Kim Bartmann

Bruno Oakman joins Bartmann family of restaurants

It feels like we've been hearing about Humble Pie, the remodel of Gigi's Cafe in Uptown, for the better part of a year, but a recent hire to the Bartmann family of restaurants may help move that project forward. Bruno Oakman, former chef of downtown St. Paul's long-running Italian eatery Pazzalua an ... More >>

Kevin Kathman out at Jack's

​After a whirlwind couple of months, Kevin Kathman promptly packed up his knives--and staff--and left Jack's yesterday morning.  Our review was published just two weeks ago.  The implication when Kathman took over the kitchen was that he would one day take over ownership of the entire re ... More >>

Jack's in Kingfield champions fresh textures

Chef Kevin Kathman invents sculptural small plates

What restaurant are you dying to try in 2012?

​It's a new year, and there is no dearth of new restaurants opening in the Twin Cities. In 2011, we anxiously awaited the arrival of the Kickstarter-funded Donut Cooperative, welcomed Steven Brown and the fabulous Tilia, and covered every move made by the Dayton brothers as they prepared to l ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon January 2012

​NOW OPENColossal Cafe(2315 Como Ave, St. Paul)Rosa Mexicano (City Pages Review)(609 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis)Little Szechuan (City Pages Review)(5377 West 16th St., St. Louis Park)West Bank Diner(324 Cedar Ave S. Minneapolis)Five Guys Burgers and Fries(8360 3rd St N., Oakdale)Eat Street Pi ... More >>

Pat's Tap intersects pub food and high-end gastrofare

Pub offers trending local beers and one great bacon burger

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon September '11

Blue Plate's Lowry and the Bachelor Farmer were this month's big openings.​NOW OPEN The Public House (former N. Washington Cafe) Amsterdam (former Pop! St. Paul) Adagio Cafe and Espresso (former Dragonfly) Urban Bean II (former Muddy Waters) Bachelor Farmer (Dayton bros.) The Lowry (Blue Plate ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon August '11

Several new outposts for popular Asian eateries opened this month.​NOW OPEN Viva Brazil Little Szechuan St. Louis Park Osaka Golden Valley Grand Szechuan Plymouth Rare Steak and Sushi Blue Ox Coffee (38th & Chicago Ave.) Asia Bistro Catalina's, Minneapolis

Best cheap eats in the Twin Cities

Living on the cheap can be super sweet at Yarusso-Bros.​Knowing how to live frugally does not make you a granny who separates two-ply toilet paper. Being thrifty nowadays means you are crafty and wise. Plus, it's too hot to cook at home. So here are a few places where you can eat well while sa ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon July '11

This month was rough for closings...​NOW OPEN RedRosa Italian Grille Asian Taste Pandolfi Indian Garden Wilde Roast The Six15 Room Cru in Grand View Lodge Gather Kinsen Mill Valley Kitchen

Bread & Pickle upgrades concessions at Lake Harriet

Barbette executive chef created the menu

Refreshing New Summer Drinks

Urban Eatery's Uptown Girl is one of 2011's best new summer drinks!​Summer comes with its standard beverage list: mint juleps, gin and tonics, lemonade. But if this week's weather is any indication, this season's going to be a scorcher--you're going to want as may icy sippers as possible on ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon June '11

Republic, Wise Acres, and more opened this month.​NOW OPEN Republic (221 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis) Candy Alley (4813 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis) Casper & Runyon's Nook (reopened at 419 Hamline Ave. S., St. Paul) Bullfrog Cajun Bar (1111 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis) Bread & Pickle (Lake Harri ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon May '11

Forum goes to the grave, but Rachel's *finally* opens...​NOW OPEN Morgan's New World Tavern (14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville) The Nicollet (1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis) Glory Days Bar & Grill (500 Fifth Ave NW, New Brighton) Modern Times (3200 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis) Sugar Pop (MSP ... More >>

Lowbrow Minneapolis: Definitely a crowd-pleaser

But Nicollet Avenue hot spot could do more with its concept

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon April '11

Stabby's departs as Stillwater comes alive with dining options...​ NOW OPENShanghai Bistro 324 S. Main St., StillwaterFirst National Green Room 215 S. Main St., StillwaterSoprano's Italian Kitchen 5331 W 16th St., St. Louis ParkCowboy Jack's2801 Southtown Dr, BloomingtonAmerican Burger Bar825 Henn ... More >>

Jason Blair of Red Stag Supperclub, Chef Chat Part 1

​Jason Blair is a Minnesota guy through and through.  Growing up in Delano, one of his first jobs was working at a hometown pizza joint.  From there he started down a culinary path that has led through some of the most beautiful, lush parts of the country, only to find himself right back ... More >>

Meg Tuthill aims to regulate patio dining in Minneapolis

City councilwoman says it's too loud in Uptown

Restaurants fight City Council move to restrict outdoor dining

City Council wants to tighten restrictions on outdoor dining and drinking.​In the depths of winter, it can be hard to remember the pleasures of drinking a beer at an outdoor table, watching the world go by. But with the City Council threatening to tighten restrictions on outdoor dining, hundreds ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon March '11

