Minneapolis-St. Paul

After reading about the differences between American scones and real English / British scones, I want to ditch the over-sweetened coffee shop blasphemy for a bit and experience scones how they were...

I am looking for excellent tahini. I've read that Soom and Ziyad brands are good, but I don't know where to find them. I looked at Eastside Co-op and Holyland on Central Ave with no luck. Holyla...

by The Dairy Queen 1 month ago

Hello friends! Lately my dining out life has been a dull landscape of pizza and bland noodles. What are the good lunch spots and great hole-in-the-wall places near (but not in) MOA? Let's s...

Speaking as a first generation Chinese immigrant, the noodle dishes here are 100% authentic. Maybe too authentic for an American palate, one of the noodles had a Chinese herbal medicine flavor, bu...

Any one know a place to buy moon cakes for Mid-Autumn Festival. Need recs for good Chinese bakery in Mineapolis.

When we shop in Madison WI at Woodman's, there are a dozen regional bakeries represented. Gonella Bakery makes delicious hot dog buns that you don't have to rip apart. They're individually baked. A...

by ibew292 2 months ago

Josh Thoma and Nick O'Leary have taken over the kitchen. I had the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and dining partner had the House Burger. Both were good but not great as I had hoped. The sandwich was se...

I finally bought a jar, and it's fabulous. I've eaten about half the 25 oz jar since I bought it earlier today. But it's really pricey---I paid $7 for it at Whole Paycheck and it's just cabbage, ...

by ibew292 6 months ago

Nobody seems to post anymore. I want to know of new places (or old) that are worth exploring. This used to be my go to. Where else?

Today I was driving down Central Ave., and I passed by the old Pannekucken (sp?) building which, in recent years, has been occupied by various Indian restaurants with little to no success. Anyway,...

Last time I had this was more than 10 years ago. Any place in the Twin Cities area that have a good one? Crispy, but not greasy, tender moist meat. Sigh.

I'm looking for suggestions for a quiet and comfortable breakfast/cafe in St. Croix River Valley- maybe in Afton or Bayport. Would love any ideas, thank you.

by ibew292 5 months ago

What a great place. What more could you want? Pizza Friday and Saturday nights, Wine, Beer, and of course chocolate. A bit of a drive but totally worth it. Located at 11 Judd Street, Marine on St....

Monday night, loud and busy. Valet $6, adjacent lot with meters. Scallop app: 2 large, sweet and perfectly seared on a bed of greasy rubbery -was that overcooked pancetta or a dead cabbage leaf?...

I'm looking for Croatian/Serb/E. Euro food in MSP-any advice? Thanks!

by cajungwailo 7 months ago

There used to be a semi-upscale restaurant, river view, in Prescott, WI that people would drive down from the cities for. Fish-centric? I was only there once. I can't find any reference to it on...