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  • Blogs

    March 19, 2013

    Top 15 best underrated Twin Cities hipster bars

    We all know where the go-to spots are for a heavy-handed, no-nonsense rail drink, or for standard curds and tots at a table your mother wouldn't want to eat off of. In fact, sometimes, it seems like there are all too many overcrowded watering holes for the hipper set. Say you're in the mood for a be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2013

    Dishcrawl's Christine Carlson: 5 Questions

    If you've done the Light Rail bar crawl or a Pedal Pub outing, you're probably familiar with the concept of progressive partying, but the appeal of something like that fades quickly after too many weekends spent on a party bus. Thankfully, an organization called Dishcrawl, which has just recently po ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2013

    Signature Dish: Lucia's chef Lucia Watson

    In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    March 13, 2013

    Our favorite Twin Cities food trends

    A closer look at some of the hottest plates in restaurants around the metro

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2013

    Chef's Day Off: Where Ian Gray of the Gray House likes to eat

    It's relatively rare -- maybe even a blue moon-level occasion -- for a chef, particularly one at a new restaurant, to be able to go out on the town and have someone else cook for them. So when local chefs do get a chance to get away from their own kitchens, where do they choose to eat? This Chef's D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2013

    Blue Plate heading to North Loop

    The Blue Plate Company is moving into a new neighborhood. The restaurant group that owns the Highland Grill, Longfellow Grill, Edina Grill, the Lowry,  Three Squares in Maple Grove, and more are known for moving into neighborhoods and bringing in a casual, comfortable dining space with approach ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    March 6, 2013

    Smack Shack serves up splendid seafood

    There's an expanded menu at the new restaurant, but Smack Shack's lobster is still the main event

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2013

    Piccolo among the "most underrated" restaurants in America

    Eater.com has released a list of 25 of the nation's most underrated restaurants, i.e., places that are on par with the top eateries in the country but don't always get the media attention they deserve or are overshadowed by their more-hyped or long-established peers. Two Chicago restaurants -- Near ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2013

    La Belle Vie makes Open Table's top 100 best service restaurants

    Both 2012 and 2013 have been kind to Twin Cities restaurants, and the national recognition just keeps rolling in. This week the restaurant reservation website Open Table has published its 2013 list of the top 100 restaurants in the country with the best service, and Minneapolis fine-dining restauran ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2013

    City Pages Restaurant Guide 2013 is on newsstands now!

    Take a bite out of the Twin Cities' best dining gems with a little help from City Pages. Today, the Restaurant Guide 2013 hits newsstands with hundreds of must-try restaurants around the Twin Cities. Here's a preview. See also: Download our new, improved (and awesome) City Pages app!

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2013

    Top 10 best places to grab a drink before a show at First Avenue

    It's a given that Minnesota-based music lovers will eventually see a live show at one of the best venues in the country, First Avenue. The hundreds of silver stars on the gritty black walls of the club provide but a small sampling of the legendary bands passing through, and Prince assuredly put the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2013

    Kramarczuk's wins James Beard Award

    Yesterday the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its 2013 American Classics awards. On the list of America's restaurant treasures was the Northeast classic Kramarczuk's.See also:Kramarczuk's holubets, 100 Favorite DishesBest Restaurant for GluttonsBest Kolaches

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2013

    Rincón 38 opens, bringing tapas to south Minneapolis

    Many mourned the loss of  south Minneapolis's El Meson, but now, from the ashes of the closed restaurant, rises Rincón 38, the newest eatery from chef Hector Ruiz. Rincón 38 opened its doors Wednesday to much anticipation. Rincón 38 boasts a small-plate selection containing Spanish, Ita ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2013

    La Belle Vie turns 15: An interview with Tim McKee

    The most lauded restaurant in Minnesota is turning 15 years old this year. In honor of the event, La Belle Vie's James Beard Award-winning chef Tim McKee is hosting a party on Sunday, March 24. A collection of chefs who have passed through the kitchen in both its current and the original Stillwater ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    February 27, 2013

    Parka's fare thrives with a Northwoods flair

    The Longfellow restaurant brings everyday diners and accomplished chefs together for hearty treats

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2013

    Signature Dish: Saffron's chef Sameh Wadi

    In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2013

    Winter 2013 Restaurant Week: Where to eat

    Mpls/St. Paul Magazine's Restaurant Week 2013 Through March 1 $10-$20 lunches, $15-$30 dinners You only have a few days left to take advantage of Mpls/St. Paul Magazine's Restaurant Week, which continues through Friday. Over 50 restaurants are whipping up menus in the $10 to $30 range for lunch and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2013

