Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine // Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest
…have apparently figured out a business model solely based on giving away free stuff via the Interwebs. This time, get a free Italian buffalo mozzarella upgrade with their web coupon, available here. All locations, expires Mar. 20 or when the cheese is gone.
More[Via Craigslist]: Psycho Suzi’s is kicking off its seasonal hiring blitz, the ad for Applebee’s misspells the name of the restaurant in the headline, someone in Minnetonka is looking to hire a sommelier who has passed his or her level three ISG, and Schieks Palace Royale is hiring both shot girls and “TLC girls,” who […]
MoreHeavy Table commenter Farmer John tees off on Andrew Zimmern for the writer’s disparaging remarks about the Minneapolis Farmers Market. A sample: “Also Mr. Elitist Eater, we have EVERY walk of life at the MFM, check out Mill City and St Paul and its a predominately White Folks market.”
MoreCommon Roots is hiring a cook for their expansion into the catering market [hat tip: Kris], Katie has a spiffy write-up and photo set on Barrio, MNBeer reports that Summit is rolling out a new year-round beer this spring, and the Captain’s Chair reports on the Surly beer dinner at the Happy Gnome.
MoreThe Minnesota DNR is weighing its options for the 2009 Critical Habitat license plate design, and there is one clear winner: Walleye. Walleye are delicious, and look fantastic, and the “o” in Minnesota is also a bobber. Vote now, vote often. [Via Terhark‘s Gmail status message]
More[Via Zimmern]: “The Voice of Minnesota, AM950, is starting a new weekend food show called Fresh and Local in partnership with the Minneapolis Farmers Market.” Zimmern also takes a (reasonable) dig at the market’s avocados and pineapples. Also on the topic of food radio: Heavy Table editor James Norton appears this Saturday at 1pm on […]
MorePhilip Dorwart, writing at Mpls.St. Paul, recounts a couple anecdotes that suggest — to him — a pattern of improving service in the Twin Cities. Presumably, this is spurred by everyone’s fear of drowning in the ongoing depression. Anything to it?
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