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Scotland

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2013

    Potter's Pasties to open storefront in Dinkytown

    It's an awfully long, dark season to suffer through without the comfort of those hearty hand pies we've come to love. Luckily, we've just received news that tantalizingly soon, we will be able to fulfill our Potter's Pasties craving year round.Alec Duncan, who owns the trucks with his wife, Fiona, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2012

    Fine Line Music Cafe is 25: Owner Dario Anselmo on its past and future

    A quarter of a century in any business is no small thing, but 25 years in the music business is really a thing of beauty. For its silver anniversary, the Fine Line Music Cafe -- a longtime staple in the the downtown music scene and Twin Cities tradition -- is throwing itself a quiet little party. Fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2012

    Admiral Fallow on The Mighty Ducks, tree people, and touring the U.S.

    The orchestral folk-pop ensemble Admiral Fallow has been steadily gaining fans in the U.K. since they started playing together some six years ago. Now, finally, with the release of their second album, Tree Bursts In Snow, talented Scottish quintet is finally in a place to make the great voyage over ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 13, 2012

    The Encyclopedia Show

    The orchestral folk-pop ensemble Admiral Fallow has been steadily gaining fans in the U.K. since they started playing together some six years ago. Now, finally, with the release of their second album, Tree Bursts In Snow, talented Scottish quintet is finally in a place to make the great voyage over ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    5 great books for Minnesota foodies

    ​What else is there for your foodie friends to do in the winter other than read, eat food, and read about food? Probably not much. Food books, therefore, are the perfect gift. Here's our selection of the best in local food books--available at independent book stores citywide. Minnesota Lunch: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Glenmorangie Lasanta, a Scotch to fight the fall chill

    ​Glenmorangie Lasanta $14 St. Louis Park Woodfire Grill 6501 Wayzata Boulevard, St. Louis Park 952.345.0505; www.slpwoodfiregrill.com As many delicious cocktails as there are in these Twin Cities, something about the chilly damp weather in fall always brings me back to my first love: whisky, spe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 28, 2011

    Manhattan Short Film Festival

    ​Glenmorangie Lasanta $14 St. Louis Park Woodfire Grill 6501 Wayzata Boulevard, St. Louis Park 952.345.0505; www.slpwoodfiregrill.com As many delicious cocktails as there are in these Twin Cities, something about the chilly damp weather in fall always brings me back to my first love: whisky, spe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2011

    Potter's Pasties: A first look at the new food truck

    God save the meat pie​Let us just pretend for a moment that it was an unseasonably cold late June day. Perhaps the sky was overcast, the wind a bit biting, and an entire state of pale people grumbled in unison about the lack of summer weather. Now what if these people were also hungry? Where co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2011

    The Macallan 55 at St. Paul Grill: a super fancy drink of the week

    Fifty-five years old and $750 a glass.​The Macallan 55$750 a glassThis Drink of the Week should probably be described in the voice of Robin Leach from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, so image that. The Macallan 55 is a Highland single-malt scotch whisky, meaning this little sip has been aged i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    Lucky Bucket and Millstream beers arrive in Minnesota

    Lucky Bucket Brewery launches this weekend in Minnesota.​Somehow the word has gotten out that Minnesotans love to drink beer. The list of out-of-state breweries starting distribution here just keeps expanding. In the last two months alone we've welcomed Stone Brewing Co., Brooklyn Brewery, and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 13, 2011

    Carlos Alazraqui

    Lucky Bucket Brewery launches this weekend in Minnesota.​Somehow the word has gotten out that Minnesotans love to drink beer. The list of out-of-state breweries starting distribution here just keeps expanding. In the last two months alone we've welcomed Stone Brewing Co., Brooklyn Brewery, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    France 44 shares the secrets of Scotland's finest whiskey this Week in Food.

    Pair wisely. ​Prepare for spring by planning your garden, pairing your wine and cheese, and picking out the perfect brew, wine, or scotch for your next big shindig. It's all here, this Week in Food. Monday 3/14 Pairing the wrong cheese with your wine can really wreak havoc. Learn how to avoid t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    Alexi Murdoch reflects on poetry, television, and feeling at home on the road

    ​Much like the rest of his condensed tour, Alexi Murdoch's stop at the Cedar Cultural Center was quick to sell out. Murdoch is not only wildly popular, but is also quite the catch if you are fortunate enough to witness him standing live in front of you; simply put, he doesn't tour very often.

  • Calendar

    January 26, 2011

    Titian and the Golden Age of Venetian Painting: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland

    ​Much like the rest of his condensed tour, Alexi Murdoch's stop at the Cedar Cultural Center was quick to sell out. Murdoch is not only wildly popular, but is also quite the catch if you are fortunate enough to witness him standing live in front of you; simply put, he doesn't tour very often.

  • Calendar

    January 19, 2011

    Robert Burns Night Scotch Tasting

    ​Much like the rest of his condensed tour, Alexi Murdoch's stop at the Cedar Cultural Center was quick to sell out. Murdoch is not only wildly popular, but is also quite the catch if you are fortunate enough to witness him standing live in front of you; simply put, he doesn't tour very often.

