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Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth?  Whether you're looking for an early morning bagel, a stunning two-tiered cake for your wedding, or something to satisfy an immediate craving, Grand Forks, North Dakota, has plenty of bakeries to choose from. This area is home to just about any type of bakery you can imagine, so let your cravings be your guide as you check out one of these five bakeries near Grand Forks. more Bully Brew Coffee Image via Flickr by OriginalJo | CC by 2.0 With several locations scattered around the Grand Forks area, Bully Brew Coffee is an excellent place to grab a delicious pastry. Sandi Luck started her first business in 2005 thanks to her great-grandmother, who stated that conversations are better with coffee. She opened four coffee kiosks, selling them in 2008, and opening a small coffee venue in a local nursing home just a few years later. This venue became Bully Brew Coffee. Head in to enjoy freshly roasted coffee and numerous homemade bakery items. Its flagship macarons are a gluten-free confection that comes in various flavors and is guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds. Other can't-miss items include banana bread, caramel rolls, muffins, cookies, and bars. If you're looking for something a little more filling, consider sticking around for lunch and trying one of their grilled panini sandwiches or bagel sandwiches. French Taste Open Wednesday through Sunday, French Taste came about when Parisian owner Warren Sai sought to spread the awareness of French cuisine through crepes and culture. He opened the doors to this establishment in 2018 after spending years sharing his delicious wares on food trucks and in pop-up shops. Today you can order one of his more-than-two-dozen crepes, which are available in savory and sweet varieties. Try the strawberry-banana Nutella or the blueberry caramel for something a little sweet. Try some tasty options, including pepperoni pizza, Philly cheesesteak, and beef with nacho cheese. Other food choices include macarons and a variety of hot and cold beverages. Lb Cakes, LLC Over the years, owner Lindsay Benson has turned her hobby of baking specialty cakes and cupcakes into a business through Lb Cakes, LLC. She works full-time at the University of North Dakota, but she has transformed her cake-making into a successful venture. Each order is unique and designed specifically for the customer and celebration. Her cakes are available in eight flavors, including the following: Chocolate. This option has chocolate cake with chocolate pudding. Pair this cake with chocolate or vanilla buttercream. Cookies and cream. This vanilla cake is mixed with Oreo cookies and topped with cookies and cream frosting. Funfetti. With this vanilla cake, sprinkles are mixed into the batter. A vanilla buttercream works well with this flavor. Lemon. This vanilla cake is mixed with lemon pudding. Add lemon buttercream for a true lemon taste. Marble. With this cake, it's a 60% vanilla cake mixed with a 40% chocolate cake. Consider topping it with chocolate or vanilla buttercream. Red velvet. A classic cocoa-flavored cake, red velvet is mixed with red food coloring and buttermilk. Top it with a cream cheese frosting. Vanilla. This is white cake with vanilla extract and is best with chocolate or vanilla buttercream. White almond wedding cake. It's a white cake with a hint of vanilla and almond extract. This flavor is her best-selling option, and she recommends pairing it with almond chocolate buttercream. She also offers gourmet cupcakes in several additional flavors, such as pumpkin spice, peanut butter, and mint chocolate. To fulfill your order, she needs at least 72 hours' notice but recommends reaching out at least two weeks in advance for themed or elaborate designs. Oh, for Heaven's Cakes! Owner Keri Lainhart studied interior design in London, England, and Las Vegas, eventually converting her attention to detail to making perfect cakes. She specializes in custom weddings, quinceanera, and large event cakes at Oh, for Heaven's Cakes! One of her favorite offerings is a honeymoon cake, a single tier of cake in your favorite flavor all boxed up so you can enjoy it after the wedding festivities have ended. To create a memorable cake, she listens to your story and asks many questions. She recommends that customers order at least four to six months in advance. Each cake tier has two layers of cake available in almond, chocolate, lemon, marble, red velvet, spice, and vanilla. Next, she fills the two layers with the filling flavors offered in blackberry, chocolate, cream cheese, huckleberry, raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla. Finally, she adds buttercream to the cake's exterior, with vanilla or chocolate as the two smoothest options. To help you decide which flavors to select, opt for a tasting to-go box, including six of the most popular flavors and six frostings. This allows you to mix and match all your favorite flavors. Sweet Treats by Liberty At Sweet Treats by Liberty, each treat is made fresh to order by using the newest and best-quality ingredients. Choose among a variety of hot cocoa bombs made out of Merkens chocolate. One of the bakery's top-selling options is the candy cane hot cocoa bomb, filled with its special candy cane hot cocoa and mini marshmallows, topped with white chocolate and crushed candy canes. Another popular choice is the s'more's hot cocoa bomb, filled with a unique hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows. It's topped with milk chocolate and several mini marshmallows. Try the six-count variety pack if you're having difficulty deciding which hot cocoa bomb to purchase. You'll get to sample the bakery's hazelnut, candy cane, Oreo, salted caramel, s'mores, and white chocolate hot cocoa bombs. They're all perfect for enjoying in an 8- to 10-ounce cup of hot milk. Is your mouth watering yet, yearning for a delicious and mouth-watering treat? If so, and you find yourself in the Grand Forks area, make sure you check out one of these five bakeries highlighted by Rydell Honda of Grand Forks. If you're already familiar with the area and believe we missed a favorite bakery of yours, make sure you let us know so we can add it to our list.

