Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine // Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest
Rachel tours some fine downtown eateries (Whisky Park, Ugly Mug, and Be’wiched), a beer class with the Furthermore guys at North Loop Wine & Spirits, a terrific-sounding “Whole Hog Dinner” at The Local with Mike Phillips (Green Ox) and Scott Pampuch (Corner Table), North Washington Cafe is set to celebrate its grand opening, some local […]
MoreHow much do you like your beer? @FultonBeer seeks a blonde for their video / poster shoot, @SwedeHollowCafe offers a dollar off their tuna sandwich, @ModernCafeMpls works with Mike Phillips, @Amck comments on the temperature at @WondrousMpls, @JoesGarage touts their service industry nights, and @GrassFedCattle hosts a family day on the farm.
MoreA chat with the folks at the Craftsman this morning confirms the restaurant’s pastry chef, Ben Jacoby (aka the “Brunch Guy“), will be taking the helm on August 19th after Mike Phillips’ last day on August 18th. Jacoby has been with Phillips for a while and they’ve been working hand-in-hand for a smooth transition.
MoreChef Mike Phillips has built a strong local reputation in recent years for his work at the Craftsman, particularly for putting together what many consider the best charcuterie plate in the Upper Midwest, and among the best in the country. Now, he’s leaving the Craftsman and going into business with Kieran Folliard, whose Cara Pubs […]
MoreAug. 18 the last day for Chef Mike Phillips at the Craftsman. No details yet on who is replacing him. Via email, he writes: “I am leaving the Craftsman on the 18th of this month and starting down the road to meat production here.” He promised a press release early next week with details. Phillips […]
MoreThe 2010 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists are out — gaze upon the glory. For Best Chef: Midwest, some very solid names: Alex Roberts. Isaac Becker. Vincent Francoual. Stewart Woodman. Lenny Russo. Mike Phillips. And (new to me) Hakan Lundberg of Cosmos. D’Amico gets a shot at Outstanding Restaurateur, Bar La Grassa for Best New […]
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