Vegetarianism

Top 5 beefless ways to celebrate National Hamburger Month

In addition to being National Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month and International Audit Month (goody!), the Internet tells us that May is also National Hamburger Month. Far be it from the Hot Dish to dictate which holidays you should and should not celebrate, but we don't hav ... More >>

C. Willi Myles

In addition to being National Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month and International Audit Month (goody!), the Internet tells us that May is also National Hamburger Month. Far be it from the Hot Dish to dictate which holidays you should and should not celebrate, but we don't hav ... More >>

Burger roundup: Two restaurants, four patties, zero cows

For National Hamburger Month: A taste test of non-beef burgers at Hell's Kitchen and Uncle Frankie'sTo celebrate Hamburger Month, the Hot Dish has been sampling various burgers around Minneapolis.  We've tested black bean burgers on the West Bank and veggie burgers on Lyndale Avenue. In this ... More >>

Common Roots Cafe vs. French Meadow Cafe in veggie burger battle

Common Roots vs. French MeadowMay is officially recognized as Hamburger Month by the people who get to decide such things. The Hot Dish has no intention of questioning the wisdom of such a decision, mainly because we love burgers. But we are aware of the large segment of the population that ... More >>

Forks Over Knives premiered to packed house

Forks Over Knives opens on Friday at the Landmark Lagoon Cinema in Uptown​It was standing-room only in the Lagoon Cinema last night, as people lined the walls of the theater to see the premiere of Forks Over Knives, the new documentary film by Lee Fulkerson that espouses the life-changing (e ... More >>

How to choose the right CSA for you

​Choosing a summer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share is only slightly more daunting than moving in with a new lover you've known for a week.  Sure a lease is theoretically a big commitment, but what do you plan to do with all of that kohlrabi?  While writing a fully comprehensi ... More >>

Lowbrow Minneapolis: Definitely a crowd-pleaser

But Nicollet Avenue hot spot could do more with its concept

One week on the raw food diet

It's trendy, but is it tolerable?

Mulligan Stu's Do-Over Revue

It's trendy, but is it tolerable?

Thanksgiving for vegans this Friday

Come eat and share vegan treats at this friendly potluck.

Should vegetarians get cheaper health insurance?

Will Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth follow PETA's request that they reward those who don't eat meat?

Southwest Journal features "Best of Southwest"

Southwest readers remind us of some more off-the-beaten path faves.

Free spaghetti dinner with formerly accused domestic terrorists?

Yep, you heard it right. Those pesky protesters now known as the RNC8 will be serving up a free spaghetti dinner for you next Tuesday (June 9).

Hard Times Cafe for $7.90

The Hard Times Cafe is an unsung option, especially for veggies and vegans.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving? Don't panic.

No frills Coffee Gallery brings back the melt

Don't just grab a cup of jo and run! Open Book's coffee house offers soups and sandwiches worth a second look.

Merriam Webster picks up 'pescatarian'

Don't just grab a cup of jo and run! Open Book's coffee house offers soups and sandwiches worth a second look.

Pat Neshek: The vegan reliever

Don't just grab a cup of jo and run! Open Book's coffee house offers soups and sandwiches worth a second look.

Reporter's Notebook: Sarah Master

Don't just grab a cup of jo and run! Open Book's coffee house offers soups and sandwiches worth a second look.

Reporter's Notebook: Sarah Master

Don't just grab a cup of jo and run! Open Book's coffee house offers soups and sandwiches worth a second look.

Jim Gaffigan

Don't just grab a cup of jo and run! Open Book's coffee house offers soups and sandwiches worth a second look.

Faking It

Tasting meat in the land of make believe

River City Rebirth

Minneapolis's restaurant scene is reborn—again!—This time with big money and farm-positive ideals.

Vegetarian Phoenixes

Perennial pleasers Udupi and Tanpopo are even better following their rebirths

Bánh Mì Bonhomie

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Island Paradise

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

The Chile Factor

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Beef à la Mode

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Tweaking the Natural Order

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Pita Accord

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Udon Utopia

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Pattern Recognition

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Patrick's Magic

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Barbarians at the Plate

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Manhattan Transfer

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Maplewood's Malaysian Mystery

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Punk Rock Cafe

The Sandwich Even a Critic Never Tires Of, and Other Happy Surprises

Does Milk Really Do a Body Good?

Not according to the late Dr. Spock, and increasing numbers of parents who are choosing animal-free diets for themselves and their children

Bistro Burden

Not according to the late Dr. Spock, and increasing numbers of parents who are choosing animal-free diets for themselves and their children