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Minnesota Monthly names Rachel Hutton as new food critic
April 30, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Job titles change, but the names remain the sameAfter Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl defected for its direct competitor Mpls St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Monthly put out a national call for food writers and...
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Solo Vino's fourth-annual rosé tasting is set
April 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Think, swirl, and sip pink at Solo Vino's annual tasting eventIt's appropriate that the traditional four-year anniversary gift is flowers. Sunday, May 20, expect a showering of rosés--the wine kind--to...
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Neato's food truck: serving drive-in burgers and duck-fat fries
April 20, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Burgers, coneys and duck fat friesThey were out in October and November for a little bit before the weather turned, and now Neato's has pulled its retro-fabulous truck out of storage and...
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Risotto closing tomorrow
April 20, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Ciao RisottoIt's a sad part of the industry that just as new restaurants pop up, other neighborhoods must say goodbye to treasured eateries. Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21, will be the...
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Scott Pampuch to host viewing party for new TV series [UPDATED]
April 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
photo courtesy In Search of FoodJason Mraz and Scott Pampuch in the rawChef and local food advocate Scott Pampuch's star is definitely on the rise. After making one appearance on the last...
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Current, Gather, and Masu all celebrating their 1-year anniversaries
April 17, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Joy SummersDomo arigato, freebies are the best way to say thank youThe traditional gift for the first anniversary celebration is paper. We're wrapping up a paper boat, interpretative collage, and...
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Blue Door Pub #2 is moving forward
April 17, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Will a new location mean immediate seating in St. Paul?After the Blue Door Pub put out the call for support, the restaurant's fans let their representatives know this was a...
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Devil's Advocate has an opening date
April 12, 2012 in The Hot Dish
The Devil's Advocate will also advocate beer consumptionPlagued by delays, the new Devil's Advocate in the former Inn/Hell's Kitchen space is getting closer to opening its doors. After some construction...
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Northstar Bartenders Guild announces next event
April 12, 2012 in The Hot Dish
These guys really know how to throw a partyThe Northstar Bartenders Guild creates dazzling cocktail experiences. From the kickoff for Johnny Michaels's cocktail book to the after-New Year's party,...
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Home Street Home food truck hits the streets
April 12, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Parking on a street near youThey were out ever-so-briefly at the tail end of the season last fall, but the Home Street Home food truck has returned early this year...
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Mona will open next week downtown
April 12, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Mona makes her grand debutThe highly anticipated opening of Mona, chef Lisa Hanson's new restaurant and bar, is coming soon. Hanson, whose resume includes stints at Aquavit and L'Atelier du...
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Target Field's new menu items: An Opening Day round-up
April 09, 2012 in The Hot Dish
That's a big meatballThe enjoyment of a ball game at Target Field is so much more than the final score. It's the crack of the bat, the vibrant green of...
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Hola Arepa, World Street Kitchen are among food trucks hitting the streets
April 06, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Hola Arepa's triumphant returnThey continue to emerge from their wintry slumbers, these motorized beasts of street cuisine. This week saw the return of a few fan favorites and the promise...
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Golden Tummy: A new food truck debuts
April 05, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Cheap Chinese food hits the streetsThanks to my eagle-eyed friend, we saw a new food truck out on Marquette this week: a sliver of bright yellow peeking out from behind...
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Erik Anderson, from Minneapolis to Food & Wine Best New Chef
April 04, 2012 in The Hot Dish
photo courtesy Erik AndersonErik Anderson finds big success at Catbird SeatHe once was ours. Erik Anderson, who until this time last year was the head chef at Sea Change, has...
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Local Chef Challenge crowns a winner
April 03, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Jason DeRusha, Jason Ross and Stephanie Meyer prepare to judge Doug Flicker?If the Food Network's two top-rated competition shows decided to set down in a nice Midwestern town, their spawn...
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Caribe Bistro closes
March 30, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Caribe says goodbye?The tiny spot on Raymond, just off of University, has been home to a few fantastic neighborhood joints--Jay's Cafe and, before that, the storied Chet's Taverna. The most...
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Nick and Eddie says goodbye this weekend
March 30, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Goodbye Nick & Eddie?Another era passes through the Loring Park neighborhood. Nick and Eddie, the restaurant that has been an industry insider hangout, swank neighborhood joint, occasional ghost town and...
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Sea Salt Eatery moves up opening date
March 27, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Spring arrives early in south Minneapolis?As sure as the reemergence of dandelions, robins, and pasty legs sprouting from cargo shorts, we can always count on the opening of Sea Salt...
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Butcher and the Boar: A first look
March 27, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Bourbon flight?Since leaving the Dakota last year, Jack Riebel has been working every moment on his latest project: The first restaurant of his own in his 25-year career, the new...
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The Chef Driven Co. invites you to Get Sauced
March 27, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Don't mind if I do: a new food truck returns?The graffiti-covered truck invites passersby to "Get Sauced," and it's a hard offer to turn down. The wafting scents of sweet...
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Smack Shack: A television debut and a new restaurant
March 26, 2012 in The Hot Dish
We would traverse the ends of the earth for you, sweet lobster rollMinneapolis's own Smack Shack, the unlikely Midwestern lobster truck, is officially loved from coast to coast. Guy Fieri's...
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Cannon River Winery hosts Meet the Winemaker
March 26, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Sip and tour a Minnesota winery?This summery spring has the open road calling. What better way to celebrate the warm breeze than spending the day at a not-too-far-away winery? On...
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The Left Handed Cook coming soon to Midtown Global Market
March 23, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Comfort food with an intriguing twist?Since La Sirena Gorda closed there's been a quiet, darkened pocket in the heart of the bustling Midtown Global Market. We've just learned that soon...
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Food truck court returning to downtown St. Paul
March 21, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Jill Wilson dishes up food truck news?Yesterday we spoke with Jill Wilson, owner of 128 Cafe and worker of the window in their food truck. She's again heading up the...
