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Red Table Meats Debuts, Maple Island Brewing Opens and More
New breweries in Stillwater (Maple Island) and Nisswa (Gull Dam) open, Red Table Meats makes its debut, and Bon Bree Brick bounces back.
MoreRick Eats Madison and Morning Roundup
Rick Nelson’s epic eating tour of Madison (including Pig in a Fur Coat and Graze; check out our own Madison dining crawl here), a visit to Crumb “Gourmet” Deli in Eden Prairie, the story behind Lift Bridge Brewery’s striking shirts, grown-up Minnesota-made Halloween candy, a Wisconsin craft beer night at Republic featuring a screening of Comeback: […]
MoreThe New Glarus Story and Morning Roundup
Iggers on Andale and Maya Cuisine, the Big Carve event at Lift Bridge Brewery, Deb Carey of New Glarus Brewing tells the story of her American dream, lamb brains (and more ways to feed hungry zombies at the Zombie Pub Crawl), a Q&A with the reliably sagacious Rick Nelson, the reincarnation of Figlio is skewered […]
MoreRick Nelson Explores Restaurants at MSP and September 13 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: @RickNelsonStrib hits up Volante’s menu by Doug Flicker and other edible goodness at the MSP airport, @troutcaviar rears a colossal beet, and @WineCoMN wants breakfast wine suggestions.
MoreThe White House Beer Recipes and September 4 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: @RickNelsonStrib polishes off yet another pint of @jenisicecreams, @StribTaste talks about the release of the White House beer recipes (instigated by Minneapolis native John Lutz), and @YouthFarmMarket gears up for their annual fundraiser.
MoreCanning Wisdom and August 27 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: @ChefsAbode shares canning wisdom from State Fair winner @ChefJML, @VelleeDeli heralds the summer season’s final Monday Food Truck Rally, and @RickNelsonStrib deems the cardamom bread pudding @FikaASI a worthy dessert.
MoreMourning Metro Magazine and August 2 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: Local food journalists @weeklydish and @RickNelsonStrib mourn the passing of Metro magazine, @northern_brewer celebrates International IPA Day with discounts, and @RogueChocolate is crazy close to reaching its Kickstarter goal.
MoreDuck Fat Popcorn and July 27 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: According to @RickNelsonStrib, @dinneronthefarm needs to fill some dinner slots in August and September; meanwhile, @grovelandtap rolls out a Pizza Lucy stuffed with pesto and mozzarella and @MuffulettaCafe pops some corn in duck fat.
MoreFoxy Falafel Hopes to Open in August and July 24 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: The grand opening for @FoxyFalafel’s brick-and-mortar shop is slated for August 3, @RickNelsonStrib admires @ButcherandBoar’s blooming exterior mural, and @dunnbroscoffees joins @WCoffeeResearch.
MoreNational Hot Dog Day and July 23 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: @france44 cheese gives a shout out to @meritage_stpaul and @MosaicCafeMN, @ArtisanBreadIn5 and @RickNelsonStrib love @jenisicecreams’ salty caramel, and @YelpMSP wishes you a happy National Hot Dog Day.
MoreWisconsin’s New Blue Cheese and July 18 Tweet Rodeo
The latest from Twitter: @sewardcoop plugs a meet and greet with organic farmers at Intermedia Arts today, @RickNelsonStrib heralds the opening of Rusty Taco in NE Minneapolis, and @cheesegeek talks about the newest blue cheese from Wisconsin.
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