@JDeRusha wants you to join Team Hunger, @France44Cheese revives the apple-honey-cheese sandwich (so good!), @TroutCaviar finds sheep sorrel at a new location, @AsherBMiller reminds of the last Open Field event this summer, @GrovelandTap welcomes its soon-to-be neighbor, Scusi, and @CTKitchenTable seeks volunteers to pick veggies this weekend for the next @TourdeFarm event.
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It’s not clear that 20.21, the Wolfgang Puck-controlled restaurant in the Walker Art Center, needed any more elegance or luxury, but, there you have it: They’ve added a simple but chic new patio lounge. The roughly 30-person dining area includes room for a bar area and overlooks either the Hennepin / Lyndale / highway traffic tangle (less charitable reading) or the Basilica of St. Mary and the Downtown Minneapolis skyline (more charitable reading).
Last night’s press event showed off the space under ideal conditions: It was 80 degrees and slightly breezy with a 100 percent change of exquisitely made Asian-themed appetizers and small, colorful, nicely balanced cocktails. Shumai topped with red peppers (and sitting atop mild but flavorful mustard) were a particular treat. Chef Asher Miller (below) was available for mingling when he wasn’t racing around his kitchen, appeasing the demands of a busy dining room.
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Last year, Gastro Non Grata added their own gourmet spin to Northeast Minneapolis’ Art-a-Whirl weekend with a modest party in the Modern Cafe’s parking lot. This year, they returned with an even bigger event, with double the bands, even more pork, and Fulton Beer pouring their IPA for the crowd.
Official Gastro Non Grata belt buckle. Cold, hard service industry cred. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
Band line-up for the day. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
The beginnings of the Pabst Blue Ribbon mural on the wall behind the Modern Cafe. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
The Modern's 16-foot concrete block barbecue pit, built especially for the event. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
Jeff Mitchell and Craig Drehmel interviewed by MPLS.TV. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
Gastro's freak flags flew at the merchandise table. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
Carnitas taco with Raleigh's salsa and all the fixin's. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
The bouncer was contractually obligated to stay in that exact spot for all 9 hours. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
A mess of tacos. Pork was from Six Point Ranch and served with queso fresco and pinto beans. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
Mitchell sitting on the extra merchandise. The day quickly began to deteriorate from this point forward. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
International Espionage, your neighborhood purveyors of spy rock. Exceeded everyone's expectations of costumed musicians. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
This guy just showed up and interpretive danced his way into all of our hearts. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
Cokewolf just screamed at us a lot. Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
It turns out that the PBR was growing tentacles? Soleil Ho / Heavy Table
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Today for lunch, Sea Salt Eatery — the casual seafood stand located in Minneapolis’ Minnehaha Park — reopened after a winter hiatus.
Aaron Landry / Heavy Table
Courtesy of Becca Dilley Photography
Last autumn, Heavy Table photographer Becca Dilley teamed up with Heavy Table contributor Sarah McGee and took a remarkable series of photos at a Wisconsin cranberry bog. The shots, featuring a model immersed in and / or surrounded by ripe floating berries, are a remarkable (heck, probably unique) intersection of fashion photography and Upper Midwestern food culture. You can see more shots — including a dramatic cranberry fairy princess photo — over at Becca’s blog. You can also read our story about cranberry pollination — again, featuring Becca’s photos from the Wetherby Cranberry Company of Warrens, Wisconsin.
Jill Lewis / Heavy Table
Rustica Bakery’s move north from South Minneapolis to Calhoun Village may have disappointed many neighbors in the vicinity of 46th Street and Bryant Avenue, but for those of us who live near Lake Calhoun, it’s a welcome addition to the culinary scene. Rustica fans will find the much-loved selection of artisan breads, pastries, and desserts in the bakery’s new home, as well as a partnership with local coffee roaster Greg Hoyt of Bull Run Roasting Company, which is sourcing the beans for the coffee and espresso drinks. Early birds and night owls will both appreciate the bakery-cafe’s extended hours, beginning as early as 6:30am during the week and going until 10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Rustica is now open daily, though on Mondays you’ll need to make it a quick trip between 6:30 and 8am.
As a public service to readers, the Heavy Table sampled the enormous cinnamon bun and classic rustic chocolate chip cookies. You can rest assured that both treats passed quality-control checks, particularly the sticky-sweet but light-as-air cinnamon roll. Feel free to consume without caution.
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Whether it’s butternut, hubbard, or plain ol’ pumpkins you crave, winter squash are at the ready at local farmers markets. Unsure which squash to buy or how to prepare them? Remember Tammy Wong’s tips for navigating the farmers market, including her advice to ask vendors about their vegetables and how to prepare them. In addition, look for winter squash recipes on the Heavy Table in the upcoming weeks.
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