Laughter, Falling Water and Time
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
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
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
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
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
Remind me not to be a detective. I was in Boston last week on a business trip and was determined to try a lobster roll. As a fan of our own Smack Shack, I wanted to see how the original compares. So leaving the National Park tour of the Boston Harbor Islands (highly recommended) I … Read more
City of Minneapolis. Two large picture windows facing north near the top of the Wells Fargo tower with no buildings to obstruct my view of the Mississippi rambling northward. Peregrine falcons nest across the street and animate the scenery gorgeously swooping and diving. The only downside is there are no buildings to stop the bracing … Read more
So, Hiawatha says to Minnehaha, “What do you call a small joke?”… You just need a few ingredients to make a Minnehaha! 1 1⁄2 oz Gin 3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth 3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth 1⁄4 oz Orange juice Shake it, strain, grin, up and away you go! There are probably a hundred variations on the … Read more
By Morchella Perhaps you are looking for something fun to do on a Friday evening before a Twins game or Saturday after a morning of shopping? Yes? Well, pop in to the Fulton Brewery tap room! Fulton is tucked into the back side of the North Loop. If you’re a northsider you’ll know where it … Read more