Eclectic travelers

Here in the little village along the shores of Lake Superior is an unexpected delight.  The World's Best Donuts is a tiny, red clapboard shop just a block from the bay (10 East Wisconsin St).  On a summer morning the line stretches out the front door and others stand at the outside order window.  We chose to go inside because we wanted to let our eyes feast on the treats, as well as our stomachs.  There's no nouveau cuisine creations here, just perfect sugared, glazed, and chocolate covered, deep fat fried donuts.  It's a grand claim, being the World's Best - but in this micro world of northern Minnesota it is a valid statement.  I prefer the ones with cinnamon sugar and the glazed, but it doesn't matter which you choose - you will be licking your lips long after the last grain of sugar has disappeared.  Hey, you're on vacation - forget the granola cereal  and yogurt for one morning and splurge on some delicious donuts. (kate)...

PESCARA FRESH FROM THE SEA By Kate Crowley   I love living smack dab in the middle of the continent. It helps me feel centered spiritually, mentally and physically.   But there is one thing we’re lacking:   In a word - Seafood.   Fresh, sustainably caught seafood is what I crave, but too often I have been disappointed by dining on lackluster lobster; less than tender tuna; or scallops with the texture of rubbery cheese curds.   But my disappointment and sense of deprivation disappeared when I discovered Pescara , the fine dining establishment named for a small Italian fishing village.   Located next to the lobby of the Doubletree Hotel, Pescara opened just two years ago. Nicci Sylvester, the Special Events coordinator has been at Pescara its beginning and has helped guide their concept of ‘Fresh, forward food’.   Their goal is to have every ingredient in your meal be absolutely the freshest quality with a focus on health and wellness.   B...

Our description of this great eating and drinking establishment that is two years old in NE Minneapolis will be up by the weekend.  Irish, creative, great atmosphere and we had the classics - fish and chips and the helicopter burger - Irish beer of course, waitresses with a sense of humor and great food. I loved my fries - crisp, fried to perfection.  Then there was the Helicopter - starts with a good burger, then Irish Cheddar, Fischer Farms ham, and an egg (over easy is the only choice here).  I would say to die for, but considering what I was eating and the fact that the helicopter was hovering, I think some exercise before or after is required. more to come!!! Kate's perspective:  Mike can tell you that whenever I see the word "Irish" my eyes light up and we generally proceed in that direction.  That's how we got to the Anchor Fish and Chips.  When we find ourselves in the Twin Cities we generally want to eat out, since there are an abu...