Posts byJames Norton

Coming Up: The Buttered Tin in Lowertown, St. Paul

A new cafe and bakery called The Buttered Tin will be opening in June in Lowertown, St. Paul.

The Churn: A Night at the Nosh and More

A taste of the food and company at the North Coast Nosh, a look at the new Hibachi Daruma food truck, a preview of Zeke’s Unchained Animal and more.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

The Lotzza Motzza Brew Pub Pizza

Bernatello’s new Lotzza Motzza Brew Pub Pizza promises over a half pound of Wisconsin cheese, but does it deliver a quality frozen pizza experience?

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

Dave Cossetta and Ryan Caulfield of Pasticceria Cossetta

A visit to Pasticceria Cossetta reveals the crown jewel of the Italian eating destination’s massive overhaul and expansion.

Dale Yasunaga / Heavy Table

The Churn: Upcoming Street Food and More

The Churn checks out some new street food vendors, a grab bag of great local bars, the story behind birch syrup, and more.

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Truce Brings Fresh Juice to Uptown

A new juice bar called Truce is shaking up the Uptown food scene, Cossetta’s new pastry shop is loaded with ambitious Italian treats, and more.

James Norton / Heavy Table

At Your Request Room Service Dining at Fairview Southdale Hospital

Only as a captive diner do you begin to appreciate the joys of hospital food via the At Your Request Room Service Dining program at Fairview Southdale.

Sarah McGee / Heavy Table

The Churn: CC Club Oral History and More

The Churn checks out a CC Club oral history, a big review of Hello Pizza, a visit to the Red Cow, and much more.

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The Tap: In Season to Reboot and More

In Season, the fine-dining outpost of Don Saunders (who also runs the Kenwood), will reboot this autumn with a new name and mission.

Becca Dilley / Heavy Table

The Churn: Parka Reviewed and More

The Churn revisits Parka in Longfellow, hails the upcoming arrival of the Hot Indian Foods truck, gives thanks for the survival of Lenny Russo, and more.