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Best of Hot Dish: May 13-17, 2013

We hope this lovely spring week had been treating you real fine. Here's a little of what's happening in Twin Cities' food and drink news from this week's Hot Dish.

Food truck courts return to St. Paul beginning today

The sun is shining, birds are singing and stomachs are rumbling like truck generator mimics. It's time to take lunch outside and get back in touch with the curb-side dining culture. St. Paul kicks off the season in fine form with not just one, but two food truck courts.See also: Tips for new food tr ... More >>

The Moral Omnivore food truck hits town with ethical eats

Another food truck season is finally up and running. Among the first trucks of the new crop of street food entrepreneurs is a grassy-green truck adorned with a little goat that is on its third day of downtown Minneapolis business. The Moral Omnivore truck promises ethical eats "from beets to bacon." ... More >>

Top 5 places to eat on the Mississippi: A dining guide for river rats

Believe it or not, Twin Cities, spring is coming! And as it does, an increasing number of our citizens find themselves drawn to the riverfront to watch the progress. They want to see if the geese are back, if the ice is melting, and just how loud the falls are roaring. The only thing that makes spri ... More >>

The Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival

YumMi Banh Mi is selling its food trailer. Here's your chance.

Food trucks may be in hibernation (although not all: Chef Driven Co, Tot Boss, Fork in the Road, and a couple others are still braving the frigid temps). However, street eats season is just a couple of months away. Have you got a great mobile food idea? We found a trailer that's looking for a new ow ... More >>

Surly Darkness Day is on the horizon

Surly fans are gathering. That rumble in the distance is their thirst for the beer that inspired devotion and outrageous prices: Darkness is upon us.  Saturday, October 27, is the annual Darkness Day at the brewery, when Surly releases its most coveted beer, Darkness, a Russian Imperial Stout. ... More >>

Sushi Fix food truck is opening a storefront

When Sushi Fix first arrived in downtown Minneapolis, serving sushi from a food truck, there were skeptics.  Doubters were soon converted to believers, falling hard for the freshly flown-in seafood mixed with their perfectly seasoned rice. It was hard not to be pulling for the enthusiastic Bill ... More >>

Kings Wine Bar serving lunch, former Jack's Cafe space has new resident

Kings Wine Bar is best loved for its wine-and-dine date-night deal (Tuesdays), rousing trivia nights (Mondays) and late-night happy hour specials (Thursday through Saturday from 10 p.m. until midnight), but now they're throwing in lunch service for good measure. Here's more about what's on the menu, ... More >>

"Railgating" along "The Purple Path": Mpls' solution to Vikings tailgaiting problem

Say what you want about the plan itself, but you have to give Mayor R.T. Rybak and the Minneapolis hospitality industry credit -- they certainly have a way with words.SEE ALSO:-- Minnesota Vikings' one-year value increase largest in NFL-- ESPN's Mike and Mike still unaware of Vikings stadium deal, t ... More >>

Best of Hot Dish: August 13-17, 2012

  It's been another week full of the finest of food and drink news. Here's all the latest. ~Believe it or not, the State Fair is right around the bend; fInd out which local brews will be on tap; get the scoop on Andrew Zimmern's new food truck; and hear more about the events hosted b ... More >>

Andrew Zimmern to launch AZ Canteen at State Fair

See Also:Andrew Zimmern wins James Beard AwardAndrew Zimmern, Chef Chat Part 1Andrew Zimmern, Chef Chat Part 2The world may know him as the guy who goes for the business end of the animal, but we once knew him as the celebrated chef of the late, lamented Cafe Un Deux Trois. Bizarre Foods mastermind ... More >>

Indeed Brewing taproom opens Friday

See also: Indeed Brewing taproom coming soonThey held a little sneak peek yesterday, but Indeed Brewing's new taproom, the largest in the state (at least until Surly's taproom opens), will officially open to the public Friday at 3 p.m. During the opening festivities, the Potter's Pasties food truck ... More >>

Seward Co-op turns 40 in style

See also: Best Natural Foods Grocery 2012 This weekend the south Minneapolis favorite Seward Co-op turned 40, and to celebrate, it threw a big party. Founded in 1972, Seward Co-op has been a staple in the Minneapolis Co-op scene. To mark the occasion, the co-op put together a gathering of local ar ... More >>

Best of Hot Dish: July 23-27, 2012

Summer is a time when beautiful produce is bountiful and the variations on gorgeous meals to share are endless. We also love sharing the latest of Twin Cities' food and drink news with you. Here are a few of the week's top stories.~We eagerly await the opening of the newly renova ... More >>

Red House Barnfest music festival to feature four critically acclaimed food trucks

