Minnesota's Favorite
Broadcaster & Food Critic
Vegan-friendly restaurants that have plenty of great food for meat-lovers: Marin: 901 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Pizza Luce: Various locations Bluestem: 2610 Lyndale Avenue S, Minneapolis (next to French Meadow) Saffron: 123 N. 3rd Street, Minneapolis
When it comes to seafood, Paul Bartolotta is a legend. They fly in fish daily from the Italian Mediterranean sea, so you'll see all sorts of fish varieties that you simply can't get in the United States. Simple preparation. Perfect execution. Big money. The whole fish...
é by José Andrés. Truly one of the most enjoyable meals I've ever experienced. There are just 8 seats inside this restaurant inside the Jaleo restaurant in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. We dined with two other couples, and one solo diner (who turned out to be the Chef in...
Julian Serrano was our first stop in Vegas. Small plates, perfect for lunch, perfect to not fill us up prior to going crazy at a couple other spots. If you love tapas, the menu has some of your familiar favorites, and then some things that really push the envelope. We...
The trend in donuts has been brilliant, fun pastry chefs trying to out-do themselves with crazy fillings and toppings. The antidote to that trend is Hans' Bakery in Anoka. I heard it was crazy there, with people lining up - so after the WCCO Noon show two weeks ago, I...
I'm not much of a gambler. So my wife and I are headed to Las Vegas to shop, to sun, and to stuff our faces. The food scene in Vegas has come a long way since the days of the $2.99 buffet. Just about every major chef in the world has an outpost in Vegas. So we need...
Is this the best, cheap Mexican food in Minneapolis? It might be. Maya Cuisine has a really kind staff, a truly authentic flavor, and incredibly reasonable prices. We brought our two sons for a Saturday lunch, and they loved it! The tortillas are all made in house,...
Another great list of James Beard Award nominees came out yesterday, the Oscars of the food world, as they're often called. As you may know, I do weekly TV stories about dining in the Twin Cities, and for the past two years I have entered. There are only a handful of...
Certainly you have at least one friend who is passionate about their SodaStream? Or you've seen it on their countertop? SodaStream is the device that lets you carbonate your own water, soda, lemonade at home. The complaint about the original model was that it's ugly....
Brasa. Just typing those five letters makes my mouth water. Chef Alex Roberts (Restaurant Alma) opened Brasa in 2007. It was tailor-made to have multiple locations, and today there's a second spot in St. Paul. Brasa is so good, and so perfect, and has been for so long...