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James Beard Award finalists announced
March 20, 2012 in The Hot Dish
?While Minnesota chefs and restaurants were well-represented when the semifinalists were announced, fewer were recognized as finalists. The James Beard Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the culinary world....
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R.A. Mac Sammy's, new food truck specializes in mac and cheese
March 19, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Mac and cheese please?We first spotted it at the St. Paul winter carnival: a sun-colored new food truck specializing in custom-made mac and cheese. Now that the weather has turned...
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Cafe Maude looking to expand to Minneapolis
March 15, 2012 in The Hot Dish
It's Maude!?Cafe Maude's owner Kevin Sheehy is eying a new space that would bring Cafe Maude a little sister of sorts, according to Rick Nelson's blog at the Star Tribune....
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Food trucks returning this week, a sure sign of spring
March 12, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Spring showers bring food truck followers?After a balmy weekend, we can say spring fever is in full effect. After months of only a few hardy souls hitting the streets, the...
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Northstar Bartenders Guild to host 'Imbibes of March' party
March 07, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Chad LarsonShawn Jones pouring drinks at the last NSBG event?After blowing the roof of its not actually New Year's Eve party, the Northstar Bartenders Guild is now promoting its second...
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Kevin Kathman out at Jack's
March 07, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Is this the face of a happy man??After a whirlwind couple of months, Kevin Kathman promptly packed up his knives--and staff--and left Jack's yesterday morning. Our review was published just...
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FrozBroz ice cream venture begins fundraising
March 06, 2012 in The Hot Dish
What is the cost of truly great ice cream??How would you like a double scoop of vodka, blueberry, and basil ice cream? What about a small dish of luscious goat...
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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl leaving Minnesota Monthly for Mpls/St. Paul magazine
March 06, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Never know where you'll see her next?Twitter was sent a-flutter yesterday afternoon when Andrew Zimmern announced that Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl would be leaving Minnesota Monthly for its rival, Mpls/St. Paul...
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Cake Walk was a sweet success
March 05, 2012 in The Hot Dish
A cake worth walking for, from the Salty Tart?What began as a simple cake walk soon transformed into a sort of sweet vision quest for WCCO newsman Jason DeRusha. "I...
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Replacement for ill-fated Il Gatto space announced
February 29, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Bad kitty being replaced by...??That kind of prime real estate couldn't sit vacant for long. After the public stumble for the Parasole Group, when It closed Il Gatto, whispers quickly...
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Chef Chat with Josh Brown of Gather Part 2
February 29, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Chef Josh Brown talks about what it takes to find true happiness?Chef Josh Brown has been working in the kitchens of the D'Amico company for almost all of his culinary...
Fish Smart sponsors seafood "throwdown" at Kitchen in the Market
February 28, 2012 in The Hot Dish
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Josh Brown of Gather: Chef Chat, Part 1
February 28, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Chef Josh Brown of Gather?Gather in the Walker has become a destination for its fine-dining lunches and monthly happy hour specials. Once a month the restaurant brings in local notable...
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The Hunger Games, an ironic collection of recipes
February 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Cooking with Katniss!?Never has the adult world gone so over the top rabid for a young adult book trilogy. Except maybe that one other time with the Mormon-inspired sparkly people....
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Michelle Gayer of the Salty Tart: Chef Chat
February 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Michelle "That's My Jam" GayerWhen the James Beard Award semifinalists were announced this week, it was no surprise that Michelle Gayer was listed among nods for Outstanding Pastry Chef. We've...
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Win tickets to Share Our Strength's Cakewalk - CONTEST CLOSED
February 22, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Cake, tunes and booze--what's not to love?On March 1, James Beard Award nominee and Best Bakery owner Michelle Gayer will be hosting a cakewalk at the Fine Line. The proceeds...
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James Beard Award finalists include Twin Cities names - Updated
February 21, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Will one of these chefs be bringing bronze back home??The James Beard award semifinalist list was announced today, and on the list were some familiar names. The awards were established...
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Smalley's 87 club closing this weekend
February 17, 2012 in The Hot Dish
The best bar-in-an-alley is changing?Smalley's 87 Club in downtown Minneapolis is closing after this weekend, according to Food Service News. Located inside the historic Butler Square and utilizing the adjacent...
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Science Museum of Minnesota teams with Doug Flicker of Piccolo to discuss the science of food
February 17, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Doug Flicker, taste technician?Minneapolis's own culinary mad scientist is teaming with the Science Museum of Minnesota and the St. Paul Art Crawl to head up a class discussing, in their...
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Rosa Mexicano, chef Jonathan Waxman create new "Eclectic Cuts" menu
February 17, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Tasty tongue tacos?Jonathan Waxman, Top Chef Master and pioneer of California Cuisine, has teamed with the upscale Mexican restaurant chain Rosa Mexicano to create a unique supplemental menu that will...
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Kieran Folliard suing Jameson Whiskey over "Big Ginger"
February 16, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Kieran Folliard to Jameson Whiskey, "I've got your Big Ginger right here."?Call it a case of Whiskey a No No, on Wednesday Kieran Folliard and his company, A Kieran Connection,...
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Kitchen in the Market to host 'Seafood Throwdown' competition
February 15, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Let the sustainable seafood battle begin!?Two of the top seafood chefs in the city will be going head to head in a culinary battle to the finish. Both chefs are...
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Eat Street Social opens in Uptown
February 13, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Fizzy, fun and open for business, Eat Street Social delivers delicious drinks?Anticipation was evident along 26th Street last Thursday evening as customers lined up outside of Eat Street Social just...
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LivingSocial launches Gourmet dinner series
February 13, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Champagne dinner for a deal?As the daily coupon deals begin to flood our in-boxes, the companies are working on differentiating themselves. LivingSocial recently expanded to include a new offer it's...
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Cake Walk benefits Share Our Strength
February 08, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Chef Michelle Gayer behind the counter at the Salty Tart?The Taste of the Nation Minneapolis is holding a cake walk with James Beard Award-nominated chef Michelle Gayer. Gayer's Salty Tart...
