As per the Cheese Shop at France 44 blog, the St. Paul Cheese Shop (1573 Grand Ave.) has opened its doors and is in its soft launch phase.
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Restaurateur Leeann Chin, who founded the eponymous 40-plus restaurant chain of Chinese restaurants, died this week at the age of 77. [via Bring.mn]
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As per an email from Chef Lenny Russo, Heartland will begin this weekend to serve pork from locally raised Mangalitsa [spelling corrected] pigs. He notes that the lard-type pigs “have a depth and intensity of flavor that is unlike other pig breeds that are currently available in this market. Both the French Laundry and The Herbfarm are featuring Mangalitsa pork.” He adds: “I sampled the first of these pigs a couple of weeks ago. Mega and I had some of the bacon for breakfast followed by some loin chops for dinner. While it was quite delicious and unlike any other pork I have had outside of Europe, I have to admit that, like foie gras, it should be consumed in moderation.” [Click here for a PDF of the detailed and highly interesting email]
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I visited this morning — their second customer! They’re in great spirits but they certainly are in the “soft launch” phase: a construction worker had to move a large metal piece near my feet, there was a cordless drill sitting with the cheese and people were still debating signage in the front. That said, everyone there was in fantastic spirits. I tried some Humboldt Fog and took $15 worth home with me. Also fun to meet a Heavy Table reader there too! It’ll be a very cute place when it’s all done.
[...] In the Churn: Wildwood Pizza closes (for a while), The Heavy Table joins the Well Fed Guide to Life, Michael Pollan appears at the Galleria, the normally genial Kathie Jenkins tees off on Burger Jones, and France 44 opens it St. Paul cheese shop. [...]