New food vendor at Minnesota State Fair: Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts
There are at least six new food vendors at this year's Minnesota State Fair, including Fluffy's Hand-Cut Donuts which is serving up their giant donut creations. The donuts are also one of the 25 new food offerings this year.
There are at least six new food vendors at this year's Minnesota State Fair, including Fluffy's Hand-Cut Donuts which is serving up their giant donut creations. The donuts are also one of the 25 new food offerings this year.
Minnesota Farmers Union gets in the restaurant business
The Minnesota Farmers Union has opened a new spot in Minneapolis? Mill District. It?s the first of its kind in the state and connects its guests to local farms like never before. Farmers Kitchen + Bar is in the former Spoonriver space across from the Guthrie Theater. The farmer-to-table eatery features a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, picnic platters, beer and wine. There?s also a coffee bar serving a State Fair favorite, the Maple Cream Nitro Cold Press year-round, with an assortment of freshly baked pastries. The coffee bar opens at 7:30am while the restaurant is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
The Minnesota Farmers Union has opened a new spot in Minneapolis? Mill District. It?s the first of its kind in the state and connects its guests to local farms like never before. Farmers Kitchen + Bar is in the former Spoonriver space across from the Guthrie Theater. The farmer-to-table eatery features a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, picnic platters, beer and wine. There?s also a coffee bar serving a State Fair favorite, the Maple Cream Nitro Cold Press year-round, with an assortment of freshly baked pastries. The coffee bar opens at 7:30am while the restaurant is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.
The fair before the fair: Black Entrepreneur State Fair underway in Minneapolis
In the wake of unrest last summer and the pandemic, the Black Entrepreneur State Fair was created. It was seen as a way to bring the community together, in a neighborhood that was hurting to support minority-owned businesses. It was a success and is back for year two. The fair is in the parking lot of the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. There are food vendors, 60 local makers, music and a kid zone with bounce houses and games. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair runs through August 28th, 11am to 8pm daily at Chicago Ave and Lake St.
In the wake of unrest last summer and the pandemic, the Black Entrepreneur State Fair was created. It was seen as a way to bring the community together, in a neighborhood that was hurting to support minority-owned businesses. It was a success and is back for year two. The fair is in the parking lot of the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. There are food vendors, 60 local makers, music and a kid zone with bounce houses and games. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair runs through August 28th, 11am to 8pm daily at Chicago Ave and Lake St.
Bring your bunnies to Burnsville
Playdates for kids and even dogs is nothing new, but have you ever heard of a bunny playdate and spa party? It involves a bundle of bunnies enjoying snacks and spa time while under the watchful eye of bunny bouncers. The event happens a few times a month at Canine Connection in Burnsville, it?s well-attended and it benefits the Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota.
Playdates for kids and even dogs is nothing new, but have you ever heard of a bunny playdate and spa party? It involves a bundle of bunnies enjoying snacks and spa time while under the watchful eye of bunny bouncers. The event happens a few times a month at Canine Connection in Burnsville, it?s well-attended and it benefits the Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota.
Kielbasa Fest returns this weekend
After a seven-year hiatus, Kielbasa Fest is coming back in a new location. The event was originally held in the parking lot of Kramarczuk?s Deli in Minneapolis. This time around, Kramarczuk?s will still provide the food but they?ll do so at Utepils Brewing in the Harrison neighborhood. They will use their parking lot and beer garden for the event. It starts Friday the 20th at 4pm. It will also run Saturday from 11am to 10pm. It is a family friendly event with live music both nights.
After a seven-year hiatus, Kielbasa Fest is coming back in a new location. The event was originally held in the parking lot of Kramarczuk?s Deli in Minneapolis. This time around, Kramarczuk?s will still provide the food but they?ll do so at Utepils Brewing in the Harrison neighborhood. They will use their parking lot and beer garden for the event. It starts Friday the 20th at 4pm. It will also run Saturday from 11am to 10pm. It is a family friendly event with live music both nights.
