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Drink of the Week

Patriotic Pours from Phillips UV vodka

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Just in time for the political conventions, the folks at Phillips are mixing red, white, and blue cocktails with their neon-hued UV vodkas. For Republicans, there's UV Cherry, Democrats, UV Blue, and Independents, UV original.

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Posted by Rachel Hutton at August 29, 2008 4:00 AM | Comments (0)

 

Drink of the Week: The Bacon Manhattan

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The Bacon Manhattan
Town Talk Diner

Hi there, dear reader! I know what you must be thinking; those crazy dudes at the Town Talk Diner must have read my mind. There are many fine drinks in town, but not enough of them are made with bacon! Well, fret no more.

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Posted by Michelle Leon at August 22, 2008 5:30 AM | Comments (1)

 

Drink of the Week: Point Beer's Nude Beach

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Wisconsinites may know Stevens Point Brewery for its Point Special brand, a mainstream lager known as "The Blue Bullet." And while Chippewa Falls-based Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. produces roughly 10 times the volume, Point's century-old company is now under new ownership, and rapidly growing sales and increasing distribution with its moderately priced craft brews. (They've been making four James Page brands since the company went out of business in 2005, in case you were wondering.)

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Posted by Rachel Hutton at August 15, 2008 9:28 AM | Comments (2)

 

Drink of the Week: Sorbet Spritzer

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Minnesota is a great town for local brews, but did you know that we also make some pretty good ice cream and sorbet?

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Posted by Jessica Armbruster at August 8, 2008 1:48 PM | Comments (0)

 

Drink of the Week: Spill the Wine's new WOTM club

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Wine of the month clubs tend to divide people into two camps: some think they're a great way to build a collection, or give as gifts, while others would prefer to take the cash and select their own bottles. In any case, Spill the Wine, an artsy Washington Avenue wine bar & retail shop recently started offering a wine of the month club, where customers receive 3 different wines mailed to them each month.

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Posted by Rachel Hutton at August 1, 2008 4:35 AM | Comments (0)

 

Drink of the Week: Mexican 3-Way

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You remember the MTV show Pimp my Ride? Well this is like that, only with a margarita.

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Posted by Jessica Armbruster at July 25, 2008 4:35 AM | Comments (2)

 

Drink of the Week: The DIY-er's Mulberry Mojito

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The Minneapolis park board considers mulberries an invasive species: here's a tasty way to help.

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Posted by Rachel Hutton at July 18, 2008 3:43 AM | Comments (1)

 

Drink of the Week: Marusya Gold

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I know, it’s sacrilegious to go to a Russian bar and not have a cocktail. But then, there are also days when I sagely prefer not to get kicked in the head. But don’t be fooled by the coyly innocent bubble of this cocktail.

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Posted by Jessica Armbruster at July 11, 2008 4:47 AM | Comments (0)

 

Drink of the Week: Slap Yo' Mama

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Stella’s Fish Café
1400 W Lake St.
Minneapolis; 612.824.TUNA
$9

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Do you remember going to neighborhood block parties or sporting events as a kid and being forbidden from the "adult lemonade" cooler?

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Posted by Jessica Armbruster at July 4, 2008 4:36 AM | Comments (0)

 

Drink of the Week: Wondrous Punch

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A few weeks ago I set out to write about the Wondrous Punch, the signature drink at the Red Dragon in Uptown. But, one drink in to the small fishbowl sized glass of orange and yellow wonder, I got so smashed, I forgot everything I learned.

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Posted by Beth Walton at June 27, 2008 3:37 AM | Comments (4)

 

Drink of the Week: Prairie Organic Vodka

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Prairie Organic Vodka

Phillips Distilling, a fifth generation Minnesota family company known for making 'bottom shelf' liquor (wikipedia's word, not mine), has recently expanded into more upscale markets with its popular UV flavored vodkas and Union whiskeys. Phillips latest introduction is Prairie Organic Vodka, a corn-based spirit produced in partnership between Phillips and the farmers' distillers co-op in Benson, MN, which also makes Shaker's vodka.

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Posted by Rachel Hutton at June 20, 2008 9:05 AM | Comments (7)

 

Drink of the Week: Vanilla Bean Martini

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Vanilla Bean Martini
al Vento
Vanilla-infused Stoli vodka; coffee liqueur
$10

Deep in the softly-lit recesses of al Vento's elegant dining room, I huddle over the drink menu, eyes scanning for the perfect concoction. It's between 4 and 6 p.m., I think. Martinis are half off--so a martini it shall be. Just then, gaze falls upon this dark-hearted beauty, subtly sweet and beautifully mixed. I will make it mine.

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Posted by Ward Rubrecht at June 13, 2008 7:05 AM | Comments (1)

 

Drink of the Week: Prince Albert

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Prince Albert
La Belle Vie
Earl Grey-infused gin, tonic, and a lemon
$11.00

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With its blue-blood sensibilities, this elegant cocktail is more likely to call to mind Queen Victoria's husband or a Saskatchewan city than any unfortunate associations with male genital piercing. La Belle Vie bartender Johnny Michaels, one of the top cocktail craftsmen in town, ingeniously infuses the gin for this drink with Earl Grey tea, such that hints of bergamot orange marry with juniper to give the drink an aroma of aristocracy that's far more sophisticated than the typical g&t. If $11 seems steep for a drink, know that Michaels pours 'em strong: If you're a buck seventy five, it'll give a good buzz; a buck and a quarter, you'd better surrender the keys.

Posted by Rachel Hutton at June 6, 2008 5:35 AM | Comments (1)

 

Special Drinks of the Week: the Clinton Concession edition

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Tonight, Twin Cities denizens, we have a front seat at living history -- and who wants to face history sober? Not you, not me, and probably not Hillary Clinton either.

If the reports are correct, Clinton will concede that Barack Obama has won enough delegates to secure the nomination. His speech tonight in St. Paul will serve as notice of victory. If you're like us (and God help you if you are), you'll want to be awash in liquid refreshment for this moment. Here are five cocktails to get the fuse of democracy lit inside you.

5. The Clinton Concession: Angostura Bitters, sour mix, Southern Comfort, and Red Bull. Garnish with hazelnuts and lots of ice.

Besides the obvious reasons for including bitters, Trinidadians use water and the Angostura variety to cure an upset stomach. Hillary herself might do well with that folk remedy tonight. The nuts are, of course, for Bill. Southern Comfort is in memory of Clinton's "southern strategy" of appealing to white folks. Red Bull is so she may retain energy to campaign on regardless. Which foreshadows the last drink ...

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Posted by Jeff Shaw at June 3, 2008 11:26 AM | Comments (3)

 

Food Events This Week

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Taste of the Nation's fundraiser for Share Our Strength, an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger, takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the Chambers Hotel. Chefs from several noteworthy Twin Cities restaurants--Asher Miller of 20.21 Restaurant, Hector Ruiz of Café Ena, Indio, and El Meson, Sameh Wadi of Saffron, Rick Kimmes of Oceanaire, and more--will join Chambers chef Michael Agan in serving apps and cocktails. Cost is $38 per person and 100% of proceeds go towards fighting hunger.

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Posted by Rachel Hutton at June 2, 2008 12:01 AM | Comments (0)

 

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