Planning an indoor day trip in the Thompson area? You have several places to choose from, including an indoor water park, aviation museum, and concert venue. Whether you'd like to relax and enjoy a quiet afternoon or want to let the kids expend some energy, you're sure to find the perfect spot nearby. more Splashers of the South Seas Image via Flickr by Phalinn Ooi | CC by 2.0 Splashers of the South Seas, located at the Canad Inns Destination Center in Grand Forks, is North Dakota's largest indoor water park. A local favorite since 2007, this 40,000-square-foot space features a variety of pools and slides as well as a lazy river, adults-only hot tub, and kiddie play area. Grab a snack or a meal at the Great Barrier Reef Concession Stand or at Garbonzo's Pizza and Arcade while you're there. The water park is open to the public seven days a week. Day passes start at $13.95 for ages 5-12 and $23.95 for ages 13 and up. Kids four and under get in free with a paying adult, and private cabana rentals are available for an additional fee. If you decide to extend your day trip into an overnight getaway, note that hotel guests have access to extended water park hours and discounted tickets. Since water park hours fluctuate throughout the year, please check the website for more information when making your plans. North Dakota Museum of Art For a leisurely day trip experience, visit the North Dakota Museum of Art, located on the University of North Dakota's campus in Grand Forks. This private, not-for-profit institution features rotating regional, national, and international exhibits and is nationally recognized for its human rights exhibitions. Art classes for both adults and children are offered throughout the year, and free art education packs are available for all guests to take home with them. The museum is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation for adults is suggested. A cafe and a gift shop are located in the museum, so take a few minutes to browse or have a cup of coffee while you're there. Skate City If you're looking for a place where the kids can burn some energy or if you'd like to get in some fun exercise, try Skate City in Fargo. It houses the largest skating floor in North Dakota as well as a concession stand and arcade. Hours and prices vary according to the date and time you visit, so check the website for more information. Fargo Air Museum Interested in aviation? Stop by the Fargo Air Museum where you can explore two hangers filled with aircraft and interactive displays. The museum houses a full-scale replica of a Wright Brothers Flyer as well as a modern MQ-1 Predator unmanned drone. According to the website, 90% of the aircraft on display are in flying condition. The museum is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged friends with you. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 5-12. Children four and under are free, while students, members of the military, and seniors get in for $8. Museum volunteers provide guided tours upon request for groups of five or more. Reservations are required for guided tours; call 701-293-8043 to schedule. If you prefer to explore at your own pace, take a self-guided audio tour. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed on Mondays. Fargodome - Gate City Bank Theater and Field Want to plan your day trip around a show or a game? Check out the Fargodome. The Gate City Bank Theater, located inside the Fargodome, hosts a number of different events, such as concerts, trade shows, and off-Broadway plays, throughout the year. Past performers have included Luke Bryan, Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and many others. The theater seats up to 25,000 people for full arena concerts. If you'd rather catch a sporting event, visit on a fall weekend and watch the North Dakota State Bisons play on the Gate City Bank Field. The football arena seats almost 19,000 people and boasts one of the largest video board systems in college football. Combined, the video boards encompass 8,500 square feet and use more than 8 million LED lights. A visit to the Fargodome might take a little more planning than other day-trip activities, but you may find it well worth the time and effort. Look through the upcoming events on the website to find an event that sounds fun. Several restaurants are located nearby, making it easy to grab lunch or dinner before or after your event. Sky Zone Trampoline Park Check out Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Fargo for high-flying fun. Work on your parkour skills, join a dodgeball game, or just enjoy freestyle jump on the wall-to-wall trampolines that stretch across the facility. The Air Court is the perfect spot for a game of basketball, soccer, or dodgeball, while the Battle Beam provides guests with a fun space to test their coordination and balance. For a unique experience, visit on Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. during Sky Zone's weekly Glow event, when the lights go off and lasers and black lights come on. Tickets for Glow are $25. For regular park hours, prices range from $14.99 for one hour to $24.99 for two. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door. Sky Zone is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with extended hours on Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for children six and under. We hope this list of indoor day trip ideas in the Thompson area helps you plan your next outing. If we left off one of your favorite places, please let us know so we can add it. Just give us a call or send us an email at Rydell Honda of Grand Forks. We would love to hear from you!

