Shine A Light on Lunalux!

Maybe you've seen the TV spots with Tom Colicchio talking about his favorite local fishing store in NYC or S. Epatha Merkerson expressing her love of a local restaurant. The spots are promoting, Shine A Light, which recognizes small, inspiring local businesses.Oh, how I love this concept. So right here in lil' Mpls, a local love of mine has been nominated, Lunalux Letterpress Stationery. Who nominated them? A long...

So many food events, so little time!

Ok, the MN State Fair food fest is over, now let's focus on food from our local farm land. Here are a few events that offer nothing on a stick, but do offer more meaning to what you're eating. Tomorrow, get it while you can:Celebrating Local Food, Creating Permanent Community Spaces - Gardening Matters and the Midtown Farmers Market host a two-part film event: “Celebrating Local Food, Creating Permanent Community Spaces”...