A tiny storefront without a sign. A food truck. A gas station. Indian cuisine is showing up in unexpected places.The Malabari Kitchen has been in operation since last December, in the tiny storefront previously occupied, in quick succession, by Korean, Thai, and multi-ethnic Southeast Asian restaurants. There's no sign above the door, just an awning that says Asia … [Read more...]
Rincón 38: Terrific tapas in South Minneapolis
Just when I was starting to worry that my palate had become permanently jaded, along comes Rincón 38. Hector Ruiz and Erin Ungerman's new tapas bar at 38th and Grand in Minneapolis is one of the most exciting new restaurants I have visited in a long time.There's a useful distinction to be made here between exciting and memorable. I've had a few memorable dining experiences over … [Read more...]
Brown Bag Lunch with Laura Secor
Curious about Iran? Please join me at noon on Tuesday, April 13 for our Brown Bag Lunch at the East Lake Public Library, 2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, with freelance journalist Laura Secor, presented by special arrangement with the Walker Art Center. Laura Secor has covered Iranian culture and politics, including last year's contentious presidential election, for the … [Read more...]