Marquette

Ipotli's spicy dosa: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 16

Nation-wide, the Twin Cities are famous for our ingenious skyway system, but only people who have really navigated those above-ground mazes understand that they are also a veritable treasure trove of fantastic cheap eats. We discovered a new favorite this year at Ipotli, a fast-casual Indian restaur ... More >>

Mpls 2012 violent crime stats: Day after they make news, another murder is reported

Yesterday, the preliminary 2012 violent crime stats for Minneapolis were reported far and wide and everywhere in between.SEE ALSO:-- Downtown Mpls: Robberies first half of 2012 have more than doubled compared to last year -- Mpls mob beatings: Couple describes 7th and Marquette attack, first of two ... More >>

Holiday tipples are tops this Week in Food

It's a boozy Week in Food, as we've found firkin tappings, wine tastings, and cordial samplings take up many of the events this first week of December. Remember to layer all these drinks with some Christmas cookies... 12/4 Celiac suffers don't have to forgo the deliciousness that is Pizza Luce than ... More >>

Carlos Creek Winery hosts annual grape stomp this weekend

These last few temperate weeks feature no shortage of weekend events around the Twin Cities, but if you're feeling, say, more Enlightenment than Renaissance, consider instead a visit to the Carlos Creek Winery this weekend for a Grape Stomp and Fall Festival.  Live music, chainsaw carving, come ... More >>

Top 5 new street eats

See also: Top 10 street eats in the Twin Cities With these trucks, trailers, and stands popping up faster than frogs at a fly fair, it's hard to keep track of who has been where, when, and what was worth eating. After our hard-to-narrow-down Top 10 list, we wanted to give some love to the new truck ... More >>

Tadka and Ipotli: Go Indian for dinner, lunch, and … breakfast?

A Lake Street bistro and skyway grab-and-go will spice up your whole day

Sushi Fix: Yes, you can get great sushi from a food truck

We heard a few people remarking, "Sushi from a truck?" suspiciously behind us, but we were too busy eagerly delivering another bite into our mouths to answer. Instead we waved enthusiastically with chopsticks before turning back for another dish to devour.The Sushi Fix truck is the realization of a ... More >>

Whatever happened to the downtown Minneapolis mobs that beat people senselessly?

The media tells you about bad things when they happen, but oftentimes you don't hear from us when they stop happening.With that observation in mind, this morning we phoned Sergeant Steve McCarty of the Minneapolis Police Department to get his take on why the string of mob beatings that rocked downto ... More >>

Bloomy's Roast Beef: A first look at the new food truck

It's clear that a lot of love and care went into the new Bloomy's food truck. If the tender-as-a-mother's-love roast beef wasn't enough, there's also the chronicle that owners Katie J and Ryan Bloomstrom maintained on their blog. Katie's writing is so candid and charming it's hard not be pulling for ... More >>

Stanley's on Wheels food truck hits the streets

After watching its Cloverfield-camera-style truck video, the anticipation mounted as we waited for a first sighting of the new truck for Stanley's in Northeast. Stanley's on Wheels peddles comfort foods such as braised meats atop buns or nachos. We found it on Marquette in downtown Minneapolis and j ... More >>

Minneapolis mob beatings: Couple describes Seventh and Marquette attack, first of two there that night

Kirk Kubousek says that he and his wife, Melissa, traveled from their home in Plymouth to downtown Minneapolis for a night out together on St. Patrick's Day when they were attacked by a mob of about 10 young males. The couple had just finished dinner at Rosa Mexicano and were headed back to their ro ... More >>

Golden Tummy: A new food truck debuts

Thanks to my eagle-eyed friend, we saw a new food truck out on Marquette this week. A sliver of bright yellow peaking out behind the another truck.  Turns out this was the first day of business for Nancy Yang and her crew at the new Golden Tummy. The jolly Buddha seems to say, "Hello! ... More >>

Minneapolis mob beatings: With downtown on edge, police increase patrols [MAP]

As news of another mob beating circulated yesterday -- the seventh in downtown Minneapolis since February 3 -- we heard from a lot of people increasingly concerned about their safety when out and about downtown in the evening.All seven attacks have occurred after 7:30 p.m., with four happening befor ... More >>

Minneapolis flash mob beatings: Victim details "sudden" attack on Saturday night, March 31

We wrote yesterday that last weekend seemed to have come and gone without another mob beating in downtown Minneapolis. Unfortunately, we spoke too soon.Last Saturday at about 11:30 p.m., a group believed to consist of four juveniles assaulted two victims in quick succession in front of the Foshay To ... More >>

Food trucks returning this week, a sure sign of spring

​After a balmy weekend, we can say spring fever is in full effect. After months of only a few hearty souls hitting the streets, the food trucks are slowly rolling out of their respective garages. This week is shaping up to be the first with more than one or two out and available for lunch. While i ... More >>

Doomtree release "Bangarang" video before starting enormous U.S. tour

​As the Doomtree crew are all getting psyched for their sprawling 2-month-long U.S. tour which starts tomorrow night, they dropped a lighthearted, no-frills video for "Bangarang," one of the most rousing tracks on their recent No Kings album. The clip features all the members of the Doomtree colle ... More >>

The Melismatics redefine their sound on their new album, 'MANIA!'

