We don’t have Michelin stars - but why not DeRUSHA Star? If you’re looking for the best - here are the best restaurants doing fine/finer dining in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

TPT’s Next Avenue shares my essay about celebrating 50 with a couple MRIs, and now I have a decision to make about back pain and the result of the scan.

Nashville is more than just WOOOOO girls. It’s also WOOOOO girls. I’ve got tips for food, fun, coffee and more on your next trip to one of the coolest towns in America.

More than a dozen new foods at Target Field - I’ll give you my real reaction to some of the new food you’ll want to check out when you go to a Minnesota Twins game.

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Must be nice to eat for free everywhere! Well, that’s not exactly reality. My inside guide as to what it’s really like to be a food critic in Minnesota.

Spring Break in Miami: What are my favorite restaurants, neighborhoods, bars? Real reviews and advice after our 4-day visit!

It’s more than a new website - go inside the process of designing a personal brand. It’s not just coming up with a logo (although the logo is awesome) it’s a strategy and a focus.

A quick trip is always an opportunity to explore - we have a MASSIVE list of places we’re thinking about visiting in Miami when Sam goes for a college visit.

I was a finalist for a James Beard Foundation award for outstanding TV segment about food. What did the judges say about my (losing) entry?

Using my platform to give back and inspire others to take action is nothing new - check out this story from 2016!

Behind the scenes of a massive main floor renovation we did in conjunction with Room & Board and Custom One Renovation. What a change! Calming the chaos!

Kids from 14 Minnesota high schools get 60 minutes to show off their cooking skills - who will be be the Top Chef team from the ProStart competition!?

Inside the City Pages cover story that called me the hardest working man in Minnesota Media.

In 100 years, I’m not sure WCCO Radio had stripper talk on the air! Find out why a local stripper texted us after the interview!

The best restaurants in Lisbon, best shopping in Libson, best tourist destinations and things to see and neighborhoods. This is the Lisbon, Portugal guide you need to bookmark!

Is a fish fry a legit fish fry without french fries? It’s Lent, it’s Fish Fry Season, I’m trying new ones and classics in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. First up: Mara Bar at Four Seasons Minneapolis.

Fragrance and cologne is back. But you don’t want to smell like a teenager bathed in Axe Body Spray. I’m sharing my favorite colognes every Sunday with the Sunday Scent.

I experienced a driver backing in and backing in and backing in to a parking space in a ramp. Selfish? Brilliant? Safe? We had a fun conversation about it!

I was dreading turning 50. But now I’m embracing the idea of getting older… without getting OLD.