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.
Ever wonder where your coffee comes from? @MplsFarmMarket reports that, catering to an increasingly conscientious base of caffeine-swilling customers, Peace Coffee now lets you track your brew’s origin. @NgonBistro now stocks Lift Bridge Kimono Girl on cask, @MidtownGlobal promotes a summer sale at Jakeeno’s Trattoria — up to 25% off, a young child entertains @France44Cheese with an offbeat query, and @CommonRoots offers $2 taps all weekend when you mention their 2-year anniversary.
