Comments for The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog

Comment on Behold the Glory of Mangalista Pork by Kris

Kris — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:03:31 +0000

I’m drooling…

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by CC

CC — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:57:31 +0000

“Let’s hope” these comments “signals a new commitment by the” reviewer “to expand into a more quality-driven” journalism “because that’s probably what it’s going to take for the” author “to stay relevant in the crowded” world of the online critic.

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by Joedon

Joedon — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:33:13 +0000

@Frank

So the critic cannot be critiqued? While I may not agree with the tone of some of the comments (in fact, some are quite childish), doesn’t it stand to reason the credentials of the critic are of vital importance to the reader? This is, after all, not just some blog on the internet only read by the writer’s mother. It’s The Heavy Table.

But, perhaps I expect too much. It’s just a bit disappointing the cavalier attitude toward journalism is not only rampant on the internet, but also condoned by many.

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by Jonny

Jonny — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:48:52 +0000

@ S

It was clear from your earlier posts that you weren’t happy with Mr. Walker’s coverage of either August Schell or Hopenmalz in particular, and yet you continue to harangue him.

In doing so do you honestly believe that you will ‘wise him-up’? Show a little patience, man: it wasn’t so very long ago that a respected gourmet food and beverage journal such as this one would consider coverage of beer to be unfit for their publication, and we should welcome all such honest opinions on the matter, especially as it brings this beer to the attention of others outside the Craft Beer hobby.

@ Frank

Hear, hear!

Comment on Five Spots to Eat at in the Minneapolis Skyway by massageon

massageon — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:23:30 +0000

I love eating down town. I went for a long walk today throught the skyway and discovered a BUNCH of places I had never seen before. I am going to try India Express tomorrow, as it looked and smelled awesome!

I love brothers deli for their bulgogi sandwich mmmmmm

Not in the skyway, but right on 9th & Nicollet is an great Crepe place that has really reasonable prices and delicious food.

In the U.S. Bank building there is a little convinience store that sells gyros which are REALLY GOOD!

Comment on Russian Tea House and Piroshki in St. Paul’s Midway by Lance

Lance — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:45:48 +0000

Does anyone know where I can buy frozen verenky to make at home? I’m from western ND where they have a Ukranian cheese pocket business. I’ve had both the dry curd cheese and potato varieties but the dry curd are the type that I’m looking to buy at the moment.

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by Frank

Frank — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:38:01 +0000

I don’t understand why sites like Heavy Table, MNBeer and Star Tribune allow comments at the end of their articles. It’s great when people can throw out a comment that’s informative, but we don’t need a critique of the writer and his relative skill or lack thereof, just because you didn’t agree with the angle he wrote the story from. If you don’t like what he wrote, get your own site. Otherwise, save us your “I’m having a crappy life” venting fit.

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by jane

jane — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:49:22 +0000

Great! Sediment? Think I should decant it?

Thank you for giving it to me!!!

Comment on Growing Kiwifruit in Minnesota by Sean Ryan

Sean Ryan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:48:17 +0000

If my peach trees survived this year I’ll try Kiwis next!

Comment on Growing Kiwifruit in Minnesota by Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:01:01 +0000

I am so freakin’ excited about this! Emailed my mom to see if we can plant a couple vines in her garden

Comment on A New Fulton Beer at the Muddy Pig by Kris

Kris — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:37:09 +0000

I had this at the release at Buster’s last Thursday and it was great! A very balanced imperial stout; just be careful as the ABV can easily sneak up on you.

Comment on Blackbird and Heidi’s, After the Fire by Twilight

Twilight — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:20:02 +0000

Both restaurants will be sorely missed as they were two of our favorites. Hopefully, they’ll both reopen soon.

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by Scott McGerik

Scott McGerik — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:13:15 +0000

“otherwise experts like Matt Fisher would know” lol wut?

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by Doug

Doug — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:58:37 +0000

Does the S stand for Steve? I’ll be a zillion dollars it does.

Comment on Growing Kiwifruit in Minnesota by Josie

Josie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:55:36 +0000

We’re going to try growing them this year. We ordered Artic Beauty from Hartmann’s nursery in MI.

