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November 10 Tweet Rodeo
Tasty, free food — why say no? @T_McKee plans to take the Barrio truck for a spin around Summit and Cretin (St. Thomas) to hand out free carnitas tacos for lunch tomorrow, @LeeZukor announces SGT’s next event will consist of free appetizers at Craftsman, @HighlandGrillMN offers free and discounted breakfast for earlybirds to smooth out […]
MoreOctober 23 Morning Roundup
Bill Roehl disembowels Molly Cool’s Seafood Tavern (“disgusting,” “a huge disappointment,” “ruined by sauces and blackening spices,” and more), a new fro-yo place called Frulala is on the way, arctic char is hot right now, a photo of the new Barrio truck, Hungry in SW tackles the topic of local restaurant marketing and offers praise […]
MoreOctober 21 Tweet Rodeo
Between losing most of their fair-weather customers and having to throw out frozen, still-growing fresh produce, farmers were hit hard by this year’s early cold snap. @KatieBips urges you to support your farmer — the season’s not quite over yet! @ZacharyCohen recommends a 2000-vintage rioja, @Barrio_Mpls celebrates its selection as one of MNMO’s “Best Bars […]
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August 27 Morning Roundup
Dara hails the summer 2010 arrival of the Barrio taco truck, drink deeply of the remainder juices from roasted anise plums, sugar cookies with a story over at Kate in the Kitchen, the top five local food tweeters as per City Pages, herbed ribeye with mustard sauce at Camacho Watcho, espresso glazed steak, Rick checks […]
MoreAugust 19 Morning Roundup
Bridgette Reinsmoen (filling in for Rachel) reviews the St. Paul editions of Brasa, Barrio, and Bulldog for City Pages, (mostly) kind words in a report on Heidi’s on Twin Cities Eats, Mecca sends a “[price]-gouging” Figlio to the grave with a big ol’ “D” stamped upon its forehead, Aaron eats pizza in Finland (MN) and […]
MoreJuly 29 Morning Roundup
The Minnesota Zoo is offering a wide variety of beer, appetizers, and live music (including G.B. Leighton) at its Brew at the Zoo, August 14 at 7-10pm for $55 at the door, Kate in the Kitchen whips up some quinoa and grilled vegetables and offers tips on how to perfect both, Vegetarian Perspective hastily makes […]
MoreJune 24 Morning Roundup
Jason’s Deli, a Texas-based restaurant chain known for healthy food, is opening as many as 10 Twin Cities’ locations in the next five years, if you’re in a lavender mood, try some lavender strawberry lemonade, some fascinating background on the (locally created) walnut burger, the Well Fed Guide to Life podcasts from Barrio, coverage from […]
MoreDara Delivers
Dara has a hell of a useful and information-dense blog post including details on the new Tim McKee sustainable seafood joint (Sea Change), which opens July 20 in the old Cue location at the Guthrie… but you can already try some of the food, apparently. Also: Updates on St. Paul’s Barrio opening, a rave review […]
MoreApr. 30 Morning Roundup
Colin hails the tide of douchebags that will flood the new St. Paul location of Barrio and also proposes a speakeasy at the supermercado on 38th and Bloomington, Aaron praises a 419-scam email sent to the Heavy Table as the “most well-written” he’s ever seen, Cheese Underground documents the French government’s effort to get people […]
MoreSpirits of Carnival Tasting
The St. Paul Winter Carnival is still keepin’ it rolling — it’s hosting a 6-9pm food, beer, and wine tasting tomorrow night (Apr. 17) at the Great Hall — 180 E. 5th St. in St. Paul. Tickets are $35 at the door and the featured food comes from chefs from restaurants including Barrio, the Blue […]
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