Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine // Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest
Behold Slashfood’s mind-blowingly condescending attitude toward the Midwest in general and Minneapolis in particular (vis-a-vis Chef Wadi on Iron Chef), Rachel compares Subo to New York’s Momofuku, a beet lover’s confessional, Well Fed Guide to Life heads to Saffron, Simple Good and Tasty is holding an event at Grand Cafe, and Miel y Leche saunters […]
MoreSouthdale’s Maggiano’s is closing, a critical look at critics’ lists of top ten dishes, a caffeinated give away at Fork, Knife and Spoon, after the eclairs, it’s nice to see someone else cooking something ugly but delicious, dreams of European sights and tastes, winter beer picks by Matt Fisher of France 44 and Jason Alvey […]
MoreIn honor of the 50th anniversary of France 44, the store is sampling 50 different beers today from 4-7pm. 50. Different. Beers. All at 4351 France Ave. South.
MoreMark your calendars: Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 4-7pm at France 44 (4351 France Ave S., Minneapolis). 50 craft beers will be sampled, and cheese pairings will also be offered. In the meantime, head over to the France 44 St. Paul Cheese Shop (1573 Grand Ave., St. Paul) this Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11:30am-1:30pm to meet […]
MoreWhy is coarse salt called “Kosher” salt? @TheEcofoodie links to a @Chow_COM article, @MarcusCooks reminisces on making svartsoppa (blood soup) in Sweden with his grandmother, @France44Cheese currently stocks a diverse selection of blue cheese, @FrankBruni responds to @TomSietsema’s query on the “perfect restaurant review” and the job of the food critic, and @AndrewZimmern just can’t […]
MoreWhy is sustainable seafood important? A link from @Oceanaire_Mpls to CleanFish’s website explains, @FoodIsCulture directs you to Slow Food USA’s first e-magazine (free download available), @SurlyBrewing took second place in UPA Masters for ultimate frisbee, @Aebleskiver experiments in producing a gluten-free variety, @France44Wine offers a sale through November 14th, and @NgonBistro unveils their plans for […]
MoreTrotter’s Cafe, France 44‘s cheese shops, and the Tastebud Tart (catering) have signed onto our Atlas of Ethical Eating; have a look at their questionnaires. Welcome, guys.
MoreA+ for effort — @MarthaStewart really, really wants you to learn how to peel potatoes, @CooksCrocusHill posted their crop shares for the fall, @RedStagNE advertises their upcoming block party, @France44Cheese is offering 10% off goat cheese if you ask for it, @StubAndHerbs is offering free cheeseburgers outside with the purchase of a $5 beer from […]
MoreEver wonder where your coffee comes from? @MplsFarmMarket reports that, catering to an increasingly conscientious base of caffeine-swilling customers, Peace Coffee now lets you track your brew’s origin. @NgonBistro now stocks Lift Bridge Kimono Girl on cask, @MidtownGlobal promotes a summer sale at Jakeeno’s Trattoria — up to 25% off, a young child entertains @France44Cheese […]
More@TanpopoMN updates their wine list, @DakotaJazzClub promotes their Naked Ginger Cocktail (featuring Naked Grouse Scotch — here are the ratios), @France44Cheese is now open seven days a week, @DehnsGarden recommends flavoring shortbread with lemon balm, and @TownTalkDiner’s 6+ course Speakeasy Dinner tomorrow (touted as the diner’s magnum opus) is in high demand.
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