Cocktails

Drink of the week: W.A. Frost & Company's Pimm's Negroni

​​ Pimm's Negroni $8.50W.A Frost & Company 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul 651.224.5715; W.A. Frost website Sitting at the historic bar at W.A. Frost & Company is always a lovely experience. The soaring ceilings covered in intricate tin, rich dark woodwork, and vintage lantern-style ligh ... More >>

Share Our Strength's Minneapolis Cakewalk

​​ Pimm's Negroni $8.50W.A Frost & Company 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul 651.224.5715; W.A. Frost website Sitting at the historic bar at W.A. Frost & Company is always a lovely experience. The soaring ceilings covered in intricate tin, rich dark woodwork, and vintage lantern-style ligh ... More >>

Social House in Uptown: A first look

Yael GrauerSocial House's Albunai roll: More style than substance.​Social House is exquisite. The decor, that is. The restaurant, however, may still be a bit of a work in progress. We arrived to the buzzing Uptown eatery at around 8:30 p.m. on a Thursday, and were promptly asked if we were o ... More >>

La Belle Vie's Taking It to the House takes the chill out of winter

​ Taking It to the House $12 La Belle Vie 510 Groveland Ave. S., Minneapolis 612.874.6440; La Belle Vie website Sitting in the lounge at La Belle Vie is always a great place to spend an evening: It's stylish, it's sexy, the music is always stimulating without ever being too loud, and most import ... More >>

San Pedro Cafe offers Caribbean food in Hudson

Yael GrauerA taste of the Caribbean: Yucatan pork stew with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and peppers. ​San Pedro Café is a Caribbean-themed restaurant in charming Hudson, Wisconsin--about a half-hour drive from Minneapolis. Named after the town of San Pedro, on an Island off of Belize's mainla ... More >>

Halloween vintage cocktails: Blood red, boozy, and scary good [RECIPE]

The Jack Rose, and the Rose​It's Halloween weekend, and many a cauldron will be smoking with witches' brew. While most Halloween cocktail recipes are quite grotesque in a not-good way (think Bailey's Irish Cream with strawberry schnapps floating on top), we have an entirely different set of ... More >>

Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque: Happy hour of the week

True. Time flies when you're having rum.​Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque423 Main Street, Stillwater651.439.5375websiteHours: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 p.m.-midnightFriday and Saturday, 10 p.m.-midnightSunday, all daySpecials: $4-$13 food menu50-cent wings$3 domestic bo ... More >>

Modern Cafe previews new cocktail program

Whipping up cocktails at the Modern​The Modern Cafe held a private tasting on Tuesday night to celebrate its new beverage license and its new menu of drinks that highlights classic cocktails. With a short but high-quality list of alcohol brands and house-made sour and bloody Mary mix, the place is ... More >>

Rare Steak & Sushi's happy hour of the week

Rolls, apps and drinks​Rare Steak & Sushi615 Second Ave., Minneapolis612.752.9595Hours and details:$5 appetizers$5 sushi rolls$3 house wine, rail cocktails, draft beers or domestic bottled beers$5 featured martinis--Chocolate, Cosmo, Lemon Drop, Appletini or Grape CosmoTucked up on the second ... More >>

Top 5 tequila cocktails for National Tequila Day

W Hotel's Truth or Consequences.​When the 24th of July rolls around, it's once again time to put on your party hat and celebrate National Tequila Day. While an old-school margarita made with that weird sweet-n-sour mix is fine and dandy (in fact perfect when you're feeling lazy), here are a few wa ... More >>

Sushi with Your Poochie

W Hotel's Truth or Consequences.​When the 24th of July rolls around, it's once again time to put on your party hat and celebrate National Tequila Day. While an old-school margarita made with that weird sweet-n-sour mix is fine and dandy (in fact perfect when you're feeling lazy), here are a few wa ... More >>

The Six15 Room: Happy hour of the week

Searching for a happy hour...​The Six15 Room - Grand Hotel 615 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis612.288.8888Hours and Details: Daily, 3-6:15 p.m.$1 off tap beers$6.15 for house red and white wine$6.15 for the cocktail of the day 5% donation from all house wines/cocktails to Dress for SuccessFaithful Hot ... More >>

Jasmine 26's long, foodful happy hour

Many, many happy hours​Jasmine 268 E. 26th St., Minneapolis612.870.3800Hours and Details:Daily, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.-close$3 selected beers$5 martinis and cocktails--cucumber martini, ginger fizz, margarita, pom bomb1/2 off all wine and sake by the glass and bottle$4.95 appetizers--te ... More >>

Vincent - A classy happy hour of the week

Even the sign is beautiful​Vincent - A Restaurant1100 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis612.630.1189Hours and Details:Monday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.Monday-Thursday, 8:30-9:30 p.m.Only in the lounge; no reservations taken$5 Signature martinis - cosmo and lemon drop$5 Bubble "Petillant" Cocktails (sparklers)$4 ... More >>

