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  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Dennis Leaf-Smith of 112 Eatery: Chef Chat, Part 3

    We've been spending the last few days getting to know Dennis Leaf-Smith, chef de cuisine at 112 Eatery (click here to view part 1 and part 2 of the interview). As the restaurant hits the seven-year mark, he gives us an insider's look at 112: how things have changed over the years, preparation det ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Ryan Adams will wrap up new tour in Minneapolis

    ​Ever the unpredictable artist, Ryan Adams will re-emerge this fall for his first tour since declaring he was supposedly quitting music (or at least, quitting touring with the Cardinals) back in 2009. With a new solo album, Ashes & Fire, out October 10, Ryan will depart on a West Coast tour in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2010

    Minneapolis is nation's 11th drunkest city

    A pint of prevention is worth...uh....nevermind.​The Daily Beast collected statistics on alcohol use and abuse to rank the nation's most drunk metropolises. Minneapolis ranked 11th, based on the following data:

  • News

    December 29, 2010

    Sofia Coppola's journey to Somewhere

    New film works with a patient and observational style

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Wine Sale Week: Surdyk's fall blowout includes free tastings

    Surdyk's big fall sale: Here are in-store tastings and 10 recommendations on what to buy​When you pull into the Surdyk's lot on a Saturday afternoon during it's big sale, you'd think you were trying to find a parking spot in downtown New York. There's a reason for that: Surdyk's offers not onl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    Affordable wines made for grilled food

    Nothing like a steak off the grill​Most people who drink wine are not going to pop open a 2000 Chateau Montrose St.-Estephe, a 1998 Fox Creek McClaren Vale, or a 2005 Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen for their casual grilling event with friends. If you do pop these open, make sure I am invited. Fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    The most important concept in great wine: the winemaker

    Mark VlossakMark Vlossak of St. Innocent Winery​Of the five most important facets of wine--terroir, vintage, appellation, wine producer, and winemaker--the last is arguably both the most and least important. The winemaker is the most critical factor in what comes out of the bottle, yet all win ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Wine 101: Who made your wine--and why it's important

    St. InnocentTemperance Vineyard Site​Can you name five wine producers? Many casual wine drinkers might mention Robert Mondavi, Sutter Home, Beringer, Coppola, or Kendall Jackson. But what about Monchhof, St. Innocent, and Felsina? In the fourth of a series of Wine 101 topics (which includes terro ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    July 21, 2010

    The Depot at First Avenue and Green Mill's Twisted Fork

    Casual, chef-driven eats in the Twin Cities

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2010

    Meek Family Estates: Minnesotan now makes world-class wines in Washington

    Michael MeekMeek Family Estates Yakima Valley​I met Michael Meek two years ago as he was about to release his first vintage of Meek Family Estates. As a resident of Minnetonka, Michael realized that to make world-class wines you need to head west, and his location in Yakima Valley, Washington ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    Sorella Wine & Spirits: 11 great bottles under $20

    SorellaSale through May 22​I love asking people the question, "How do you save money on wine?" Many say they buy by the case, or the comedian in the group will say don't buy wine at all. The key is buying wine on sale, as the average savings are $3 to $5 per bottle at most shops. Sorella (the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Valentine's Day: 18 great champagnes for every budget

    Whether you have $10 to spend or $300, here are some of the world's finest sparklers recommended by the Cities' best wine shops.

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Midwest wineries trying to get a piece of the action

    The Upper Mississippi River Valley seeks recognition alongside Napa, Sonoma Valley.

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    Wine shops dole out Oscar party advice

    Local wine shops suggest cava, Napa wines to liven up your Academy Awards party.

  • Restaurants

    October 15, 2008

    Restaurant Max has impressive fare despite heady marketing

    How exactly would one choose a menu item based on their 'lifestyle choices'?

  • News

    June 11, 2008

    Summer Grows Up

    For once, this season's movies don't ask you to check your brains at the door

  • News

    October 10, 2007

    The MnDOT Motto

    A day late, a dollar short, and the wrong address

  • Restaurants

    October 3, 2007

    New Chef Rising

    Love Relocates a Great Chef to Minnesota and the Mall's Napa Valley Grille

  • Unknown

    July 11, 2007

    Prince and the Sweet Smell of Success

    Maybe you can bottle genius and sell it in a store

  • Music

    April 18, 2007

    Family Affair

    Bassist Larry Graham ear-tests the Sly and the Family Stone reissues

  • News

    November 8, 2006

    Reviews You Can Use

    Want to put your newfound wine smarts to the test? City Pages' guest taster issues his recommendatinos for bottles sure to please.

  • News

    November 8, 2006

    Asked and Answered

    What's the wallaby on the label of that shiraz trying to tell you? What about the syrah label featuring a generic chateau? Dear Dara answers all your peskiest wine questions.

  • Restaurants

    November 8, 2006

    Asked and Answered: Dara Answers All Your Peskiest Wine Questions.

    What's the wallaby on the label of that shiraz trying to tell you? What about the syrah label featuring a generic chateau? Dear Dara answers all your peskiest wine questions.

  • News

    September 21, 2005

    New Orleans: Survivor Stories

    Beyond soundbites: detailed first-hand accounts from people trapped in the city after Katrina--what they did, what they saw, how they stayed alive.

  • Restaurants

    February 18, 2004

    Levain Unleavened

    To redefine success, a south Minneapolis hot spot needs some polishing

  • Movies

    December 10, 2003

    Heartburn

    Coppola's 'One from the Heart' is no more of a Valentine now than it was in '82

  • Restaurants

    August 20, 2003

    Is Brainerd the New Napa?

    Coppola's 'One from the Heart' is no more of a Valentine now than it was in '82

  • Restaurants

    May 8, 2002

    Testing the Waters

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    October 11, 2000

    Barbaresco in the Barrio

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    June 7, 2000

    Udon Utopia

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    May 10, 2000

    Stillwater Runs Deep

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    November 11, 1998

    Love at First Flush

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    March 4, 1998

    Pot of Gold

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    September 10, 1997

    Love, Minnesotan Style

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    March 12, 1997

    Applause, Please

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    March 27, 1996

    The Supermodel's New Face

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

  • Restaurants

    November 15, 1995

    Swank and Substance

    Two splashy restaurants revisited

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