2024 Food Truck Extravaganza | Stillwater, MN

2024 Food Truck Festival Stillwater Minnesota Hipster Hack Blog
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Last Saturday we attended the annual Food Truck Extravaganza held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Stillwater, Minnesota – even the rain couldn’t keep us away! This was our 2nd time attending – our first time was 2 years ago – and I can definitely say the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce upped their game!

My only critique is that it costs $10 per adult to get in and there isn’t really much to do other than buy food at the trucks or buy beer and sit and listen to live music so it’s not exactly a cost effective day, but for someone like me who’s happiest grazing and trying as much as I can it’s definitely worth it!

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Lat14 Asian Eatery | Golden Valley, MN

Lat14 Asian Eatery Golden Valley Minnesota Hipster Hack Review
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When my cousin suggested we grabbed dinner at Lat14 Asian Eatery I was all in, because back before it opened I would drive by it to and from work everyday just waiting to go…and then, as happens, I got a new job and was never on that side of town again. So I’m almost embarrassed to say this is my first time there, but better late than never!

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National Grilled Cheese Day | Twin Cities Top 5

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day Hipster Hack Minnesota
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Cheese and sandwiches are two of my favorite foods so of course I’m obsessed with National Grilled Cheese Day. I’ll admit that lately my favorite grilled cheese sandwiches are made by my husband (his are honestly ELITE), but for those of you without a live in home chef who understands that there is really never enough cheese 😂 I thought I’d share my top 5 🧀 over the years in the Twin Cities!

And as an added bonus, you can scroll to the bottom for the Distastefully Tommy recipe 🎉

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National Espresso Martini Day | Twin Cities Top 5

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I have made absolutely ZERO secret about my love of an espresso martini so when my friend (and co-espresso martini adventurer) messaged me that today, March 15th was National Espresso Day I was obviously PUMPED.

I’m going to do a quick and dirty Top 5 of my favorite ones around the cities for those who want to celebrate with me!

P.S. I like an ACTUAL espresso martini and not the fake chocolate type so if you like sweet and not bitter you won’t like these haha

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