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Friday, June 30, 2006

Have you heard our new radio ad? It is on Air America 950 (http://www.airamericaminnesota.com/).

Please let us know if you hear it.

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Thursday, June 29, 2006

Ahhh...Ohhh Yes, it is the 4th of July Weekend. Well, the 4th is on Tuesday but most people are taking a 4 day holiday. NOT US! The Wilde Roast Cafe will be open regular hours on the 4th. 7am to 11pm

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Monday, June 26, 2006

Post Pride Let Down?

Some people in the GLBT community look at Pride as the "Gay Christmas." You get to see all of your friends from the cities and out of town in one place: The Park. Dean and I decided not to be in the parade this year, do to moving and weather. It is a stress taking down the cake slices when we see rain. But, they will be back next year with a twist! But, our coffee was for sale at the OutFront booth....iced and hot.

The highlight of the weekend for us was Lavender's Brunch at Solara. I don't know if people are aware of all the good things Lavender does for the community and nonprofits, but the brunch on Sunday was a great example of one of them.

They traded Solara for 200 FREE brunches and gave 150 of them to Claire Housing and 50 to the Good Time Softball Team Bandits. The two groups were allowed to sell the brunch tickets for $15...all of money went to the nonprofits! NO OVERHEAD...the tickets sold out quickly because after brunch all you had to do was walk out the door to see the parade. Keep this in mind for next year.

KUDO to Lavender...thanks for the community support!

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Thursday, June 22, 2006

Come in and try one of our Summer Salads: Bleu Cheese Iceberg Wedge Salad A wedge of iceberg lettuce with our homemade bleu cheese dressing, crispy bacon, tomatoes and crumbled gorgonzola. Mexi- terranean Spinach Salad Baby spinach tossed with our garlic-rosemary-basil vinaigrette, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, goat cheese and almonds. Classic Field Green Salad Our tradional field green salad with our homemade chipotle lime vinaigrette, dried cranberries, candied pecan and gorgonzola.

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Monday, June 19, 2006

New Neighbors....have you been to the cafe lately? We have two new neighbors: across the street is the political office of Paul Ostrow, who is running for U.S. Congress (http://ostrow2006.com/), and next door to us is KeyNorth. KeyNorth is not yet open, but should open soon. The ladies who own KeyNorth describe it as a mix of woman's travel products: KeyWest lotions, clothing, jewelry. We are VERY excited for our neighborhood improvements.....please support them.

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Friday, June 16, 2006

They have out done themselves AGAIN! Each year I am amazed with the talent at Tangletown Gardens. If you know what a good garden looks like (small as a condo deck to a large as several acres), but don't know how to create it, take a visit to Tangletown Gardens (http://www.tangletowngardens.com/) at 5353 Nicollet Ave S. Thanks Scott and Dean!

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Thursday, June 15, 2006

Looking for something different to do this weekend? My good friends AJ and Mike decided to have an Alternative Dance.

Friday, June 16

8pm ‘til whenever

At Trikkx Bar in St. Paul www.trikkx.com

$5 donation at the door

Benefiting the Minnesota AIDS Project

Special Guest - VJ Adam

http://alternationdance.com/

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Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Brunch For A Cause Wake up Pride Sunday and enjoy a delicious brunch for a great cause! Solera900 Hennepin Avenue • MinneapolisSunday June 25 • 9:30 to 11:30 AM $15 per personTicket sales benefit Clare Housing To purchase tickets call Lee at Clare Housing612-236-9527

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Friday, June 09, 2006

Want to see a preview of the new Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway (Brokeback Mountain) movie THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA? Pick up your complimentary pass (for 2) to see the movie on Thursday, June 29th at the Crown Block E Theater.

We have a limited number of tickets, you must come in (no phone calls to reserve), first-come first-serve, and you don't need to buy anything to get the ticket.

This is sponsored by Lavender and Block E.

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What is Cold Press? Iced Latte? Well, now that it is summer people don't want a warm drink but still want the caffeine. Here are your options: Cold Press: Fresh cold water steeps over coarsely ground coffee for up to 24 hours , popular among Dutch Settlers in the 19th Century. It is not hot brewed coffee over ice. Iced Latte: We make a hot espresso shot, mix it with cold milk and add ice (a flavor shot could be added). This can be done with the mocha drinks also. Ice Tea: We have some of the best teas available. We hot steep the Harney and Son tea, then cool down with water and ice. The black current is my favorite. Also available is plain, green and peach. Lemonade: Rick Nelson (Star Tribune Food Critic) calls our fresh-squeezed lemonade refreshing sweet-tart. OK, no caffine..but good on a hot day.

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Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Roxxy Hall BandWednesday

June 7th Harriet Island

St. Paul 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Fundraiser for Out for Equity

http://www.spps.org/outforequity (photo by Sophie Hantzes)

Suggested donation $20

Tickets available at the door

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Monday, June 05, 2006

This Week's Special: A little sabor (flavor) latino salad Baby spinach tossed lightly with a garlic-rosemary-basil herb vinaigrette. Oven roasted grape tomatoes, corn, almonds, and goat cheese. Intense flavor for a hot summer day.

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Sunday, June 04, 2006

Please join us on Tuesday, June 20th

AN EVENING IN HONOR OF OUR NEXT U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN

PATTY WETTERLING

7 to 9pm at the Reitan Residence

8591 French Curve Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Co-Hosted By Tom and Dean RSVP and information call Trish at 320-229-0444 Contribution levels: YEAH PATTY! $50, PATTY ROCKS! $500, You go Girl! $1000

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