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Butcher and the Boar hosts first Boarfest on Sunday

This weekend's forecast calls for chilly temps, but that shouldn't deter any die-hard sausage fan from attending a festival that's bold enough to call itself "Boarfest."The inaugural event takes place this Sunday, October 7, in the beer garden outside Butcher and the Boar, providing the perfect oppo ... More >>

October arrives filled with fests this Week in Food

Oooh October. The first of the month ushers in a month of great eating: pumpkin beers, end-of-season bounties (squash!), and all the candy your cavities can handle. Ease yourself in with a week of fun fall events. 10/1 The first day of October has us thinking about one thing: Oktoberfest at the Bl ... More >>

Black Forest Inn Oktoberfest starts today

We have lots of Oktoberfest celebrations to look forward to next month, but the grandaddy of them all is at Black Forest Inn, and they get a leg up on the competition by starting the festivities relatively early. The celebration starts tonight at 6 p.m. and goes all the way until October 7. Her ... More >>

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From pho to homemade pie this Week in Food

This Week in Food begins with pho and ends with pie, the ideal bookends to the final week in September. 9/27 Mississippi Market offers the chance to meander through Southeast Asian cooking in an entirely gluten-free fashion at Thursday night's class "Cooking Southeast Asian Flavors." The distinct ... More >>

Schell's: brewing German-style beer for 152 years

August-Schell Brewery is Minnesota's oldest operating brewery and the second-oldest family-run brewery in the United States (Yuengling in Pennsylvania is first). The New Ulm-based brewery has seen a lot of hard times, surviving the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, Prohibition, and a number of other historic ... More >>

Beer fests abound in and around the Twin Cities

The proliferation of beer fests in and around the Twin Cities is getting intense. You can't turn around anymore without tripping over at least one celebration of suds. They are getting so thick that most weekends offer more than one to choose from. I've spent the last three Saturdays imbibing at som ... More >>

Town Hall Tap plans to open a bowling alley

First they opened Town Hall -- one of the few true and truly good brewpubs we have in the Twin Cities. Then they expanded with Town Hall Tap -- a smaller, cozier version of the original that quickly became a favorite of Nokomis-area residents. Now owners Pete Rifakes and Scott Krebsbach are talking ... More >>

Harriet Brewing releasing Oktoberfest Thursday

Harriet Brewing, a relative old-timer in Minneapolis's burgeoning microbrewery scene, will be releasing an Oktoberfest selection at its tap room Thursday. See Also: Smokehouse Brewpub opens Thursday Top 5 brewpubs in the Twin Cities Harriet offered its first samples to friends and media Tuesday ... More >>

Excelsior Brewing "Kruisetoberfest" will release new beer on a boat

See Also:Tonka Beer: Saving Minnesota lakes, one beer at a timeTop 5 local Oktoberfest beersOpen water, the sweet scent of barbecued meats, and the opportunity to be one of the first to sample a new fall seasonal beer: Kruisetoberfest, an upcoming special-release event on Lake Minnetonka, showcases ... More >>

Summit Backyard Bash is Saturday

Last year Summit Brewing Company celebrated 25 years of beer with a blowout in the brewery's backyard. This year they turn 26. Seems like a good excuse to throw another party. And party is just what the folks at Summit plan to do. This year's Summit Backyard Bash happens Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p ... More >>

Kramarczuk's Kielbasa Festival

Colossal Cafe St. Paul adds dinner service

See also:Colossal Cafe St. Paul: A First LookColossal Cafe expands to St. PaulBest Pancake: Colossal Cafe Colossal Cafe, breakfast darling and Best Neighborhood Cafe in St. Paul, announced this week that it is also adding dinner service to its St. Paul location. After securing a beer and wine list, ... More >>

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The Best of Hot Dish: October 10-14, 2011

Be sure to jump in a pile of these.The crisp autumn air and bare tree branches bring both melancholy and a cozy nesting vibe to life. It's a perfect weekend for reflecting. In case you aren't sure what to reflect upon, here are some of the top stories this week from Hot Dish. Jamie Malone of Sea Ch ... More >>

Top 5 local Oktoberfest beers

Sure, we're a state full of Scandinavians, but that doesn't mean we can't party like the beer-swigging Germans when October rolls around. Which beers should be filling your stein this time of year? Five local breweries offer the Oktoberfest experience for a limited time, and we're ready to weigh in.

