Stop ditching the kitchen
Let’s get real: It is far easier to ditch the kitchen, grab a friend, and grub out at the newest spot doing kitsch fried oysters and on-draft cocktails. But really, we can’t all be that savvy every...
Recipe of the week #2: Summit Porter Pot Pie
Whether you’re having family over, or just want to warm your soul on a cloudy Minnesota day, this recipe is just the thing: A classic Minnesotan dish, with a twist that comes from one...
Meat on meat on meat: The best burgers in the Twin Cities
Burgers are having a moment, and it seems that just about every restaurant, from fine dining to dive, has their own take on this classic American meal. But there is a reason we keep...
Food before food: The best restaurants for appetizers
Appetizers don’t get a whole lot of love in the food world, and many restaurants often forego calling it an appetizer list altogether. But championed by funnyman Aziz Anzari in “Parks and Rec” when his first question...
Sugar High: Fun (and easy) family dessert recipes
Family activities are a great way to build a stronger bond with your children. They allow for conversation, and - typically when it comes to something messy and fun in the kitchen - plenty...
The love keeps coming for Young Joni
Making the semifinals for the prestigious James Beard award, receiving "Best New Restaurant" from the City Pages in their recent "Best Of" issue, or catering to a packed house just about every night of...
An afternoon spent on St. Anthony Main
The sun is shining. It’s a sunny 67 degrees, with a light breeze coming off the Mississippi River. I am on the patio at Vic’s Restaurant (201 Main St. SE). It’s the end of April...
Low-key libations & gastronomy: A guide to hidden gems throughout the Twin Cities
Being up-to-date on the up-and-coming restaurant scene is the in-thing these days and with that comes throngs of humans in a space all dying to be the first Instagram post and twitter feed talking...
Spring Cocktails You Can Make At Home
It’s time to bring out that patio set and soak of the sun because spring is upon us. Gather your friends and family for an evening at home with this short compilation...
Recipe of the week: Some handy sauces
Here's some recipes to help you discover your own kitchen hacks. All of these can be made and stored for 1 week or frozen and used on the regular. Once you've made the Pistou and...
