Rose Arbor

05.27.2026

Residents took a trip to White Bear Lake to support our Dining Director, Aayah, as she took on the Dining Director, Dan, from The Lodge at White Bear in the Sonida Senior Living In-State Battle BBQ Cook-Off 2026!
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There were 4 BBQ dishes that were made (2 from each chef) (BBQ Meatball, BBQ Chicken Wings, BBQ Ribs and BBQ Brisket). Residents from both communities sampled each and voted for their favorite one. Both chefs made top tier quality dishes 🤩

However, Aayah once again claimed the top spot (she won the baking competition last month against Dan) winning with her BBQ ribs (her BBQ meatballs took the second-most votes as well) 🏆 Both competitors were great sports 🤝 Thank you to the staff and residents at The Lodge of White Bear for the great hospitality at this event. We are looking foward to another competition between the two later this year at Rose Arbor 🤙

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