Osman Ali serves guests lentil soup, part of the Iftar dinner. I'm not sure how Mohamoud Osman and I became Facebook friends, but the other day, I found this posting in my FB feed: "Ramadan Kareem!!! If you are a non-Muslim and want to experience Ramadan to connect with people of the Muslim faith, Iftar is on me any night of your choice during Ramadan." Although … [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...]
American Jewish World » Blog Archive Captivated by flamenco guitar – American Jewish World
A Dakota Jazz Club date for the Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio might not jump out as a possible Jewish World story.However, a tip led to further investigation and a phone chat with Pascual, who’s now living in Los Angeles. His Minneapolis friends remember the flamenco guitar ace as Jonathan Gordon. And those friends include classmates from Seward Montessori, Torah Academy in … [Read more...]
Tour Minneapolis’ New Döner Kebab-Fueled Restaurant – Eater Minneapolis
The restaurant softly opened this Saturday and we were amongst the first inside the doors to see the new operation inside the former Wilde Roast Cafe location at 318 Hennepin Avenue. Source: Tour Minneapolis' New Döner Kebab-Fueled Restaurant - Eater Minneapolis … [Read more...]
When the moon meets the pie: How an Afghan restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis created one of the best pizzas around | Growler Magazine
Source: When the moon meets the pie: How an Afghan restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis created one of the best pizzas around | Growler Magazine … [Read more...]
Hoban Korean BBQ: First Look
I love Korean cuisine, and I have been a fan of Hoban Korean Restaurant in Eagan for many years. So I looked forward to the opening of the new Hoban Korean BBQ in Uptown with great anticipation. Last week, we checked it out. First, the good news. The new Hoban is strikingly stylish, with flagstone walls and marble tabletops. K-pop music videos on the big screen behind the … [Read more...]
Green Line Checklist: Family Lao Thai to Cheng Heng – The Heavy TableThe Heavy Table – Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine
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...]
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...]