Big Wood Brewery hopes to set up a taproom in White Bear Lake (zoning code update required), Northgate Brewing is opening early this fall in Northeast and will make English session beers, DeRusha digs Cafe Levain and praises the short rib burger, a construction boom in Lowertown could bring some new restaurants and bars, Madison will soon be home to a local grenadine by Quince and Apple and a Death’s Door Spirits distillery, and why you should grill clams, cheese, and other crazy stuff.
Anna of True Thai reflects on the tragic Seward triple slaying (plus shots from the vigil via MPR), Dara’s various disguises, Corner Table is closing on Sunday nights, a blogger mistakes a photo of the universe for a cookie, praise for the tripe at Chaska My Love, and Bill Roehl’s take on Rick Nelson’s 10 annoying restaurant trends from the past decade.
