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Top 5 St. Paul restaurants that deliver in Mac/Groveland
November 01, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Go beyond the chow mein: Great food delivery options in St. PaulIn a neighborhood filled with so many colleges, you would think the Mac/Groveland neighborhood would be rife with dinner...
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Gastro Non Grata's next event: Belt Punch Extravaganza
October 30, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Work off that turkey with some rock 'n' rollThere's only so much family, togetherness, and turkey sandwiches a sane person can take. By the Sunday after Turkey Day, we're a...
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Food trucks join the Trail of Terror in Shakopee
October 26, 2012 in The Hot Dish
In their final weekend of the season, the Trail of Terror, outside of Shakopee, is celebrating the season with the addition of a few mobile food vendors to the creepy festivities....
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10 great DIY Halloween food costumes
October 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
DailyGreen.comSure, it's creative, but how is he going to sit down?Psst -- it's Halloween this weekend. Well, actually Halloween is next week, but all the hot parties will be happening...
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World Street Kitchen Uptown releases more details on the Wadis' new restaurant
October 23, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Photo courtesy of World Street KitchenStreet food from around the world finds a permanent home in Lyn-LakeAs the days grow shorter and the weatherman threatens us with the white stuff,...
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The Lynn on Bryant: A first look
October 22, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Now open for breakfast and lunch at 50th and BryantThe front door to the Lynn opens onto a little counter area stacked with stunning pastries and the cash register. The...
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Tom Pham facing felony charges; disavows ownership in Azia
October 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Is Thom Pham really out of the Twin Cities restaurant scene?Soon after we heard that restaurateur Thom Pham's Wonderous Azian Kitchen had closed, news is now out that he is...
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Charlie Awards solicits votes for favorite dish
October 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Tim McKee serving what we're sure was a delicious prop chickenHere's an election we can all agree on. The Charlie Awards celebrate the best in Twin Cities food. Last year...
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Bid to win dinner with Chris Kluwe at the Strip Club
October 17, 2012 in The Hot Dish
But will he bring the sparklepony? After penning his colorfully eloquent letter in support of gay marriage, Chris Kluwe has been everywhere. From CNN to peddling his own line of...
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Chef Shack announces Bay City opening event
October 16, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Photo courtesy Chef ShackReady to take Bay City by stormThe preeminent Twin Cities food truck is moving into its winter weekend digs. The former River Bay Cafe in Bay City, Wisconsin,...
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AZ Canteen follows Zimmern to NYC Wine & Food Festival
October 16, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Andrew Zimmern hosts NYCFF Trucks & TrainMinnesota shut it down at the 2012 New York City Wine and Food Festival. This year's event was hosted by the Travel Channel's baron...
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Nightingale: A first look
October 11, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Ready to sing, Nightingale opens for late nights and small platesWe wasted no time dipping in to the new late-night spot Nightingale just off 25th and Lyndale. Nestled between Tree...
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Surly Darkness Day is on the horizon
October 10, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Surly Darkness is upon usSurly fans are gathering. That rumble in the distance is their thirst for the beer that inspired devotion and outrageous prices: Darkness is upon us. Saturday,...
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Sushi Fix food truck is opening a storefront
October 04, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Sushi Fix continues the trend of trucks opening storefrontsWhen Sushi Fix first arrived in downtown Minneapolis, serving sushi from a food truck, there were skeptics. Doubters were soon converted to...
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The Kenwood: A first look
October 03, 2012 in The Hot Dish
The Kenwood is open for businessTwo construction workers were standing outside contemplating the menu. "I... I just want a sandwich," said one. They were looking for the little cafe that...
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Meritage Oysterfest: Long lines & a lot of oysters at second-annual event
October 02, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Oysterfest experiences some growing painsThey came, they saw, they slurped, and often, they stood in line. Meritage hosted its second-annual Oysterfest with sold-out crowds. The restaurant was all hands on...
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Happy Hour of the Day: Rosa Mexicano
September 28, 2012 in The Hot Dish
E. Katie HolmLa Antigua, por favorIt's Friday afternoon, and I hear the tequila calling. What say we all kick off early and hit up a happy hour? When Rosa Mexicano...
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La Belle Vie is undergoing some changes
September 26, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Vincent MarcinelliAmong the new sights at La Belle Vie: tableside chefsLa Belle Vie, the stalwart of fine dining, the creme de la creme of the local restaurant universe (Best Service,...
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Jellybean & Julia's: a first look at the Anoka-area food truck
September 25, 2012 in The Hot Dish
A new truck just rolled through townThe truck may hail from Anoka, but we were able to get a taste when it came to the metro area and parked outside...
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Farm in the Cities chefs create dazzling dinner for Youth Farm and Market Project
September 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Sarah Master and Brian Hauke of Barbette and Red Stag teamed for braised shortribsThe event room was packed at Solera last night as some of the area's top chefs worked...
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Tiki Tim's food truck: A first look
September 21, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Tropical fish tacos from the new Tiki Tim'sThe newest truck to turn up in St. Paul is a smurf blue vintage Chevy camper, converted and festooned with a grinning Tiki...
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Cooking Channel in town to film 'Eat Street' show on Twin Cities food trucks
September 20, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Minneapolis food trucks are ready for the Hollywood treatmentThe Cooking Channel's chronicle of curbside dining has landed in town to check out our food truck scene. Eat Street travels...
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Eat Shop Kitchen Bar in Plymouth: A first look
September 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
The appeal of the suburban strip mall architecture is elusive. No matter what part of the country you're exploring, inevitably the beige monoliths stretch between urban centers. The only difference is...
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Cajun 2 Geaux food truck brings Bayou spicy to St. Paul
September 14, 2012 in The Hot Dish
From camper to Cajun, this truck is dishing up a taste of the SouthThe converted camper is a neon alligator green, and the spicy smells that waft from inside are...
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AZ Canteen food truck: Making "bizarre" foods more accessible
September 13, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Stephanie A. MeyerEat like Andrew Zimmern right here at homeA group of food enthusiasts were gathered on a sunny day across from St. Paul's City Hall giggling about napkins. We...
