tastes like memories
Charles G. Jackson immigrated to the U.S. and purchased the Anoka House, the oldest hotel in Anoka, Minnesota, in 1877. Despite a devastating 1884 fire, the hotel was rebuilt and expanded, becoming a community hub with amenities like a dining room, cigar store, and pool tables. In 1976, Mary Helen Cutter DeLong saved it from the threat of demolition and initiated restoration efforts. Today, the old hotel no longer caters to overnight guests but is home to Billy’s Bar & Grill.
For nearly four decades, Antiquity Rose Tea Room in Excelsior was known for its blend of antiques and homemade delights. Housed in the historic Bardwell house, the tea room offered a distinctive shopping and dining experience. Although it closed in January 2015, the recipes that made it famous remain a joy shared.
Polly’s Slow Food served comfort food in Saint Paul for just over a decade. Owner Polly Sidney’s restaurant was the antithesis of the fast-food joints crowding out independent, sit-down eateries across the country. Polly’s Slow Food felt like you walked into a friend’s home for tasty, homemade food in a wholesome atmosphere.
Khyber Pass Cafe in Saint Paul stood as a testament to the rich culinary heritage and cultural diversity that has been growing in the Twin Cities for decades. Established in 1986, this beloved eatery played a significant role in introducing the flavors of Afghanistan to the local dining scene.
The Fountain Terrace restaurant was located in the Medical Arts building’s arcade for many years before being rebranded as the Colony Restaurant & Bake Shop in the 1950s.
It was a popular downtown lunch spot and a great place to grab a snack after an appointment with one of the doctors or dentists in the building.
Today, The Blaisdell is a wedding and event venue with cozy places to gather with your nearest and dearest on special days. The beautiful venue started out as a private home for two prominent Minneapolis families before being turned into a private club, a restaurant, and then, an event venue.
This pesto sauce was served in the dining room of the Blaisdell Place Club for Women when it opened to the public.
J.R.’s Bar and Restaurant was located in Minneapolis on LaSalle and 10th Street. It was the last eatery in a two-story building that started out as a block of stores in 1904.
After several seedy bars occupied the space, its owners positioned J.R.’s as a fine dining establishment that would draw the Orchestra Hall crowd.
About Lowell Inn Location:Stillwater, Minnesota Status:Open Dates active:1927-present Would there be a Lowell Inn in Stillwater without Nelle Palmer? Likely not. She became the face and personality of the inn, saw it through the Great Depression and World War II, and took it upon herself to provide the best possible […]
Pearson’s Edina Restaurant was located on the Minneapolis side of the busy 50th and France intersection. It was the last in a series of restaurants opened by Paul and Helen Pearson and operated by the Pearson family. This family recipe for baked beans was served there in the 1970s.