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by Annette

Annette — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:19:27 +0000

I just drak my own bottle of 90 Le Clerc Combes aux Moines- it is a STUNNINGLY GOOD wine!!
You have a great bottle of wine!

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by s

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:03:52 +0000

pp-

Nice job. Classy, when I was a foul-mouthed d-bag.

Does Heavy Table have any standards? Journalistic or otherwise? This Schells article is pure crap by a hack with no beer knowledge.

While real journalism dies we’re left in a void of amateurish, fannish drivel. Thank you, Intertubes, for such shit.

Jason, WTF do you know about beer? Really? You’ve had Bells and Surly? BFD. Do you know a noble hop from a Pacific North West hop? Can you taste or smell the difference? Do you know the difference between an ale and a lager? Do you know what it took for Schells to survive prohibition? Do you know the craft beer movement dates back decades? Yes! Before Surly!!! OMFG!!!!!

Have you had fresh Anchor Steam? Have you been to Russian River? Lost Abbey? Belgium? How about New Glarus? Done a tour of any of the local breweries? Know anything about malt or yeast?

Get a clue, Jason.

And, hey, Heavy Table editors: this ain’t good beer writin’. It’s hack work.

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by jane

jane — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:38:03 +0000

Oh, and the wine is 1990 Philippe Leclerc Gevry-Chambertin, la Combe aux Moines.

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by jane

jane — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:31:06 +0000

Annette, we met when I worked at Murray’s.

Comment on Schell’s 150th Anniversary Beer: Hopfenmalz by Joedon

Joedon — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:57:59 +0000

I’m confused, is this a review of Schell or Surly?

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by Annette

Annette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:45:33 +0000

Both The Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate have aging recommendations. I prefer those that evaluate on the basis of evaluation i.e. The Wine Advocate.
General vintage charts are merely a general guide not always accurate.

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by Judd

Judd — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:06:42 +0000

Annette — Quick follow-up, if I may. Regarding jane’s question: is there a singular source you recommend for best dating/checking on drinkability?

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by geoff

geoff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:01:59 +0000

see, that’s where I failed miserably. couldn’t distinguish between tasting and drinking.

Comment on “Fork the Fire” to Help Heidi’s, Blackbird by allen barker

allen barker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:45:22 +0000

we love heidi”s. we will be out on sunday.

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by Annette

Annette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:22:55 +0000

Geoff, indeed it was mid-day. Typically I don’t “drink” mid-day but that was after a tough tour of the Italian wine fair and was much deserved. Tasting and drinking are on different levels. Pic was taken in Venice, at a great place called Osteria Antico Dolo, the wine was a Collio Pinot Grigio-Ribolla Giallo blend.

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by Annette

Annette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:59 +0000

Jane- 90 Burgundy should be pretty good about now. What is it? and also THANKS! Where did we meet?

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by jane

jane — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:31:13 +0000

Hey! I remember Annette from my days as a wine steward! Annette was VERY helpful to me–the breadth and depth of her wine knowlege came in VERY handy for this relative newbie. That reminds me I have a bottle of ‘90 burgundy from Annette that I keep hiding from myself and forgetting about. I wonder how it is drinking now?

Comment on Toby Keith’s Bar and Grill on Its Way by Betsy Hanna

Betsy Hanna — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:13:20 +0000

Dearest Toby,
I can’t waite till your bar opens. I went to the one in Arizona it was so great, good chow and music. Maybe I’ll get up the courage to ride the bull here, since I live here. I would LOVE to come to your opening night, send me an invite if you want me to be one of your favorite guests!!!
Luv from Minnesota :)
Sincerely Betsy Hanna

Betsy Hanna
1515 Mill Pond Court
Chaska, Mn 55318

Comment on Annette Peters of World Class Wines by Josie

Josie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:52 +0000

LOL, Geoff! Sadly, the same goes for me…

Comment on March 10 Tweet Rodeo by Adsense For Dummies Exactly What You Demands To Understand

Adsense For Dummies Exactly What You Demands To Understand — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:33:07 +0000

[...] March 10 Tweet Rodeo « The Heavy Table – Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Mag… [...]