Lauren Booth

2012 British Arrows Awards

A Christmas Carol

Bill McGuire announces Stars ownership deal

The Minnesota Stars are officially here to stay. Twin Cities businessman Bill McGuire announced that he's buying the second-division soccer team during a press conference at Brit's Pub this afternoon. Previously owned by the National American Soccer League, the Stars were in jeopardy of being disba ... More >>

Rufus Wainwright

The Minnesota Stars are officially here to stay. Twin Cities businessman Bill McGuire announced that he's buying the second-division soccer team during a press conference at Brit's Pub this afternoon. Previously owned by the National American Soccer League, the Stars were in jeopardy of being disba ... More >>

Animal Kingdom

The Minnesota Stars are officially here to stay. Twin Cities businessman Bill McGuire announced that he's buying the second-division soccer team during a press conference at Brit's Pub this afternoon. Previously owned by the National American Soccer League, the Stars were in jeopardy of being disba ... More >>

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

The Minnesota Stars are officially here to stay. Twin Cities businessman Bill McGuire announced that he's buying the second-division soccer team during a press conference at Brit's Pub this afternoon. Previously owned by the National American Soccer League, the Stars were in jeopardy of being disba ... More >>

Devil's Advocate keeps it simple

The new Minneapolis pub focuses on meatballs and beer

Twin Cites film fests and events

A guide to a picture-perfect summer

Lawn Bowling

A guide to a picture-perfect summer

Oscar parties, vegan chili, Rock the Cradle: Freeloader Friday

​ Even if you have no money, there's always something fun and free to do around town on the weekends. This installment of Freeloader Friday features a slew of CD-release concerts, a rockin' party for toddlers, a chili cook-off for vegans, and an awesome Oscar party at Brit's. Come take a look at o ... More >>

Pre-Valentine's Day parties, Staraoke Karaoke: Freeloader Friday

​ With Valentine's Day fast approaching, you may be wondering what you get your sweetie. This weekend features several great parties that should entertain as well as enable you to shop for the holiday. In addition to these events for lovers, this edition of Freeloader Friday has tons of art shows, ... More >>

Heartbeats

​ With Valentine's Day fast approaching, you may be wondering what you get your sweetie. This weekend features several great parties that should entertain as well as enable you to shop for the holiday. In addition to these events for lovers, this edition of Freeloader Friday has tons of art shows, ... More >>

Author Gabrielle Hamilton and the Surly Mild release this week in food

January ends with a Week in Food that begins at the library and ends in a steaming pot of homemade chili. Sounds about right to us.

Blue Sky Blackout

January ends with a Week in Food that begins at the library and ends in a steaming pot of homemade chili. Sounds about right to us.

Weekend Checklist: They Might Be Giants, Lydia, Dessa, LIGHTS

Every show this weekend is Halloween-themed...​ make sure you have a costume ready.

City Pages 2011 Halloween Concert Guide

​Now that you've got your clever costume all picked out, you need somewhere fun to go. We've got you covered with a list of enough ghoulish rock 'n roll events happening in the Twin Cities to keep you entertained all weekend long, and deep into Monday night as well.From devilish DJs to terrorizing ... More >>

21st Anniversary & Halloween Party

​Now that you've got your clever costume all picked out, you need somewhere fun to go. We've got you covered with a list of enough ghoulish rock 'n roll events happening in the Twin Cities to keep you entertained all weekend long, and deep into Monday night as well.From devilish DJs to terrorizing ... More >>

Zombie Pub Crawl 2011: Music set times

​What do we want? BRAINS! When do we want 'em? .....BRAINS!That's right, the time is nigh for throngs of eager young partiers to don their rattiest zombie apparel for the 7th annual Zombie Pub Crawl, which for the first time this year will expand to cover both St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood and ... More >>

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

​What do we want? BRAINS! When do we want 'em? .....BRAINS!That's right, the time is nigh for throngs of eager young partiers to don their rattiest zombie apparel for the 7th annual Zombie Pub Crawl, which for the first time this year will expand to cover both St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood and ... More >>

