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Our first morning we headed out on a historic walking #twincitiesfoodtour of #northeast #Minneapolis. First stop, #potato #piroshkies w #horseradish #sourcream & house made #sausage w #sourkraut. They started out as a butcher shop b4 adding a deli then restaurant. Check out the horseshoe with the feet of the very first chicken they ever sold that is over 130 yrs old! <<< #scrollforpics #ExploreMinnasota #eatatthethings #travelingtina #mnisforprincelovers20 #adventuresoftinatamale (at Kramarczuk's) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJywgiFBQy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gb8hl5agpbmb

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#EastBay in the house at the #MinnasotaStateFair. It's the 2nd largest fair in our country & AMAZING! #Animals, tons of #food, #lots to see & do. A #Prince sighting too! Well worth the trip from #Oakland, #California. #Minneapolis #Minnasota #mnisforprincelovers2018 #travelingtina #ExploreMinnasota #travelingshirts @beastoakland #adventuresoftinatamale (at Minnesota State Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWtrbJlZu7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vz7klyg53m0b

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The sky was overcast, the leaves a rich shade of green, the wind blew & conducted a symphony of sounds by touching every chime. It was beautiful, like the soundtrack of a dream. I stood there, looking up to the heavens. It made me think of my mama. Wind Chime (after "Dream") #PierreHuyghe #Minneapolis #walkermuseum #imissmymama #mnisforprincelovers2018 #ExploreMinnasota #adventuresoftinatamale (at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSdOkJl2Gd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tulsk5z7345y

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I ask our server for a round of local specialties for the table b4 we order our #brunch entrees. #bison #sausage, #lemonricotta #pancake, #wildrice #porridge, #cornmeal #pancake w #berries throw in a #walleye #hash, #salad w #shrimp All delicious. #Minneapolis #dtmn #eatallthethings #mnisforprincelovers2018 #ExploreMinnasota #nothingtodowithgordo #adventuresoftinatamale (at Hell's Kitchen-Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnO6bEQFvvB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mduu8bo3pgid

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This is Ike, a recently certified cheese expert, at #lundsandbyerlys. He had some fab local #cheese tastings for us. My fave & the pic didn't come out, a #Norwegian style #Marieke #Gouda made in #Wisconsin w imported cows! Historic walking #twincitiesfoodtour in #northeast #Minneapolis #eatallthethings #travelingtina #mnisforprincelovers2018 #ExploreMinnasota #adventuresoftinatamale (at Lunds & Byerlys Northeast Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnLGYV_lR02/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wbvvves6ty44

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Delicious #neapolitan #pizza both #margarita & #veggie, light with great chew and burnt crust plus savory #rosemary #focaccia. Shoot, the salad w #prosciutto & imported #balsamic was also delish! All on historic walking #twincitiesfoodtour of #northeast #Minneapolis. #eatallthethings #travelingtina #ExploreMinnasota #mnisforprincelovers20 #adventuresoftinatamale (at Punch Neapolitan Pizza) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnKr3x3FxMj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=92wdtv37rcks

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Our final sit down meal in #Minneapolis was at the gigantic #localbrewery #surlybrewing w mi amigo from back home now living in #Minnesota @jdksay. Great food, drink & conversation. Highlights on the eats were the #brisket, #house made #sausage w warm #potatosalad & a super delish roasted #broccoli w #halumicheese #eatallthethings #mnisforprinceloversaug2018 #ExploreMinnasota #travelingtina #adventuresoftinatamale #latergram (at Surly Brewing Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bng1hUwFJ87/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ey9iwwnt9x28

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My pick was to go to the #DairyPavillion at the #minnasotastatefair to see the #buttersculptures. Everyday a different #dairyprincess has her image sculpted live in a rotating, refrigerated platform. Mmm #butter & #art together! #stpaul #Minnasota #mnisforprincelovers2018 #ilovebutter #travelingtina #ExploreMinnasota #adventuresoftinatamale (at Minnesota State Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnaVicUFrAC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1prxn7afh2n24

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Back to #Prince, we stopped at the #HardRockCafe to check out some of his outfits especially the #PurpleRain ensemble from the movie of the same name. #bloomington #greatmallofamerica #mnisforprincelovers2018 #travelingtina #ExploreMinnasota #adventuresoftinatamale (at Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnShYuQlXcO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=px6n09yvlinf

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There is an amusement park under a dome in the center of the #greatmallofamerica. #Ferriswheel, #rollercoaster & all! Makes sense to make it year round, they only get 7 weeks of summer. #bloomington #mnisforprincelovers2018 #travelingtina #doratheexplorer #avetar #ExploreMinnasota #adventuresoftinatamale (at Nickelodeon Universe®) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRWC2hFN1y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v3t4902rpm1z

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Taking a turnoff from the freeway, we saw these GIANT sculptures from afar from the #walkermuseum in an #urbanpark. We went back to admire up close including #spoonbridgeandcherry & #hahncock. #Minneapolis #mnisforprincelovers2018 #travelingtina #ExploreMinnasota #adventuresoftinatamale (at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnROfZjFl2_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1awtlc7wm0kj7

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Late night #cheesecurd snack at the bar next to #firstavenue. Went in for merch (they were out of stickers at the club) but stayed for the #friedfood. #Minneapolis #prince #mnisforprincelovers2018 #eatallthethings #travelingtina #ExploreMinnasota #adventuresoftinatamale (at The Depot Tavern) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJghw6lwoV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ur1ddiv9umcu

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#FoodattheFair, we were warned not to be dazzled by all the #foodonastick & to pace ourselves. We kinda listened! We mixed it up. My two top picks: #lobsteronastick battered & fried chunks of #lobster w a squirt of #meltedbutter & #frybreadtaco (it was glorious like a LB #beeftaco on a chewy, crispy round of hot #frieddough). Honorable mentions: #porkchoponastick, #turkeyleg, #bucketofcookies, juicy #roastedcorn, fried #cheesecurds (again w #ketchup), #fishnchips & (not pictured) diet #rootbeer from a barrel (better at one stand than another, gotta keep balance) Overall food experience at the #MinnasotaStateFair A+++ #saintpaul #Minnasota #eatallthethings #mnisforprincelovers2018 #ExploreMinnasota #travelingtina #friedisafoodgroup #adventuresoftinatamale (at Minnesota State Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZCprEFxym/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=imyj67m7gjrn