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The Munchies food awards include several local nominees

The recipe-swap, dinner-inspiration, and food-porn website Tablespoon, recently announced nominees for the Munchies, their first ever People's Choice-style food and restaurant awards. They're  judged by an expert panel that includes hometown star Andrew Zimmern, and the nominees include well-kn ... More >>

Julianna Barwick

The recipe-swap, dinner-inspiration, and food-porn website Tablespoon, recently announced nominees for the Munchies, their first ever People's Choice-style food and restaurant awards. They're  judged by an expert panel that includes hometown star Andrew Zimmern, and the nominees include well-kn ... More >>

SXSW announces first 2012 showcasing bands, including Minneapolitans Howler

​Oh lordy. It isn't time to think about SXSW already, is it? It seem like all that long ago that Minneapolis bands were swarming the streets of Austin, Texas in search of free beer and food trucks, and when Gimme Noise threw our first-ever Minnesota music showcase with First Avenue.But according t ... More >>

They Might Be Giants

​Oh lordy. It isn't time to think about SXSW already, is it? It seem like all that long ago that Minneapolis bands were swarming the streets of Austin, Texas in search of free beer and food trucks, and when Gimme Noise threw our first-ever Minnesota music showcase with First Avenue.But according t ... More >>

Joan's in the Park: A first look

​The cozy space that St. Paul's Highland Park residents have long known as Grandpa Tony's pizzeria has been transformed into a neighborhood bistro. The walls received a warm coat of soft mustard-colored paint, and white linens cover the tabletops.  Despite having only the one large front wind ... More >>

Kid Cudi

​The cozy space that St. Paul's Highland Park residents have long known as Grandpa Tony's pizzeria has been transformed into a neighborhood bistro. The walls received a warm coat of soft mustard-colored paint, and white linens cover the tabletops.  Despite having only the one large front wind ... More >>

Grace Weber divulges on Adele, hipsters, and the Midwest

​Success and humility are not synonymous when it comes to many artists, but with  up-and-coming Milwaukee singer/songwriter, Grace Weber, you can bet it is.  Making Brooklyn, New York her home after finishing school at NYU, Grace exclaims, "Coming home to the Midwest is like getting a ... More >>

Dada Trash Collage releases new 7-inch and reveals east coast dates

Looking At The Ground cover art​Dada Trash Collage was nothing short of prolific in 2010. After releasing a Rain War EP and the full-lengths Neighbors and Cool Waves Bad Days the recent Twin Cities expat has continued his insane level of productivity in 2011 by unleashing a brand new 7-inch with B ... More >>

TV on the Radio

Looking At The Ground cover art​Dada Trash Collage was nothing short of prolific in 2010. After releasing a Rain War EP and the full-lengths Neighbors and Cool Waves Bad Days the recent Twin Cities expat has continued his insane level of productivity in 2011 by unleashing a brand new 7-inch with B ... More >>

Brooklyn Brewery rolls into town: Week 1

Brooklyn Brewery kicks off three weeks of launch events​It's a great time to be a beer lover in the Twin Cities. Just as Stone Brewing Co. brings Stone Week Minnesota to an end, another high-profile brewery steps in to pick up where they left off. Brooklyn Brewery of Brooklyn, New York, kicked ... More >>

Tapes 'n Tapes at First Avenue, 2/25/2011

Photos by Nick Wosika​Tapes 'n Tapes February 25, 2011 First Avenue, Minneapolis The noise at First Avenue on Friday night was ramped up to surprising levels, and by the time hometown favorites Tapes 'n Tapes took the stage at 11:20 p.m., the crowd was more than ready.

Burkina Electric

Photos by Nick Wosika​Tapes 'n Tapes February 25, 2011 First Avenue, Minneapolis The noise at First Avenue on Friday night was ramped up to surprising levels, and by the time hometown favorites Tapes 'n Tapes took the stage at 11:20 p.m., the crowd was more than ready.

