Archive for August, 2009

-Excerpt from “On Dining Out”
This brings me to another point on this subject. The best service ever! On a trip to the Twin Cities we visited Bubba Gump’s in the Mall of America. They have a system there, where you have a little flippable sign that says “Run Forrest Run” in green and “Stop Forrest… »

Mall of America ekes out revenue gains as sales declines wallop most shopping centers
Greg Burns  August 20, 2009
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.
– When Tim and Laurie Hermeling make the four-hour drive from their family farm to the Mall of America, they expect a mob scene, and last week they got one.
The giant shopping center was swarmed with visitors… »

To enter, simply email theatres@mallofamerica.com with your contact information by midnight on Sunday, August 30. One lucky winner will be contacted the following Monday.
*Information taken from Theatres at Mall of America… »

The South China Mall in Dongguan, China  sounds good on paper. The holder of the title “World’s Largest Mall”  is more than twice the size of the previous record holders, Mall of America in Minnesota and Edmonton Mall in Canada. The building includes nearly 7 million sq. ft. of space and is complete with 8,000 parking spots. It also… »

Stand-up comedy is a tough business. No joke. There was a time in the 1980s when the Twin Cities boomed with comedy clubs. Then came a bust that some described as a “bloodbath.” In its wake, only a few clubs were left standing.
Fast forward to 2009. Few would have thought that the Mall of America’s… »

Want to win a trip to Abbey Road in London, a Reward Zone Premier Silver membership, or take your picture with the Beatles?
Visit Best Buy -Mall of America on 09/09/09 for The Beatles release party, where the festivities kick off at 8 a.m including:

Awesome Prizes:

An All Expense paid trip to Abbey Road for you and… »

Last update: August 26, 2009
Glee chic The cast of Glee (premiering on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. on Fox) stopped by the Mall of America to sign autographs at Hot Topic. The show’s pilot has been an Internet sensation this summer, so fans lined up to get a glimpse of the nine young stars…. »

Check out these photos of the Mall of America from TIME… »

Joe Weisenthal|Aug. 21, 2009
For the denizens of suburbia — particularly youth with few good options for hanging out in public space — there’s still nothing quite like the mall. Malls aren’t quite the cultural force they once were, like in the 80s when they were the central staging for so many teen movies, but malls are… »

by Justine Zerbes, KARE11.com
August 20, 2009

Crave Sushi chef Tony Lam gives us the recipe for Snow Crab and Mango Salsa Sushi Wraps.
Crave has two Twin Cities locations, the Mall of America and Galleria in Edina.
For more information, go online to www.cravemn.com.
Snow Crab and Mango Salsa Sushi Wrap
2 sheet soy paper (halved)
12 cooked snow crab… »

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — (Marketwire) — 08/17/09 — The Grammy award-winning group Sounds of Blackness is back and stronger than ever with “The 3rd Gift: Story, Song & Spirit,” set for release Aug. 25, 2009.
This life-changing CD has deeply profound music for the entire world with messages of peace, love and hope for all — even more… »

BUTTERFLY BAY AT BIG GREEN HELP ECOPARK!
This exhibit is designed to empower kids to participate in earth friendly and energy saving daily activities. Butterfly Bay at Big Green Help Eco Park is now open and is located in the SW corner of Nickelodeon Universe.
PRICING:
Without purchase of Wristband
$4.95 plus tax
One Time Pass
With purchase of Wristband
$3.00 plus… »