Check Out this Great Deal on Cooking Classes from Local D'Lish

While we're happy to see a Whole Foods opening soon in the 222 Hennepin building, we're concerned how that will affect the small independent downtown grocers like Mill City Market Grocery & Deli and to a higher extent, Local D'Lish.

I've visited Local D'Lish on a number of occasions, and it's a lovely little shop filled with locally sourced products.  You may remember their mini-market at the Mill City Farmers Market in previous years, which they discontinued when they expanded the business. If you're not familiar with that store, here's a reason to get to know them - they offer cooking classes. Through August 31, they're offering a super promotion that's pretty hard to resist - $35 classes! 
 
There's no limit on how many $35 coupons you can purchase, and better yet, there's no expiration date.  You can order them over the phone (612-886-3047) or at the store (208 N. 1st Street) - just mention the "Preferred Customer Coupon".  You'll receive a promotional code to use for online registration.  They are also donating 10% of every coupon purchased to Youth Farm.  Great idea to use as a gift, too.

Local D'Lish also offers private cooking classes for groups of 10-15. contact Ann at localdlish@gmail.com or 612-886-3047 for a special group rate.

I hope you'll get to know Ann and her staff before the shiny new box opens just a few blocks away. (Again, I'm a huge fan of Whole Foods - I go there for special items that aren't available elsewhere - but I'm also a huge fan of our small neighborhood businesses.)