Good Times at Local Indoor Play Park

If you have kids, or even occasionally babysit or take care of kids then you will want to know about Good Times Park. Located in Eagan near the Promenade shopping center, Good Times Park is a secure, indoor playground and family recreational park. It is relatively close to Lexington Heights which makes it convenient for our residents with little ones - or their little visitors.

Location: 3265 Northwood Circle, Suite 100, Eagan, MN. (0651) 454.5736.

Hours: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm daily
Website: http://www.goodtimespark.com/GTP/index.cfm

Cost: Listed below is based on a pay-per-visit basis. Good Times Park also offers membership packages.

1 Child	$8.00
2 Children	$15.50
3 Children	$22.50
4 Children	$29.00
5 Children	$35.00

This place looks like a ton of fun, and when the weather turns inclement or just too cold, a warm, indoor play area like Good Times Park may be just what the kids need!

Looks Like A Perfect Evening - Here's Some Great Local Outdoor Dining Options

The weather couldn't get any better this month. A great way to enjoy the outdoors and support local businesses is to dine with some friends or family at some of the wonderful patios at nearby restaurants. The Lexington Heights staff has a few favorite places they like to visit on beautiful summer days. All these have great patio/outdoor dining. You may need to call before you get there to reserve seating outdoors. Enjoy!

Moose Country 

I Nonni in Lilydale

857 Sibley Memorial Hwy

 Mendota Hts MN 55118
(651) 451-0160

Axel's

1318 Sibley Memorial Hwy 

Mendota, MN 55150
(651) 686-4840

I Nonni – Patty’s Favorite

981 Sibley Memorial Hwy

Jake's in Eagan

Lilydale MN 55118
(651) 905-1081

Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant - Charity’s Favorite
762 Mn Hwy 110 #2

 Mendota Hts, MN 55120
(651) 688-7232

Lucky's 13 

Burger Moe's in St. Paul

1352 Sibley Memorial Hwy

Mendota, MN 55150
(651) 452-1311

Burger Moe’s 
Address: 242 West 7th Street

St Paul MN 55102
(651) 222-3100

Jake’s 

Mendoberri in Mendota Heights

1288 Promenade Place

Eagan MN 55121
(651) 287-8784

Mendoberri

730 Main Street

Mendota Hts, MN 55118
(651) 209-3270

Love Great Bread? Check Out BC2

There's a wonderful new artisan bakery called Bread, Coffee and Cakes, located at Mendota Plaza, which is nice and close for our residents at Lexington Heights. The owner has been in the artisan bread making business since 2006. This is their second location and they shorten the name to BC2. Their first location was in St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood, but then a boulder from the Wabasha Bluffs rolled down that location leaving the building condemned by the city. Now they found their way to the Mendota Plaza serving breakfast and lunch items.

The bakery products are all made from scratch and ingredients are sourced locally as much as possible. The artisan breads include natural sourdough rounds, garlic sourdough, 12-grain levain, rye, whole wheat cherry almond, whole wheat cinnamon raisin, and the three-cheese chorizo bread that is its own meal. Specialty breads are made particular days of the week. They make a variety of cakes, cookies, cinnamon and pecan rolls, bread puddings, bars, and muffins, plus other bakery treats that pair perfectly with a cup of coffee, a specialty coffee drink, or Mrs. Kelly’s tea. Make sure to check them out for lunch tomorrow!

Black Friday Hotspots

There's always a bit of a buzz about what deals can be found on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when many businesses begin their holiday shopping season with big discounts for a limited time. Lexington Heights is near quite a few businesses that will be featuring Black Friday deals, should you feel adventurous enough to venture out.

If you need a little help planning your Black Friday shopping, visit blackfriday.com, which posts the  advertisement flyers from most major retailers.

Here’s a list of some places, and the times they open for Black Friday, that our residents and staff like to shop:

Target

Robert Street

12:00AM Friday, Nov. 23rd

Best Buy

Robert Street 

12:00AM Friday, Nov. 23rd

Burlington Coat Factory

Robert Street Hours

6:00AM Friday, Nov. 23rd

Game Stop

Robert Street

12:00AM Friday, Nov. 23rd

Walmart

Robert Street

8:00PM Thursday, Nov. 22nd

Kmart

Robert Street

Triple Door Buster: Thurs, Nov. 22 6:00AM-4:00PM, Thurs, Nov. 22nd 8:00PM – 3:00AM & Friday, Nov 23rd 5:00AM-11:00AM.

Menards ( Robert Street ) Hours = 5am Friday, Nov 23rd

Local Restaurants Offer Special Thanksgiving Dinners

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you don’t feel like cooking this year there are several local restaurants featuring special Thanksgiving meals.

Jensen’s Supper Club

(651) 688-7969
3840 Cedarvale Boulevard,  Eagan.

Featuring a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet starting at 11:30AM and going until 5:30PM. On the menu you will find carved ham and turkey, mashed potatoes, hash brown casserole, apple stuffing and many more wonderful selections.

DeGidio's

(651) 291-7105 

425 W 7th Street, St. Paul. 

Offering the choice of a Traditional Thanksgiving menu or an Italian menu. On the Traditional menu you will see turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and other delicious dishes. On the Italian menu you will see turketta, sausage stuffing, sweet potatoes and other Italian favorites. There are two seating times, the first at Noon and the second at 3:00PM, by reservation only. 