Summer Movie Series

​What do we want? BRAINS! When do we want 'em? .....BRAINS!That's right, the time is nigh for throngs of eager young partiers to don their rattiest zombie apparel for the 7th annual Zombie Pub Crawl, which for the first time this year will expand to cover both St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood and ... More >>

Lawn Bowling

​What do we want? BRAINS! When do we want 'em? .....BRAINS!That's right, the time is nigh for throngs of eager young partiers to don their rattiest zombie apparel for the 7th annual Zombie Pub Crawl, which for the first time this year will expand to cover both St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood and ... More >>

Best summer film events in the Twin Cities

48-Hour Film Project, Twin Cities Film Fest

Top 5 under-the-radar patios in Minneapolis-St. Paul

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mill-City-Cafe/104091750284?ref=tsThe Mill City Cafe's patio is a lush oasis​The last of winter's snow finally melted in St. Paul yesterday (really), and the tropical heat wave of the past few days seems to have abated, leaving us in a perfect window of patio-enj ... More >>

Arctic Monkeys

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mill-City-Cafe/104091750284?ref=tsThe Mill City Cafe's patio is a lush oasis​The last of winter's snow finally melted in St. Paul yesterday (really), and the tropical heat wave of the past few days seems to have abated, leaving us in a perfect window of patio-enj ... More >>

Historic Pub Crawl

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mill-City-Cafe/104091750284?ref=tsThe Mill City Cafe's patio is a lush oasis​The last of winter's snow finally melted in St. Paul yesterday (really), and the tropical heat wave of the past few days seems to have abated, leaving us in a perfect window of patio-enj ... More >>

White Light Riot ready to rebound after record label dispute

Band comes rocketing out of limbo

Travail's fried chicken: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 34

​Even those who have lived in New Orleans for decades, where fried chicken is an art form, might find themselves losing years of their lives trying to prepare the dish at home, always feeling some sort of disappointment at the results. It's not always easy to pinpoint what is wrong. Was the batter ... More >>

Isles Bun & Coffee's Puppy Dog Tail: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 38

Kei TerauchiFollow the finger for yummy tails​The morning commute is a struggle. With my hair still damp and stomach empty, I head out to catch the bus at Uptown Transit Station. As I sleepily walk down on Hennepin, a sweet and inviting aroma takes hold of all my senses. I look up and see a ... More >>

Szechuan Spice's Chicken with Double Chili Pepper: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 41

Mo PerryFiery goodness to make your tongue tingle​There is something other-worldly about Szechuan Spice's chicken with double chili pepper--a haunting quality that hovers on the periphery of your memory and manifests in periodic, sudden, urgent cravings. Maybe it's the chicken, lightly crisp ... More >>

Dancing Ganesha's Chicken 65: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 42

Colorful and tasty too​Good smells waft down Harmon Place when you open the doors to Dancing Ganesha and grab a seat at the bar, it only gets better. Pass by the elephant and settle in to watch the dual TV's -- one showing a Bollywood musical and the other reprising a cricket match with the West I ... More >>

Brit's Pub Scotch Eggs: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 45

Is it patio season yet?​The humble Scotch egg combines two bang-up breakfast foods and turns them into an edible, portable, rollable snack--that somehow manages to make sausage and eggs pair perfectly with pints of beer. We try 'em nearly every chance we get, and though we appreciate the, ahem, ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day

Is it patio season yet?​The humble Scotch egg combines two bang-up breakfast foods and turns them into an edible, portable, rollable snack--that somehow manages to make sausage and eggs pair perfectly with pints of beer. We try 'em nearly every chance we get, and though we appreciate the, ahem, ... More >>

Brit's taps the Summit Winter cask this snowy Week in Food

Fine chocolate and fine wine: life is good. ​ Dig yourself out of the house to enjoy chocolate and wine, $5 meat pies, and 13 kinds of vegan chili this Week in Food. Tuesday 2/22 Singles, stand up for your rights to good food and reasonable portion sizes. Head to the Wedge for "Cooking for One. ... More >>

Blue Sky Blackout (CD-release)

Fine chocolate and fine wine: life is good. ​ Dig yourself out of the house to enjoy chocolate and wine, $5 meat pies, and 13 kinds of vegan chili this Week in Food. Tuesday 2/22 Singles, stand up for your rights to good food and reasonable portion sizes. Head to the Wedge for "Cooking for One. ... More >>

