Mitch’s Asphalt Service – Empty Promises, Shotty Work
It’s that time of year again when home owners thing about doing work around their house. Well if you are looking for someone to replace you driveway, I’d highly suggest not going with Mitch’s Asphalt Service. They’ll re-do your driveway, but if there are any issues, they’ll make false promises, not follow through on warranties, [...]
Whole Hog Heaven BBQ
When you stop to think about it, Waconia actually does have quite a few places to eat. Now, you can add another to the list; Whole Hog Heaven BBQ. The ribs and more restaurant opened across from Kwik Trip a few months ago. It has limited indoor seating but makes everything available for carryout too. [...]
Z’s Christmas Tree Farm
Have you been out to Z’s yet to get your Christmas tree? We have! Actually, this is only my second real Christmas tree ever and the first time I’ve ever gone to cut one. We went out on Saturday morning in the cold and snow. For newbies, Z’s was a great choice. They were friendly [...]
Youngsteads – Waconia Goodyear – A Fix for Your Car Needs
I have to say that Younsteads/ Waconia Goodyear is a great fix it shop. I take my car there whenever I have an issue and they always have time open. You can call ahead, or email, for an appointment, but it doesn’t have to be far out. I’ve called on my way home before and [...]
Waconia finally has a real bakery!
The 1st Street Bakery is now open and I’m so excited. I made my first visit today and it’s very nice. New, clean and full of doughnuts. Who could ask for more? They must have a meeting area somewhere, but I didn’t see it. I could hear a crowd of people, but they weren’t up [...]
Deardorff Apple Orchards
It’s a great time of year to head out and get fresh apples. We hadn’t been to an apple orchard to pick our own before so we headed out to Deardorff Orchards to check it out. It’s located just to the east of Waconia on a gravel road. Quite easy to get to, but you [...]
Visiting Zen Gardens Center
I’ve had two experiences with Zen Gardens Center in the past week. The first was when they delivered flowers for my wife. It’s a beautiful bouquet and quite nice. The second we went and visited Zen Gardens Center. Their pumpkins were priced quite nicely, however no mums as of Saturday. The inside of the store [...]
Pizza Ranch – Good Stuff
Pne of the things that first drew my wife and I to Waconia was the Pizza Ranch. She first got hooked on it in Decorah Iowa. She went to Luther College and so between Pizza Ranch and Mabes, it seems like that’s all they ate. As I visited friends at Luther, I was also introduced [...]
Nancy’s Landing Restaurant Review
Over the weekend we went out to Nancy’s Landing. We’ve heard mixed reviews about the restaurant and have mixed opinions. Nancy’s Landing is located on Lake Waconia and the view is excellent. With the water every way you look, it’s a great environment to have a meal. We had made reservations, so our table was [...]
Ridgeview Medical Center – Hospital Review
I didn’t plan on writing a review on Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia but my wife fell the other day and broke her ankle. We ended up at the hospital for three days and found out it’s a great hospital. First off, our accident happened on a Saturday afternoon in Eau Claire Wisconsin, so we [...]