brunch

The Definition of “Brunch”

Chef Scott Pampuch of Corner Table called me on the carpet because I referred to his restaurant’s newly returned Sunday breakfast program as “brunch.” I’d argue that if you’re eating a rich restaurant breakfast at 1pm on a Sunday, “brunch” is the only reasonable thing to call it. Comments or clarification, anyone?

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May 7 Morning Roundup

Lola’s pizzeria is coming to the old Xerxes Market spot, DeRusha suggests that restaurants adjust price to suit demand, Michael of A Perfect Pint has a new monthly column in the Strib (about beer, if you can believe it), a Mother’s Day smorgasbord at the American Swedish Institute (plus a pile of other Mother’s Day […]

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April 29 Morning Roundup

Corporate drama at the company that bought Oceanaire, breaking news on cheese “pee” and cheese “nipples,” it’s ramp mania around here, Subo’s head chef is out, the joy of unexpected morels, and Rachel’s top five Mother’s Day brunches (warning: four-page slideshow).

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March 19 Morning Roundup

Faribault Dairy wins a top-in-class prize for its gorgonzola at the World Championship Cheese Contest (we toured their caves last year), True Thai introduces kimchi fried rice, Zake calls it quits, Dara’s details on a new Meritage crepe stand, Iggers endorses the food at St. Paul’s Homi restaurant, a Lift Bridge beer dinner at 128 […]

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July 17 Tweet Rodeo

Mmmm, the tastes of summer: @DehnsGarden sells the first of their field-grown basil, perfect with the new everyday Parmigiano-Reggiano at @France44Cheese…  follow up the summery snack with solar-baked cookies, courtesy of a retweet from @CHOW_Com — take advantage of those UV rays while you still can!  In other events, @AziaRestaurant hosts an oyster and champagne […]

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Brunch at Midtown Global Market

Starting this Sunday, Apr. 19, different chefs at Midtown Global Market will choose, prepare, and sell a brunch every week. Brunch will be served in the Central Plaza from 11am–2pm. This week: Shelagh Mullen of SheCooks serves up whole wheat and oat pancakes, bacon from Chase Brook Farm, orange juice, fresh fruit, and real maple […]

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