Posts bySusan Pagani
Vincent – A Restaurant in Minneapolis
The simple charm and courtly ambiance of Vincent – A Restaurant make for a dining experience that’s simultaneously timeless and up to date.
Drinking Mocktails in Minneapolis
The second coming of the cocktail should mean more interesting non-alcoholic drinks too — right?
The Oaxaquenos Tamale at La Alborada Market
The generous helping of creamy polenta and pork in the Oaxaquenos Tamale at La Alborada Market cures the end-of-winter blues.
The Coconut Macaroon at Salty Tart
In which the author attempts to wheedle a recipe for coconut macaroons out of Salty Tart pastry chef Michelle Gayer.
Five Post-Holiday Cranberry Dishes
Five ways to utilize all those glorious cranberries you should have lying around, including curd, infused vodka, and more.
Emily’s Sumac at The Craftsman in Minneapolis
What to do if a bushel of sumac berries turns up at your door? Infuse a vodka and make a cocktail, of course.
Fulton Beer Tasting Dinner at Sun Street Breads
Solveig Tofte, baker and co-owner of Sun Street Breads, has been pondering the question of American food — what defines …
John Bailey of No Thro: Reusable Containers To Go
If you eat takeout food, chances are good there’s a motley collection of plastic to-go containers stacked in rickety towers …
The Goat: Why You Should Eat It … and a Recipe
Recently, everyone from Mark Bittman to Michael Pollan and our own Andrew Zimmern has been making a strong pitch for …
A Taste of Two Locally Made Kimchi
In terms of super foods, the Korean condiment kimchi belongs in the nutritional league of justice: full of lactobacilli, antioxidants, …










