Stephanie March Just a quick reminder that the Mill City Farmers Market is open tonight from 4pm to 8pm for the first of its new summer Thursdays gig. Sounds like a good place to spend happy hour. Word is, there are some kick-ass mini-donuts skulking around…. ps…last night’s Top Chef wasn’t worth yapping about, but tune in … Read more
AOL Radio is featuring some tasty tunes on their Blogger Radio station. That’s thanks to Josh Friedland of The Food Section who pulled together 100 of his favorite food-related songs. It’s a very cool buffet, something for everyone (a little Snoop, a dash of Dizzy Gillespie, some Carole King, a pinch of Fat Boys). They’re … Read more
I am PSYCHED about these guys landing in the Western Metro. I know they’ve been shopping spots in the Twin Cities for a while, but it looks like Minnetonka (Hwy 7/Shady Oak by Lunds) is the first lucky recipient of a HomeMade Pizza Co. You could just poo-poo it as another take-and-bake concept, but you … Read more
something lovely from celeste? First off, did you see this piece on kids’ menus? I’ve been noticing the ‘chicken finger pandemic’ myself for a while now, but thankfully there are places that try to feed kids, not just pacify them. Craftsman, with their finger-free kids’ menu of fresh but friendly food, comes directly to mind. … Read more
Gaelic mythology tells of a hero known for his amazing perception. As a young lad, he was ordered by his master to cook a magical salmon which would impart all the world’s knowledge to its eater. During preparation, the young hero burned his finger on the fish. Quickly putting the sore finger in his mouth, … Read more
Our story begins with a hungry young lass on her way to lunch at a new restaurant. She’s dragged along her lunch date to see what all the fuss is about, but upon entering the establishment, she feels a certain unease. The place is packed, and she is assured by a less-than-sweet hostess that the … Read more
I liked Rick Nelson’s Taste 50 in the Strib the other day…but I want to add a few more. The breads from Rustica Bakery in Mpls are something I think about often. Craving a crusty baguette with a fluffy, airy center or a dense pugliese with purpose right now. The U of M Arboretum is … Read more
Voodoo Doughnut, that’s who. Not only is this possibly the coolest doughnut shop on the planet, it’s a lesson. It’s a lesson about quitting your job and finding your life … about putting out a great and attention grabbing product … about having fun. Do you have a voodoo dougnut in you?
Just some things to chew on … Yesterday I caught a slip of the Today show in which Matt and two lady doctors sat and chatted about which “healthy” foods might or might not be reeeealy evil in disguise. They singled out some fish (swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel, shark) to avoid because of high mercury. … Read more
Food & Wine has launched a Chowhound meets MySpace kinda thingy called Food & Wine Across America. Does it feel like they’re using locals to ferret out story ideas? Well, check it out … there’s an interactive map and everything!