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.
Sue makes an unconventional birthday cake, Chowhounds discuss the best local sweet potato fries, Green Your Plate reflects on the CSA vegetables she’s received so far, order at least $30 in macaroons, cupcakes, or brownies from Sweets Bakeshop this week and get free delivery if you’re in or near Minneapolis, and stop by Pairings Food and Wine Market from 5:30-7:30pm Tuesday, July 14 to taste some New Zealand wines with David Duckhorn.
