Dill and mustard seed salmon, chicken pot pie, Cheater’s Posole, and almond macaroons.
This is the second part of our magazine’s 2009 year-in-review feature. (View the first part over here).
JULY
Judd Spicer reports on a Wisconsin farm where clothes are optional (and exercises that option himself).
Katie Cannon samples the honey of Nature’s Nectar; meanwhile, Jason Walker gets the story on the long-time underground Iowa whiskey makers Templeton Rye.
Susan Pagani tells herb farmer Bonnie Dehn’s story with lavish detail, and Jill Lewis interviews producer David Page of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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And James Norton eats and writes about every course of the West Bank Social Center’s 100-Course Meal (while Becca Dilley provides heroic photography), before heading out to Black River Falls and having a beer at Sand Creek Brewing.
In the Churn: Bellanotte shuts down, the Oceanaire chain declares bankruptcy, Rustica plans to relocate, we stir up a ruckus by wondering whether a CEO’s politics have an impact on a food brand, a new Mississippi Market opens in St. Paul, and Azuki Sushi goes bust.
AUGUST
Jill Lewis checks out the sprawling company CSA garden of Haberman PR.
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Anna of True Thai gets her portrait painted in words and photos by Susan Pagani and Katie Cannon.
James Norton and Becca Dilley trek deep into Wisconsin (Chilton, to be precise) to document the artisanal honey of Doug Schulz and Wisconsin Natural Acres.
High marks for Duluth’s ambitious new Takk for Maten and Kippis Tapas Bar from writer Eric Faust.
James Norton goes after the pro-European provincialism of I Nonni restaurant, starting with the beer list.
Emily Nystrom barnstorms the local chocolate ice cream scene with an extensive semi-scientific taste test that yields controversial results.
James Norton sits down with Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, one of the most food-focused politicians in recent state history.
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The Heavy Table goes deep on its State Fair food coverage, sending a roving team to round up the best eats and Lori Writer to explore many, many breakfast options.
In the Churn: Paired and Snap both call it quits, Burger Jones dumps Liberty Custard, and kudos for a Heavy Table/Vita.mn deal.
SEPTEMBER
We profile baker Krista Steinbach, one of the area’s rising stars on the baking scene (pun intended).
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James Norton and Becca Dilley head down to Callister Farm and sample some delicious Poulet Rouge chickens… while picnicking amid some slightly nervous Poulet Rouge chickens. Later, the couple heads up to the North Shore and interviews Sean Lewis of Nokomis.
Lori Writer explores some of the ins and outs of Somali cooking, contributing artist WACSO files a beautiful series of illustrations documenting Mac’s Diner, and Katie Cannon brings back photos and words from Gastro Non Grata’s Shitty Barn Party in Spring Green, WI.
In the Churn: Ginger Hop arrives, SweeTango apples debut, Ronin fights for its life, Whole Hog Heaven BBQ tosses in the towel, and Lyndale Tap House opens.
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The Well Fed Guide to Life podcast presents its Golden Bacon awards — including Best Hidden Gem, Best Intoxicant, and Best Overall… basically everything except for the Listeners’ Choice award, which is still ongoing right here, if you’d like to weigh in and possibly win a free meal.
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of France 44, the store is sampling 50 different beers today from 4-7pm. 50. Different. Beers. All at 4351 France Ave. South.
We’ve published more than 1,700 posts since our debut earlier this year, ranging from fleeting thoughts on other people’s news stories to 3,000-word investigations of the food, people, and animals that make up the gastronomic scene in the Upper Midwest. What follows is a leisurely stroll through some of the highlights of 2009.
FEBRUARY
On Feb. 17, 2009, The Heavy Table debuts. The mission of the magazine is report on all things Upper Midwestern and gastronomic, posting two pieces of original content daily while constantly aggregating news and features. Within the year, the magazine picks up a monthly readership of roughly 100,000 (mostly local) pageviews and more than 2,100 followers on Twitter.
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The site’s debut story was a profile of Olivier Vrambout, the remarkable artisan baker who is the driving force behind Stillwater’s Bikery.
Lori Writer filed a terrific look at the St. Paul Farmers’ Market in winter, and followed up with a piece on Fat Tuesday Elvis-themed bacon cupcakes that immediately picked up some social media traction.
Aaron Landry and Katie Cannon attend an event celebrating the Red Stag and catch up with soon-to-be senator Al Franken, picking his brain on his favorite Minnesota foods.
In the Churn: Farewell to Fugaise, Vera’s Cafe, and Sam’s Wines; Cheeky Monkey opens; and a fire damages Yarusso Bros.
MARCH
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The Heavy Table attends and photographs Paired, an underground supper club / art event helmed by Chef Chris Olson.
Eric Faust documents the somewhat obscure world of Minnesota viticulture, stirring up passionate debate about the future of winemaking in the Upper Midwest.
Always on the trail of a good burger, Jill Lewis becomes the first to hail the burger boom that sweeps the Twin Cities restaurant scene in 2009.
Katie Cannon teams up with Ed Kohler and cameraman / editor Adam Voreis to produce a stellar video documentary on the making and eating of Jucy Lucys.
Ken Liss of Premier Cheese (now sadly closing) talks to Jill Lewis; Lori Writer takes the cheese theme and runs with it, doing an in-depth story on pupusas.
In the Churn: Jeremy Iggers leaves the Rake, Dan Aykroyd barnstorms the area in support of his premium liquor, Andrew Zimmern provokes some farmers market-related rage, Kim Bartmann battles tax woes, Minnesota brewing booms, and farewell to the inventor of the mini doughnut machine.
APRIL
Kelly Hailstone investigates urban maple syrup, and the Heavy Table explores 25 Things Chefs Hate About You and 25 Things Diners Hate About Restaurants.
Becca Dilley snaps a photo of a squid-centric PBR billboard and documents the aesthetic world of Paradise Roasters.
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Contributor Andy Sturdevant goes in depth on Minneapolis food cart culture — or the lack thereof.
And Lori Writer goes deep on the banh mi, an immigrant sandwich with a fascinating past.
In the Churn: The Heavy Table blows the lid off a controversial proposed Trader Joe’s near the Wedge, David Vlach joins the Heidi’s team, the Fogo de Chao waitstaff files a class action lawsuit, Trattoria Tosca opens, and insight into why Minnesotans seem to get so much food poisoning.
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