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by Maja Ingeman on February 9, 2010 8:08am

Did yesterday’s traffic and icy roads send you into a fender bender? @JavaTrain wants to make you feel better with a free beverage, @LocalDlish reschedules their new gluten-free bread delivery,@MSPmagEats recommends Lindey’s Prime for steak and hashbrowns, @CameoApples does the math on their apple yield per acre, and butter gains a new feline audience — the NY Post suggests feeding cats a pat of @Organic_Valley butter to prevent hairballs.

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by James Norton on February 9, 2010 4:04am

Dara adores the porchetta at Il Gatto, a Hamm’s-themed blast from the past, Staccato closes, and the world’s best popcorn (made here in Minnesota).

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The Lift Bridge beer sampling scheduled for tonight at The Four Firkins has been rescheduled due to crazy winter weather. The new date is Mar. 8.

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by James Norton on February 8, 2010 11:11am

Check our calendar for a variety of Valentine’s Day dining specials and multi-course feasts, including menus from 20.21, Joe’s Garage, Heartland, The Sample Room, and more.

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by James Norton on February 8, 2010 11:11am

Chiffonade by Harper Lee andy pucko, chocolate chip cookie cupcakes by e is for ericka, spicy vegetarian chili by pickycook, and apple pecan muffins by massdistraction.

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by James Norton on February 8, 2010 10:10am

Swedish pancakes plus balsamic vinegar; spinach, Capriko, and mushroom pie; mini Reubens; hot and Jamaican jerk wings; vegetarian bean chili and a USPS rant; cheddar fondue; Oeufs en Meurette; and Nonna’s Sugo.

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by Maja Ingeman on February 8, 2010 8:08am

@BrasaRotisserie introduces new desserts to their menu, @FEASTmpls announces that the next event will occur in March, @Aebleskiver discusses Mexican chocolate, @Sheelar urges you to place an order for Valentine’s Day, and @TangledNoodle links to an article on Ernest Shackleton’s vintage Scotch and brandy.

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by James Norton on February 8, 2010 8:08am

Heavy Table contributor Kate NG Sommers has a new weekly food photography column over at CityPages.com. (Yay Kate!)

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by James Norton on February 8, 2010 4:04am

Mecca stacks Trader Joe’s cheeses against their real deal counterparts, The Captain’s Chair recaps Winterfest, the new Cake Eater bakery is helping to raise money for the Seward Neighborhood Group, a Chinese New Year cooking club recap, Black Sheep Pizza is open for lunch (hoorah!), how to eat local when it’s February out, and a look at Gourmet Gallery.

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by James Norton on February 5, 2010 10:10am

Rootbeer cupcakes by e is for ericka, radishes and green bean soup by andy pucko, and pho by katbaro.

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