And I do mean everything. My friend and colleague, Jeremy Iggers, is successful, well-traveled, profoundly ethical, and endlessly curious about food, culture, and life. He has a lovely house, a huge following, and an absolutely beautiful wife, Carol, who’s wickedly smart to boot. So what does one get a fortunate man like this on the … Read more
The first generation Mantis. An ugly car from the decade of disco (ugly.) The far better and faster (but still ugly) Mosler is pictured below While spending over $200,000 for a car is a little steep, this Mosler is about the fastest vehicle on the planet–according to a recent Motor Trend article. It is also … Read more
Kare11 reports on the death of an icon.
I admit I had a few, fleeting concerns that my new partner, Ms. Rybak, might need a while to find her swing here in blogland. The daily newspaper grind is a pretty confining habit to break on a moment’s notice. In Capital “J” journalism one is expected to treat all subjects with equal respect, as … Read more
Brand Upon the Brain!. Now showing exclusively at The Parkway Theater. You might find this strange, but here goes: I often wonder if cinema was ruined with sound. That the noise and the clatter wrecked an image that so subtly tapped into your subconscious, made you dream differently, hell, even live differently. Have you ever … Read more
The forecast may be dreary, but that’s nothing a little golden slice of warmth can’t cure. Going out this weekend? Venturing through a corn maze? You may want to stop by the sausage garage sale at 229 Upton Ave S in Bryn Mawr. This Saturday from 10am – 2pm, the Sausage Sisters will be closing … Read more
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins has been a vital part of the comedy “circuit” since the 80s. In addition to his own stand-up performances, he has been in front and behind the scenes of numerous comedic projects. He co-created the live sketch show The Skates. He wrote and performed on HBO’s Mr. Show — for which … Read more
Earlier this week, I received a note from a reader who wanted me to recommend a German Riesling for her office Oktoberfest celebration. I was stumped. If you lined up all the varietals in the world from goal post to goal post on a football field — jammy, dark, South American Malbecs at one end … Read more
ART Bird x Bird More fun than a flock of starlings! This improbably cool event is a snowballing phenomenon. Artists passionate about something besides art. A show that’s rife with feeling. The only unusual thing is — jeez, Minnesota! — the dearth of collectors in the mix. For God’s sake, people, this show brings together … Read more
It started with Don Lee, my colleague in the English department at Macalester. Don is new to the Twin Cities, author of the novel Country of Origin, and we’re very pleased to have him. So when he told me he was mostly happy with Minnesota but disappointed in the small number of restaurants serving authentic … Read more