Pink Lady-- vintage cocktail recipe

Much more than a girly drink. ​While the name Pink Lady implies a drink that is delicate and sweet, this lady kicks ass. With a shell-pink hue and rich scents of apple and pomegranate, this vintage cocktail is potent but deceptively balanced. We recommend using only fresh lemon juice and homemade ... More >>

Top 5: bourbon cocktail recipes for National Bourbon Month

bhamsandwich/flickrThe mint julep is our friend.​Yes siree, September is National Bourbon Month, and we are here to celebrate our favorite amber fluid--the only one native to the USA-- with you.Made with corn, and named for a county in Kentucky, bourbon making is no free-for-all, there are very sp ... More >>

Martinis & Manicures

bhamsandwich/flickrThe mint julep is our friend.​Yes siree, September is National Bourbon Month, and we are here to celebrate our favorite amber fluid--the only one native to the USA-- with you.Made with corn, and named for a county in Kentucky, bourbon making is no free-for-all, there are very sp ... More >>

Fuji Ya Uptown: Happy hour of the week

​ Fuji Ya Uptown (lounge only). 600 West Lake St., Minneapolis 612.871.4055 website Hours and details: Tuesday-Thursday 5 p.m.-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-12 p.m. Sunday 8 p.m.-10 p.m. sushi $3.50-$8.00; appetizers $3.00-$6.50; select domestic and imported beer $3.50; sake small $3.50, large $4.50; ... More >>

Kentucky Derby

​ Fuji Ya Uptown (lounge only). 600 West Lake St., Minneapolis 612.871.4055 website Hours and details: Tuesday-Thursday 5 p.m.-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-12 p.m. Sunday 8 p.m.-10 p.m. sushi $3.50-$8.00; appetizers $3.00-$6.50; select domestic and imported beer $3.50; sake small $3.50, large $4.50; ... More >>

Drink of the week: Camp's Pomegranate Martini

St. Paul has got it going on at Camp.

DIY-on-the-Fly presents: Winter drink recipes

No need to drive to the bar and go through that pesky "putting on your pants" business. DIY-on-the-Fly shows you how to make the best winter drinks at home sweet home.

Daily Happy Hours

No need to drive to the bar and go through that pesky "putting on your pants" business. DIY-on-the-Fly shows you how to make the best winter drinks at home sweet home.

’Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam 2009

No need to drive to the bar and go through that pesky "putting on your pants" business. DIY-on-the-Fly shows you how to make the best winter drinks at home sweet home.

A25 Sushi & Sake Bar preview

The newly redesigned A25 Sushi and Sake Bar (formally Anemoni) packs in plenty of energy and an inviting atmosphere.

Studio Bricolage: Mixology: The Art & Science of Drink

The newly redesigned A25 Sushi and Sake Bar (formally Anemoni) packs in plenty of energy and an inviting atmosphere.

Drink of the week: Martinis at Monte Carlo Bar

Toast to new friends and old--martinis at Monte Carlo Bar are this week's drink of the week.

Top 5: Stops on the Eat Street Progressive

Man up for "Man vs. Pho" as Nicollet Avenue's restaurants and shops host an deal-filled "Evening Excursion" this Thursday and Friday.

Deal of the Week: Pancho Villa

Here's how to make a bad day get better: two-for-one margaritas, all the time at Pancho Villa

The Bootleg: Minnesota's signature country-club cocktail

Here's how to make a bad day get better: two-for-one margaritas, all the time at Pancho Villa

The Bootleg: Minnesota's signature country-club cocktail

Prohibition-era drink deftly masks taste of alcohol

Bradstreet Crafthouse recreates cocktail culture

Sample signature drinks from the '20s made with original ingredients

Johnny Michaels gets thinky about drinking

Drink of the week: The Brandy Alexander

Babalu closes after 5 years

Drink of the week: The Ivan Putski

Try this variation on an old classic.

Drink of the Week: The Yowza Yowza Yowza

Try this variation on an old classic.

MN Fall Fashion Week Cocktail Party

Try this variation on an old classic.

MN Fall Fashion Week: Envision

Try this variation on an old classic.

MN Fall Fashion Week: Thunderball

Try this variation on an old classic.

Drink of the Week: The DIY-er's Mulberry Mojito

Try this variation on an old classic.

Drink of the Week: Prairie Organic Vodka

Try this variation on an old classic.

Drink of the Week: Minnesota Martini

Try this variation on an old classic.

Hit or Miss

Señor Wong is not quite right

Mission: Accomplished

Mission American Kitchen gives the people what they want, from upscale potato chips to ribs and root beer floats

High Steaks Gambit

Will "crossroads cuisine" reinvent both St. Louis Park and the Brazilian barbecue?

Shark Attack

New Caribbean joint has James Bond feel, with spice

The Emperor's New Digs

A supper-club oasis in a sea of sports bars

Daydream Believer

A supper-club oasis in a sea of sports bars

Sea What I Mean

A supper-club oasis in a sea of sports bars

Southwestern Comfort

A supper-club oasis in a sea of sports bars