A second Sweets, the loss of legendary lutefisk at Pearson's, and more...​ NOW OPEN Pollo Campero (1570 Robert St., West St. Paul) Sweets Bakeshop II (4747 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis) Urban Eatery (2730 West Lake St., Minneapolis) Boiler Room Coffee (1830 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis) n ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon February '11

The return of Heidi's, the loss of Liberty, and more...​OPEN Heidi's (2903 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis) The Lowbrow (42nd/Nicollet, Minneapolis) Andiamo Ristorante (1629 Lena Ct, Eagan) University Buffet (225 University Ave. W., St. Paul) Pasta Zola (Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie) Hima ... More >>

Restaurant Roll Call, 2010

The first new restaurant of 2011 opened January 1, a Fridley outpost of the Himalayan Restaurant.​When one restaurant closes...another two or three seem to immediately replace it. In 2010, we lost several eateries that we'll dearly miss, as well as a few we probably won't. Here's a rundown of ev ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon January '11

More Thai, wings, and French pastry arrived in the Twin Cities this month.​ OPEN Hazel's NE (2859 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis) Naviya's Thai Kitchen (2812 W 43rd St., Minneapolis) Cocina del Barrio (5036 France Ave. S., Edina) The Herb Box (Eden Prairie Lifetime Fitness) Buffalo Wild Wings (200 ... More >>

Barbette's Kim Bartmann: Chef Chat, part 3

Barbette, one of Kim Bartmann's restaurants loved for its french fries​Today we present the final part of our interview with Minneapolis restaurant owner and manager Kim Bartmann. (You can read part 1 and part 2 here.) Bartmann talks about future plans for her six Minneapolis eateries and exp ... More >>

Barbette's Kim Bartmann: Chef Chat, part 2

By spring, Barbette will be one of six Minneapolis eateries run by the Bartmanns​Minneapolis restaurant owner and manager Kim Bartmann has a half-dozen restaurants on her proverbial plate (we forgot to mention Gigi's in part 1 of our interview yesterday). Today she dishes about her own tastes- ... More >>

Barbette's Kim Bartmann: Chef chat, part 1

Barbette, one of the Bartmann sisters' many restaurants​Kim Bartmann is a busy woman as co-founder and manager of Barbette, Bryant-Lake Bowl, and Red Stag. And she's not showing any signs of slowing down. Bartmann's upcoming plans include opening a gastropub called Pat's Tap at 3510 Nicollet ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon December '10

Warm up! Two coffee shops and a tea bar opened this month.​ OPEN Steepery Tea Bar (783 Radio Dr., Woodbury) Peace Coffee (33rd and Minnehaha, Minneapolis) Jack's (former Java Jacks at 46th/Bryant, Minneapolis) Dogwood Coffee (Calhoun Square, Minneapolis) Falafel King, (former Porky's on Centra ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon November '10

Amu's Madras, Scusi, and more joined us this month...​OPEN Whisky Park, 15 S. Fifth St., Minneapolis Malone's Bar & Grill, 12635 Elm Creek Blvd N., Maple Grove Chocolate Celeste, 652 Transfer Ave., St. Paul Hibachi Buffet, 111 E. Lake St., Minneapolis Amu's Madras Cafe, 4920 Central Ave. NE, C ... More >>

Pat's Tap by Kim Bartmann to replace Casey's Bar

Bar food gets an upgrade on south Nicollet.​More updates from the impending gentrification of south Nicollet: Kim Bartmann and her sister/business partner Kari are revealing details on their plans for taking over Casey's Bar, a longtime fixture at 35th Street. The Bartmanns, who operate Barb ... More >>

Top restaurateurs vie for lucrative Lake Harriet concessions contract

Will Lake Harriet keep up with the concessions Joneses?​With the success of park operators Tin Fish (Calhoun) and Sea Salt (Minnehaha Falls), more local restaurateurs are eyeing the high-profile and potentially lucrative Lake Harriet concessions contract available in 2011. Rodney White holds t ... More >>

Yelp sponsors 1/2 off drink specials

Great drink deals this week at OM, Frost, Bradstreet, BLB and more...

Local restaurant owner sued for nonpayment of taxes

Kim Bartmann's current three Twin Cities restaurants will be spared from the restaurant owner's tax woes.

New restaurant rundown for 2009

Five signs the Minneapolis restaurant scene is growing

The recession can bite it

The Hot Dish Preview: 10/31/08

The recession can bite it

Colonel Mustard

Café Barbette solves the case of the catapulted condiment

Cheap is the New Hot

Got Champagne tastes and a Grain Belt budget? Welcome to the Minneapolis of your dreams.

The Importance of Burgers

Can frugal carnivores eat locally, humanely, and well? Dear Dara finds out.

Like paper in fire

Can frugal carnivores eat locally, humanely, and well? Dear Dara finds out.

The Politics of Smoking

Why a smoking ban won't work

Spanish Wine A Go-Go:

Why a smoking ban won't work

Plus Ça Change...

Why a smoking ban won't work

The Eleventh Frame

Bryant-Lake Bowl enforcer Roger Engmark waxes the lanes for the last time

Roger and Me

Bryant-Lake Bowl enforcer Roger Engmark waxes the lanes for the last time

Sealed With a Pink Slip

After invigorating the local performance scene, small-theater impresario Dean J. Seal gets his walking papers