Posts byJohn Garland
The Toast: May 2013
Making your own bitters with Easy & Oskey, a cocktail in Rochester and advice from the Home Brew Chef – what we’re toasting in May!
Stout Oat Crunch from Sweet Science
The new crazy-delicious concoction from Sweet Science Ice Cream: a malty oat praline infused with Fulton Brewing’s Worthy Adversary stout.
The Toast: April 2013
Mixing springtime aquavit cocktails with Nick Kosevich, looking forward to more Bad Weather (?) and more of what we’re toasting this month.
Hello Pizza in Edina
Slick service and a crave-worthy crust are the stars at Hello Pizza: Ann Kim’s new minimalist yin to Pizzeria Lola’s yang.
The Toast: March 2013
Beer drinking with the Minnesota Orchestra, the state of local wines, regional spirits on the rise, and more of what we’re toasting in March!
Bob McManus of Mill City Distilling
The craft spirit movement is gaining steam in Minnesota. We go urban adventuring with Bob McManus, who will set up shop at the old Hamm’s Brewery.
The Toast: February 2013
Cocktails at Parlour, wine for Valentine’s Day, news from Winterfest, a recipe from Pip Hanson, and more of what we’re toasting this month!
Whiskey Flights with Pip Hanson at Marvel Bar
The renowned Warehouse District speakeasy has assembled the Cities’ most data-intensive whiskey list. Pip Hanson guides us through it.
The Launch of Loon Liquors
Simeon Rossi and Mark Schiller are taking advantage of new laws to give Minnesota its own locally sourced, organic white whiskey called Loonshine.
Sweet Potato Burrito at Tao Natural Foods in Uptown
Tao Natural Foods seems to get forgotten in the Uptown food discussion. Reasons to go now: a cozy atmosphere and a rocking veggie burrito.