Bakers Square

(651) 455-1546
1949 South Robert Street, West St. Paul.

And if you just need help with the dessert part of your Thanksgiving feast, Bakers Square is taking reservations for their fantastic pie selection. You can chose from Country Apple, Southern Pecan, Original French Silk, Pumpkin with real whipped cream, and much more.

Lexington's Own: Resident Is Assistant Manager At Local Restaurant.

Have you checked out Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant located at Highway 110 and Dodd Road? Teresa's has a special Lexington Heights Apartments connection, the Assistant Manager, Raul, lives here and is your neighbor! 

They have an array of delicious Mexican Cuisines. You can choose from their nine page menu of Salads, Seafood, mouthwatering House Specialties, Sizzling Fajitas and don't forget their thick burritos!

Owner Felipe Mata established Teresa’s in 1985, with the first location in Augusta, Georgia. After the business flourished in Georgia the chain opened two more in Georgia, two in South Carolina, and three in Minnesota. Make sure to stop by Teresa’s and greet your neighbor Raul, the Assistant Manager!

Teresa's located at Hwy 110 and Dodd Road in Mendota Heights.

Wines, Chocolates and Fine Cheeses - Oh My!

One of the fabulous benefits of living at Lexington Heights are the great boutique shops we have in the area. One of these hidden gems is Sunfish Cellars located at 803 Sibley Memorial Highway in Lilydale! This new business has a large selection of wine, beer and liquor as well as a wide variety of fine cheese, chocolate, olive oil, vinegar and accompaniments. Stay and enjoy a glass of wine or beer with a plate of cheese, soup or sandwich from their deli! They also offer services for private tastings and events in your home or at Sunfish Cellars. Check out their website to find more information http://sunfishcellars.com.

Sunfish Cellars is a must see store, stop and check out all of their unique items!

Public Meeting Tonight About Mendota Post Office

The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing the Mendota Post Office, located on Sibley Memorial Highway (Highway 13) in nearby downtown Mendota.

Historical information about this unique and tiny post office from southwestreviewnews.com:

Mendota was founded in 1853 and traces its roots back to Henry Sibley. Its first post office was established in 1854, according to Nowacki.

Mendota's location was an independent post office until 1972, when it became a branch of the St. Paul post office. Mielke said he understands the post office has been in five or six different locations over the years.

Post office clerk Mike Schletty said the post office has been in its current building since 2000. He recalled speaking with the original owner of the building who constructed it as a gas station and convenience store back in the 1960s, and that it was intended to honor the look of the original Sibley House. Schletty said the owner even mentioned the stone that was used to build the current site was from the same quarry as the stone from the original Sibley House.

Besides its history, the aspect that sets Mendota apart is it has no delivery to residents in the city. Residents come to the post office to pick up their mail in post office boxes.

"It's actually quite unusual," Nowacki said. "It's the only one like that in the Twin Cities area that I can think of." The reason? "This is what was determined when the post office was opened years ago," he said.

Home delivery would be introduced if Mendota's post office closes, Nowacki said. A carrier from West St. Paul would likely deliver to clusterboxes in Mendota.

If you are interested on weighing in on the fate of the Mendota Post Office, the meeting will be held tonight, December 6, at Henry Sibley High School (1897 Delaware Avenue in Mendota Heights) from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Downtown Mendota Post Office

New Business Coming to Mendota Heights

This Saturday, November 19, the Green Lotus Yoga Center will be opening their doors in the Mendota Village, off of Dodd Road and Main Street. The center approaches customers with the promise of living a balanced life by promoting physical and emotional health. Along with strengthening classes, a person attending Green Lotus might receive nutrition counseling, acupuncture, or aura readings, and more! Swing by the Mendota Village and support this local business!

For opening promotions: If you ask for a "week free," you will receive a free week to use with no expiration date. Also, starting the day after Thanksgiving, they are offering a five week yoga program for $69.00.

Call 651-927-8092 or visit www.greenlotusyogactr.com for more information.

Picking Fresh Apples Right in Your Neighborhood

Did you know that there is an apple orchard just a mile away from Lexington Heights? Olin's Orchard is Mendota Height's best kept secret! Located at 1140 Orchard Place, just off of Lexington Avenue between Hwy 13 and 110 (near City Hall), this orchard is super convenient and close.

Olin's will often put a sign out on Lexington pointing the way to their orchard

October is one of the best times of the year to visit an orchard, and right now Olin's has Haralson, Fireside, Honeygold, and Honeycrisp apples available. They also carry their own honey made from beehives they keep at the orchard. They sell freshly ground Honey Roast Peanut Butter made in Hastings, which is a fabulous tasty touch to the apples. You can also pick up some pumpkins for another fun fall treat! Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., be sure to stop by and support this local business.

Olin's sells apples, honey, pumpkins, and more!

Get a Sweet Deal at the Verizon Wireless Store in Mendota Heights

Introducing Jon, who has owned the Verizon Wireless store in Mendota Heights store for three years. 

Jon outside the Verizon Wireless store located at Hwy 100 and Dodd Rd

Mention this blog when you visit the store and receive $10 off your next purchase! You can also check out their facebook page: Verizon Wireless Mendota Heights