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February 2, 2012 DeRushaEats: New Restaurant Antic-ippointment By Jason DeRusha This was supposed to be the year of incredible new restaurant openings! But we're still waiting. Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 1, 2012 Minnesota-Grown Sprouts from Pyramid Sprouters By Marie Flanagan Sprout a fresh diet this winter with this Minnesota-grown produce. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 31, 2012 Quick-Fix Vegan From the MNMO Marketing Team A cookbook for you, in light of the recent Woodman healthy-eating restaurant news. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (7)

January 30, 2012 Introducing The New Stewart Woodman Restaurant, Birdhouse! By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Woodman is putting the final touches on plans to revamp the former Duplex in Uptown. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

	January 30, 2012 Savvy Mom: A Sweet Spot Gets Even Sweeter By Kristin Boldon One of my favorite quick getaways, Dogwood Coffee, now sells Salty Tart macaroons. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

January 27, 2012 The Best Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant No One Knows About By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl With the arrival of two new up-and-coming chefs, there’s some great food coming from the Dakota right now. Read more » Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 26, 2012 DeRushaEats: A Feast of Tasting Menus By Jason DeRusha If you're not trying tasting menus (especially at La Belle Vie & Victory 44) you're doing yourself a disservice! Read more » Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 25, 2012 FanFrikkinTastic Pulled Pork? Yes, Please. By Marie Flanagan Minnesota-made products combine for an irresistible meal. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 24, 2012 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Ginger Fried Rice By Stephanie Meyer Topped with a fried egg, simply addictive. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 23, 2012 Using Fat to Add Flavor By Jason Ross Instead of tossing the fat by-products from cooking, use them in your next meal to add flavor. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

January 20, 2012 Horns & Brews: Introducing Boom Island Brewing By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Two French horn players marry, and out comes Minneapolis' newest microbrewery. Read more » Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 19, 2012 DeRushaEats: What's your favorite soup? By Jason DeRusha I used to hesitate to order soup, but was proven wrong and would love more recommendations. Read more » Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

	January 18, 2012 Bliss Granola: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth and Keep Your Resolution Intact By Marie Flanagan Your sweet tooth will thank you for this fabulous Minnesota-made granola. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 17, 2012 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Celery Root Latkes By Stephanie Meyer Slightly sweet celery root makes dreamy latkes. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 16, 2012 Savvy Mom: The Easiest Chocolate Cake By Kristin Boldon Kid-tested, mother-approved—a cake even easier than a mix. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

January 13, 2012 DeRushaEats: The Dieting Food Writer By Jason DeRusha How do you eat at all these great places and not get huge? My answer—and diet plan. Read more » Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

January 12, 2012 The Answer to What’s Going In at 50th and Bryant! By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Finally, a pub is set to replace the former Heidi's and Blackbird space that was destroyed by fire in 2010. Read more » Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 11, 2012 Pizzeria Lola: A Resolution B’eggin to be Broken! By Marie Flanagan When I finally give in to my 2012 pizza craving, I know the extra time on the treadmill will be worth it. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

	January 10, 2012 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Braised White Beans By Stephanie Meyer Thanks to Chef Adam Vickerman, you too can make and devour the coolest beans in town. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

January 9, 2012 Remembering a Party with Charlie Trotter By Jason Ross As Charlie Trotter closes his famous Chicago restaurant, it's clear he's left his mark on many—including me. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 9, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

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February 2, 2012 DeRushaEats: New Restaurant Antic-ippointment By Jason DeRusha This was supposed to be the year of incredible new restaurant openings! But we're still waiting. Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 1, 2012 Minnesota-Grown Sprouts from Pyramid Sprouters By Marie Flanagan Sprout a fresh diet this winter with this Minnesota-grown produce. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 31, 2012 Quick-Fix Vegan From the MNMO Marketing Team A cookbook for you, in light of the recent Woodman healthy-eating restaurant news. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (7)

January 30, 2012 Introducing The New Stewart Woodman Restaurant, Birdhouse! By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Woodman is putting the final touches on plans to revamp the former Duplex in Uptown. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

	January 30, 2012 Savvy Mom: A Sweet Spot Gets Even Sweeter By Kristin Boldon One of my favorite quick getaways, Dogwood Coffee, now sells Salty Tart macaroons. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

January 27, 2012 The Best Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant No One Knows About By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl With the arrival of two new up-and-coming chefs, there’s some great food coming from the Dakota right now. Read more » Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 26, 2012 DeRushaEats: A Feast of Tasting Menus By Jason DeRusha If you're not trying tasting menus (especially at La Belle Vie & Victory 44) you're doing yourself a disservice! Read more » Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 25, 2012 FanFrikkinTastic Pulled Pork? Yes, Please. By Marie Flanagan Minnesota-made products combine for an irresistible meal. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 24, 2012 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Ginger Fried Rice By Stephanie Meyer Topped with a fried egg, simply addictive. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 23, 2012 Using Fat to Add Flavor By Jason Ross Instead of tossing the fat by-products from cooking, use them in your next meal to add flavor. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

January 20, 2012 Horns & Brews: Introducing Boom Island Brewing By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Two French horn players marry, and out comes Minneapolis' newest microbrewery. Read more » Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 19, 2012 DeRushaEats: What's your favorite soup? By Jason DeRusha I used to hesitate to order soup, but was proven wrong and would love more recommendations. Read more » Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

	January 18, 2012 Bliss Granola: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth and Keep Your Resolution Intact By Marie Flanagan Your sweet tooth will thank you for this fabulous Minnesota-made granola. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 17, 2012 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Celery Root Latkes By Stephanie Meyer Slightly sweet celery root makes dreamy latkes. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	January 16, 2012 Savvy Mom: The Easiest Chocolate Cake By Kristin Boldon Kid-tested, mother-approved—a cake even easier than a mix. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

January 13, 2012 DeRushaEats: The Dieting Food Writer By Jason DeRusha How do you eat at all these great places and not get huge? My answer—and diet plan. Read more » Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

January 12, 2012 The Answer to What’s Going In at 50th and Bryant! By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Finally, a pub is set to replace the former Heidi's and Blackbird space that was destroyed by fire in 2010. Read more » Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	January 11, 2012 Pizzeria Lola: A Resolution B’eggin to be Broken! By Marie Flanagan When I finally give in to my 2012 pizza craving, I know the extra time on the treadmill will be worth it. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

	January 10, 2012 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Braised White Beans By Stephanie Meyer Thanks to Chef Adam Vickerman, you too can make and devour the coolest beans in town. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

January 9, 2012 Remembering a Party with Charlie Trotter By Jason Ross As Charlie Trotter closes his famous Chicago restaurant, it's clear he's left his mark on many—including me. Read more » Posted on Monday, January 9, 2012 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

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