The seed hunt begins
Volunteers are helping to restore Minnesota?s prairie land by collecting seeds. The program is offered through Three Rivers Park District and it?s so popular there?s often a waitlist on weekends. Seed collecting helps increase the amount and diversity of plants in the more than 1,600 acres of prairie managed by Three Rivers. Seed collecting events will run through October.
Volunteers are helping to restore Minnesota?s prairie land by collecting seeds. The program is offered through Three Rivers Park District and it?s so popular there?s often a waitlist on weekends. Seed collecting helps increase the amount and diversity of plants in the more than 1,600 acres of prairie managed by Three Rivers. Seed collecting events will run through October.
O'Shaughnessy Distilling ready to open in former potato factory
An old potato processing factory in Minneapolis has been transformed into a state of the art distillery. O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company is making Irish-American Whiskey and the team they've built includes a world-renowned distiller from Ireland. Shayne Wells takes us inside.
An old potato processing factory in Minneapolis has been transformed into a state of the art distillery. O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company is making Irish-American Whiskey and the team they've built includes a world-renowned distiller from Ireland. Shayne Wells takes us inside.
World-class distillery with world-renowned distiller opens in Minneapolis
A new distillery will opens its doors August 19th in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s a big deal for a few reasons; first the team behind O?Shaughnessy Distilling Co. is creating a new category of whiskey blending Irish and American traditions and techniques. Second, they lured one of Ireland?s top distillers to help them build it from the ground up. The old potato processing facility is now a state-of-the art distillery with three copper pot stills as the focal point. Their debut spirit is Keeper?s Heart Whiskey crafted by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. The distillery is open Thursday thru Saturday 4pm ? 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.
A new distillery will opens its doors August 19th in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s a big deal for a few reasons; first the team behind O?Shaughnessy Distilling Co. is creating a new category of whiskey blending Irish and American traditions and techniques. Second, they lured one of Ireland?s top distillers to help them build it from the ground up. The old potato processing facility is now a state-of-the art distillery with three copper pot stills as the focal point. Their debut spirit is Keeper?s Heart Whiskey crafted by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. The distillery is open Thursday thru Saturday 4pm ? 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.
Step inside Vincent van Gogh?s paintings
There?s a new way to experience classic art in the Twin Cities. Immersive Van Gogh has brought the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh to life. The paintings are animated, put to music and projected floor-to-ceiling in a former warehouse space in Northeast Minneapolis. There are 40 works on display that play in a 35 minute loop. The exhibit is up and running and will be in the Twin Cities until at least October 31st
There?s a new way to experience classic art in the Twin Cities. Immersive Van Gogh has brought the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh to life. The paintings are animated, put to music and projected floor-to-ceiling in a former warehouse space in Northeast Minneapolis. There are 40 works on display that play in a 35 minute loop. The exhibit is up and running and will be in the Twin Cities until at least October 31st
A match made in pastry heaven
A pop-up bakery that was devised during the height of the pandemic has transformed into a successful partnership. Last summer, award-winning restaurant Bellecour closed in Wayzata. Owner and Chef Gavin Kaysen still had Spoon and Stable in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Cooks of Crocus Hill, a kitchen store that offers cooking classes, is across the street. It wasn?t long before the owners of Cooks and Kaysen discussed opening a pop-up bakery in their store. Within a few months it became a permanent location, and a year later, they?ve opened a second location inside the St. Paul Cooks of Crocus Hill location. The shop and its bakeries, featuring French pastries from James Beard-nominated pastry chef Diane Moua, are open seven days a week.
A pop-up bakery that was devised during the height of the pandemic has transformed into a successful partnership. Last summer, award-winning restaurant Bellecour closed in Wayzata. Owner and Chef Gavin Kaysen still had Spoon and Stable in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Cooks of Crocus Hill, a kitchen store that offers cooking classes, is across the street. It wasn?t long before the owners of Cooks and Kaysen discussed opening a pop-up bakery in their store. Within a few months it became a permanent location, and a year later, they?ve opened a second location inside the St. Paul Cooks of Crocus Hill location. The shop and its bakeries, featuring French pastries from James Beard-nominated pastry chef Diane Moua, are open seven days a week.
