Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine // Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest
@AnsarisGrill hosts an ugly sweater party, @TollefsonPork offers a few more half hams and loin chops, @RogueChocolate compliments the Ethiopian coffee at @Kopplins, and @France44Cheese plans to “push the sandwich envelope.”
MoreWant to be a part of the world’s smallest chocolate factory? @RogueChocolate’s looking for a part-time holiday worker, @Barrio_StPaul finishes up interviews — so if you’re interested, show up before 4pm, @France44Cheese offers discounted @SurlyBrewing Furious when you buy a sandwich, @CRAVEamerica honors troops with a Veteran’s Day discount, and @SurdyksLiquor takes 20% off wine […]
More@CafeCyan makes a pumpkin spice latte (this one will beat the syrup-loaded Starbucks version any day), @Princetons offers Deschutes six packs on sale for their beer of the month, @PerennialPlate makes apple cider sans the traditional press — yes, it’s doable, @SewardCoop launches P6 locally, and @France44Cheese seeks advice for cooking eggs sous vide.
More@SapsuckerFarms declares the “ultimate American experience,” @BryantLakeBowl promotes Ben Weaver’s upcoming CD release (find our preview here), @MN_Food_Assn hosts a fall harvest party (has anyone else noticed a trend in pig roast popularity?), @France44Cheese recommends a 15-month Gruyere, @Quixotic_Coffee wants to hear about your best — or worst — espresso experiences, and @LeeZukor plans a […]
More@T_McKee provides exciting updates on the @IlGattoUptown revamp, @RogueChocolate produces a particularly good batch of Sambirano, @SurdyksLiquor’s pumpkin beer selection is fully stocked, @PracnaOnMain offers a free Summit Oatmeal Stout for happy hour-goers, @MplsFarmMarket worries about an early end to the growing season, and @France44Cheese concludes their British Isles sale, with characteristic weather to boot.
More@BulldogNE starts composting, @France44Cheese touts Uplands Extra Aged, @KatentheKitchen recommends an “incredibly decadent” [and easy] dessert, @ForkKnifeSpoon samples vegan shrimp (note: only worth it for the shellfish-allergic), and @BeerPulse shows off the 2010 @SurlyBrewing Darkness label, designed by @TheApparatus.
More@JDeRusha wants you to join Team Hunger, @France44Cheese revives the apple-honey-cheese sandwich (so good!), @TroutCaviar finds sheep sorrel at a new location, @AsherBMiller reminds of the last Open Field event this summer, @GrovelandTap welcomes its soon-to-be neighbor, Scusi, and @CTKitchenTable seeks volunteers to pick veggies this weekend for the next @TourdeFarm event.
More@ChefShack1 now boasts completely organic mini donuts, @MSPMag seeks #restaurantweek feedback, @France44Cheese comments on a delicious cheese’s discontinuation, @McNallySmith reminds you of the @PizzaLuce block party this weekend, and @The_Wedge tracks local sales for their Eat Local challenge.
MoreA mixed initial reaction to Parma 8200, there’s a new Franklin Street Bakery location in Edina (link goes to PDF of hours and location), Rachel rounds up perennial menu items at various restaurants and looks at bidding (including Steven Brown and Kim Bartmann) for the potentially lucrative Lake Harriet concessions contract, some weather-appropriate enthusiasm for […]
More@France44Cheese challenges the Twitterverse to find an unpleasant cheese / cracker combination, @SPClassicCookie plans to offer bike delivery, @ZippsBeer recommends drinking any Avery Brabant still on your shelves, and @FatLorenzosMpls plans a Bloomington location.
More@TroutCaviar pickles milkweed pods, @ScottPampuch barely misses a chance to make roadkill sausage, @Solera_MN rolled out a new menu last night, @CrispinCider shares a sneak peek at their new Artisanal Reserve, and @France44Cheese starts construction on a big remodel.
MoreIs your name Dave? @TCFOODFINDS helps you get a free meal at @Famous_Daves, @France44Cheese hosts a cheese class and discounts Serrano ham, @HotDishBlog points to points to free baguettes in honor of Bastille Day, and @SorellaWines shares a 15% off coupon.
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