Did somebody say steak?

Grass fed New York cut steak

There are some days I think I could be a vegetarian. And then there are days where all I can think about is eating a perfectly cooked steak. I have grown to love steak more and more over the years and really appreciate going to a nice steakhouse for a good cut and amazing sides. When a new restaurant opens in Uptown, you can be sure I have a reservation within their first few weeks of opening. Burch opened their doors last month and I was so excited to read reviews and try out their new menu. With a Steakhouse on the main level and a Pizza Bar down below, I was very intrigued to see what kind of atmosphere could combine those two concepts. I have now been to Burch twice, and both visits were remarkable. The food was fantastic and there was a refined aura to the restaurant. On the main floor, they kept the original tile flooring of the old Burch Pharmacy which adds a touch of history to a modern steakhouse. The menu has plenty to choose from and will please many different palates. Down below in the Pizza Bar, the walls seem to be the original foundation in it's rustic form lined with votive candles for some extra ambiance. The menu was reasonably priced with a variety of pizzas and small bites to choose from. The bar was full with people sipping cocktails from mix masters while house music was playing through the speakers. Burch is a great new addition to Uptown, I am sure it will gain many new regulars. I wonder if I can make two reservations for the same night; eat steak on the main level and then head downstairs for pizza? Sounds like a winning plan to me!

Warm atmosphere in the Pizza Bar

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Seasonal Changes

As most of the country begins their slow decent into the autumn season, Minnesota tends to jump in full force the moment we have one day less than 70 degrees. The leaves are turning beautiful colors of orange, yellow and red, and the chilly weather is making it tough to leave my house in the morning without a jacket and scarf. I welcome the change of seasons and have already made updates to my wardrobe and living spaces. Here are some quick tips on how you can make some easy changes to embrace the autumn season. 1. Stock up on baking items. Do an inventory of your spices, baking ingredients, and tools to see what you need. I just picked up some new cookie sheets from Kitchen Window as my old ones needed to be donated. Baking is much more fun when I know that I already have everything I need, and then I can make my pumpkin bread during the week. 2. Switch your bedding. This is something that a friend of mine showed me, and I am determined to do it this year. Current

Luck be a lady...

In case you haven't already heard, it's out with the old and in with the new at Mall of America. Not that I didn't love Bloomingdales, but it's time Minnesota caught up with the rest of the world, and get some great retail stores in the supposed "Mall of America." I am excited and downright giddy to announce that MOA will now have four new stores in replace of the Bloomingdales location: Zara, Topshop, Madewell, and Tory Burch. To say I am happier than a bird with a french fry, is an understatement. My trips to MOA are going to dramatically increase to the point where I should look into a reserving a spot in the parking lot. To prepare properly for this special occasion, I have been online window shopping again, and picked out some items I will hope to find in the new stores. Here are some of my favorites. This Topshop dress will be perfect at weddings this summer. A Madewell llama necklace . Need I say more? I like the idea of a T

White Denim

Francesca's Collection White Denim Pants , Mossimo Supply Co Denim Shirt, Toms Shoes Like many creative people, I tend to go through color phases. I like to compare myself to Jackson Pollock when he was going through his "Blue" phase. Currently, I am having a White Moment (notice how I capitalized it to make it a proper noun). My White Moment consist of buying clothes, accessories, and decor in shades of white. Lucky we don't have any pets, but I do live with an artist, so sometimes this can be tricky. During a shopping excursion where I was on a hunt for white denim, I came across this pair at Francesca's Collection . They suited my 5'3 frame well, and had the right amount of stretch for comfort. Paired with a classic blue denim top, the combination was perfect for a weeknight evening stroll.

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