Transmission celebrates 10 years with a gig in the Mainroom

Photo by Stacy Schwartz​DJ Jake Rudh has spent the last decade cultivating a dedicated following of friends and fans at his weekly dance nights. What started out as Destination Unknown at the Chatterbox Pub in 2001 has since evolved into Transmission, a Wednesday-night house gig that has bounced a ... More >>

Robert Burns Night Scotch Tasting

Photo by Stacy Schwartz​DJ Jake Rudh has spent the last decade cultivating a dedicated following of friends and fans at his weekly dance nights. What started out as Destination Unknown at the Chatterbox Pub in 2001 has since evolved into Transmission, a Wednesday-night house gig that has bounced a ... More >>

New Year's Eve Bash

Photo by Stacy Schwartz​DJ Jake Rudh has spent the last decade cultivating a dedicated following of friends and fans at his weekly dance nights. What started out as Destination Unknown at the Chatterbox Pub in 2001 has since evolved into Transmission, a Wednesday-night house gig that has bounced a ... More >>

20.21 offers bubbles and squeak this Week in Food

The incredible, edible Scotch egg. ​Eek! It's all bubbles and squeak this week with a British invasion, a rockin' gleek-out, and a stiff glass of scotch. It's a wonderful life, this Week in Food. Monday 12/13 Bubbles and squeak and mussels--oh my! In honor of the British Television Awards, 20. ... More >>

Best Holidazzle dining on Nicollet Mall

Holidazzle: an excuse to eat Scotch eggs!​The [insert name of current corporate sponsor here] Holidazzle parade is a local tradition that everybody gets dragged to at one time or another. And unless you snag one of the coveted skyway spots, you're going to be standing out in the cold or sittin ... More >>

Dunn Brothers Coffee Lab debuts the latest coffee geek gadget

Pour-over pots: Changes are brewing at Dunn Bros Coffee Lab...​About a year ago, Dunn Bros. owners took over a former franchise at University Ave and 280 and turned it into an experimental shop--or coffee lab. No more coffee as commodity: the focus is now on tailored brewing and made-to-order ... More >>

Target Holidazzle

Pour-over pots: Changes are brewing at Dunn Bros Coffee Lab...​About a year ago, Dunn Bros. owners took over a former franchise at University Ave and 280 and turned it into an experimental shop--or coffee lab. No more coffee as commodity: the focus is now on tailored brewing and made-to-order ... More >>

Psycho Suzi's liquidation sale--all liquids must go--this Week in Food.

Kathy EasthagenDo your part: drink up. ​ Monday 11/5 Gather at Brit's with members of the Guthrie to honor the theater's smash-hit production of The 39 Steps, based off of Alfred Hitchcock's acclaimed 1935 film. Trivia host John Cosgrove will kick off the evening at 7:15 p.m. with a Movies and Hi ... More >>

Halloween on the cheap, Poster Offensive 5: Freeloader Friday

Revelers party at Bryant-Lake Bowl​ So, you blew all your money on that Lady Gaga costume. Or perhaps you were broke to begin with. Either way, there's no excuse to break the bank any further celebrating Halloween this weekend. Unlike upcoming Christmas and New Year's Eve parties, this holiday is ... More >>

20 Years of Brit's Halloween Party

Revelers party at Bryant-Lake Bowl​ So, you blew all your money on that Lady Gaga costume. Or perhaps you were broke to begin with. Either way, there's no excuse to break the bank any further celebrating Halloween this weekend. Unlike upcoming Christmas and New Year's Eve parties, this holiday is ... More >>

Bradstreet, Solera, and more: Happy hours for grownups

Drink like an adult on a college kid's budget

The Bootleg: Minnesota's signature country-club cocktail

Prohibition-era drink deftly masks taste of alcohol

High Cuisine

A search for Minneapolis's best rooftop dining

Open-Air Options

Defy the dog days of summer on one of these charming--or just cheap--patios

Drinking in the Sunshine

Fifteen of the best summer patios to grab a drink at this summer!

Everything But the Kitchen: Zinc

Fifteen of the best summer patios to grab a drink at this summer!