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Dandelion Kitchen's braised beef sandwich, 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 13
April 23, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Today we speak in defiance of this ridiculously lame excuse for a spring. We speak of that sunshine colored truck that usually would be parked outside the IDS building on...
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Daily Diner Frogtown: A First Look
April 22, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Daily Diner Frogtown opens their doors to the neighborhoodThe interior of the new Daily Diner Frogtown pops with color and art. There's a chalkboard wall with a painted mural (made...
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Grand Szechuan's Chengdu dumplings: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 15
April 18, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Beware what lies beneathThe problem with strip malls is that they all look the same - which might also be what makes them so appealing. It's impossible to judge the...
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Blue Door Pub Longfellow's Baked 'n' Loaded blucy: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 17
April 16, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Locked and loaded: that's a serious burgerThe seductive power of a great burger manifests in groups of carnivores who haunt the sidewalks on Selby Avenue outside the original Blue Door...
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Friday brew and food truck roundup
April 12, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Cajun 2 Geaux shows up at Harriet Brewing on Friday and 612 Brew on SaturdayThe best way to beat those winter -- wait, we mean spring -- blues is to...
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City Pages' Best of the Twin Cities party is coming
April 12, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Let's toast the Best of the Twin Cities"In my younger and more venerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since....
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Spill the Wine: A first look at the new location in Lyn-Lake
April 12, 2013 in The Hot Dish
A stunning new space inside, and a list of more than 100 winesThe late-afternoon light was spilling through the wall of windows at the new location of Spill the Wine....
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Mojo Monkey's cake doughnuts: 50 favorite dishes, no. 19
April 12, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Joy SummersFried goldLet us pause for a moment and savor the greatness that is a perfectly cooked cake doughnut. Tanned, crispy exterior gives way to fluffy moist interior. Mojo Monkey's...
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New State Fair vendor announced
April 11, 2013 in The Hot Dish
A classic Twin Cities flavor coming to the State FairToday might be cold, but one day it will be warm and we will again fight the good fight: corn dog...
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Daily Diner Frogtown: Coming soon
April 10, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Filling stomachs, doing good, coming soonThe mix of cultures and people along the stretch of University Avenue in St. Paul has created a corridor of culinary treasures. The latest restaurant...
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Neato's duck fat French fries: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 21
April 09, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Joy SummersA basket full of greatnessDo not believe those snowflakes. This is spring, and those food trucks are right around the corner. On our list of most anticipated food...
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Second-annual Spring Ale Fest this weekend
April 05, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Cheers for beer!As the craft beer boom continues to widen the availability of premium suds, the festivals continue to grown and change. Beer geeks can find plenty to get excited...
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Psycho Suzi's to debut expanded patio
April 03, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Psycho Suzi's patio will have nearly 40 more seats -- and new tiki drinksWhile it still barely feels like spring, there continues to be more promise that warm days are...
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Local Chef Challenge invades Mall of America this weekend
April 03, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Photo by http://hilaryrobertsphoto.comChef Jorge Guzman of Solera is ready to competeInside the Mall of America rotundra, the knives will be sharp, the ingredients strange, and the chefs ready for an...
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Smack Shack's lobster guacamole: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 23
April 03, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Benjamin Carter GrimesThe best of highbrow and lowbrow cuisine As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2013, coming April 17, the Hot Dish is serving up 50 of our favorite local...
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Food & Wine names Jamie Malone of Sea Change one of its Best New Chefs
April 02, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Joy SummersBest New ChefEach year Food & Wine Magazine anoints a collection of chefs across the nation as the best, new up-and-comers. Historically it's been a career springboard for many leaders in...
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Sonora Grill's shrimp caramelo: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 25
April 01, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Joy SummersUndeniable cravings straight ahead Wandering through Midtown Global Market is always a test of willpower. So many culinary delights from around the world are housed in the former Sears...
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Blue Plate Company plans Loose-Wiles Freehouse brewpub in North Loop
March 29, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Here are details on the new restaurant from the owners of Highland Grill, Edina Grill, Scusi, the Lowry, and moreNorth Loop is fast becoming the hippest ticket in town. The...
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Solo Vino fifth-annual ros-tasting tickets go on sale
March 27, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Joy SummersEvery shade of pink from blush to bashfulSpring is ready to bloom bright and rosy as another annual sign of warmer weather arrives. Tickets for Solo Vino's annual tasting...
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La Belle Vie throws fabulous birthday fte
March 27, 2013 in The Hot Dish
You're going to need a bigger bottleLa Belle Vie, widely recognized as the pinnacle of Minnesota fine-dining threw itself a birthday party to celebrate its 15 years, inviting the well-to-do...
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The Kenwood's pancakes with black walnut butter: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 27
March 26, 2013 in The Hot Dish
The Kenwood serves brunch, lunch, and dinnerWhat was once a little market has been reborn as a neighborhood dining destination. Chef Don Saunders revamped the space into the Kenwood, a...
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What's going on at Sweets Bakeshop?
March 26, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Tony NelsonA sign says vacation, Facebook says construction, but the shops have been dark for over a monthThe lights have been out for over a month at the shops that...
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Hello Pizza in southwest Minneapolis: A first look
March 26, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Joy SummersHello Pizza sends cheerful greetingsAnn Kim knows her way around a pizza pie. Now that her Pizzeria Lola has become a bit of a phenomenon, she has moved into a...
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Mill City Cafe to return as the Mill NE
March 25, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Bre McGeeA Northeast neighborhood restaurant is resurrectedWild rice pancake fans have cause for rejoicing! Last May the Mill City Cafe closed its doors but promised fans it would not be...
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The Lynn on Bryant's baba rhum: 50 Favorite Dishes, no. 29
March 22, 2013 in The Hot Dish
EU PhotographyHark! The angels herald the day of baba rhumAs a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2013, coming April 17, the Hot Dish is serving up 50...
