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  • Arts

    February 8, 2012

    End of the Rainbow at The Guthrie

    Judy Garland bio sticks to the surface

  • Restaurants

    December 28, 2011

    Little Szechuan brings fiery Chinese to St. Louis Park

    New location ups the ante when it comes to decor

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Guess where I'm eating?

    ​Every Monday, we'll show you a photo we've snapped at a local restaurant--it's up to you to guess which one. The first person to answer correctly in the comments (be sure to leave your email address--it won't be visible), will be entered into a pool, and periodically we'll draw names and award a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon September '11

    Blue Plate's Lowry and the Bachelor Farmer were this month's big openings.​NOW OPEN The Public House (former N. Washington Cafe) Amsterdam (former Pop! St. Paul) Adagio Cafe and Espresso (former Dragonfly) Urban Bean II (former Muddy Waters) Bachelor Farmer (Dayton bros.) The Lowry (Blue Plate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon August '11

    Several new outposts for popular Asian eateries opened this month.​NOW OPEN Viva Brazil Little Szechuan St. Louis Park Osaka Golden Valley Grand Szechuan Plymouth Rare Steak and Sushi Blue Ox Coffee (38th & Chicago Ave.) Asia Bistro Catalina's, Minneapolis

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    Little Szechuan now open in West End

    Danielle LenzLittle Szechuan opens a second location!​West side Chinese food lovers rejoice! A new branch of St. Paul's famed Little Szechuan opened yesterday in St. Louis Park's West End, next to Cooper Irish Pub. The new digs have an upscale feel to match the other West End restaurants and t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon July '11

    This month was rough for closings...​NOW OPEN RedRosa Italian Grille Asian Taste Pandolfi Indian Garden Wilde Roast The Six15 Room Cru in Grand View Lodge Gather Kinsen Mill Valley Kitchen

  • News

    June 22, 2011

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    48-Hour Film Project, Twin Cities Film Fest

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon June '11

    Republic, Wise Acres, and more opened this month.​NOW OPEN Republic (221 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis) Candy Alley (4813 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis) Casper & Runyon's Nook (reopened at 419 Hamline Ave. S., St. Paul) Bullfrog Cajun Bar (1111 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis) Bread & Pickle (Lake Harri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon May '11

    Forum goes to the grave, but Rachel's *finally* opens...​NOW OPEN Morgan's New World Tavern (14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville) The Nicollet (1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis) Glory Days Bar & Grill (500 Fifth Ave NW, New Brighton) Modern Times (3200 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis) Sugar Pop (MSP ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Little Szechuan coming soon to West End

    ​If you love Little Szechuan but can't make it to St. Paul as often as you'd like, here's some good news: The popular eatery is opening a second location at The Shops at West End in St. Louis Park. The new restaurant will be located on the corner of 16th St. and Park Place Blvd., adjacent to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon April '11

    Stabby's departs as Stillwater comes alive with dining options...​ NOW OPENShanghai Bistro 324 S. Main St., StillwaterFirst National Green Room 215 S. Main St., StillwaterSoprano's Italian Kitchen 5331 W 16th St., St. Louis ParkCowboy Jack's2801 Southtown Dr, BloomingtonAmerican Burger Bar825 Henn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    CRAVE Wine Academy offers delicious instruction

    Debbie TallenBacalao with charmoula and spring greens, paired with Evodia Garnacha ​Every month, CRAVE hosts a Wine Academy--a mini class on the basics of appreciating wine, conducted over a 4-6 course pairing dinner. CRAVE Executive Chef Mike Agan creates the menu, and Sommelier Tim Edmunds ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon March '11

    A second Sweets, the loss of legendary lutefisk at Pearson's, and more...​ NOW OPEN Pollo Campero (1570 Robert St., West St. Paul) Sweets Bakeshop II (4747 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis) Urban Eatery (2730 West Lake St., Minneapolis) Boiler Room Coffee (1830 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis) n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon February '11

    The return of Heidi's, the loss of Liberty, and more...​OPEN Heidi's (2903 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis) The Lowbrow (42nd/Nicollet, Minneapolis) Andiamo Ristorante (1629 Lena Ct, Eagan) University Buffet (225 University Ave. W., St. Paul) Pasta Zola (Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie) Hima ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    Sopranos Italian Kitchen to replace Ringo's with JP Samuelson at the helm

    The Sopranos move into Ringo's grave.​Kaskaid Hospitality, parent company of the CRAVE restaurant chain, is having a busy winter. After recently taking over Palomino's space downtown, the Talebi brothers are planning to launch Sopranos Italian Kitchen with chef J.P. Samuelson, most recently of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    Cooper Pub & Restaurant: Happy hour of the week

