10 restaurants that turned St. Paul into a food city
We have always loved St. Paul. Unashamedly so. While Minneapolis was looking down on its twin with an air of superiority, St. Paul just kept on being St. Paul - a little weird sometimes,...
Top 10 beer bars in the Twin Cities
As the brewery boom continues throughout the Twin Cities and beyond, we forget sometimes about the beer bars that existed long before the passing of the "Surly Bill" that allowed breweries to serve their...
Protein From Places Other Than Meat, Soy Products
As we discover we don't need to each as much animal meat as we once thought we did, a mad search for alternative sources of protein begins. We've always liked soy, but...
The Twin Cities’ Top 10 Italian Restaurants
As a lifelong Midwesterner, my ears have heard far too many instances of “EYE”-talian when it comes to salad dressing, restaurants, or cars.
In fact, for those of us who grew up eating spaghetti salad...
Last Call at Tori St. Paul
A scene: Last Thursday. Walking into Tori Ramen on West 7th Street in St. Paul. John Keenan, the bartender/manager, behind the bar experimenting with ranch/vodka mix in whipped cream canisters to accompany...
5 Meals to Order Next Time You’re At Holy Land Deli
My wife and I recently moved into northeast Minneapolis. Originally living in the western metro suburbs, it's been quite a fulfilling experience trying out the incredible variety of restaurants in the area.
One place that...
The Ultimate Cassis & Hibiscus Cocktail
Gin may seem like an obvious choice for a summer drink: It's botanical and refreshing (predominantly juniper). It also pairs well with many fruits - especially currants. And, by the magic of science through...
The Twin Cities Agenda Guide to the Best Bars in Minneapolis
The Best Bars in Minneapolis, MN
A bar, as a social gathering place, serves many functions: For entertainment, for commiseration, for relaxation, for escape. And the drinks served...
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...
TeaSource: The best place to drink and shop for tea in Minnesota
If you’re a tea drinker in Minneapolis, you’re in luck: We have the best place to buy the best tea right here in our neighborhood with TeaSource. I would go so far as to...