Music-lovers heading to the Red House Barnfest can expect to enjoy some of the finest folk, bluegrass, Americana, and blues music at the event in Red Wing on August 4. And lucky for them, attendees can also anticipate eating pretty darn well at the all-day festival, with vendors representing a selec ... More >>

MidNord Food Truck: A first look

Empanadas are a great idea for a food truck. Little fried-dough flavor pockets are easy to eat on the go, and the filling options are endless. MidNord food truck is the first mobile food vendor to specialize in these little treats, but that's only part of the story. These empanadas come to Minnesota ... More >>

Masu Sushi to roll out new fast-casual concept downtown

See Also:Masu Sushi to open in former Soul Daddy space at the Mall of AmericaSushi Fix: Yes, you can get great sushi from a food truckWe already have good sushi on-the-go now that the Sushi Fix food truck is open, but Minneapolis is about to have another downtown option when it comes to quick rolls. ... More >>

Maruso re-creates street food from around the world

Dishes from pierogies to bahn mi are under $10

Harvest Grill, food truck from and for Minnesota

Another food truck has hit the streets this year--the sunset-colored Harvest Grill. The truck is an offshoot of the Harvest Grill restaurant at Bunker Hills golf course in Coon Rapids. We stopped by for a first taste of this proudly Minnesotan truck.

Maruso Street Food & Bar brings international flavors to downtown Minneapolis

Maruso executive chef Andrew Garrison's pedigree includes Fugaise and Cirque du Soleil Those of you who frequent downtown Minneapolis may have noticed something new nestled between Bar Fly nightclub and Lure Showclub near Eighth and Hennepin. Maruso Street Food & Bar is the newest addition to th ... More >>

Tot Boss makes national food truck design contest

Mobile Cuisine, a blog that covers the national food truck scene, is holding a contest for the best custom graphic design on a truck's exterior. The nominees come from all over and include fish 'n' chips truck Cod Save the Queen in Los Angeles, Mighty Bean Espresso in Washington state, and some ... More >>

Vellee Deli coming to Dinkytown

Most food truck action has been relegated to the downtown areas, but the University of Minnesota has started sending out invites to selected vendors who they feel will serve the East Bank area well.Beginning in June, one of those vendors will be Vellee Deli, the popular Asian-Mexican fusion truck ru ... More >>

World Street Kitchen: Another food truck finds a permanent home

The brothers Wadi are preparing to open their second restaurant. The two already run Saffron in Minneapolis's Warehouse District. Chef Sameh runs the kitchen, while his elder brother Saed keeps the front of the house humming. When not at Saffron, they also run the wildly popular World Street Kitchen ... More >>

Aussie's Kebabs: From Kickstarter to city corner

A new trailer parked near Nicollet and Ninth Street in downtown Minneapolis is bringing a taste of the world to our Midwestern streets. Owner Chris Millner has traveled the world and found a great idea in the doner kebabs of eastern Australia.We stopped by to give them a try. Lesson number one learn ... More >>

Anchor Fish & Chips: A new food truck, a party, and a dream realized

Get ready Minnesota because on May 19th, 2012, in the parking lot of their North East Minneapolis Restaurant, the folks at Anchor Fish & Chips are letting their business out on the open road. Of course by that I mean they'll be launching their own food truck. Fish & chips, meat pasties, and a variet ... More >>

Best of Hot Dish: April 30-May 4, 2012

It has been another week full of tasty tidbits of food and drink news. Here are a few of the week's top stories.~Patio season is a glorious time for the Twin Cities' dining scene. This weekend, Butcher & the Boar opens its outdoor space. ~In food truck news: Stanley's on Wheels hit the streets; ... More >>

Best of Hot Dish: April 23-27, 2012

Another week, another plethora of news about the Twin Cities' food scene. Here are a few of the week's most excellent stories.~In the ever thrilling world of Twin Cities' food trucks, The Anchor Fish & Chips are the lastest to give mobile eating the ol' go. ~Speaking of food trucks, (and ar ... More >>

Minnesota Cheese Festival founder says wheels are turning for June 3 event

Minnesota is known for lots of things. Lakes, casseroles, and an intentional lack of eye contact immediately come to mind. What Minnesota in not particularly known for is cheese. That's been the hallmark of our neighbors to the east since the borders were drawn. Whitney McChane is on a one ... More >>

The Anchor Fish & Chips adds a food truck

Northeast hot spot the Anchor Fish and Chips plans to join the ever-growing fleet of Twin Cities food trucks when it launches its own mobile eatery on May 19, to coincide with the start of Art-A-Whirl.The Anchor (2011 winner in the Best Fries category) will open its truck for lunch at noon on Saturd ... More >>

Hennepin County may get its own food truck court

Taking a cue from downtown St. Paul's Wednesday food truck court across from Government Center and the new Thursday food truck court (starting May 3) gathering on Kellogg Boulevard near Robert Street, Hennepin County is making plans to allow vendors to set up shop in the plaza outside their own Gove ... More >>