    The awe-inspiring bar at Cooper​Cooper Pub & Restaurant1607 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park952.698.2000Hours and Details:DrinksDaily, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Sunday - Thursday, 10 p.m.-midnight $3.25, $3.75, $4.25 Tap beers $4 Rail drinks$4 JamesonFoodNightly, 10 p.m.-midnightMonday - Friday, 2-6:30 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Restaurant Roll Call, 2010

    The first new restaurant of 2011 opened January 1, a Fridley outpost of the Himalayan Restaurant.​When one restaurant closes...another two or three seem to immediately replace it. In 2010, we lost several eateries that we'll dearly miss, as well as a few we probably won't. Here's a rundown of ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon January '11

    More Thai, wings, and French pastry arrived in the Twin Cities this month.​ OPEN Hazel's NE (2859 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis) Naviya's Thai Kitchen (2812 W 43rd St., Minneapolis) Cocina del Barrio (5036 France Ave. S., Edina) The Herb Box (Eden Prairie Lifetime Fitness) Buffalo Wild Wings (200 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2010

    Ringo to close this weekend

    Goodbye Ringo--or should we say, au revoir or adios?​On the heels of Sauce's closure, another West End tenant will shut its doors: The Star Tribune reports that Ringo has announced it will close after service on Dec. 18. The news is disappointing, though not surprising--here's why:

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon December '10

    Warm up! Two coffee shops and a tea bar opened this month.​ OPEN Steepery Tea Bar (783 Radio Dr., Woodbury) Peace Coffee (33rd and Minnehaha, Minneapolis) Jack's (former Java Jacks at 46th/Bryant, Minneapolis) Dogwood Coffee (Calhoun Square, Minneapolis) Falafel King, (former Porky's on Centra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Ciento tequila bar and Mexican kitchen RIP

    That was quick!​100 tequilas weren't enough to keep Ciento in business. The Mexican eatery opened this summer in a former Majors off of 394, just north of St. Louis Park's booming West End, and already Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine is reporting that it's closed. Initial reports put Ciento a di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    RIP Sauce Pizza & Wine; Little Szechuan II coming soon

    Crystal GrobeSauce Pizza becomes a Rojo party room.​After barreling into St. Louis Park this summer and making Minneapolis's Sauce Soundbar change its name to the less-snazzy Cause, Sauce Pizza & Wine has closed. The owners also operate the adjacent adjacent Rojo Mexican Grill and have decid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon November '10

    Amu's Madras, Scusi, and more joined us this month...​OPEN Whisky Park, 15 S. Fifth St., Minneapolis Malone's Bar & Grill, 12635 Elm Creek Blvd N., Maple Grove Chocolate Celeste, 652 Transfer Ave., St. Paul Hibachi Buffet, 111 E. Lake St., Minneapolis Amu's Madras Cafe, 4920 Central Ave. NE, C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Crave coming downtown, replacing Palomino

    Jana FreibandCrave St. Louis Park's sushi counter.​The old workhorse, Palomino, is finally being put out to pasture. The Star Tribune reports that the ever-expanding local chain, Crave, plans to take over the prime downtown Minneapolis space by next spring.

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    West End to lure shoppers with wine bar, crepes, 24-hour diner

    Coming soon to St. Louis Park: Le Crepe Nanou, Wine Loft, and Huey's 24/7 Diner​St. Louis Park's West End shopping complex is already a restaurant mecca, home to Cooper, Crave, Ringo, Rojo Mexican Grill, Sauce Pizza and Wine, and Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill. If those aren't options ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Rojo Mexican Grill opens today at West End

    Photo: Crystal GrobeIce cold margaritas await at Rojo.​Hot on the heels of their Sauce Pizza and Wine opening, restaurateurs Michael McDermott and Jason Merritt are opening Rojo Mexican Grill today in the West End.  When your dad is the founder of Chi Chi's, like Michael McDermott's is, expec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    Crave's Japalac is a throwback to pre-Prohibition days

    drinkerific​ Japalac $8.95 Crave West End www.craveamerica.com 1603 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park 952.933.6500 website The renaissance of classic cocktails continues, this time at Crave in St. Louis Park. From the alternate universe that is the West End complex, this drink is a bit of a ta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2010

    Sauce Pizza opens; makes Sauce Soundbar change its name

    Studio LagunaThings get saucy at SLP's West End.​On the heels of Toby Keith's recent West End debut, two Arizona-based restaurateurs with Minnesota ties, Michael McDermott and Jason Merritt, have opened Sauce Pizza & Wine in the St. Louis Park shopping park. The opening is already having a big ... More >>

  • Restaurants

    January 20, 2010

    Crave, Cooper, and Icon bring convenience to St. Louis Park

    Taste is often lost in the strip-mall dining experience

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009

    Estelle

    Taste is often lost in the strip-mall dining experience

  • Music

    February 25, 2009

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    Taste is often lost in the strip-mall dining experience

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