El Camino Taco Deli Has the Best tacos in the Twin Cities!

Listen, El Camino has the best tacos in the Twin Cities! Here's why. After passing by  El Camino Taco Deli  for the last few …

Family Friendly Things to do in the Twin Cities This Weekend

Looking for family friendly things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend? I’ve got a couple ideas just for you. The Big Bounce Ho…

Free Donut on National Donut Day June 7th

Hey friends, you can get a free doughnut this National Donut Day! On June 7, Duck Donuts is giving away one free cinnamon sugar d…

Crumbl Cookies | West St. Paul

If you’re looking for a sweet treat Crumbl cookies is the place for you. I first tried these colossal sized cookies when the Edin…

The Breakfast Club in Uptown

Want to know about The Breakfast Club in Uptown? Keep reading! Not too long ago, we headed to uptown for brunch at The Breakfast…

Black Holiday Pop-Ups to Shop this Season

It's that time again! Time to start Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping. If you are looking to shop local this …

Free Thanksgiving Meals for Those in Need

Thanksgiving is almost here, and while you may be cooking up your Thanksgiving meal already, some families could use a little hel…

Why You Need to See Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Least Once in Your Lifetime

I’m going to tell you why you need to see Dr. Seuss is how the Grinch stole Christmas at least once in your lifetime. Keep readin…

Candy Cane Lane Movie

Get free advance screening tickets to Candy Cane Lane movie on November 18. Keep reading, and I’ll give you all the details.

Soul Bowl - A Unique Take on Soul Food

Soul Bowl is one of my favorite black owned fast food restaurants in Minneapolis. They offer a unique twist on traditional south…

Pepito‘s Mexigo Deli - A hidden gem

Pepito‘s Mexigo Deli is one of those OG Mexican restaurants on the southside of Minneapolis. I can remember visiting Pepitos regu…

A Black Girl's Guide to Minneapolis and Beyond

If you are looking for black owned businesses in the Twin Cities, look no further. I have put together a list called A Black Girl…

Feeling Bougie - Yum Kitchen and Bakery

When I am in the mood for something a lil bougie, I head to Yum Kitchen and Bakery to treat myself. Yum Kitchen and Bakery is a …

My Visit to Bachman's Holiday Ideas and Inspiration for the Home 2020

It’s time for Bachman’s Holiday Ideas and Inspiration for the Home experience!

Welcome to Minnesota Noir!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Minnesota Noir, a Black Girl's Guide to Minneapolis and beyond!  I love visiting cafes and coffe…

Support Black Businesses This Christmas!

The northside holiday crawl kicked off a few weekends ago and I brought the whole family out . With Black Friday and small busine…

Black Instagrammers in Minnesota You Need to Follow

When you think of Minnesota influencers what comes to mind? Beautiful pictures of lakes and fair skinned beauties rocking their M…

5 Things to Buy at the Seward Coop Friendship Store

The Seward Friendship store has been around for now. I can remember sitting in community meetings where it was often mentioned by…

Revival Restaurant Review

Revival  restaurant in Minneapolis has become a classic over the years. When I first heard that a Southern style fried chicken…

Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe Review

Over the weekend, I decide to take a quick jaunt to St.Paul to check out a black owned coffee shop called Golden Thyme Coffee &am…

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