Everything's Super!

Karin Jacobson is a local super hero jeweler close to my heart, she made our wedding rings. But I'm not here to talk about my nuptials, but about a super sale...

Sample Sale 2009 - Recession Style! It's going to be the biggest and best sample sale yet. Karin is well stocked with discontinued items, samples, slightly irregular items and lots more. As always, everything on sale is at a super discount - most items are 50% off.


Also part of the super sale action, will be handbag designer, Adrienne Grahn who will have lots of bags on sale, and Sean Tubridy will be selling out of all of his current merchandise at 30 - 50% off, just down the hall in Studio #272 . A bit of trivia - Sean designed Karin's website and comic book catalog! See, she is a super hero!


So when? And where's her fortress of solitude?

Sunday, April 5th, Noon - 4 PM
Northrup King Building, Studio 288

Just a little fun FYI

Quintessentially.com, the top 24-hour global concierge and private members club, gave the insider scoop on America’s latest lifestyle trends:

1.

THE STRANGEST REQUEST?
Delivering a camel to Colorado

2.

YOUR MOST POPULAR REQUEST?
Restaurants and event access

3.

THE CURRENT GLOBAL DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR YOUR CLIENTS?
The Caribbean and Africa

4.

IF MONEY WERE NO PROBLEM - WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST AS A TRAVEL IDEA?
A safari in Africa or a yacht in the Galapagos Islands

5.

HAVE YOU NOTICED ANY TRAVEL TRENDS?
Fishing

6.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE SPA OF THE MOMENT?
Cornelia Day Spa or the spa at the Mandarin Oriental

7.

THE MOST REQUESTED RESTAURANT?
La Esquina, Babbo, Waverly Inn

8.

HAVE YOU SPOTTED A NEW FOOD TREND?
Market driven menus

9.

HAVE YOU NOTICED ANY TRENDS FOR BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES?
Celebrity chefs cooking for our clients at home

10.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD PARTY?
Good friends, good food, and alcohol!

Early Bird, Not So Special for Me!

But it's not about me. What does though, make me happy, is when local businesses are thriving. And such was the case when my husband, Tim and I went over to St Paul's Strip Club Meat & Fish on Friday night. We arrived at 6:30, much earlier than our normal clock, thinking we'll waltz right in, up to our favorite perch, the bar. So much for that, it stopped at the waltz, which was even interrupted by a bustling staff. Each and every seat was occupied with a wait list I was thrilled to see.

We happily waited in the warmth of the space and the staff.



The burger went down so fast, all that was left to photographer were the lone fries.

Junior Gourmets Unite!

I stopped by an event last night, The Junior Gourmet Club. Which was established by La Belle Vie partner Bill Summerville as a way to expose, implement and stress the value of food and family.

The event was held at Azia - beginning with a first course in the Caterpillar Lounge, and then moving into Anemoni sushi bar with demonstrations for the kids by their head sushi chef.

Cost was $35/person/kid and included:
Red Miso soup with tofu
Edamame
Seaweed Salad
Baked Green Mussel
Raw Oyster
Unagi eel
Sake salmon
Ebi shrimp
PIneapple Boat
annnnd...
A Sake and wine flight were offered as well as two juice infusions for the kids!

Future dinner locations to come, Radar will keep the pulse on it for you and your little gourmand.

If I had a store...

It would be the concept like Gallery 360 - a store filled with thoughtful items made by talented, passionate hands and many of those local. Just last week, the store held it's first Fashion Show, an intimate show of four designers showing their wares in the warmth of the half store/half gallery space of about 1000 square feet.









On a typical day - you'll find artwork, pottery, jewelry, clothing, cards and not-your-average gifts. The back space houses an art gallery of every medium with openings that seem to always offer discounts store wide. So stop, take a look, and you will see that average shopping is easy, but "art in every degree" makes the world go 'round.

Ring In Spring!

Radar E-Tail: The Unexpected for Less Than You Expected!

My Spring attire isn't quite happening yet for a couple reasons. Whatever your reason, why not Spring up your look just a bit with one of these Radar ring finds:

Peacock Ring, $29

Peacock #2, $13

Turf Ring, $10 SOLD

Sparow Ring, $20

Cooper Royal Ring, $11

Light and Airy, Just Like Spring Rings, each $8




Busy Bird and Babbles Rings, each $25


Love Your Dove Ring, $8.00
Birdy Perch Ring, $12


Sweet Hoot, $17

3 Hoots in a Row Ring, $15
What a face Ring, $14
Butterfly Charm Ring, $35

Most rings are adjustable. And like all Radar E-Tails, availability is limited! To purchase, email Jen at jen@radar-msp.com

What a catch!

Jax Cafe is continuing its Live Lobster Sundays (3:30–9 p.m.) now through Labor Day. A 24 oz. whole Maine lobster goes for $30, including soup/salad, potato, and vegetable. Wow!!

One hook? You must book ahead and reserve the lobster at that time.