Drinking and Dining

Minneapolis Lid On!

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With evangelists in nearly every church and not a single saloon open on Sunday, Minneapolis resembles a reformers utopia. Again this Sunday closing was observed by every saloon in the city and none showed the slightest sign that would lead one to believe it would ever reopen it’s doors to sell liquor on Sunday, under … Read more

Central Corridor Tour- The Big Ten

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Since the Central Corridor light rail construction has made travel on Washington and University Avenues frustrating if not impossible, I’ve been trying to patronize University Avenue restaurants when I can. A few weeks ago I met a friend at the Big Ten in Stadium Village on Washington by the U of M.  The entire block … Read more

Steak Misters

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A warm friendly experience awaits you and your family. It’s lunch or dinner at any of the 19 Twin Cities’ area ‘Mr. Steaks”. It’s good to know that there doesn’t have to be a special occasion to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a “Mr. Steak” restaurant. But remember, any ‘Mr. Steak” can take an ordinary … Read more

To Get a Sushi Fix

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I have the great fortune of working in the Wells Fargo Tower which places me at Food Truck Ground Zero in Minneapolis. The other day when I headed out to grab something for lunch on a too busy day I picked the shortest line, which happened to be at Sushi Fix. The menu at Sushi … Read more

Revenge of the Yak Momo

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Have you seen the list of “100 things to eat before you die?” The list includes both mundane things as well as those you’d eat on exotic vacations. I’m proudly ¾ done owing to my having had the opportunity and inclination to eat many strange foods. Maybe it started very young since my grandfather loved … Read more

Mickey’s Diner, Revisited

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Last week I took my nephew to Mickey’s Diner for lunch after spending all morning at the Children’s Museum. I think we touched every single thing in the entire place with especially long stops at the bubbles, shipping yard, and ant hill. Both of us were tired and needed to refuel after so much activity. … Read more

In Praise of the BK Veggie ®

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Let’s face it. If you like snow this winter was a total bust.  And there’s not much sympathy around for those of us who are sadly and slowly letting go of our hope that’ll change in the next few weeks.  Remember the great March snowstorm of 2012?  Yeah, it’s a pipedream.   Fortunately, after work last … Read more

Cuppa Java in Bryn Mawr

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Since blogs and self described ‘foodies’ are taking over the radio waves, everyone is suddenly a food critic. Including me. But in critiquing food, we often forget that food is more about nourishment and comfort as it is about foams and sous vide. And that is why I love eating at my neighborhood coffee shop, … Read more