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March 2012

Features

The Friend Who Disappeared

The Friend Who Disappeared

Before she was Sybil, Shirley Mason was just a woman who liked to write letters. When she disappeared, her Minnesota pen pal went looking for answers.

Hot Plate

Hot Plate

How did a Minneapolis warehouse become the hottest bar and restaurant in town? We spent a day inside The Bachelor Farmer to find out.

Hot Young Chefs

Hot Young Chefs

They're daring. They're fresh. They're all under 40. These 18 top young chefs are making Minnesota a foodie mecca.

Columns

Media: Utne Bids Adieu

On the eve of the reader’s departure to Topeka, Kansas, a nostalgic look back at one of the most influential magazines to ever come out of Minnesota

Last Word: Ticker Tape

Sometimes the ties that bind don’t seem strong enough to hold us together

Sue Z: Sue Z.'s Finds

Leprechaun Ears, chocolate-covered cashews, truffles, and goodies galore!

Departments

Mail-Archived: March 2012 Letters to the Editor

Comments from readers on the last issue of Minnesota Monthly

Best Bets: March 2012 Arts Calendar

What you need to do, see, and hear this month

Profile: Katie McMahon Deserves a Kiss

She was the lead singer of Riverdance. Now she’s our Celtic woman.

Travel: A Chance to Unwind

Meditation and massage are the main attractions at this western Wisconsin retreat

Shops: Right at Home

In Grand Re-Style features recycled, repurposed, refinished pieces—but still manages to look fresh

Twin Cities Taste: Sauerkraut’s Sister

The force behind Angelica’s Garden

Quick Bite: Vietnamese in Aisle 10

Kowalski’s surprises with new Lemongrass Bol de la Vie

Editor's Note: Recipe for Success

A parade of small plates, each beautiful, distinct, and uniquely flavored.

Expert: Designing Woman

Lisa Peck of LiLu Interiors can make your house a home

Finds: Brighten Up

Bold, bright, home décor

Insider: Is Art Over?

Three shows of art imitating life hit Minneapolis. Uh-oh.

Insider: Ineligible Playa

Three signs that Joe Mauer’s love life will have a bigger impact than his swing this season

Q&A: The First Lady of Food

Megan O’Hara—also known as Mrs. R.T. Rybak—on guerrilla gardening, food deserts, and what it takes to be a foodie town

Q&A: Gülgün Kayim

On making Minneapolis cooler and richer—through art and design

Style: Lucky Charms

How auspicious! St. Patrick must’ve conspired with spring trendsetters: This look is perfectly charming.

Wine: Northern Delights

Washington whites

Life Style: A Room of One’s Own

Small-scale design projects prove great things come in small packages

Life Style: Full House

Home is where the art is

Food & Drink: Authentic Joy

St. Paul’s superstar Thai spot opens a polished Minneapolis sister, Krungthep Thai Cuisine

Makeover: Work of Art

A fearless attitude and bright color help this former hat model combat cancer

Scene: Birthday Bash

89.3 The Current celebrates its seventh birthday with lots of Minnesota music

Scene: Striking Out Disease

Minnesota Twins players and the University of Minnesota team up to improve research