Comments for The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog http://heavytable.com Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:05:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by Elsa http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/f4Ez8mR3A5o/ Elsa Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:05:57 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24125 Personally I'm happy for small restaurants that get increased business as a result of the publicity. I've been a fan of the Nook for a long time, have been there both before and after they were on the show. You always had to wait for a table at peak hours, so even though it's more crowded, it doesn't make that big of a difference. The place, the staff, and the food are all the same. I know we all want to have our secret little place, but I'd rather see local people who work hard making money. Personally I’m happy for small restaurants that get increased business as a result of the publicity. I’ve been a fan of the Nook for a long time, have been there both before and after they were on the show. You always had to wait for a table at peak hours, so even though it’s more crowded, it doesn’t make that big of a difference. The place, the staff, and the food are all the same. I know we all want to have our secret little place, but I’d rather see local people who work hard making money.


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24125 Comment on Sarah Master of Porter & Frye by artsy http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/3ur3Z9yauR0/ artsy Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:21:07 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22650#comment-24124 thanks for this, good interview James... I'm glad to know P&F has evolved, I went quite a while ago and wasn't super happy with it, but this interview makes me consider going back... thanks for this, good interview James… I’m glad to know P&F has evolved, I went quite a while ago and wasn’t super happy with it, but this interview makes me consider going back…


]]> http://heavytable.com/sarah-master-of-porter-frye/#comment-24124 Comment on Sarah Master of Porter & Frye by Jason Walker http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/GGDOVlGdeEw/ Jason Walker Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:04:14 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22650#comment-24122 I had the trout at Porter & Frye just the other night and was really surprised at how good it was - just rich enough, just fishy enough, not too much stuffing. I loved it. I had the trout at Porter & Frye just the other night and was really surprised at how good it was – just rich enough, just fishy enough, not too much stuffing. I loved it.


]]> http://heavytable.com/sarah-master-of-porter-frye/#comment-24122 Comment on Five Tastes from the Midtown Farmers Market by MARTHAANDTOM » Midtown Farmers Market: Week 13—Great Produce http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/MKs04cY3w5E/ MARTHAANDTOM » Midtown Farmers Market: Week 13—Great Produce Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:58:12 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22143#comment-24121 [...] Midtown Farmers Market: Week 13—Great Produce The Midtown Farmers Market has so many great prepared food vendors this year: some old stalwarts, some newcomers, but always enough to offer a lively and interesting blend of ready to eat food for at market consumption. Local media have taken notice too; it seems every week there’s a new story on a vendor who sells at Midtown: The Magic Bus Cafe in Minnesota Monthly, Dandelion Kitchen in the City Pages, or the Heavy Table’s roundup of five flavors of Midtown. [...] [...] Midtown Farmers Market: Week 13—Great Produce The Midtown Farmers Market has so many great prepared food vendors this year: some old stalwarts, some newcomers, but always enough to offer a lively and interesting blend of ready to eat food for at market consumption. Local media have taken notice too; it seems every week there’s a new story on a vendor who sells at Midtown: The Magic Bus Cafe in Minnesota Monthly, Dandelion Kitchen in the City Pages, or the Heavy Table’s roundup of five flavors of Midtown. [...]


]]> http://heavytable.com/five-tastes-from-the-midtown-farmers-market/#comment-24121 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by Kathy http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/ww959vpg0NI/ Kathy Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:05:47 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24119 See, this is what I'm talking about: it's a double-edged sword. I experienced this for myself lately: my boyfriend and I (I lived in Madison for almost four years, so that's how I found out about Heavy Table) live in St. Louis, and we finally went to Crown Candy Kitchen last week. This little diner has been in operation by the same family for almost 100 years, and in the last decade, it's been featured on a few different TV shows. Well, I have no idea what it was like before the TV exposure, but these days, if you don't arrive when they open or in the afternoon dead time, you're going to wait a while (the place seats about 30) for your 12-strips-of-bacon BLT. (Yes, I ate most of one, plus a Crown sundae. Both were delicious.) We look forward to return visits, for sure, and we love that that TV exposure has helped a neighborhood and city institution to continue. But there's a little part of me that wonders if the staff gets annoyed with the constant, identical comments of tourists -- most of whom probably don't return. See, this is what I’m talking about: it’s a double-edged sword. I experienced this for myself lately: my boyfriend and I (I lived in Madison for almost four years, so that’s how I found out about Heavy Table) live in St. Louis, and we finally went to Crown Candy Kitchen last week. This little diner has been in operation by the same family for almost 100 years, and in the last decade, it’s been featured on a few different TV shows. Well, I have no idea what it was like before the TV exposure, but these days, if you don’t arrive when they open or in the afternoon dead time, you’re going to wait a while (the place seats about 30) for your 12-strips-of-bacon BLT. (Yes, I ate most of one, plus a Crown sundae. Both were delicious.)

