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    Patrick's Bakery and Bachman's: Garden of pastry delights

    The café and the garden shop go together like coffee and a croissant

    By James Norton

    Published: March 19, 2008

    I've made an odd discovery. Every time I talk to a savant I feel quite sure that happiness is no longer a possibility. Yet when I talk with my gardener, I'm convinced of the...

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    Porky's, Part II

    The venerable eatery brings its retro fast food to Northeast

    By James Norton

    Published: March 12, 2008

    Stepping into the new Porky's on Central Avenue in Northeast can be an overwhelming experience. When you walk in, you're likely to hear soul music as you pore over the menu...

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    Barbette's executive chef speaks

    An interview with the Uptown favorite's head foodie

    By James Norton

    Published: March 5, 2008

    If you're hungry and in Uptown, Barbette has you covered, no matter what time it is: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Inspired by chic-yet-casual French bistros and powered...

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    Marla's: a ray of Caribbean sunshine

    The spicy fare takes the edge off a Minnesota winter

    By James Norton

    Published: February 27, 2008

    Few things take the edge off of a Minnesota February like home cooking from a warm part of the world. Trinidad, with an average temperature range of 73 to 87 degrees,...

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    Hyderabad: Indian on a Budget

    Despite the rough edges, the fare is worth it

    By James Norton

    Published: February 20, 2008

    HYDERABAD HOUSE 1831 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis 612.706.3292 Although named for a sprawling former palace in Hyderabad, an Indian city of nearly seven million residents, the...