Of the 15 restaurants we’ve visited so far, 14 have been Asian. And we’d be lying if we said we aren’t having a hard time keeping track of them all. The names aren’t helping, either. You try distinguishing Royal Bangkok from Bangkok Thai Deli from Thai Cafe from Thai Garden. Now try remembering one from the other, when they’re all within a four block radius. Thankfully, we have … [Read more...]
Moroccan Flavors Find a Home at Midtown Global Market – Eater Minneapolis
Moroccan Flavors will soon open inside the former Sonora Grill space at 920 East Lake Street. The restaurant is the work of chef Hassan Ziadi, a native Moroccan. Source: Moroccan Flavors Find a Home at Midtown Global Market - Eater Minneapolis … [Read more...]
Maharaja’s – Oldest Minority Biz Has A Vision to Spice up Saint Paul’s Downtown | Chai
Nestled in the heart of downtown Saint Paul is possibly the oldest minority owned retail business in the downtown area, Maharaja’s. Source: Maharaja’s – Oldest Minority Biz Has A Vision to Spice up Saint Paul’s Downtown | Chai … [Read more...]
Strong Entrepreneurship Among African Immigrant Women – Research Brief | Chai
African immigrant women contribute a lot to the Minnesotan economy as entrepreneurs, consumers, workers, tax payers, artists, and active citizens. The African immigrant research project completed in 2015 documents these important roles and provides some estimates of their economic contributions. This Report (AFMP Series Female) summarizes some of these research … [Read more...]
Acclaimed Mauritanian Griot, Noura Mint Seymali, coming to Minneapolis on February 19 | Mshale
She is the daughter of Seymali Ould Mouhamed Val, a revered scholar-musician credited as the first person to apply written notation to folk music in Mauritania. Mint Seymali has taken the musical world by storm with her cosmopolitan mix of funk bass, drums, and psych guitar played by her husband and fellow griot, Jeich Ould Chighaly. Source: Acclaimed Mauritanian Griot, Noura … [Read more...]
Little Africa ignites culture, not just business | Mshale
The Little Africa initiative, spearheaded by project leader Gene Gelgelu, held its first arts, open mic and dialogue series this past Wednesday, January 20th. The free event, held at the Snelling Cafe in St. Paul’s Hamline-Midway neighborhood drew a varying crowd of 50-60 people, the majority of whom were of African descent. Source: Little Africa ignites culture, not just … [Read more...]
Uposatha Meditation Retreat | Asian American Press
MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 11, 2016) — The Minnesota Buddhist Vihara is inviting the public to participate in a Uposatha Medition Retreat. Source: Uposatha Meditation Retreat | Asian American Press … [Read more...]
Try Hmong cooking at the Union Kitchen pop-up February 5 | City Pages
Source: Try Hmong cooking at the Union Kitchen pop-up February 5 | City Pages … [Read more...]
Artist uses play to tackle taboo subjects in Somali-American community | MinnPost
Abdi Phenomenal wants to start conversations about the issues and to encourage members of the community to create a supportive environment for those struggling with the conditions. Source: Artist uses play to tackle taboo subjects in Somali-American community | MinnPost … [Read more...]