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July 29, 2010

DeRusha Eats: Join Team Hunger

By Jason DeRusha

We're raising money for a great cause—and don't even have to donate the money. Read more »

Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 28, 2010

Farm Tour Program for Minnesota Schools

By Marie Flanagan

Children can learn how their meals get to the table—and to make healthy choices. Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 27, 2010

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter

By Stephanie Meyer

Can’t wait for the State Fair? Grill up some sweet corn! Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (1)


July 27, 2010

Azia Closing? Not so Fast…

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Don’t count Azia out just yet. A new landlord may mean survival. Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (2)


July 26, 2010

Elizabeth’s Pick: Herb Facial Steam

By Elizabeth Dehn

Herbs are good for so many things, including this facial steam! Read more »

Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 26, 2010

How Much Would You Pay to Fund Local Donuts?

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Local donut dreamers are trying to raise funds for artisanal shop. Read more »

Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 23, 2010

Late-Night Dining & Wine on Airplanes

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Late-night dining choices come and go, but there are options now! Read more »

Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (2)


July 22, 2010

DeRushaEats: Five-Course Meal in A Homeless Shelter

By Jason DeRusha

I hosted a "Chefs For Change" fundraiser at People Serving People. Read more »

Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (1)


July 21, 2010

'Tis the Season for Camembert Cheese

By Marie Flanagan

This summer has been all about the Camembert. Specifically, Bent River. Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 20, 2010

Cherry Tomato & Bread Gratin

By Stephanie Meyer

Garden-ripe tomatoes and crusty bread star in this simple, pretty gratin. Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 19, 2010

Elizabeth’s Pick: Sauce

By Elizabeth Dehn

Sauce at the Shops at West End took me by surprise—in a good way. Read more »

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (1)


July 16, 2010

Free, Awesome, Saturday! Walleye Hot Dogs! Plus John Occhiato, Naviya’s, and Stuart Woodman News.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

I’m back from vacation! And full of news. Read more »

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (10)


July 15, 2010

DeRushaEats: The Dakota — The Food Is The Show

By Jason DeRusha

The jazz at The Dakota is top notch, but the real show is in the kitchen. Read more »

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (1)


July 14, 2010

PastureLand Butter Is Back

By Marie Flanagan

Setbacks be gone! PasterLand is back in production. Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 13, 2010

Blueberry Kuchen - Kingsfield Market Berry Bake-Off Critics' Choice Winner!

By Stephanie Meyer

I entered this dessert last-minute in a bake-off–and won! Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (1)


July 12, 2010

Elizabeth’s Pick: Turnips (Yes, Turnips.)

By Elizabeth Dehn

I'm trying new things—and making peace with turnips. Read more »

Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (2)


July 8, 2010

DeRushaEats: Parma 8200

By Jason DeRusha

You now have D'Amico's newest restaurant: Parma 8200 in Bloomington. Read more »

Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (1)


July 7, 2010

Canning: Making the Most of Summer's Bounty

By Marie Flanagan

I needed a canning cheat sheet. So I found one. Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (3)


July 6, 2010

Fried Chickpeas with Chorizo & Spinach

By Stephanie Meyer

Crispy, creamy chickpeas tossed with spicy chorizo make a quick-yet-unforgettable meal. Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (0)


July 2, 2010

TV Stardom, Cafeteria & My Minneapolis Rooftop Roundup

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Me on Bravo, Doug Flicker on No Reservations, and where I drowned my sorrows Read more »

Posted on Friday, July 2, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co | Permalink | Comments (1)


About This Blog

Dara & Co. is led by Minnesota Monthly dining critic and senior editor Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl. She’s been reviewing restaurants and covering food and wine in the Twin Cities since 1995, most notably as City Pages’ restaurant critic, but also for Gourmet, USA Today, Wine & Spirits, Bon Appetit, and Saveur. She answers your questions (though probably not all of them) here, dishes on her latest discoveries, reflects on breaking news, and generally bring the plate to the page.

Marie Flanagan is known to the Twin Cities food blogging community as Reetsyburger—but she's also Senior Editor for North Central Region SARE, a sustainable agriculture research and education program funded by the USDA, and MNMO's sustainable food correspondent.

Elizabeth Dehn is MNMO's former lifestyle editor and writes the blog beautybets.com. She's the Dara & Co. chief blogger in charge of things that are really cute.

Jason DeRusha is WCCO TV's Good Question reporter and Minnesota Monthly's suburban restaurant reviewer. He will be blogging about various interesting foods and food moments, while also tweeting at DeRushaEats.

Stephanie Meyer is an avid home cook and blogger, she writes the blog FreshTart.net, and is contributing home-cooking posts to Dara & Co.

Send your dining questions to Dara! Email her at dmgrumdahl@minnesotamonthly.com.
 

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