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2011

    Whiskey in a can causes controversy even before it hits shelves

    Canned whiskey: There's a first time for everything.​Continuing the theme of crazily alcoholic beverages in cans, Panama-based Scottish Spirits LTD is now offering whiskey in 12-ounce cans. That's eight shots, apparently intended to be shared by three people. And we thought Four Loko was bad... ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Minnesota Wild break Movember records: Photo of the day

    There's a moustache down there, somewhere.​The Minnesota Wild broke two records in November, and they didn't have to raise a stick for either of them. The Wild raised $28,270 through donations and ticket sales during Movember, an annual charity event that encourages men to grow mustaches to r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Metrodome Collapse: 10 other stadium disasters

    Mottaqi Stadium, Iran​What might have happened had the Metrodome roof collapsed during the Vikings game against the Giants on Sunday? What might have happened if the roof had slowly sagged and busted wide open over stands packed with spectators in a panic, but unable to move? Disaster, that's ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 17, 2010

    KT Tunstall

    Mottaqi Stadium, Iran​What might have happened had the Metrodome roof collapsed during the Vikings game against the Giants on Sunday? What might have happened if the roof had slowly sagged and busted wide open over stands packed with spectators in a panic, but unable to move? Disaster, that's ... More >>

  • Music

    October 6, 2010

    Jamie Lidell, Ra Ra Riot and more

    Mottaqi Stadium, Iran​What might have happened had the Metrodome roof collapsed during the Vikings game against the Giants on Sunday? What might have happened if the roof had slowly sagged and busted wide open over stands packed with spectators in a panic, but unable to move? Disaster, that's ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2010

    Tannahill Weavers

    Mottaqi Stadium, Iran​What might have happened had the Metrodome roof collapsed during the Vikings game against the Giants on Sunday? What might have happened if the roof had slowly sagged and busted wide open over stands packed with spectators in a panic, but unable to move? Disaster, that's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2010

    L'Ecosse RIP

    ​ From the moment it opened its doors, L'Ecosse was a strange bird. The name, which is the French word for Scotland, reflected chef-owner David Macfarlane's Scottish heritage and culinary sensibilities. But it seemed to confuse neighbors looking for more defined restaurant concepts (Pepitos's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    Alexander McCall Smith cancels talk at the State Theatre

    ​(Photo by Tara Murphy)Alexander McCall Smith, author of several popular series, including The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has canceled his talk scheduled for Monday, April 26 at the State Theatre. 

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2009

    Top 5: Holiday cheese recommendations

    It's easy to get all caught up in holiday cookies and candies and fruitcakes and turkeys. What about holiday cheeses?

  • News

    December 9, 2009

    Allison Pottinger going for curling gold at Winter Olympics

    U.S. women's curling team hopes to win big in Vancouver

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Summit releases second brew in "Unchained Series"

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2009

    MN Scottish Fair & Highland Games

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2009

    Franz Ferdinand

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Music

    April 22, 2009

    Franz Ferdinand, Voltage: Fashion Amplified, and more

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2008

    Nordic Roots Festival: Waltz With Me and Vasen

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2008

    Nordic Roots Festival: Hedningarna; Detektivbyran

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2008

    Nordic Roots Festival: Frigg

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2008

    Nordic Roots Festival: Hoven Droven; Hurdy Gurdy

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2008

    Nordic Roots Festival: Triakel

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2008

    CANCELED: Mogwai

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2008

    Tubby Smith's nephew killed in Massachusetts

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2007

    Watch globally, cheer locally

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2007

    7/6 Morning Communiqué

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2005

    10/31: Morning Communique

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2005

    10/06: Morning Communique

    Summit's gone and done it again, this time with a Scottish-style ale.

  • Restaurants

    December 8, 2004

    Single Malt: Innumerable Bottles

    The rarest single malt scotches in all the world can be found in Minnesota, if you only know where to look

  • Music

    December 18, 2002

    Local Legends

    Slug and St. Patrick Costello recall a brush with Avril Lavigne, their status as Scottish Royalty, puking on cue, and dropping trou

  • Arts

    November 27, 2002

    Steal This Video Game

    A bloody new Grand Theft Auto upsets the social order

  • Books

    May 19, 1999

    A Shot Seen Around the World

    A Minnesota killing prompts front-page headlines overseas--and yawns back home

  • Feature

    July 29, 1998

    If you build it...

    A Minnesota killing prompts front-page headlines overseas--and yawns back home

  • Music

    July 23, 1997

    Bissed Off

    A Minnesota killing prompts front-page headlines overseas--and yawns back home

  • Restaurants

    June 18, 1997

    The British Can Be Bubbly

    A Minnesota killing prompts front-page headlines overseas--and yawns back home

  • Music

    May 28, 1997

    Belle And Sebastian

    If You're Feeling Sinister

  • Arts

    July 24, 1996

    Smack in Your Face

    Trainspotting's ode to junk culture.

  • Restaurants

    May 29, 1996

    Tales of the Third Coast

    Trainspotting's ode to junk culture.

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