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May 8, 2012
Drink of the Week: Pimm's Cup at Merlin's Rest
Are you familiar with Pimm's No. 1 Cup? This centuries-old liqueur has some lesser known cousins (the No. 3 and the No. 6) that are still in production, but the most popular by far is the No. 1. It's a cola-colored, gin-based liqueur that is faintly herby and is set off perfectly when mixed with cit ... More >>
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March 12, 2012
Imbibe like an Irishman this Week in Food
We hope you like corned beef and Guinness, because this week in food leading up to St. Patrick's Day is all about indulging Irish-style.
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February 29, 2012
Howard Jones, '80s synthpop icon, coming to the Varsity Theater
Howard Jones is one of few musicians lucky enough to have notable longevity decades past his prime, so don't take one look at his hair and mistake him for Richard Marx or that lead Seagull. He lived many musical lifetimes since his 1985 radio hit "No One Is To Blame," when he carved a niche ... More >>
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February 24, 2012
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 >>
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February 10, 2012
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 >>
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February 8, 2012
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 >>
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January 30, 2012
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.
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January 18, 2012
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.
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October 28, 2011
Weekend Checklist: They Might Be Giants, Lydia, Dessa, LIGHTS
Every show this weekend is Halloween-themed... make sure you have a costume ready.
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October 28, 2011
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 >>
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October 26, 2011
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 >>
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October 7, 2011
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 >>
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August 31, 2011
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 >>
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July 27, 2011
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 >>
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July 6, 2011
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 >>
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June 22, 2011
Best summer film events in the Twin Cities
48-Hour Film Project, Twin Cities Film Fest
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June 8, 2011
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 oasisThe 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 >>
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May 25, 2011
Arctic Monkeys
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mill-City-Cafe/104091750284?ref=tsThe Mill City Cafe's patio is a lush oasisThe 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 >>
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May 25, 2011
Historic Pub Crawl
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mill-City-Cafe/104091750284?ref=tsThe Mill City Cafe's patio is a lush oasisThe 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 >>
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April 27, 2011
White Light Riot ready to rebound after record label dispute
Band comes rocketing out of limbo
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April 9, 2011
The Happy Gnome's MN game burger: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 27
Mo PerryEating locally sourced food never tasted so indulgentEating locally sourced food has been all the rage for quite some time now, but maybe you've eschewed the whole idea, thinking it meant stuffy, sparse plates of morally superior greens sprinkled with a few smug flax seeds. Allow me ... More >>
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April 8, 2011
Patisserie Margo's Zuppa Englese Torte: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 28
A perfect 10 in taste and looks...The Zuppa Englese torte at Patisserie Margo has a gorgeous multilayered construction that amazes the eyes and seems more precise and perfect than the original Italian treat. When translated, it means English soup, which one theory says came about when Italian che ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
Dolsot Bibimbap at Dong Yang Oriental Food: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 31
Kei TerauchiDolsot bibimbop: the food pyramid in a stone potIt may be true that fast food provides you the most calories per dollar. But you are paying for processed fat and starch flavored to taste acceptable to the tolerant palate. If you are looking to fill up on healthy and full-flavored ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Meritage's pommes frites: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 33
Joy SummersHold the ketchup, pass the Bearnaise Everything tastes better in French. Admit it. Would you rather eat mayo or aioli? A loaf of bread or a baguette? Velveeta or a little fromage? French fries or pommes frites? I rest my case. For French cuisine in the Twin Cities, it's hard to ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Piccolo's scrambled eggs with pigs' feet: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 32
The elegance of eggsDoug Flicker has a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, chefs in town. Those who know food, like other chefs and serious food followers, watch his every move. He's earned that respect by cooking his food his way, even if it might not appear to be what's popular with ... More >>
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April 5, 2011
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 >>
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April 4, 2011
Urban Eatery's Asian pork sliders: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 37
Take that, White Castle!To think that we once satisfied our late-night snacking urges with the mushy blandness of the White Castle slyder, a meal that's perfectly content to be seasoned with nothing more than steamed onions. Sure, there's comfort to be found in the squishy buns and flat mea ... More >>
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April 3, 2011
Isles Bun & Coffee's Puppy Dog Tail: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 38
Kei TerauchiFollow the finger for yummy tailsThe 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 >>
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April 1, 2011
Szechuan Spice's Chicken with Double Chili Pepper: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 41
Mo PerryFiery goodness to make your tongue tingleThere 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 >>
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March 30, 2011
Dancing Ganesha's Chicken 65: 100 Favorite Dishes, No. 42
Colorful and tasty tooGood 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 >>
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March 28, 2011
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 >>
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March 9, 2011
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 >>
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February 21, 2011
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 >>
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February 16, 2011
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 >>
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February 10, 2011
Transmission celebrates 10 years with a gig in the Mainroom
Photo by Stacy SchwartzDJ 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 >>
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January 19, 2011
Robert Burns Night Scotch Tasting
Photo by Stacy SchwartzDJ 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 >>
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December 29, 2010
New Year's Eve Bash
Photo by Stacy SchwartzDJ 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 >>
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December 13, 2010
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 >>
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December 8, 2010
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 >>
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December 1, 2010
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 >>
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November 24, 2010
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 >>
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November 15, 2010
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 >>
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October 29, 2010
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 >>
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October 27, 2010
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 >>
Restaurants
March 24, 2010
Bradstreet, Solera, and more: Happy hours for grownups
Drink like an adult on a college kid's budget
Restaurants
September 16, 2009
The Bootleg: Minnesota's signature country-club cocktail
Prohibition-era drink deftly masks taste of alcohol
Restaurants
July 2, 2008
High Cuisine
A search for Minneapolis's best rooftop dining
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July 27, 2005
Open-Air Options
Defy the dog days of summer on one of these charming--or just cheap--patios
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June 9, 2004
Drinking in the Sunshine
Fifteen of the best summer patios to grab a drink at this summer!
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December 6, 2000
Everything But the Kitchen: Zinc
Fifteen of the best summer patios to grab a drink at this summer!
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