Wondrous Azian Kitchen

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 […]

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The Strib’s Minneapolis Restaurant Health Hitlist

Kudos to the Star Tribune for an engaging roundup of the 10 worst health violators among Minneapolis restaurants. Among those listed, some surprises: The newly opened Wondrous Azian Kitchen (clocking in at #2 with violations like “raw meat not segregated” and “improper food temps”) and the you’d-think-they’d-know-better Longfellow Grill (#8 with stuff like “fruit flies” […]

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Wondrous Dim Sum and Morning Roundup

Rachel digs the dim sum at Wondrous Azian, Crispin’s newest cider (or “apple wine,” I guess?) is called The Jacket, Crystal praises the Punjab Glory at Cooper,  DeRusha unleashes his inner old cranky curmudgeon as he lashes out at loud restaurants, Chef Shack is shutting down Oct. 31 this year and then it’s off to […]

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The Secret Life of Twincy’s Chris Kallal

City Pages digs into the background of food PR (and former Metromix) guy Chris Kallal, and boy does it bring the dirt. The story includes reports of identity theft, two-timing, and other assorted monkeyshines. Up until now, Kallal’s Twincy company may have been best known for the chaotic opening of client Thom Pham’s Wondrous Azian […]

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