    Acqua to open new location in Forest Lake

    It's a little outside the downtown, Eat Street, and Lowertown haunts where we usually find ourselves out for dinner, but Acqua in White Bear Lake has gained a well-deserved following over the four short years it's been open, boasting chef fans like Susan Dunlop of Joan's in the Park. Inspired by its ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2013

    Burch in Lowry Hill: A first look at Isaac Becker's new restaurant

    A moment of silence for the Cotty Lowry billboard. The delightfully defaced ad is gone, and the building it once clung to has been revitalized. Now, rather than looking for clever captions or dubious mustaches, we can eagerly peek inside the brand, new Burch Steak.See also:Burch announces openi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2013

    Nelly eats monstrous mystery dessert in Minneapolis

    It's been a good week for Minneapolis restaurants and their celebrity clients. We recently reported about comedian and actor Nick Offerman tweeting his gratitude to Jax Cafe in northeast for fulfilling his steak fantasies, and now a very different public figure has taken to another social media ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2013

    Krungthep's Thai sausage: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 46

    As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2013, coming April 17, the Hot Dish is serving up 50 of our favorite local dishes. Last year we voted Krungthep Thai, the new Eat Street outpost of the ever-popular Bangkok Thai Deli, the best Thai restaurant of 2012 thanks to dishes like its wicked ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2013

    Signature Dish: Cafe Levain's chef Adam Vickerman

    In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2013

    Red Cow now open near 50th and France: Here's a first look inside

    The site was once a video rental store, but it's set to be neighborhood hangout at the Minneapolis edge of Edina. The new Red Cow restaurant has been beautifully redone with buttery cream-colored walls mixed with cherry-red booths and dark wood accents. The owner, Luke Shimp, knows a thing or three ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2013

    James Beard Award semi-finalists announced

    Today the James Beard Award semi-finalists were announced. The food world's annual answer to the Oscars recognizes the best in the business. Winners carry the proud title throughout their career. Past local honorees include the likes of Isaac Becker, Alex Roberts, and Tim McKee. This year's list inc ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    February 19, 2013

    Best Twin Cities restaurants you haven't tried

    These excellent metro eateries have been around for a while, but if you haven't paid them a visit, you should

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2013

    DFLers want to raise minimum wage 30 percent to $9.50

    During his State of the Union speech last night, President Obama called for the federal minimum wage to be raised to $9 an hour. Two DFL lawmakers want to do him one better.SEE ALSO: Tom Emmer goes after food server wagesA bill introduced in the House by Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, and in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2013

    Last-minute Valentine's Day reservations

    Time is running out to make that special Valentine's Day dinner reservation (here are some of our ideas for celebrating on the cheap), but a number of time slots are still available at romantic restaurants, even for the most chronic of procrastinators. Here are a few suggestions of places to ca ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    February 12, 2013

    Borough & Parlour makes good company

    The delicious brainchild of Travail alums is a two-tiered dining destination in the North Loop

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2013

    Chef's Day Off: Where Lisa Hanson of Mona likes to eat

    It's relatively rare -- maybe even a blue moon-level occasion -- for a chef, particularly one at a new restaurant, to be able to go out on the town and have someone else cook for them. So when local chefs do get a chance to get away from their own kitchens, where do they choose to eat? This Chef's D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2013

    Midori's closing temporarily, Shish Cafe plans to expand

    Due to a burst water pipe burst in the apartments above Midori's Floating World near the corner of East Lake and Minnehaha Ave., the restaurant has been forced to close until further notice. And while one restaurant shuts down, another expands.Here are more newsy bits from the restaurant world:

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2013

    Isaac Becker's Burch announces opening date

    The highly anticipated restaurant from James Beard Award-winning Chef Isaac Becker at the corner of Hennepin and Franklin is shockingly close to opening their doors. What's more, it will be not one, but two restaurants and just wait until you hear about all of their menu plans.

  • Restaurants

    February 6, 2013

    My Thrifty Valentine

    Seven suggestions for a romantic date night in the Twin Cities under $50

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2013

    Soul Food Junkie Cheo Smith gives dishes a healthy spin [RECIPES]

    A few weeks back, we reported on the release of a new film called Soul Food Junkies by director Byron Hurt about the unhealthy effects of the high-fat foods that are part of Southern cuisine, particularly on the African-American community. We had a connection to the movie already since local ph ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2013

    Smack Shack: A First Look

    The most anticipated food truck to restaurant opening is fast approaching. This past weekend the owners of the Smack Shack invited press, friends and family to experience the latest restaurant to light up the North Loop.

