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Brainstorm at Butcher & the Boar: A bigger, better drink of the week
May 16, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzButcher & the Boar's Brainstorm pays homage to bourbon and bold flavor Brainstorm Butcher & the Boar $10 "Quality over quantity" is the name of the game in fine dining, small plates and...
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The Paris Martini at Lucia's: We'll always have this drink of the week
May 09, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzTransport yourself to Paris by way of Minneapolis with a patio cocktail at Lucia's Paris Martini Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar $12 A casually chic caf set close to a busy street, a...
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Eat Street Social's Spring Fever: A drink of the week that's living on the edge
May 02, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzA cocktail that sings and stings at Eat Street SocialSpring Fever Eat Street Social $10 There's spring fever, and there's cabin fever, and never the twain shall meet? With May Day come...
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Ghebregzi at Bar La Grassa: A deceptively simple Drink of the Week
April 25, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzA charming and simple Drink of the WeekGhebregzi Bar La Grassa$9In the world of cocktails, some would argue there's nothing new under the sun; a little sweet, a little...
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Indeed's Burr Grinder Coffee Ale at Grumpy's: A drink of the week steeped in local flavor
April 18, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzPerk up with this Indeed and Dogwood coffee ale collaboration Indeed Burr Grinder Coffee Ale Grumpy's Bar and Grill $5 It's hump day, the vintage "Country Club Malt Liquor" sconces are illuminated...
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Fiery German at Black Forest Inn: A drink of the week for an unwelcome guest
April 11, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Vincent MarcinelliDefrost with a hefty helping of Fiery German at the Black Forest bar Fiery German The Black Forest Inn $6.50 Two words, Twin Cities: "thunder snow." Now, you can either curl up in...
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Underacheiver at Eli's: A lazy day drink of the week
April 04, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzOrange, spice, and citrus rum turn an afternoon off into a celebration Underachiever Eli's Food and Cocktails $7.50 Eli's just gets it. From the fact that almost all the menu items are draped...
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The Apple Zinger at Mississippi Market: A well-pressed drink of the week
March 28, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzFresh produce juiced to order at Mississippi Market Apple Zinger $5.99 Mississippi Market It's that time of year, when those of us who care about such things snap out of our daylight-savings-induced long...
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Ample Time at Nightingale: A smooth sailing drink of the week
March 21, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzLinger over this sophisticated rye cocktail at Nightingale Ample Time Nightingale $8 Schedules, "honey-do" lists, appointments to keep -- days could go by this way, no relief in sight. Pencil in some R&R...
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The Ajax at Amsterdam Bar: Get down and go Dutch with this drink of the week
March 14, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzThe Ajax at Amsterdam puts us in a carefree state of mindThe Ajax Amsterdam Bar and Hall $7 Countryside tulips and wooden shoes aside, Amsterdam is a party city, and its namesake...
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Burch Penicillin at Burch: A drink of the week for what ails you
March 07, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzSmoky scotch and tangy yuzu dominate the Burch Penicillin Burch Penicillin Burch $10 Sniffles, coughs, aches, and pains -- 'tis unfortunately the season for maladies minor and major, from head colds to snow-shoveling...
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Fireside Chat at Peace Coffee: A stimulating drink of the week
February 28, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzPeace Coffee's Fireside Chat is an intriguing companion for any activity Peace Coffee Fireside Chat $2.50 Longer-lit days, rivers of freshly melted snow, and critters popping out of their hidey-holes seem to herald...
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Winter 2013 Restaurant Week: Where to eat
February 27, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Saffron Restaurant and Lounge serves traditional Spanish pasta and more during Restaurant Week Mpls/St. Paul Magazine's Restaurant Week 2013 Through March 1 $10-$20 lunches, $15-$30 dinners You only have a few days left to...
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Agave Punch at Haute Dish: Say "get lost" to winter with this drink of the week
February 20, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly Moritz Haute Dish's Agave Punch packs a wallop of tequila in a smooth citrus sipper Agave Punch Haute Dish$9 Let's take five on winter. No, make it 20. Let's say basta to...
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Smokehouse Porter at Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub: A tall, dark, and handsome drink of the week
February 14, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzWarm up with the subtle smoke of Northbound's signature porter Smokehouse Porter Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub $5/$3 Happy Hour Pondering where to find your next perfect pint can feel like too many suitors...
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The Hipshaker at Ward 6: A drink of the week for the kid in you
February 07, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Hipshaker Ward 6 $7 Kelly MoritzGoslings and Kahlua sweeten the deal in Ward 6's Hipshaker A burger and fries with a shake to wash it down. Is there any such iconic fast food trio...
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Von Schleinitz Riesling at Kings Wine Bar: A wintery white drink of the week
January 31, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzGerman riesling is a surprisingly satisfying winter sipper Von Schleinitz Riesling 2008 Kings Wine Bar $9/glass, $27/bottle What else is there to do when faced with layers of sheer ice on every walking...
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Rye Delicatessen's Shtetl Bunny: A geschmack drink of the week
January 24, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzDon't let Slivovitz scare you off Rye's Shtetl Bunny Shtetl Bunny Rye Delicatessen $8 Chopped liver, corned beef, and craft cocktails? When you're at Rye Delicatessen, bellied up to the bar and hankering...
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Bradstreet Craftshouse's Minneapolis Flip: A cozy, classic drink of the week
January 17, 2013 in The Hot Dish
Kelly MoritzThe Minneapolis Flip is a creamy, boozy winter sipper"A meal in a glass," Bradstreet Craftshouse barkeep Jennifer Boutell proclaimed as she grated fresh nutmeg over the top of our...
