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...
Recipe of the Week: Roasted pork roll w/ kale and sweet onions
Like most of my recipes, this super simple one can be a great base for a cornucopia of things. It's simply a stuffed meat: stuff it with anything you want.
Roasted Pork Roll, yield: 4 servings
2lbs...
The spirit(s) of St. Paul
If you're looking for a particular spirit, it's easy to get discouraged by a bar's lack of selection. If you know what you like, you know what you like and there's no reason to...
Need good kitchen knives? Here’s what to buy for the home
People always ask: What's a good brand of knives for the house? What kind of knives should I get?
Sharpen your knife knowledge. Let's start with some of the basics.
Two types of metal:
Most quality kitchen...
A Better Cut: Peterson Farms’ Limousin Beef
On a small farm tucked away deep in the St. Croix River Valley, an unassuming farm house sits in the midst of green fields, blue skies, and herds of cows resting in...
Most Unique Butcher Shops in the Twin Cities
I have a serious newsflash for you one-stop grocery store time savers: one more stop to paradise is all you lack.
Of course, ALL grocery stores are not created equal. High-end groceries like Lunds &...
Surly Closing Its Upper Level Restaurant “Brewer’s Table”
Surly Brewing Company announced last week that it will be closing its award winning and critically acclaimed fine dining restaurant on its upper level. Customers have until August 5th to book a reservation before...
Gray Duck Tavern opens Tuesday
Duck, Duck Gray Duck (called Duck, Duck, Goose in literally every other state) is a game all Minnesotans remember from childhood.
But St. Paul's recent restaurant boom is no game, and downtown/Lowertown especially has seen nearly...
Recipe of the week: Strawberry Hazelnut Shortbread with Lavender Chantilly
Here's a great recipe I've done a few times and then altered to be gluten-free. Turns out its probably better that way. Then I used it as a corner stone for this hazelnut cake;...
Recipe of the Week: Easy Lamb Curry
Besides the well-known health benefits of Indian spices, this recipe is great for something to elevate your average weeknight meal. You can easily substitute poultry, pork tenderloin, beef tenderloin, shrimp, or extra firm tofu if...