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2013

    Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon February '13

    OPENBorough and Parlour (City Pages preview)730 Washington Ave. N., MinneapolisBlue Door Pub -- additional location3448 42nd Ave. S., MinneapolisBeacon Public House (City Pages review)615 Washington Ave. SE, MinneapolisBullpen Sports Saloon (City Pages coverage)395 Robert St. N., St. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2013

    Blue Door Pub Longfellow: A first look

    This might be the year of the Longfellow neighborhood. New restaurants are popping up all over this charming corner of the city. Perennially packed Blue Door Pub has finally completed its expansion and opened its new blue door this week. We stopped by for a first bite.See also: Sparrow Cafe: A first ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2013

    Super Bowl Snacks: Local takeout options for game day

    Last week we have a run-down of some of the best wings around town, but if you're looking for something other than sauce-slathered chicken (okay, there's some more of that on this list too) to serve at your game-day party, plenty of restaurants are offering their catering services over the busy week ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2013

    The Nicollet Diner coming soon to Loring Park

    Plans have been approved by the city of Minneapolis to begin the proposed construction of an American-style diner and malt shop near Nicollet and West 14th Street in Loring Park.The website for the restaurant, simply called the Nicollet Diner, is already up and running, so you can preview the full m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2013

    Von Schleinitz Riesling at Kings Wine Bar: A wintery white drink of the week

    Von Schleinitz Riesling 2008 Kings Wine Bar $9/glass, $27/bottle What else is there to do when faced with layers of sheer ice on every walking surface but granny-shuffle into the nearest neighborhood bar for some liquid relief? If that local watering hole happens to be the decidedly undivey Kings W ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    January 30, 2013

    French Hen and Chez Arnaud offer Parisian charms

    Mouthwatering French cuisine makes it big in St. Paul

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2013

    Signature Dish: Solera's chef Jorge Guzman

    In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2013

    Top 5 hot chocolates to get you through a frigid week

    Long gone are the days when hot cocoa was simply a way to pacify a sugar-deprived child on a frigid winter day. The hot refreshment has graduated to adulthood, and it's now easy to find hot chocolate in so many varieties that practically any taste can be satisfied. With another cold front on the wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2013

    Bullpen Sports Saloon is a new addition to downtown St. Paul

    St. Paul's newest sports bar, Bullpen Sports Saloon, is settling into its downtown location, after opening in early December. We stopped by for a look around and a bite to eat.

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2013

    Beer maker Nathan Berndt: Brewing "the Indeed way" in Northeast

    There's no doubt about it, the Minnesota brew scene is booming. Indeed Brewing Company, which first opened its doors last winter, was the first brewery in northeast Minneapolis. Now there are three. The Hot Dish caught up with co-owner Nathan Berndt to talk about the company he helped found with lon ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    January 23, 2013

    Raku Sushi finds success with tradition

    New Japanese fusion restaurant borrows from a few too many influences, but does traditional favorites well

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2013

    Top 10 chicken wings in the Twin Cities

    Fried food and football go hand in hand. There is nothing like settling in for the big game with a big basket of crispy chicken goodness. We scoured the Twin Cities and decimated the local wet nap supply in search of the very best chicken wings around. You want spicy? We have one that will tear the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2013

    Do food trucks hurt skyway restaurants? Downtown Food Committee to address the issue

    Are the food trucks that Minneapolis diners seem to love so much causing undo harm to existing businesses? Are they given an unfair competitive advantage by the state that traditional brick-and-mortars can't compete against? A group referring to itself as the Downtown Food Committee seems to think s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2013

    Signature Dish: Piccolo's chef Doug Flicker

    In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2013

    Marin will be newest restaurant at Chambers hotel in downtown Minneapolis

    The Goldilocks restaurant space at the base of Le Meridian hotel has had a bit of difficulty finding the perfect fit. First, nationally known chef Jean Georges Vongerichten came and went, then the D'Amicos tried their hand. Now we know the third restaurant that will move into the downtown Minneapoli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2013

    The Lynn on Bryant's manager departs

    Back in October, after many long months of planning, building, delays, and fundraising, business partners chef Peter Ireland and manager Jay D. Peterson opened the hotly anticipated French-influenced restaurant the Lynn on Bryant. Reception of the restaurant has been overwhelmingly positive, particu ... More >>

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