When it comes to sushi, you need fresh ingredients all the time. Although Grand Forks always has a constant supply of quality products and fresh fish, you want to ensure your chances of having a quality sushi dish each time. We've tested out some of the best sushi places in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to give you a thorough report on where you can find quality sushi when the craving hits. Read on for our list of the top five sushi spots in Grand Forks. more Fuji Japanese Seafood and Steakhouse Image via Flickr by QuietHut via CC BY 2.0 Fuji Japanese Seafood and Steakhouse specializes in sushi, noodles, and hibachi fare. Whether you have a craving for some California rolls, a smoked salmon, or sashimi, you'll find what you want here. They currently only offer takeout, but a drive over to nosh on some yummy sushi at home while binge watching your favorite show is worth it. For a truly delectable experience, order the spicy jalapeno to start. The dish comprises fried peppers, stuffed with cream cheese and your choice of spicy tuna or crab meat, served with spicy mayo and eel sauce. A local favorite to take home is the sushi and sashimi combo, that comes with the chef's choice of five pieces of sushi, nine pieces of sashimi, and a spicy tuna roll. You'll find them at 715 S. Washington St., right in Grand Forks. Fuji Japanese Seafood and Steakhouse is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., just in case you need a sushi fix on a late weekend night. For information or to place your order, call 701-757-3855. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse If you're looking for an upscale eatery for a special night, then Sakura Japanese Steakhouse is the spot. The sleek modern vibe as you enter the restaurant is inviting and makes it easy for customers to want to sit and enjoy a cocktail or two. We suggest you try the Philadelphia Roll to understand how the chef's meticulous preparation translates to delicious cuisine. The Philadelphia Roll is a smooth and savory combination of avocado, smoke salmon, and cream cheese. Another favorite is the Sex on the Beach Roll. This roll is shrimp tempura with spicy crab inside and topped with salmon, tuna, soy paper, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse is at 3250 32nd Avenue S., and is open for dine-in and pick up. Updated business hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday the steakhouse hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The restaurant encourages reservations so the staff and kitchen can provide you with the best service possible. To make a reservation, visit the website or call 701-757-3888. Shing Ya Japanese Cuisine Shing Ya Japanese Cuisine offers a relaxed atmosphere where sushi lovers can dine in comfort. The menu offers over 15 specialty dishes to choose from. The family-friendly, no reservations required restaurant serves sushi, ramen, noodles, curry, cutlets, and wine and beer. Chef Sheng keeps things fun and light with skillful presentations to satisfy your appetite. No matter what you order, the artful presentation and plating of your food will delight even the most uninterested eaters. Located at 108 3rd St. North, this delightful dining experience will keep you returning for more. The establishment is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Friday and Saturday the hours are the same only it closes at 9:30 p.m., and on Sunday the restaurant opens at 12 p.m. Contact Shing Ya Japanese Cuisine at 701-772-0515 for more information. Little Bangkok Little Bangkok is a low-key, no-fuss establishment that has two convenient locations in Grand Forks ready to serve you sushi, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine. Customers rave about the American Dream Roll. As one of their specialty rolls, the American Dream comes with shrimp tempura, eel, cream cheese, avocado, and asparagus that is all drizzled with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Another interesting and savory creation at Little Bangkok that will certainly please sushi lovers is the Broken Heart. The tempura-filled roll is stuffed with salmon, imitation crab, and asparagus then topped with avocado, eel sauce, and spicy mayo. Conveniently situated in East Grand Forks at 415 2nd St. NW, or at 550 Holzapple St. on the Grand Forks Air Force Base, Little Bangkok places a powerful punch with great sushi. To reach the East Grand Forks location call 218-399-1122 or 701-330-8693 for the restaurant on the Air Force Base. The Toasted Frog The Toasted Frog has a unique name and delivers food that is deliciously unique as well. With brick walls, high ceilings, and abstract art, the ambiance within the restaurant is one-of-a-kind and worth a trip just for the phenomenal experience and friendly service. When going, order the deconstructed sushi for a seafood experience that will have you returning for more. Pair your meal with one of their classic cocktails, a dirty martini, or a tailored mixed drink from the bar to take your meal to another level. Currently offering both dine-in and curbside pickup options, The Toasted Frog is a quality establishment that caters to the needs of customers while providing spectacular sushi and American cuisine with global influences. Hop on over to The Toasted Frog at 124 N 3rd St., to settle into a niche nook with warm lighting and have a relaxed dining experience. 701-751-2229. You can also contact them via their website by filling out the online form. So there you have it. Rydell Honda of Grand Forks has just shared with you our list of the top five sushi spots in Grand Forks where you can cure your sushi craving in comfort and style. What do you think of our list? Did we miss your favorite little spot to grab a roll? If we did, let us know! Leave a message and we'll be happy to include your suggestions on our list.