"The story of Beirut Restaurant and Deli is an immigrant story. "(I)f you do nothing else at Beirut, order the monumental mezza platter for two, a $50 color wheel of just about everything the restaurant has to offer, served in smaller portions for sharing. It’s the way a Lebanese family would traditionally eat at a gathering, with plates of food coming and going, going and … [Read more...]
Curry Diva will change the way you think about curry | City Pages
Heather Jansz is a frenetic woman with about five pounds of gorgeous dark hair twisted into a loose bun at the top of her head. Source: Curry Diva will change the way you think about curry | City Pages … [Read more...]
Get homestyle Thai cooking in the Minneapolis skyway, from the family behind On’s Kitchen | City Pages
Twin Cities, do you know how lucky we are?Source: Get homestyle Thai cooking in the Minneapolis skyway, from the family behind On's Kitchen | City Pages … [Read more...]
Mrs. Dumpling to open at Lyn-Lake this December | Growler Magazine
Bao, wow! The bar-goers of Minneapolis’ Lyn-Lake neighborhood will be walking to the dumpling shop of their dreams by the end of the year. Source: Mrs. Dumpling to open at Lyn-Lake this December | Growler Magazine … [Read more...]
Som Taste breathes curry-scented life into long-vacant Longfellow Bridgeman’s | City Pages
The homestyle Somali restaurant recently opened in a long-vacant Bridgeman's scoop shop on a somewhat difficult-to-find stretch of Hiawatha Avenue. Source: Som Taste breathes curry-scented life into long-vacant Longfellow Bridgeman’s | City Pages … [Read more...]
Thai Cafe on University might be the most underrated Thai in town
If you're unsure what to order, take a gander around the room and point. Many dishes are posted on the wall complete with photographs. Or, just follow our directions here and you won't go wrong. Source: Thai Cafe on University might be the most underrated Thai in town … [Read more...]
Great Middle Eastern fare at Gold Medal Market & Deli
From the outside, there is no way you could tell that the Gold Medal Market and Deli, 1020 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, offers a first-rate selection of Middle Eastern fare, including a well-stocked deli counter and a weekday lunch buffet, prepared by one of the Twin Cities' most talented Middle Eastern cooks. For many years, Hayat Jermanous was the chef at Sindbad's … [Read more...]
Happy Year of the Monkey! Celebrate with a Chinese banquet.
Gong Hay Fat Choy! Happy Year of the Monkey! Local Asian restaurants are featuring special menus, lion dancers and more. Here's my list - let me know if you know of others: Tonight only, Rainbow Chinese Restaurant's chef Tammy Wong is partnering with Jeremy Pryes of Pryes Brewing to offer creative Chinese dishes paired with selections of sake, wine and beers. Sample fare … [Read more...]
Hmong Museum Begins Fundraising for Hmong Storytelling Project Through Give To The Max Day
In an effort to preserve traditional Hmong storytelling, the Hmong Museum will begin fundraising for a new production, "Hmong Chronicles," on Give to the Max Day Nov. 12. Funds raised will match a $20,000 award from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation through its Knight Arts Challenge... Source: Hmong Museum Begins Fundraising for Hmong Storytelling Project Through Give … [Read more...]