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Following twenty years of farmer's markets selling locally grown vegetables, native fruits, and local honey Linda created Marianne's Kitchen in Shoreview, MN, an oasis of good food, conversation and laughter in a suburban food desert. Operating from 2011-2017 the cafe offered home made soups, fresh bread baked daily, great sandwiches and treats and a complete line of gluten-free soups, pickled products, jams, jellies, salsas and locally sourced soups, honey and grains.

The Marianne's Kitchen of sharing, conversation, and learning continues with ongoing commentary, food reviews and food finds as we grow, cook and eat our food and sample local restaurants.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Swede Hollow & Supermercado Y Cafe La Palma


Enchiladas & Cubano

During the warmer months we frequent a Taco truck on the north side of 7th ST just west of downtown St. Paul.  Each time we go there we see a sign for La Palma on the corner of 7th ST and Payne AV and remark "we should try that place."  As we frequently post..."we're always on the search for a decent taco."



Saturday evening we ventured to Supermercado Y Cafe La Palma a supermarket and cafe catering to Salvadoran and Mexican options adjacent to St. Paul's historic Swede Hollow.  The emphasis is on Salvadoran.  We enjoyed browsing the market before and after dinner.  The cafe is located in the back of the supermarket and very much has a local cafe feel.

Sharing the Cubano sandwich and the enchiladas with verde salsa was a good choice.  You order at the counter and you food is delivered to your table in reasonable time.  The staff was pleasant and offered explanations and recommendations.  Overall it was OK, not great, for a casual meal.

John had to resist buying the Tamales from the freezer case despite the great packaging....loved that cow!!


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