Jason DeRusha visits El Burrito Mercado in advance of Dia de los Muertos (pictured above: Midtown Global Market, home to the store’s Minneapolis location). Paddy Shack at Half Time Rec is open and apparently slinging some good eats. Two great posts from Stuff About Minneapolis: Grumpy’s Northeast at sunset and the story of the Beer Caves of Minneapolis. Stephanie March writes about CoV in Wayzata, and the Cookie Cart is rejuvenated and back in business.