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Lowertown plans for new bars, bakery, and restaurants
May 25, 2012 in The Hot Dish
A new Saints stadium could mean much more than just hot dogsIt's a Saturday morning after a successful trip to the St. Paul Farmers Market. You got your fresh flowers,...
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Linden Hills Farmers Market vendors announced
May 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Returns Sunday, June 3With just over a week before it officially opens for the season, the Linden Hills Farmers Market vendor lineup has been announced, reports the Southwest Minneapolis Patch. The...
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Weekday extended happy hours: a round-up
May 23, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Michelle LeonBecause happiness shouldn't end at 6 p.m. Few things in life are more disappointing than arriving to a bar just in time to get your drink order in for...
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Caribe moving to Northeast? Owners make their case on Kickstarter
May 21, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Want to see Caribe re-open? The owners are looking for backers.In the last year we've written about several successful food businesses that all started with seed money from Kickstarter backers....
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Kingfield Farmers Market returns this Sunday
May 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
The return of the kingIf there wasn't already enough going on this weekend with Art-A-Whirl (we have a couple of the best bets on where to eat), Minnesota Monthly's Grill...
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Chef Shack may be moving into former Jack's space
May 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Chef Shack: putting down roots in East Harriet?At the end of April when Jack's/Jack's Cafe/Java Jack's/the revolving door of drama at 46th and Bryant closed its doors, the Nicollet East...
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Masu Sushi and Robata makes list of best new American sushi restaurants
May 16, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Sasha LandskovMasu Sushi adds another feather to its cap.Just a month after being awarded Best Sushi in City Pages' Best of the Twin Cities issue, Tim McKee and Katsuyuki Yamamoto's Masu...
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Dangerous Man Brewing to open in Northeast this fall
May 16, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Taproom opening this fall.It seems as if new local breweries are popping up about as fast as the furry creatures in a game of Whac-a-Mole, but you won't hear us...
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Poutine roundup: from classic to 'obscene'
May 15, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Wikimedia CommonsYou know what it is, but do you know where to get it?Admittedly, we're not exactly on par with Canada when it comes to the availability of poutine. In...
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Tschida Bakery closing in St. Paul
May 11, 2012 in The Hot Dish
After 34 years of running his old-fashioned bakery and almost three years of trying to sell it, Tschida Bakery owner Brian Anderson is finally hanging up his flour-covered apron and...
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Tangiers Eatery and Lounge to open in North Loop
May 10, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Moving into a space on First Avenue North that is roughly equidistant between heralded newcomer the Bachelor Farmer and unbeatable veteran Origami, the North Loop's newest neighbor, Tangiers Eatery and...
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Aebleskiver breakfast and Mother's Day brunch at the Danish American Center
May 09, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Emily WeissA well oiled, pancake-ball producing machine"These are like the perfect marriage of a pancake and a doughnut hole," said my dining companion, splitting open her fifth or sixth or...
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Drink of the Week: Pimm's Cup at Merlin's Rest
May 08, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Super refreshing, not super sweetAre you familiar with Pimm's No. 1 Cup? This centuries-old liqueur has some lesser known cousins (the No. 3 and the No. 6) that are still...
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Hell's Kitchen 10th anniversary customer appreciation brunch this Sunday
May 04, 2012 in The Hot Dish
TKIn honor of its 10th year in business and to celebrate the opening of Angel Food Bakery (the official Grand Opening will be held over Mother's Day weekend), Hell's Kitchen...
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Tot Boss hits the streets for the first time today
May 04, 2012 in The Hot Dish
B FRESH PhotographyTot Boss owner Dan Docken rolls out to Rice Park in St. PaulWay back in late January we announced that a new food truck, one based on the almighty...
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Month in Review: Open, Closed, Coming Soon May '12
May 02, 2012 in The Hot Dish
?Benjamin Carter GrimesPiquillo Pepper Poppers at The Hole Sports LoungeOPENAngel Food (Hell's Kitchen Bakery)80 S. 9th St., Minneapolis Bread and Pickle - open for the season4135 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis Butcher...
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Lake Nokomis calls for food vendors
May 02, 2012 in The Hot Dish
What foods would you like to enjoy lakeside in 2013?A request for proposals has been issued by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, calling for concessions vendors to make their bid to...
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Rustica makes list of best baguettes in America
April 30, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Rustica's bread makes America's Top 10Bon Appetit recently published a list of the 10 Best Baguettes in America to coincide with its "Insider's Guide to Paris" issue. Two Midwest bakeries...
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George & the Dragon opens today
April 30, 2012 in The Hot Dish
After six months of construction and repairs, Lynnhurst neighborhood pub George and the Dragon will open this afternoon.The restaurant, at the former site of Blackbird Cafe, is owned and run...
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Jack's officially closing tomorrow
April 26, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Emily UtneJack's closingAfter a tumultuous few months, it looks like Jack's Cafe will close its doors for good.Late Wednesday afternoon, Matt Perry, the Nicollet East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA) president,...
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The Anchor Fish & Chips adds a food truck
April 25, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Bre McGeeMore fish and chips, less waiting.Northeast hot spot the Anchor Fish and Chips plans to join the ever-growing fleet of Twin Cities food trucks when it launches its own...
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Republic to add 25 new taps by May
April 25, 2012 in The Hot Dish
This bar is about to get a little fuller.If you're already a fan of their happy hour specials, fish tacos, and garlic confit burger, you'll be pleased to learn that...
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Hennepin County may get its own food truck court
April 24, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Coming to Hennepin County's Government Center Plaza?Taking a cue from downtown St. Paul's Wednesday food truck court across from Government Center and the new Thursday food truck court (starting May...
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Bruno Oakman joins Bartmann family of restaurants
April 23, 2012 in The Hot Dish
Bruno Oakman named executive chef for all Bartmann's restaurantsIt feels like we've been hearing about Humble Pie, the remodel of Gigi's Cafe in Uptown, for the better part of a...
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Broders' 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives' viewing party at Vincent
April 18, 2012 in The Hot Dish
David McCrindleLate Monday evening, nearly 150 foodies, fans, and employees of Broders' Pasta Bar and Cucina Italiana gathered at Vincent on Nicollet Mall to enjoy cured meats, fine cheeses, and...
