Lake Nokomis

Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon May '13

NOW OPEN Burch Steakhouse (City Pages review) Corner of Franklin & Hennepin, Minneapolis Daily Diner Frogtown (City Pages preview) 615 University Ave., St. Paul Glam Doll Donuts (City Pages review) 2605 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis Gigi's Cupcakes (City Pages coverage) 7722 Olson Memorial Highway, Gol ... More >>

Judgmental Mpls neighborhood map might offend you, will probably make you laugh [IMAGE]

Live in Loring Park? According to the "Judgmental Maps" blog, you're really in the land of "gay renters."SEE ALSO: MN Monthly helps Edina name its neighborhoods, including "Botoxia" and "Spraytanistan" [GRAPHIC] The latest entry on the blog takes a snarky, possibly offensive look at the City of Lake ... More >>

Sandcastle owner Amy Greeley: Five Questions

Lake Harriet has Bread & Pickle, Minnehaha Falls has Sea Salt, and Lake Calhoun has Tin Fish. Lake Nokomis is arguably just as popular and beloved warm-weather recreation destination, but somehow it had been overlooked as a site for a small waterfront eatery. That is, until last summer, when the ... More >>

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

OPEN612Brew (City Pages coverage)945 Broadway St. NE, MinneapolisBorough and Parlour (City Pages review)730 Washington Ave. N., MinneapolisBlue Door Pub Longfellow (City Pages preview)3448 42nd Ave. S., MinneapolisBurch Steakhouse (City Pages review)Corner of Franklin & Henne ... More >>

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 >>

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

OPENBorough and Parlour (City Pages review)730 Washington Ave. N., MinneapolisBlue Door Pub Longfellow (City Pages preview)3448 42nd Ave. S., MinneapolisBurch Steakhouse (City Pages preview)Corner of Franklin & Hennepin, MinneapolisChez Arnaud (City pages review)1085 Grand Ave., S ... More >>

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 >>

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

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

OPENBeacon Public House (City Pages review)615 Washington Ave. SE, MinneapolisBullpen Sports Saloon395 Robert St. N., St. PaulBar Louie1320 Lagoon Ave., MinneapolisThe Belmore25 Fourth St. N., MinneapolisBon Vie/ A Piece of Cake (City Pages coverage)485 Selby Ave., St. PaulBread, Coffee, and Ca ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon December '12

OPENBeacon Public House615 Washington Ave. SE, MinneapolisBullpen Sports Saloon395 Robert St. N., St. PaulBar Louie1320 Lagoon Ave., MinneapolisThe Belmore25 Fourth St. N., MinneapolisBon Vie/ A Piece of Cake (City Pages coverage)485 Selby Ave., St. PaulBread, Coffee, and Cake Dodd Rd. &am ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon November '12

OPENBar Louie1320 Lagoon Ave., MinneapolisThe Belmore25 Fourth St. N., MinneapolisBon Vie/ A Piece of Cake (City Pages coverage)485 Selby Ave., St. PaulBread, Coffee, and Cake Dodd Rd. & Hwy. 110, MendotaButter Bakery in new location3700 Nicollet Ave. S., MinneapolisCafe Maude at Lorin ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon October '12

OPENBar Louie1320 Lagoon Ave., MinneapolisBon Vie/ A Piece of Cake (City Pages coverage)485 Selby Ave., St. PaulCafe Maude at Loring (City Pages first look)1612 Harmon Pl., MinneapolisCopper Pot Indian Grill10 S Fifth St., MinneapolisCow Bella Gelato1700 Grand Ave., St. PaulEat Shop Kitche ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon September '12

OPENCopper Pot Indian Grill10 S 5th St., MinneapolisDilla's Ethiopian1813 Riverside Ave. N., MinneapolisEl Burrito MercadoInside Midtown Global MarketFoxy Falafel (City Pages coverage) 791 Raymond Ave., St. PaulFika at the American Swedish Institute (City Pages review)2600 Park A ... More >>

Carnage the Executioner comes into his own

The best rapper from Minnesota you've never heard

Best of Hot Dish: July 30-August 3, 2010

Another week of summer has flown by at lightning speed, while the Cities are buzzing with food and drink news. Here are a few of the week's top stories from the Hot Dish.~Be in the know about which restaurants are newly opened, closed, or coming soon with our August edition of the Month in Revi ... More >>

Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon August '12

OPENBirdhouse (City Pages review)2516 Hennepin Ave. S., MinneapolisDevil's Advocate (City Pages review)89 S. 10th St., MinneapolisDilla's Ethiopian1813 Riverside Ave. N., MinneapolisEl Burrito MercadoInside Midtown Global MarketFoxy Falafel -- opens August 3791 Raymond Ave., St. ... More >>

Sandcastle by Doug Flicker recommended as Lake Nokomis concession

See also:Lake Nokomis calls for food vendorsIn early May, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation issued a request for proposals from potential food vendors who wanted to put in a bid to operate a new concession business on Lake Nokomis. After reviewing all the submissions, last week the Community Advisory ... More >>

Vincent Kartheiser on Mad Men's Pete Campbell

Homegrown star of AMC hit reflects on his character

Top 10 ice cream shops in the Twin Cities

There's no wrong season for ice cream​Who knew that the Twin Cities would become the veritable capital of ice cream? We've got more than our fair share of ice cream shops--including fresh, store-made treats in unique flavors rather than chain stores rescooping tired old flavors day in and day out. ... More >>

Parents forget toddler at Lake Nokomis

The boy wandered around Lake Nokomis for about an hour last night.​Two parents are fortunate to have their toddler back today after leaving the two-year-old boy at Lake Nokomis for an hour last night. The parents called the Orono Police Department and reported the boy missing just before 7:30 p.m. ... More >>

Las Teresitas brings back Mexican faves from Taco Morelos

South Minneapolis gets spicy

It's Cinco de Mayo! Here's where to celebrate

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food and drink!​Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and makes a great excuse to eat Mexican food. Here are a few of the most interesting celebrations taking pl ... More >>

Fat Lorenzo's blood orange gelato: 100 Favorite Dishes, no. 13

​Gelato is the reason Italians can strut around with their cravings happily sated and still button their skinny black pants: the creamy frozen treat is just as satisfying as ice cream, but has a fraction of the butterfat. After a few slices of pizza or after a jog around Lake Nokomis, the ho ... More >>

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships: A Minnesota rite [VIDEO]

Championships Sunday brings intensified play.

Prepping Lake Nokomis for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships [VIDEO]

Are you ready for some outdoor hockey?