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The Churn: Orchestral Beer and More

The Churn by James Norton01/29/201301/29/2013

The Churn: Love from Details, and More

The Churn by James Norton01/02/201301/02/2013

The Churn by James Norton10/19/201210/19/2012

The Troubles of Thom Pham and Morning Roundup

A reader tip suggests that Pierre’s Bistro closed last weekend (and the website seems to confirm it), restaurateur Thom Pham (of the recently closed Wondrous Azian Kitchen) faces arrest for writing bad checks, farmers and cheesemakers are opening upscale delis in Wisconsin, Iggers shells out for a meal at The Bachelor Farmer, Northfield’s Kurry Kabab […]

The Churn by James Norton10/10/201210/10/2012

Patisserie 46 Goes Global and Morning Roundup

Mercado Central is torn asunder by internal quarrels, Patisserie 46 makes National Geographic’s worldwide list of 10 best patisseries (watch our Patisserie 46 mini-doc), details on Summit Unchained #11 (Kentucky Common), a Nut Goodie tasting celebration at Izzy’s, a rave for Yo Yo Donuts (here’s ours), tasting notes for Indeed fresh hop ale, a profile […]

Hample Pie and More at Black Forest Inn’s Oktoberfest

Events by Denise Logeland10/03/201210/03/2012

The Churn by Tricia Cornell09/28/201209/28/2012

Harvest Moon Supper and Morning Roundup

Chowgirls’ Harvest Moon Supper this weekend, sample South African Wines and learn about Open Arms International, learn about Croatian wines, enter a pie bake-off, Summit’s tap room opens today, Dara loves LoveTree cheese, DeRusha likes Nadia Cakes, notes on Boulevard Reverb Imperial Pilsner, Vita.mn publishes its annual restaurant guide, vertical farming may come to Fergus […]

The Churn by Emily Schnobrich09/24/201209/24/2012

Oysterfest at Meritage and September 24 Tweet Rodeo

The latest from Twitter: The folks @summitbeer are stoked for this weekend’s Oysterfest @meritage_stpaul, @Busterson28th rolls out the beer cheese soup, and @PizzeriaLola revamps the wine list.

The Churn by James Norton09/24/201209/24/2012

Butter on the Move and Morning Roundup

Gotta love this restaurant name: “Milwaukee Cafe & Bar – Meat. Cheese. Beer.“; Rachel recaps Autumn Brew Review; the Growler is offering year subscriptions; a pasture-to-plate takeout place called Jordandal Farms opens in Verona, WI; Butter moves from Grand Ave. to Eat Street; a profile of Phillips Distilling (here’s ours); Badger Hill Brewing beer will […]

Weekend Recap: Kramarczuk’s Kielbasa Fest, Summit’s Backyard Bash, and FOOD & BEV Poster Show

Events by Staff09/10/201209/11/2012

Cafe Maude Part Two and Morning Roundup

The Churn by James Norton08/31/201208/30/2012

The Churn by James Norton08/30/201208/29/2012

Cheap Eats at the Fair and Morning Roundup

A voyage through the tasting menu at Sanctuary, Rachel tries two new Joia soda flavors, a karaoke-filled visit to the Pourhouse, previews of a couple new Schell’s beers, the French Meadow stand at the State Fair gets ripped off to the tune of $24K, State Fair shots including our Wrecking Crew in action, Iggers hunts […]

The Churn by James Norton08/16/201208/16/2012

Buxtahooda and Morning Roundup

Where to eat pork belly (but no Corner Table? come on!), the Nick & Eddie team is planning to open a new spot (proposed name: Bellmore) in the Warehouse district, an appealing-looking meet-the-farmer event at Trotter’s on Aug. 24 (PDF with information), details on local cereal makers Minnesota Goodness and Urban Graze, you gotta love […]