Beer or bust this week in food

We're not even going to lie to you: If beer isn't your bag, this is the week to stay home. Practically every day is crammed with a beer dinner, pairing, sampling, or class on how to create the stuff yourself. Something about October must bring out everyone's inner brewmonster. 10/10 Brooklyn Brewi ... More >>

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Oktoberfest has arrived this week in food

Everyone is German at the Black Forest Inn​Fans of all things German and sausagey will be pleased with this week's offerings, which skew heavily toward a meat-and-beer theme thanks to Oktoberfest activities. 9/25 If you made it through the weekend without attending the Black Forest Inn's Okt ... More >>

Black Forest Oktoberfest offers 10 days of Deutsch-style fun

Don't be caught like a deer in the headlights: plan your Oktoberfest celebration!​The Black Forest restaurant kicks off its famous 10-day Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. On Friday, they'll host their annual Prost! Night (with celebrity keg tapper and KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard). Sa ... More >>

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Summit celebrates 25th anniversary

Summit throws a birthday bash​The celebration kicked off with trilling bagpipes and thudding drums in proper St. Paul fashion.  Summit invited friends and fans alike down to its brewery to celebrate 25 years of independent brewing. Attendees were treated to food, tunes, and of course plen ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Kramarczuk's Kielbasa Fest, PROF, Halloween Alaska, Shiny Toy Guns

​Sandal weather is almost over, but sweater weather is almost here!

Lyn-Lake Oktoberfest, Labor Day Weekend Block Party lineups announced

​In my recap of the Pizza Luce Block Party from this weekend, I remarked that the free fest might end up being the highlight of the summer concert season. But it looks like we'll have a few other worthy contenders before the season is up -- two more late summer block party lineups have been reveal ... More >>

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Schell's vs. Summit Oktoberfest beers

Beer vs. Beer: Minnesota Oktoberfests​Raise your (liter) mug! Between the soft pretzels and the schweinshaxe, we've been drinking a lot of Oktoberfest this fall. Trouble is, without sipping 'em side by side, we can never remember which ones we like better. The Hot Dish pitted two local brewe ... More >>

Twin Cities Oktoberfest offers beer and lederhosen this weekend

​Beer! Brats! What more magic words of encouragement do you need? It's time for Twin Cities Oktoberfest, which means it's time to celebrate being German. "Kiss me I'm German" doesn't quite have that ring to it, but who cares once the lederhosen, oompah music, and giant steins of beer appear on ... More >>

Hitchcock, Hotel, art from Duluth: Freeloader Friday

Digital Sextant​The first of the month is never kind on the wallet. Here at Freeloader Friday, we share you pain. Fortunately, the Twin Cities hosts tons of free events throughout the city each weekend. Our list this week includes art shows celebrating Alfred Hitchcock, Duluth, and a world without ... More >>

Pizza Nea offers free beer for Oktoberfest

Pizza Nea via FacebookYou buy a pizza, they'll throw in a beverage. ​Every Thursday in October, PIzza Nea is offering a free Oktoberfest draft with the purchase of a pizza. If you're not a fan of German beer, you can substitute a free Moretti Italian Lager tap or a glass of wine (7.50 and unde ... More >>

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Wurst Night of Oktoberfest: Black Forest dishes up heart, tongue, and more on Monday

from BFI's Facebook pageYou can eat the rest of this deer.​For this year's Oktoberfest, the Black Forest Inn is bringing a little something special to your table. With a renewed interest in eating all the parts of the animal, BFI' is adding tongue, heart, liver, and kidneys to their Oktoberfest br ... More >>

Oktoberfest, Lyn-Lake Block Party: Freeloader Friday

covilha via Flickr.com​ As the seasons change, so do the types of events happening around town. This weekend we have two different Oktoberfest festivals, a block party (bring an umbrella), and free films.

Jagerfest 2010 this Saturday at Club Jager

​"The leaves are turning, the cool breeze is blowing, and the days are getting shorter... so let's PARTY!" This Saturday, Clubhouse Jager in the Warehouse District will host its fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration, complete with a party-starting lineup of local music, free food provided by Fox T ... More >>

Top 5 spots to celebrate Oktoberfest

It's not yet October, but it's time to fest!​What do desperate hausfraus, meter-long bratwurst, and dachshund races have in common? They're all part of upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations in the Twin Cities. So squeeze into your lederhosen and polish your steins: Here are several German-beer-d ... More >>

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