Here’s the scoop on La Michoacana Rose
There’s a new ice cream shop in scooping up some exotic flavors like Tequila and Taro. Elizabeth Raygoza and Alex Rosario opened La Michoacana Rose in November. Last month they opened a second location in Spring Lake Park and are planning to open a third location at 50th and France in Edina next month. The top seller is the Mangonada which has chamoy, tajin, fresh mango pieces, tamarind candy stick, mango sorbet and a dash of lime. The dessert shop also has Mexican popciscles made fresh in store, their ice cream is also handmade at the shop, and savory options including walking tacos.
There’s a new ice cream shop in scooping up some exotic flavors like Tequila and Taro. Elizabeth Raygoza and Alex Rosario opened La Michoacana Rose in November. Last month they opened a second location in Spring Lake Park and are planning to open a third location at 50th and France in Edina next month. The top seller is the Mangonada which has chamoy, tajin, fresh mango pieces, tamarind candy stick, mango sorbet and a dash of lime. The dessert shop also has Mexican popciscles made fresh in store, their ice cream is also handmade at the shop, and savory options including walking tacos.
The quest to find the perfect loaf of bread leads to the creation of Sunrise Flour Mill
A North Branch couple is milling a flour that takes you back in time. Not only do they use an ancient variety of wheat, the technology they utilize is from the Great Depression era. The result is a flour that is in demand all over the country. Marty and Darrold Glanville founded Sunrise Flour Mill in North Branch. It?s one of a handful of companies in the U.S. using renewed milling technology. They say the flour will make you a better baker and is better for you. Darrold is gluten-sensitive but can tolerate products baked with their flour. The company has grown quickly, especially during the pandemic when they went from fulfilling 50 orders a day to more than 1,000. Their products are available online, at co-ops, the Mill City Farmers Market every other Saturday and at the mill on Tuesdays for those who ordered online.
A North Branch couple is milling a flour that takes you back in time. Not only do they use an ancient variety of wheat, the technology they utilize is from the Great Depression era. The result is a flour that is in demand all over the country. Marty and Darrold Glanville founded Sunrise Flour Mill in North Branch. It?s one of a handful of companies in the U.S. using renewed milling technology. They say the flour will make you a better baker and is better for you. Darrold is gluten-sensitive but can tolerate products baked with their flour. The company has grown quickly, especially during the pandemic when they went from fulfilling 50 orders a day to more than 1,000. Their products are available online, at co-ops, the Mill City Farmers Market every other Saturday and at the mill on Tuesdays for those who ordered online.
New food hall opens in historic Minneapolis building
What was once the Harris Machinery Building, is now The Market at Malcom Yards. The food hall has nine vendors offering everything from a vegetable focused kitchen to small-batch ice cream and Argentinian street food. The historic building has many original elements still in place, but there’s also some slick new features like the self-pour tap wall that allows you to skip the bar line and pay per ounce
What was once the Harris Machinery Building, is now The Market at Malcom Yards. The food hall has nine vendors offering everything from a vegetable focused kitchen to small-batch ice cream and Argentinian street food. The historic building has many original elements still in place, but there’s also some slick new features like the self-pour tap wall that allows you to skip the bar line and pay per ounce
A school cafeteria becomes a canvas in St. Paul
There’s a project bringing kids back to school early at Twin Cities Academy in St. Paul. With the guidance of local artist, Geno Okok, the students are transforming the cafeteria into a work of art. The mural is called TCA Rising and it’s scheduled to be completed in mid-August. Twin Cities Academy is a public charter school for grades 6-12
There’s a project bringing kids back to school early at Twin Cities Academy in St. Paul. With the guidance of local artist, Geno Okok, the students are transforming the cafeteria into a work of art. The mural is called TCA Rising and it’s scheduled to be completed in mid-August. Twin Cities Academy is a public charter school for grades 6-12
One family's story in wallpaper - see it for yourself on The Luxury Home Tour
The Luxury Home Tour is showing off some of our area's most beautifully designed homes. Shayne Wells takes us inside one of the homes on the tour that features very unique wallpaper.
