http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:41 -0700 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:36:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Figlio-is-on-its-second-of-nine-lives-as-Il-Gatto?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner The new name for the beloved mainstay café at the corner of Hennepin and Lake has been revealed, or shall we say – the cat is out of the bag. Figlio will now be known as Il Gatto, Italian for “the cat”. Figlio ended its 25... Restaurant Openings Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:36:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Figlio-is-on-its-second-of-nine-lives-as-Il-Gatto?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Creative-Corporate-Catering-hosts-fifth-annual-Fall-Restaurant-Showcase?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner The Metropolitan Ballroom will play host to over thirty of the Twin Cities’ restaurants and bakeries on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 3 -7 pm for the fifth annual Fall Restaurant Showcase presented by Creative Corporate Catering. The eve... events Office Parties Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:55:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Creative-Corporate-Catering-hosts-fifth-annual-Fall-Restaurant-Showcase?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d3-These-roofs-are-on-fire?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner The view from moto-i taken by Christopher Lower   As it has finally gotten hot in the city, you can’t be cooler in Minneapolis than if you are hanging out on the roof of several swanky establishments, enjoying great eats and the ... Best of Lists Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:02:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d3-These-roofs-are-on-fire?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d20-The-perfect-Fathers-Day-recipe--grilled-Hawaiian-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner Baja Sol Corproate Executive Chef Bill RocheChef Bill Roche from Baja Sol is sharing one of his favorite Father’s Day recipes – grilled Hawaiian tacos with pineapple salsa. “Somehow I always get wrangled into manning the grill,&rdqu... Salsa recipes Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:36:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d20-The-perfect-Fathers-Day-recipe--grilled-Hawaiian-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d5-These-burgers-and-shakes-are-not-getting-a-fair-shake?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner Burger Jones now open in Uptown by Lake Calhoun  Burger Jones is the latest edition to the rapidly saturating “better burger” scene here in the Twin Cities. The Parasole concept, that is a modern day interpretation of a classic ... Restaurant Openings Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:52:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d5-These-burgers-and-shakes-are-not-getting-a-fair-shake?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Smashburger-satisfies-in-spite-of-local-marketing-efforts-leaving-a-bad-taste?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner   Smashburger seems to have recovered quickly from a series of missteps and snafus surrounding their local marketing and PR efforts. A gas leak put the kibosh on free eats from the Smashburger-mobile and guests were invited out with co... Restaurant Openings Mon, 25 May 2009 22:25:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Smashburger-satisfies-in-spite-of-local-marketing-efforts-leaving-a-bad-taste?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Baja-Sol-Restaurants-Group-continues-expansion-in-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner  The Baja Sol Restaurant Group announced the signing today of a Franchisee who will develop a territory that covers Anoka and Northern Ramsey Counties. The Franchisee is planning to open four Baja Sol Tortilla Grill locations, with the firs... Restaurant Openings Sun, 24 May 2009 00:04:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Baja-Sol-Restaurants-Group-continues-expansion-in-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d19-Nipa-Bhatt-of-the-Next-Food-Network-Star-to-present-an-Introduction-to-Indian-Cooking-at-Curry-Up?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner Photo Courtesy of Nipa BhattOn Monday April 20th, Curry Up Grocery & Restaurant will present its first cooking class event open to the public. The class – An Introduction to Indian Cooking, will be held from 6-8 pm in the restaurant lo... events Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:16:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d19-Nipa-Bhatt-of-the-Next-Food-Network-Star-to-present-an-Introduction-to-Indian-Cooking-at-Curry-Up?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Squeez-Bacon--The-worlds-most-perfect-food?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner Photos Courtesy of ThinkGeek.comA few years after WWII ended, a young man working in a small restaurant in Sweden developed a new way to process bacon. By precooking it and blending it in a special way, he was able to make a fully cooked 100% bacon p... Bacon Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:43:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Squeez-Bacon--The-worlds-most-perfect-food?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d29-Minneapolis-welcomes-Heavytablecom--new-daily-online-magazine-dedicated-to-food-and-drink?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner   As more and more local foodie magazines and publications bite the dust, either due to economic attrition or just as a sign of the times, it is always a welcome site when a new publication makes a debut. Especially when this one is a feast... Industry News Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:33:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d29-Minneapolis-welcomes-Heavytablecom--new-daily-online-magazine-dedicated-to-food-and-drink?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Gastronome-is-bringing-you-pork-and-whiskey-what-else-could-you-need?