​The Melismatics' songs aren't simple at all.  They're intricate, jumping from one thought to another, and yet, they're easily adaptable to the most conservative of ears.  This, of course, is the Minneapolis band's cardinal accomplishment.Listening to their new album, MANIA!, can be comp ... More >>

Prof announces headlining King Gampo tour

​Taking a cue from Atmosphere's quick-selling second annual Welcome to Minnesota tour, onetime Atmosphere tourmate Prof announced today that he will head out on a mostly regional tour next month, hitting four Minnesota stops along the way. Given Prof's wild success over the past year (he easily so ... More >>

Food truck season almost over: Who's still open and who's closed

Gastro Truck: Still open.​The food truck season is almost over. Last Wednesday was the last food truck court in St. Paul, and today is the final food truck rally until spring. But even as many food trucks shut down for the winter, others are staying open, and some are just getting started. We ... More >>

Melissa Hill arrested at Occupy MN

Protest notches first arrest and first victory

Occupy MN: Protesters block streets outside Wells Fargo Center [VIDEO]

Protesters are sitting in the middle of the intersection.​Roughly 1,000 protesters marched from Peavey Plaza to Wells Fargo this afternoon in an attempt to storm the Wells Fargo Center lobby.But when they arrived they found the doors to the bank were locked with Minneapolis police guarding all ent ... More >>

Gastro Truck, Barrio, Hola Arepa, and more

Food trucks bring new eats to the street

The Inn RIP

First Subo, now this?​The rumors started swirling this afternoon, and the Star Tribune confirmed it: The Inn, which opened late last fall, is shutting its doors. Co-owner Tim Niver told the paper that he doesn't blame the restaurant's tucked-away 10th Street at Marquette location, citing the ... More >>

Great River Road Wine Trail hosts local food and wine weekend

Mark your calendar for a weekend getaway.​Looking for a weekend getaway idea? The Great River Road Wine Trail is hosting a three-day Local Foods-Local Wine Weekend on June 3-5, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. The Great River Road Wine Trail consists of 10 wineries near the Mississippi River ... More >>

Ruby Isle's iTunes-banned Guns N' Roses cover album available as free download

​Hot on the heels of their record release party(where incidentally no record was released), Mark Mallman and his band, Ruby Isle, are giving away their electro-tribute rendition of the Guns N' Roses classic, Appetite for Destruction.

The Inn: a tour of the bar and menu with Tim Niver

Andy LienInn from the cold​Step inside the Handicraft Guild building just off Ninth and Marquette. Shake the snow from your hair, rub your hands together as the feeling starts to return to your fingertips, and return the smile that greets you at the door of the recently opened Inn. Chances are goo ... More >>

The Twin Cities' best new food trucks of 2010

Chef Shack paved the way for a crop of new street food vendors​Most of the food carts have been put away for the season--even street food pioneer Chef Shack is skipping Holidazzle this year. But a few brave souls, such as Fork in the Road, have been serving through the snow, and several others ... More >>

Savor Minnesota a boost for local wineries

Saint Croix Vineyards wine tasting​Anyone with preconceived ideas about Minnesota wines is probably re-evaluating those notions if they were part of Saturday's first-annual Savor Minnesota event at Canterbury Park, which featured the best of Minnesota wine, food, and beer. Though the exhibitor ... More >>

Gophers nab an 11 seed in NCAA; Will face Xavier on Friday morning

Their first run to a Big Ten Tournament title game earned them a trip to the Big Dance. Get your bracketology on.

Coming soon: Vescio's Trattoria

A new Vescio's restaurant is replacing Cafe di Napoli in downtown Minneapolis.

Freeloader Friday: August 7-9

Free yourself this weekend.

FireLake taste test: Can you ID the MN wine?

Blind taste a flight to see how Morgan Creek Vineyard's new Ten Thousand Vines stacks up against a French Pinot Noir and a Spanish Grenache blend.

McMansions aren't cool anymore

Monday's five most fascinating stories printed on wood pulp.

'My Burger' learns that breakfast isn't for everyone

The skyway burger joint offers free coffee or orange juice with the purchase of one of its new breakfast options.

Stocks May Plunge, but Your Appetite Doesn't Need To

Great River Bicycle Festival: St. Paul Riverfront Time Trial

Great River Energy Bicycle Festival: Stillwater Criterium

Timber!

In with the Old

With the AIA Guide to the Twin Cities, Larry Millett hijacks the parade of homes

Baby let me hold your hand: Katrina benefit shows archive

No Money Down! A Lifetime to Pay!

Welcome, friend, to the booming field of "subprime" mortgages. Think you can't afford a house? You're probably right, but that won't stop us from putting you in one!

Bold, Bright, and Off the Wall

Madhubani art makes its debut at Khazana

In Hot Pursuit

Ave Maria

And I am Hers

Keeping an appointment with fatherhood

Last Train Out

Hobos have been hopping freights since the Civil War. Now a new generation of riders is hitting the tracks--stockbrokers, students, and the occasional serial killer.

Pastrami Porn

Spokes People

Cyclists angered by a Minneapolis plan to ban bikes from Nicollet Mall hope to convince the City Council that planners haven't really looked for other solutions.

Fancy Setting, Finer Food

DEMOLITION ON RESERVE

In 1973 she was fearless. Graceful, original, expensive, strong--and her daddy was a daredevil.