The Luxury Home Tour is showing off some of our area's most beautifully designed homes. Shayne Wells takes us inside one of the homes on the tour that features very unique wallpaper.
Home design inspiration on the Luxury Home Tour
The internet is a treasure trove of design inspiration, but this weekend you can shut down your computer and step inside Twin Cities dream homes. Shayne Wells gives us a preview of the Luxury Home tour.
The internet is a treasure trove of design inspiration, but this weekend you can shut down your computer and step inside Twin Cities dream homes. Shayne Wells gives us a preview of the Luxury Home tour.
Global fitness gym, Barry?s, lands in Minneapolis
A popular fitness studio that?s opened boutique gyms worldwide has finally come to the Twin Cities and they have a new nickname for Minneapolis referring to it as Minne-AB-olis. Barry?s started in 1998 and is credited with creating the original high intensity interval workout, also known as H.I.I.T. The workout combines treadmills and floor work with weights. The studio also has a retail section, locker rooms and a Fuel Bar with smoothies. You don?t have to be a member to try it, classes can be purchased individually.
A popular fitness studio that?s opened boutique gyms worldwide has finally come to the Twin Cities and they have a new nickname for Minneapolis referring to it as Minne-AB-olis. Barry?s started in 1998 and is credited with creating the original high intensity interval workout, also known as H.I.I.T. The workout combines treadmills and floor work with weights. The studio also has a retail section, locker rooms and a Fuel Bar with smoothies. You don?t have to be a member to try it, classes can be purchased individually.
Utepils Brewery celebrates four years; plans summer full of events
We often highlight what?s new and trending, but we should also give props to a mainstay. Utepils Brewery in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis bucked the 2020 trend and actually increased production despite being closed at times and having capacity limits. We spoke with the founder and president of Utepils Brewing, Dan Justesen, about the last year and the events they?re planning for this summer.
We often highlight what?s new and trending, but we should also give props to a mainstay. Utepils Brewery in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis bucked the 2020 trend and actually increased production despite being closed at times and having capacity limits. We spoke with the founder and president of Utepils Brewing, Dan Justesen, about the last year and the events they?re planning for this summer.
New ice cream shop specializing in soft serve opens in Minneapolis
Ice cream for breakfast is a reality at a new dessert shop in Minneapolis. Seward Soft Serve has both vegan and dairy flavors and also offers a coffee float which is soft serve ice cream topped with espresso. They use ingredients from Minnesota makers. The shop also has coffee and locally made products. It?s located on Franklin Ave at 22nd Ave S.
Ice cream for breakfast is a reality at a new dessert shop in Minneapolis. Seward Soft Serve has both vegan and dairy flavors and also offers a coffee float which is soft serve ice cream topped with espresso. They use ingredients from Minnesota makers. The shop also has coffee and locally made products. It?s located on Franklin Ave at 22nd Ave S.
Caf? Astoria expands in St. Paul
Caf? Astoria, the coffee shop in St. Paul known for its incredible lattes decorated with rainbow art and 24K gold flakes, has expanded and opened a new adjoining restaurant. StellaBelle Kitchen & Bakery is located on W. Seventh St in St. Paul and it?s connected to Caf? Astoria. The restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine plus fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls and bakery items made on site.
Caf? Astoria, the coffee shop in St. Paul known for its incredible lattes decorated with rainbow art and 24K gold flakes, has expanded and opened a new adjoining restaurant. StellaBelle Kitchen & Bakery is located on W. Seventh St in St. Paul and it?s connected to Caf? Astoria. The restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine plus fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls and bakery items made on site.