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Maggie Whitley

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{YUM! — a super tasty Minneapolis kitchen & bakery.}

July 15, 2011 · 14 Comments
Filed Under: shop feature, the pup, Zack

A little while back, Zack and I had brunch at a new place, yum! I had been there once before and absolutely L O V E D their food. They make a tasty grilled cheese ~ muenster & cheddar on challah ~ and the portions are perfectly plump, which I knew Zack would appreciate. Sometimes it’s hard to convince Z to try a “healthier” brunch location {the man loves a greasy diner!} because the portions can be teeny tiny {and $$$}, but Zack is my rock star hubby and 90% of the time he winks! at me, then says YES to my request :]

So off to yum!we went. We even brought our pup with us. Bauer was so good — he took his morning nap outside while we ate and told each other secrets. Just kidding on the secrets, hah!

But Bauer really did take a nap…

HAPPY FRIDAY, yay! What are your plans for the weekend?!

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  1. Rachel J says

    July 15, 2011 at 6:15 am

    Hey Gussy! Our plans for the weekend are having my parents over for a good ole’ souther dinner. Fried chicken, corn on the cob, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers from the garden and a blackberry pie with berries picked from our farm. AND as I type this, my hunny has just handed me a plate of pancakes with fresh peaches and berries and BACON. What a great way to start the weekend! :)

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  2. Tara says

    July 15, 2011 at 6:22 am

    Our whole little family will be together this weekend after some time away! The weather will be hot so some time by the pool with an iced coffee will surely happen! I think I’ll sneak in some sewing as well! Happy weekend to you!

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  3. Cathy K says

    July 15, 2011 at 6:44 am

    Our weekend includes a 16 hour drive in a van with 3 kids (one being a 7 month old) so we can head over to the east coast for our vacation!!! Can’t wait :)

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  4. Ashley says

    July 15, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Awesome bakery, I love cute places like that. I’m going to a cute beach town called Macatawa in Holland Mi with my best friend from hs. Super excited to just get on the beach and relax w my 3 month old. It will b his first time on vacay but im sad hubby has to work and can’t come along.

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  5. Future Mama says

    July 15, 2011 at 7:53 am

    That place does look so delicious! Let’s see, this weekend I plan to get caught up on some projects and take some naps in the sunshine! All your sunshine posts have made me crave it ;-)

    Much love,
    Future Mama
    http://expectingablessing.blogspot.com/

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  6. Becky says

    July 15, 2011 at 8:12 am

    Yum! is one of my favorite places, can’t wait to try the grilled cheese next time:)

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  7. Kelly says

    July 15, 2011 at 8:56 am

    That place looks adorable! Wish we had more places like that around here.

    My weekend plans all depend on my car…if it is going to cost an arm & leg to get somewhat reliable, then I’ll probably be working on that & being a homebody. If not, then I’m thinking of going to our fair with the in-laws tomorrow. Really hoping I can go to the fair!

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  8. Kelly (Seaux Southern) says

    July 15, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Son is home from school this weekend so tonight will be dinner and a bookstore. No big plans for the rest of the weekend…yet!

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  9. Cassie says

    July 15, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Yum! That food looks sooo delicious!

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  10. Jessamy says

    July 15, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Aww, you make me want to move to Minneapolis!
    Taking our little chickadee to see her first movie this weekend…Harry Potter…just joking, she’s 2 and VERY excited to see Winnie the Pooh. May grab brunch at our favorite little french bistro as a nod to Gussy! We may even let her take a nap under the table.

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  11. Kristin says

    July 15, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I am SO hungry now!!! :D

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  12. Stephanie G says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    We love yum! :}

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  13. cambria says

    July 16, 2011 at 8:26 am

    Yum-ma, Yum-ma, Yum-ma!

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  14. Kirsten Irish says

    July 16, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    work, chill, enjoy my Gussy giveaway winnings that I got this week (yay!) and dream of the Gussy I just splurged on in the latest print ;-) lookin to be a good one! =D

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