The Grand Sandwich is now delivering

Look deep into my olives and tell me what you see​ When Dan Esrig graduated with a degree in geography from Macalester College last year, he realized what he wanted was in his own back yard.  He wanted to open a sandwich spot that would serve the student's need for late night, affordable food ... More >>

CMJ 2010: A wrap-up of highlights and lowlights

The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

My Name is Asher Lev

The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

Meklit Hadero

The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

School of Seven Bells

The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

Ratatat

The Body prepare to pummel the raddest drum kit​Between Pitchfork's eyeball-stealing #Offline Fest and the unmitigated excitement surrounding Kanye West's surprise appearance, the runaround given to badgeholders (the things cost $500 and come with no guarantees), the far-and-wide distribution of t ... More >>

Blacula, Bloodrayne, Underworld 3: Ten vampire movies (almost?) worse than Twilight Eclipse

Courtesy Twilight: EclipseAh, the glory of Photoshop's desaturation tool​ Yesterday marked the opening of Twilight: Tweengasm, and no power in the universe can stop a seething mass of blond 12-year-olds from streaming into theaters across America, where they will squeal in unison for two hours u ... More >>

Mux Mool makes beats and makes out (VIDEO)

Illustration by Mux Mool​Having decamped from Minneapolis to Brooklyn about two years ago, Mux Mool has been working near-constant since, touring and writing and remixing and partying in advance of what may could be a big year for Mr. Lindgren. He's been shouted out as "New Band of the Day" by The ... More >>

Lyn-Lake Street Fest, Coney Island art: Freeloader Friday

​(This guy escaped from Coney Island) This week we have gallery show homage to Coney Island, a benefit for MN Fashion, and free music at the Triple Rock.

Are fried fish bones the new French fries?

flickr/yummyporky​Head-to-tail dining now includes eating fish spine. Tasting Table rounds up a list of New York restaurants that are serving up fried fish bones, described as tasting "crunchy and delicate as potato chips." Sushi restaurants in Japan have been in the habit of serving leftover ... More >>

Local Natives, Suckers

flickr/yummyporky​Head-to-tail dining now includes eating fish spine. Tasting Table rounds up a list of New York restaurants that are serving up fried fish bones, described as tasting "crunchy and delicate as potato chips." Sushi restaurants in Japan have been in the habit of serving leftover ... More >>

Escape from Coney Island

flickr/yummyporky​Head-to-tail dining now includes eating fish spine. Tasting Table rounds up a list of New York restaurants that are serving up fried fish bones, described as tasting "crunchy and delicate as potato chips." Sushi restaurants in Japan have been in the habit of serving leftover ... More >>

Sleigh Bells' Alexis Krauss talks origins and M.I.A.

Brooklyn buzz band's sultry singer previews tonight's show with Yeasayer at First Avenue

Red Sparowes, Seawhores, Free Energy and more for your packed weekend

​Tick tock, stop watching the clock. It will only make you miserable. Instead, fill your head with all the awesome shows you've got to pick from this weekend. Here's our tops: Friday Red Sparowes (Los Angeles) like to say that they're "epic without the bombast and heavy without a single barre ... More >>

Nyteowl CD-release show this weekend

​We just received word from Nyteowl that his CD-release show at the Hexagon Bar this Saturday is shaping up to be a fantastic lineup. In addition to the local electro-pop artist's headlining set, he will be joined by popular duo Lookbook, Foodteam, Cepia, and Brooklyn-by-way-of-Minneapolis electro ... More >>

Literary Death Match

​We just received word from Nyteowl that his CD-release show at the Hexagon Bar this Saturday is shaping up to be a fantastic lineup. In addition to the local electro-pop artist's headlining set, he will be joined by popular duo Lookbook, Foodteam, Cepia, and Brooklyn-by-way-of-Minneapolis electro ... More >>

Surly named by Beer Nation one of Top 5 best breweries of 2000s

Surly Brewing was named the number one brewery of the last decade by the online web series "Beer Nation."

Kids in Bars: Times decries Baby Barfly trend

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