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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby Viktor Vaughn » March 10th, 2015, 9:26 am

Yep, I picked up a suit from Saks too for over 80% off. I only got the pants hemmed, though. I usually go to Sew What in the TCF Building skyway. I've never found reasonable pricing on suit jacket alterations. I once picked up a clearance suit at Marshalls and brought it to a tailor for alterations. after I was quoted twice the price I paid for the suit I just decided to return it.

So rather than alter, I just try to find jackets that fit really well. i'm sure some will say you should always get alterations, though.

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby FISHMANPET » March 14th, 2015, 7:53 pm

Where can a city slicker get some firewood for a backyard firepit? It seems like something I could run up to Welna Ace Hardware and pick up, but maybe not or maybe there's a better place?

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mister.shoes
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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby mister.shoes » March 14th, 2015, 8:05 pm

With the quarantine on firewood transport in/out of the metro due to EAB, most hardware stores and gas stations have bundles. At least those I frequent do (Diamond Lake Ace and the SA at Cedar and the creek, to name two).
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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby MNdible » March 14th, 2015, 10:55 pm

There are also services that will deliver larger quantities at a better price than buying by the bundle. Depending on how much you think you'll use.

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby xandrex » March 14th, 2015, 10:58 pm

I always get mine at Home Depot.

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby Aville_37 » March 15th, 2015, 10:30 am

Can anyone recommend some places to pick up some cool furniture? Maybe some local/second had shops with quality stuff? Been scoping out the chains - CB2, West Elm, Home Goods, Market but open to other suggestions? Looking for a mix of contemporary/vintage pieces. Thanks!

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby Elliot Altbaum » March 15th, 2015, 11:14 am

http://www.foragemodernworkshop.com/ is on E Lake st. Not sure what their second hand selection is like.

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby tabletop » March 16th, 2015, 3:18 am

Find Furnish over by Surdyk's is great

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby seanrichardryan » March 16th, 2015, 6:16 am

Onforme.
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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby Nathan » March 16th, 2015, 7:49 am

On the corner of Selby and fairview near the blue door there are two antique malls. The one on the southern side of the street has amazing vintage shops within

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby Gman12 » March 16th, 2015, 8:15 am

Can anyone recommend a Chiropractor downtown?

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby nordeast homer » March 16th, 2015, 12:00 pm

If you're willing to go across the river Ambiente is right near the Red Stag.

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby seanrichardryan » March 16th, 2015, 7:08 pm

Also the 'a little Refind' on 29th & Johnson- https://www.facebook.com/alittlerefind
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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby Aville_37 » March 22nd, 2015, 3:37 pm

Thanks everyone for the info. Will have to check out.

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby David Greene » March 22nd, 2015, 9:30 pm

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby seanrichardryan » March 22nd, 2015, 9:33 pm

Check the City Pages and look for the phrase 'Grand Opening'.
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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby cooperrez » March 23rd, 2015, 2:29 pm

Can anyone recommend some places to pick up some cool furniture? Maybe some local/second had shops with quality stuff? Been scoping out the chains - CB2, West Elm, Home Goods, Market but open to other suggestions? Looking for a mix of contemporary/vintage pieces. Thanks!
If you're in the area checking out Forage Modern Workshop, you might as well check out these 2 spots nearby:

There's a new vintage shop at 3618 East Lake, Assez Bon.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Assez-Bo ... 7790775601
It's next door to Miller Upholstering. I've been in there a couple of times and she has some cool stuff.

Prairie Woodworking is across the street and one block west, 3537 East Lake.
http://www.prairie-woodworking.com/pww/
He has some beautiful pieces, definitely local and definitely quality stuff.

Minnehaha Ave., south of Lake, is becoming the second hand hot spot of the city. There are places up and down that stretch too.

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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby Tyler » March 23rd, 2015, 2:40 pm

Not in Longfellow but Danish Teak Classics is also worth checking out. Room and Board Outlet is another good option to satisfy your contemporary desires.
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Re: Local Business Recommendations

Postby cooperrez » March 23rd, 2015, 6:53 pm

I think Assez Bon is now Beckon, either way it's cool and right door to Miller Upholstery.


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