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The Troubles of Thom Pham and Morning Roundup
A reader tip suggests that Pierre’s Bistro closed last weekend (and the website seems to confirm it), restaurateur Thom Pham (of the recently closed Wondrous Azian Kitchen) faces arrest for writing bad checks, farmers and cheesemakers are opening upscale delis in Wisconsin, Iggers shells out for a meal at The Bachelor Farmer, Northfield’s Kurry Kabab […]
MorePatisserie 46 Goes Global and Morning Roundup
Mercado Central is torn asunder by internal quarrels, Patisserie 46 makes National Geographic’s worldwide list of 10 best patisseries (watch our Patisserie 46 mini-doc), details on Summit Unchained #11 (Kentucky Common), a Nut Goodie tasting celebration at Izzy’s, a rave for Yo Yo Donuts (here’s ours), tasting notes for Indeed fresh hop ale, a profile […]
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Zen Box Izakaya Coming Soon and Morning Roundup
Skyway favorite Zen Box is opening an izakaya-themed place in the Warehouse district this August, G. Sheaves talks up the Old Fashioned at Rinata and Templeton Rye (we profiled Templeton — it has a great backstory), Crystal tries Spoon in Apple Valley (if they don’t have a cocktail called the Cherry Bomb, they need to […]
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Trouble at TC Originals? and July 23 Tweet Rodeo
Taste of @TCOriginals receives mixed reviews — many eventgoers complain that the event was oversold; @MN_Food_Assn provides canning advice, @DAmico_Sons11 plans to streamline their 11+ Twitter accounts, @SummitBeer seeks Golden Ale release event pictures, and @AndrewZimmern discovers the ideal cupcake accessory for the true zombie enthusiast.
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