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Iron Fork chef competition at International Market Square next week
October 09, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Jorge Guzman of Solera is one of the many chefs competing at Iron ForkIron Chef, the fast-paced televised cooking competition, was first popularized in Japan in the '90s before making...
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Butcher and the Boar hosts first Boarfest on Sunday
October 05, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Emily UtneGet in on the beer, bourbon, and brats this weekend at Butcher and the Boar This weekend's forecast calls for chilly temps, but that shouldn't deter any die-hard sausage...
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Kings Wine Bar serving lunch, former Jack's Cafe space has new resident
October 03, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Courtesy Kings Wine Bar Facebook pageKings Burger with fried egg now being served at lunchKings Wine Bar is best loved for its wine-and-dine date-night deal (Tuesdays), rousing trivia nights (Mondays),...
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Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon October '12
October 02, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Alma GuzmanFoxy Falafel is now open in St.PaulOPENBar Louie1320 Lagoon Ave., MinneapolisBon Vie/ A Piece of Cake (City Pages coverage)485 Selby Ave., St. PaulCafe Maude at Loring (City Pages first look)1612...
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Surly singles out University Ave. site as a top pick for new brewery
October 01, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Ed NeatonInside Surly's current facilityAt the end of last week, Brooklyn Center's Surly Brewing Co. announced some of the possible spots that have made its short list for its new...
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The Gray House now open in Lyn-Lake
September 28, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Courtesy The Gray House Facebook pageServing dinner, brunch, and interesting brews in Lyn-Lake Just shy of three weeks ago, The Gray House, a new husband-and-wife-owned gastropub in Lyn-Lake, quietly opened...
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Black Forest Inn Oktoberfest starts today
September 28, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Vincent MarcinelliToday marks the start of the week-long food and drink celebration We have lots of Oktoberfest celebrations to look forward to next month, but the grandaddy of them all...
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Parka coming soon to Longfellow
September 27, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Holmberg Design Co.Parka is headed to Longfellow, hopefully before the first snow fliesA new coffee place and all-day restaurant is in development and set to open in the shared space...
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Butter moves, Solomon's expands to Uptown, and BC2 reopens: Bakery news tidbits
September 25, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Tony NelsonButter's famous cream puffs are still available, but now at a new locationIt's been a busy week or two in the world of local bakeries. After a very successful Kickstarter...
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Barbette debuts new fall menu from returning head chef
September 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Michelle LeonSigns of fall: turning leaves, pop-up Halloween stores, and Barbette's new menu.This spring, after holding the position of head chef at Barbette, running the kitchen at the prestigious Porter &...
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Nuff Sandwiches opening, Papa's closes: Restaurant news tidbits
September 21, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Jeffrey Thompson for MPRPapa's Restaurant and Deli owners earlier this yearThe end of the week brings one bit of happy news for Nordeasters, and one not-so-nice piece of news for...
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Northeast Riverfeast showcases new ventures from Bulldog NE and Jax Cafe
September 21, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Courtesy Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of CommerceNew food, drink, and music festival debuts this weekend in NortheastThe first ever Northeast Riverfeast -- a new food, drink, and music festival put on...
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Town Hall Tap plans to open a bowling alley
September 20, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Sasha LandskovTown Hall Tap is working on a new location in a bowling alley First they opened Town Hall -- one of the few true and truly good brewpubs we...
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Smokehouse Brewpub opens Thursday
September 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Courtesy Smokehouse Brewpub Facebook pageOwners Bryce Strikler, Amy Johnson, and Jamie RobinsonSee Also:Smokehouse Brewpub offers free beer for lifeTop 5 brewpubs in the Twin CitiesLast year, before their beer was...
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Mai Village faces foreclosure, seeks community support
September 17, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Ed NeatonMai Village may be forced to close due to financial issuesSee Also:Mai Village gets "Beef Backer" awardBest Vietnamese Restaurant: Mai VillageThrough the thick and thin of economic recession and...
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Little Tijuana returns [VIDEO]
September 14, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Tony NelsonLittle Tijuana open again after long remodelSee Also:Best Cheap Eats: Little TijuanaNight owls rejoice: Little Tijuana is finally open for business...again.After what seemed like an interminable remodeling project, the...
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Excelsior Brewing "Kruisetoberfest" will release new beer on a boat
September 14, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Wikimedia CommonsKruisetoberfest sets sail on Lake MinnetonkaSee Also:Tonka Beer: Saving Minnesota lakes, one beer at a timeTop 5 local Oktoberfest beersOpen water, the sweet scent of barbecued meats, and the...
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The Birchwood Cafe seeks to rezone and remodel
September 13, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Vincent MarcinelliBirchwood is asking for community support to expand and add more parkingSee Also:Birchwood Cafe's cobbler: 100 Favorite DishesBest Farm to Table Restaurant 2012: Birchwood CafeFor decades, Birchwood Cafe has...
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Devil's Advocate announces plans to expand
September 11, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Benjamin Carter GrimesDevil's Advocate is expanding its menu and dining spaceSee also:Devil's Advocate, a new restaurant, now has a name and a chefDevil's Advocate keeps it simpleWhen Devil's Advocate opened...
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Copper Pot Indian restaurant now open in downtown Minneapolis
September 07, 2012 in The Hot Dish
See Also:Top 10 Indian restaurants in the Twin CitiesThough Bombay Bistro and Dancing Ganesha are still going strong, when upscale Indian restaurant OM closed in early 2011, downtown area diners lost...
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Month in Review: Open, closed, coming soon September '12
September 06, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Benjamin Carter GrimesSpring rolls made to order at Karta Thai in NortheastOPENCopper Pot Indian Grill10 S 5th St., MinneapolisDilla's Ethiopian1813 Riverside Ave. N., MinneapolisEl Burrito MercadoInside Midtown Global MarketFoxy Falafel (City Pages...
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St. Paul Classic Cookie closed until further notice
August 16, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Craig McNitt for St. Paul Classic Cookie Co.Cookie baking is on hold for the time beingSee also:St. Paul Classic Cookie Co. to celebrate grand openingHave you ever craved something sweet...
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Bitesquad food delivery service launches
August 15, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Bre McGeeGinger Hop's menu now available for delivery through BitesquadSee also:Rock-It Bike Delivery: Bringing cupcakes, booze, and mice to your doorIf you're living in downtown Minneapolis or anywhere in the...
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Minnesota Cooks events at the State Fair: Celebrating 10 years
August 14, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Courtesy Minnesota CooksLocal culinary organization celebrates a decade at the State FairSee also:Minnesota Cooks brings something rare to the fair - gourmet cookingMinnesota State Fair's newest foods: Camel burgers and...
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Origami opening new location in Lowry Hill East
August 13, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Rachelle CarlsonOrigami Sushi to open new location in UptownSee also: Origami's deep-fried blowfish: Not just for the thrill of it 100 Favorite Dishes: Uni at Origami No offense to some of the other...