We look forward to return visits, for sure, and we love that that TV exposure has helped a neighborhood and city institution to continue. But there’s a little part of me that wonders if the staff gets annoyed with the constant, identical comments of tourists — most of whom probably don’t return.


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24119 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by geoff http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/Vi_KRTQfpXk/ geoff Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:49:11 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24118 but the rub is that once featured on the Food Network your fave little independent hard working restaurant will be invaded by tourists (many of whom live in your town). don't let the aw-shucks everyman bleached blonde no-cal dude facade fool you, george...Guy Fieri is the enemy. don't take my word for it, though...just ask the nook about their % of Minneapolis guests vs. % of neighborhood guests pre-and-post Guy. but the rub is that once featured on the Food Network your fave little independent hard working restaurant will be invaded by tourists (many of whom live in your town). don’t let the aw-shucks everyman bleached blonde no-cal dude facade fool you, george…Guy Fieri is the enemy. don’t take my word for it, though…just ask the nook about their % of Minneapolis guests vs. % of neighborhood guests pre-and-post Guy.


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24118 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by george http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/TjZKRWL8be0/ george Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:33:19 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24117 The show doesn't do touristy sites. It goes to places with real people, trying to make a living doing what they love to do. Good article! The show doesn’t do touristy sites. It goes to places with real people, trying to make a living doing what they love to do. Good article!


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24117 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by Katie http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/bmKlfOaIcU4/ Katie Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:42:42 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24112 Kathy - They hit some great spots on this MN go around. The list of these restaurants is in the beginning of the article. These photos are from Kramarczuk's and Colossal Cafe. Besides this visit to MN, they've also been a few other times and have been to favorites like Modern Cafe, The Nook, Donatelli's, Psycho Suzie's, Bryant Lake Bowl...among other places. The full list of spots they've hit is on the DDD site. Kathy – They hit some great spots on this MN go around. The list of these restaurants is in the beginning of the article. These photos are from Kramarczuk’s and Colossal Cafe. Besides this visit to MN, they’ve also been a few other times and have been to favorites like Modern Cafe, The Nook, Donatelli’s, Psycho Suzie’s, Bryant Lake Bowl…among other places. The full list of spots they’ve hit is on the DDD site.


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24112 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by Kathy http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/0ad_CtjULpo/ Kathy Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:47:27 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24109 My question is, did the show hit touristy spots or did they hit places with actual, good food? My question is, did the show hit touristy spots or did they hit places with actual, good food?


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24109 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by David Foureyes http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/4ZyrTykrPpE/ David Foureyes Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:20:53 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24107 Yes...but it turns your hair white and makes you forget where you put your sunglasses apparently. Yes…but it turns your hair white and makes you forget where you put your sunglasses apparently.


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24107 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by artsy http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/E7szqHkHogI/ artsy Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:55:35 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24106 Aha! I see Guy's secret to why he isn't much much larger, the awesome GREEN SMOOTHIE every morning.........fresh greens with some fruit to take the bitter edge off....super nutritious and makes you lose weight magically! Aha! I see Guy’s secret to why he isn’t much much larger, the awesome GREEN SMOOTHIE every morning………fresh greens with some fruit to take the bitter edge off….super nutritious and makes you lose weight magically!


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24106 Comment on Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by Judd http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/wfbxiWjZnuY/ Judd Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:13:53 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22613#comment-24101 Dynamite insider look at a great show (as long as Guy doesn't get too close to folks' food). Dynamite insider look at a great show (as long as Guy doesn’t get too close to folks’ food).


