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DeRusha 2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Fashion, Food-Lovers, Cocktail Fans: DeRUSHA has put together the best gift guide for people who want to celebrate local. Have the BEST Holiday season! You deserve it!
BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN MINNEAPOLIS
I’ve checked most of them out - you’re not going to want to miss my list of the best coffee shops in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Who roasts their own beans? Dive in!
IF MINNESOTA HAD MICHELIN STARS - HERE’S WHO I’D GIVE THEM TO
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.
BEST NEW FOODS AT TARGET FIELD FOR TWINS FANS
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.
FRIDAY FISH FRY SEASON 2025
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.
WHY DO PEOPLE BACK INTO PARKING SPACES?
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!
2024 DeRUSHA HOLIDAY GIFT GUDIE
The gift guide for men’s fashion, Minnesota art and gifts, food and drink. What to buy? Ask DeRUSHA!
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