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Skimming the cream of local food news
The latest from Twitter: @BirchwoodCafe is featuring artwork by WACSO (check out his lively contributions to some of our stories), @fultonbeer’s Sweet Child of Vine is only $3 a pint @ZenBoxIzakaya, @RickNelsonStrib wants to know how you tip, and @MNBeerActivists ask about the best beer for breakfast time.
Two central Wisconsin butchers rise to the level of Master Meat Crafters, Dara previews Sparks in Bryn Mawr, the first page of locally produced gastronomic graphic novel Cocotte, a pancake breakfast to benefit the Women’s Prison Book Project, Rick looks for feedback on whether servers should confront customers who radically undertip (prepare to enjoy commenter chadmg7, who channels the spirit of Mr. Pink), a taste of Rush River Unforgiven Amber Ale, and a profile of Wisconsin-made Gail Ambrosius truffles.
The latest from Twitter: @BlueOxCoffeeCompany plugs their peppermint mocha garnished with a Thin Mint from the Girl Scouts (it’s that time of year!), @ngonbistro announces their Valentine’s Day tasting menu, @RogueChocolate marvels that every one of their bars is hand-inspected by the founder himself, and @france44 is serving a decadent-sounding fig salami with blue cheese.