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner The whole pig will be on the menu at Gas-tro-nome You can tell a place is going to be good based on the passion of the people behind it. Co-owner and Chef Erick Harcey practically bursts at the seams when he is rattling off his vision for the No... Restaurant Openings Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:21:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Gastronome-is-bringing-you-pork-and-whiskey-what-else-could-you-need?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d15-In-the-quest-for-the-perfect-Pastrami-Minnesotans-have-a-new-choice?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner  Pastrami Tommy's now open in Oakdale, MN Minnesotans have a strange love/hate relationship with Deli’s that open in the Twin Cities. On one hand, we hold it up to the perfect light of that ideal of a deli we have locked firmly in our... Restaurant Openings Delis Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:16:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d15-In-the-quest-for-the-perfect-Pastrami-Minnesotans-have-a-new-choice?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Baja-Sol-gives-out-free-wings-on-Twitter?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner The Inver Grove Heights based chain of fresh-mex fast casual and full service sit-down restaurants is giving away free wings today (3/9/2009) to anyone that follows them on the social media platform known as Twitter. All you have to do is become a fa... Deals Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:37:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Baja-Sol-gives-out-free-wings-on-Twitter?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Smashburger-is-coming-to-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner The burger battles are heating up.The Smashburger chain of fast-casual burger restaurants is planning to open its first Minnesota location. It is currently planned to open in May at 3900 Silver Lake Road in St. Anthony, northeast of downtown Min... Restaurant Openings Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:04:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Smashburger-is-coming-to-the-Twin-Cities?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Minneapolis-food-scene-is-represented-well-in-the-first-round-of-the-James-Beard-Awards?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner The chef and restaurant semifinalists for the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards have been announced, and they include a number of Minnesotans. The James Beard Foundation Awards shine a spotlight on the best and brightest talent in the food and bever... Best of awards Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:27:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Minneapolis-food-scene-is-represented-well-in-the-first-round-of-the-James-Beard-Awards?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Kitchen-Window-throws-a-paella-party-in-the-middle-of-the-2009-Food--Wine-Experience?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner In attempts to repeat their “Best in Show” appearance at the Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience in 2008, Kitchen Window is throwing a paella party both days. In 2008, Kitchen Window, a gourmet culinary cookware store, cooki... Calhoun Square events recipes Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:47:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d28-Kitchen-Window-throws-a-paella-party-in-the-middle-of-the-2009-Food--Wine-Experience?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d27-The-15th-Annual-Minnesota-Monthly-Food--Wine-Experience-sells-out-of-tickets?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner        In spite of the economy and a recent major snow storm, the 15th Annual Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience has completely sold out of tickets for the exhibition hall show for Saturday February 28th. &nbsp... events Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:37:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d27-The-15th-Annual-Minnesota-Monthly-Food--Wine-Experience-sells-out-of-tickets?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Baja-Sol-Issues-Public-Challenge-to-Uncover-Next-Great-Salsa-Recipe?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner  “Strut your Salsatude” and earn place on their award winning Salsa & Chip Bar  Baja Sol Restaurants announces the kickoff of their “Strut your Salsatude” contest. The contest runs from March 1st to March 28... events Salsa Recipe Contests Food Contests Contests Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:08:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Baja-Sol-Issues-Public-Challenge-to-Uncover-Next-Great-Salsa-Recipe?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d18-Hospitality-Minnesota-presents-The-51st-Annual-Upper-Midwest-Foodservice--Lodging-Show?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner Each year the UP Show brings together the entire foodservice and lodging industry, from every segment including restaurants, bakeries, taverns, hotels, schools, institutions, convenience stores, contract feeders, grocery stores, hotels, motels, B&amp... events Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:45:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d18-Hospitality-Minnesota-presents-The-51st-Annual-Upper-Midwest-Foodservice--Lodging-Show?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Punch-Pizza-provides-lunchtime-stimulus-with-free-pizza?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner In desperate economic times you might be tempted to skimp on things. One of those should not be your pizza. Punch Pizza is extending its popular “share the love, not your pizza” promotion from Valentine’s Day until this Friday,... events Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:35:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Punch-Pizza-provides-lunchtime-stimulus-with-free-pizza?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner