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April 30, 2012
Rustica makes list of best baguettes in America
Bon Appetit recently published a list of the 10 Best Baguettes in America to coincide with its "Insider's Guide to Paris" issue. Two Midwest bakeries made the cut: One was Floriole Cafe and Bakery in Chicago, the other was the Minneapolis's Rustica, City Pages' 2010 winner in the Best Bakery categor ... More >>
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March 14, 2012
My Burger, Turkey To Go, and Which Wich reviewed
A taste test of three new fast-casual restaurants
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March 13, 2012
Twin Cities one of America's 10 best metros for runners, says Forbes
Spring has arrived in the Twin Cities, which, for many of us, means canceling gym memberships and getting our butts outside for some sun-soaked exercise.This will come as no surprise to those who have gotten in the habit of using the Twin Cities' beautiful trails, but according to a new list comp ... More >>
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September 14, 2011
Minneapolis Bike Tour
Spring has arrived in the Twin Cities, which, for many of us, means canceling gym memberships and getting our butts outside for some sun-soaked exercise.This will come as no surprise to those who have gotten in the habit of using the Twin Cities' beautiful trails, but according to a new list comp ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
Bread & Pickle upgrades concessions at Lake Harriet
Barbette executive chef created the menu
Blogs
June 14, 2011
Lake Calhoun name change: Park Board powerless
John C. Calhoun, senator, statesman, slavery proponent.The Minneapolis Park Board doesn't have the power to rename Lake Calhoun even if it wants to, according to a letter filed by the agency's attorney, Brian Rice. In fact, it's not clear that anyone can change the lake's name. Minnesota' ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
It's Bike To Work Day, so get out of your car
Thirteen of ClubsTime to pedal.On Monday, we were so on board with the whole Bike Walk Week thing. But then, a steam bath worthy of Mekong Delta melted the roads and turned our heads to mush. And now that Bike To Work Day is finally here, we have a different issue: It feels more like Portland out ... More >>
Blogs
June 9, 2011
Defending John Calhoun: Comment Of The Day
Is complaining about Calhoun's support for slavery just political correctness?Two Athens State University, Ala., professors tell us the proposal to change Lake Calhoun's name -- so that it doesn't honor a man who called slavery "a positive good" -- is nothing but a bunch of politically correc ... More >>
Blogs
June 8, 2011
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 >>
Blogs
June 8, 2011
10 Lake Calhoun name changes that don't honor a pro-slavery racist
John C. Calhoun. Can we find a better name for his namesake lake?Lake Calhoun is named after John C. Calhoun, once a U.S. senator, vice president of the United States, secretary of war under President James Monroe, and the force behind the construction of Fort Snelling. That's why the lake bears ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2011
Top 5 restaurants within walking distance of the Chain of Lakes
Great food abounds near the Chain of LakesNow that spring has finally kicked winter to the curb, activity on Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes is swarming with those gratefully relieved of cabin fever. Releasing all that pent-up energy is bound to work up an appetite, but who wants to cut the day ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2011
Lake Calhoun: The most racist lake in Minnesota?
John C. Calhoun, happy to lord it over black folk.The truth about John C. Calhoun's racist past is no secret. The former senator and vice president's bigoted positions and speeches have been a matter of public record since the middle of the 1800s. But John Winters just figured out Calhoun's ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2011
MSP: The most racist airport in Minnesota? [Comment of the Day]
Charles Lindbergh was all about racial purity.If Lake Calhoun is named after a pro-slavery racist, should it get a new name? We asked that question this morning and the poll results and comments took off like wildfire. "This is ridiculous," writes commenter Boom Boom Shikadance (who should ... More >>
Blogs
April 4, 2011
Porky's RIP... but you can buy the pig sign!
Tony NelsonA St. Paul institution shuttered.The muscle car engines have roared their last as the 1950's era Porky's on University Avenue in St. Paul served its last Twinburger yesterday. Lines for the drive-in stretched around the corner and madly dashing pedestrians nearly caused accidents a ... More >>
Blogs
March 21, 2011
Minneapolis ends winter parking restrictions
Goodbye, snow emergency!Since December 17, we've been slogging through snow and ice, trying to dash home early enough to find an overnight home for our vehicles on our parking-restricted Minneapolis streets. But today, we've just gotten the best sign of spring ever: parking restrictions are ... More >>
Blogs
March 9, 2011
Men's Journal names Minneapolis one of America's coolest cities
Minneapolis makes the grade.Yesterday we found out we lived in the best American city to find a job. Today, Minneapolis is the "Best Place to Live in a Big City Designed for Getting Outside," according to Men's Journal. Not a bad week so far. Especially since last month we were named one ... More >>
Restaurants
February 16, 2011
Jack's and People's Organic cafes reviewed
Minneapolis and Edina get new java-based joints
Blogs
February 14, 2011
Urban Eatery grand opening party reveals menu items and remodel
The eatery opens.Urban Eatery celebrated its grand opening Saturday night with a rollicking party. Taking over the space that once housed the View in the Calhoun Beach Club, the new restaurant has undergone a remodel and re-menu that seemed to please the crowd--who clearly came to eat, drink, and ... More >>
News
June 9, 2010
The Talk
Coming to a summer bedroom near you
Blogs
July 17, 2009
Cyclist exposes himself at Lake Calhoun, says he was training for naked bike race
When they asked the man what he was doing exposing himself as he rode around Lake Calhoun, he claimed he was training for a West Coast naked bike ride. Right.
Restaurants
June 20, 2007
Cheese It
Premier Cheese Market adds new life to the old milk scene
News
October 19, 2005
Extreme Makeover: Lake Street
Hennepin County and Minneapolis are spending millions to rebuild south Minneapolis's main east-west thoroughfare in a new image. But whose vision is it?
Restaurants
July 13, 2005
Thai Uptown Style
Tum Rup has one thing a neighborhood really needs: Good food at reasonable prices for the people who live there
Restaurants
February 9, 2005
Tastes Like Now
Likable new Tryg's redefines comfort food--and brunch!--for the west metro
News
December 8, 2004
Cruel and Unusual
You think winter in Minnesota sucks? Friend, you don't know anything about winter in Minnesota.
Restaurants
September 3, 2003
Rijsttafel Ramblings
Dear Dara answers questions, both asked and unasked, about the foods you seek
Arts
February 6, 2002
Hide And Seek
Boiling brains and hunting voles in search of the old-time fur trader's life
Restaurants
September 19, 2001
Filling a Neighborhood Niche
Boiling brains and hunting voles in search of the old-time fur trader's life

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