Hola Arepa, World Street Kitchen are among food trucks hitting the streets

They continue to emerge from their wintry slumbers, these motorized beasts of street cuisine. This week saw the return of a few fan favorites and the promise of more to come.World Street Kitchen has returned, Sameh Wadi rolled out his truck for the first time Thursday. The line for the Yum Yum bowl ... More >>

The Munchies food awards include several local nominees

The recipe-swap, dinner-inspiration, and food-porn website Tablespoon, recently announced nominees for the Munchies, their first ever People's Choice-style food and restaurant awards. They're  judged by an expert panel that includes hometown star Andrew Zimmern, and the nominees include well-kn ... More >>

Sassy Spoon's Tamara Brown: Five Questions

​After publishing our handy list of gluten-free dishes and treats from some of the most popular local food trucks, we discovered a brand spankin' new truck, Sassy Spoon, that is rolling out for the very first time this season, featuring an entirely gluten-free menu.We caught up with Sassy Spo ... 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 >>

Food trucks represent at the Winter Carnival

​This wimpy winter has made the lack of food trucks all the more evident. When the temperature gauge reaches over 30 degrees it leaves us cold-hardy Midwesterners itchy to get back outside. A few trucks pop up here and there, but most are relying on catering gigs or laying on a tropical ... More >>

The Best of Hot Dish: January 23-27, 2011

Emily UtneThis week, we visit Social House.​​It is time to wrap up another fine week at the Hot Dish as the local scene bursts with super sexy food action. Let us tell you all about it with a few of the week's top stories. ~In the "Now Open" category we take a looksie at Eli's seco ... More >>

Best of Hot Dish: October 31-November 4, 2011

Say goodbye to fall leaves--and food trucks​The days are getting shorter, signaling the time for hunkering down, dressing in warm woolens, simmering hearty soups on the stove, and throwing another log on the fire. It is also time to catch up with Hot Dish's choicest stories. ~November is Juic ... More >>

Gastro Truck, Barrio, Hola Arepa, and more

Food trucks bring new eats to the street

Food trucks rally every Monday in St. Paul

Food trucks unite in downtown Saint Paul​With the overwhelming success of the original St. Paul food truck court at City Hall, it was clear the public was clamoring for more. The city responded, working again with Jill Wilson of the 128 Cafe to hood a few parking meters and gather a group of truck ... More >>

Beer, wings and trucks in the Best of Hot Dish: July 4-8, 2011

One of the holy trinity​The temps are forecasted to get outrageous today, so in honor of all the blue skies and hot weather, the Hot Dish celebrates the three main tenets of good, old-fashioned summertime fun: beer, wings and trucks (well, at least according to us). Here's some of the fine stories ... More >>

Now Open in the Best of Hot Dish: June 20-24, 2011

​It's summer, and everyone is throwing their hats in the restaurant ring. Sure, some opt for the small step--a food truck or stand--while others go whole hog (love that phrase) and roll out something big and all-encompassing. This edition of Best of Hot Dish offers a healthy slice of "Now Open" fo ... More >>

Cupcake is moving!

Bre McGeeCupcake takes their show on the road.Last month we told you about the Central Corridor light rail construction's negative and dramatic effect on Chocolat Celeste's customer ​traffic. Well, the construction project has claimed another victim. Cupcake, the University Avenue bakery, is the l ... More >>

Food trucks coming to Northern Spark art fest

An overnight arts fest-- with food trucks​The Northern Spark art festival takes place in five "zones" across the Twin Cities from dusk to dawn on June 4 and 5. Visitors are encouraged to bike or take free buses between each showing--Soap Factory, Landmark Center, Stone Arch Bridge, Intermedia ... More >>

Barrio Truck brings burritos and more to downtown Minneapolis

Barrio via Facebook​Last year the Barrio Truck was spotted a few times at festivals and such, but this season it's out on a more regular basis at a more permanent location in downtown Minneapolis. Barrio Taco Truck is in its second full week this season, camped out in Smack Shack's former sp ... More >>

Fork in the Road food truck is a labor of love--and friendship [RECIPE]

Photo courtesy Fork in the RoadThis food truck is hard to miss​Spend any amount of time with Kari Offerdahl and Amy Frechette of Fork in the Road food truck and it's apparent they're so much more than business partners. "Can you work in that Amy's single?" joked Kari. Friends since the age of two, ... More >>

Top 5 St. Paul street eats

Baby got Shack!!!​ This week's Dish column takes a look at street eats in St. Paul. In a quest to find the best, we downed all manner of veggie burritos, sweet corn fritters, Reuben bratwurst, pineapple sno-cones, and more. Here are the top five dishes we found in St. Paul. (Click the link to ... More >>

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