Doug Flicker
Beard Award Nominees Include Local Chefs
Rick rounds up the local James Beard award semi-finalists, who include Isaac Becker (112 Eatery and Bar La Grassa), Lenny Russo (Heartland), Doug Flicker (Piccolo), Russell Klein (Meritage), and Erik Anderson (Sea Change). La Belle Vie was nominated for outstanding restaurant and outstanding service, Piccolo for best new restaurant, Michelle Gayer for pastry chef, Sameh […]
MoreKim Bartmann’s Bread & Pickle Poised to Win Lake Harriet Concession Contract
You can get a serious crawfish po’ boy at Minnehaha Falls. At Lake Calhoun, you can get a fresh, flaky battered fish sandwich that even coastal dwellers would crave. The seasonal restaurants at both Minneapolis parks, Sea Salt and Tin Fish respectively, have become destinations separate from the charms of the parks themselves. But, except […]
MoreGastro Non Grata this Sunday
Doug Flicker of Piccolo (and his meatballs, plus a smoked sturgeon appetizer) headlines this Sunday’s Gastro Non Grata, which gets started at the Triple Rock at 6pm. Cake Eater Bakery will bring the cupcakes, and bands present will include Unknown Prophets, Bitch and Brown, and Bella Koshka. $7 cover.
MoreA Little More About Piccolo
If you’re thirsting for knowledge on Piccolo, the new Doug Flicker venture in the old Cafe Agri space, check out his press release over at TC Foodies. The opening date is Friday, Jan. 15, and the release notes: “A menu of small plates and a variety of wine options allows patrons to control cost while […]
MoreOctober 26 Morning Roundup
Agri is on its way out and the Doug Flicker restaurant Piccolo will fill the void, Aaron from the Captain’s Chair liveblogs Surly Darkness Day, Vy at The Kitchen Bitch has a stellar post-stage meal at Grand Cafe, in praise of carrots, a Lift Bridge beer dinner at Kings Wine Bar, Bill Roehl buys 44 […]
MoreJune 29 Morning Roundup
Doug Flicker (Auriga, Mission, etc.) is no longer cooking at Porter & Frye reports Stephanie, Iggers accidentally attends the grand opening of Victory 44, great photos from the Simple, Good, and Tasty meal at Heartland on Les Petites Images, a wonderful story behind some intriguing cream of tartar cookies, and enjoy the last time we’re […]
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