]]> http://heavytable.com/behind-the-scenes-of-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/#comment-24101 Comment on Eric Goerdt of Northern Waters Smokehaus in Duluth, MN by Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/xN7prPE5sSs/ Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:24:10 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=13693#comment-24099 [...] northern spots At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe, Duluth Grill, Gordy’s Hi-Hat, and Northern Waters Smokehaus. Twin Cities locations included The Blue Door Pub, Colossal Cafe, and Kramarczuk’s. Our [...] [...] northern spots At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe, Duluth Grill, Gordy’s Hi-Hat, and Northern Waters Smokehaus. Twin Cities locations included The Blue Door Pub, Colossal Cafe, and Kramarczuk’s. Our [...]


]]> http://heavytable.com/eric-goerdt-of-northern-waters-smokehaus-in-duluth-mn/#comment-24099 Comment on Lori Karis of Sweet Cheeks Baby Food by Azia’s (Possible) Second Chance and Morning Roundup | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/pkTDl07v5_I/ Azia’s (Possible) Second Chance and Morning Roundup | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:59:48 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=3278#comment-24097 [...] of “chef,” and Sweet Cheeks baby food makes the NY Times food blog (our profile here). » Azia’s (Possible) Second Chance and Morning Roundup » Print Version [...] [...] of “chef,” and Sweet Cheeks baby food makes the NY Times food blog (our profile here). » Azia’s (Possible) Second Chance and Morning Roundup » Print Version [...]


]]> http://heavytable.com/lori-karis-of-sweet-cheeks-baby-food/#comment-24097 Comment on Patisserie 46 in Kingfield, Minneapolis: a First Look by Azia’s (Possible) Second Chance and Morning Roundup | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/QByrIoOUoPw/ Azia’s (Possible) Second Chance and Morning Roundup | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:44:18 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=21743#comment-24092 [...] rarest of statements for a food critic — I would happily recommend every single one I ate” (here’s our initial take), a tale of two bars with legal problems in St. Paul, Dara digs into Azia’s status and [...] [...] rarest of statements for a food critic — I would happily recommend every single one I ate” (here’s our initial take), a tale of two bars with legal problems in St. Paul, Dara digs into Azia’s status and [...]


]]> http://heavytable.com/first-look-patisserie-46-in-kingfield-minneapolis/#comment-24092 Comment on At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe in Duluth, MN by Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/YRqsI9WQ8h8/ Behind the Scenes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:05:34 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=19046#comment-24091 [...] and Dives on their last visit to Minnesota. The Minnesota tour included northern spots including At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe, Duluth Grill, Gordy’s Hi-Hat, and Northern Waters Smokehaus. Twin Cities locations included [...] [...] and Dives on their last visit to Minnesota. The Minnesota tour included northern spots including At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe, Duluth Grill, Gordy’s Hi-Hat, and Northern Waters Smokehaus. Twin Cities locations included [...]


]]> http://heavytable.com/at-saras-table-chester-creek-cafe-in-duluth-mn/#comment-24091 Comment on Chimborazo in Minneapolis by The Well Fed Guide To Life Episode 122 – Vegas, Baby | Fancy Pants Gangsters - Twin Cities Netcast/Podcast Network http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/_05AauI1E84/ The Well Fed Guide To Life Episode 122 – Vegas, Baby | Fancy Pants Gangsters - Twin Cities Netcast/Podcast Network Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:06:04 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=12341#comment-24084 [...] All images related to this episode shamelessly stolen from Heavy  Table’s review. [...] [...] All images related to this episode shamelessly stolen from Heavy  Table’s review. [...]


]]> http://heavytable.com/chimborazo-in-minneapolis/#comment-24084 Comment on Summit’s Belgian Style Golden Ale and an Unchained Series Survey by BrianJ http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/798AwJpe6vY/ BrianJ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:27:11 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22312#comment-24083 This most recent one wasn't my favorite but I really appreciate what they're doing. I wish they would take a cue from Schell's Snowstorms and keep the good ones around. More to the point I wish they would sell Kolsch year round (if that means dropping Pilsener, which I like, I can live with that). I mostly agree with point #1 here. I love Summit and I think they are the most consistent and reliable MN brewery but boredom does set in with so many options available. It's good for them to remind us that they can be more than the best beer at bars with bad selection. This most recent one wasn’t my favorite but I really appreciate what they’re doing. I wish they would take a cue from Schell’s Snowstorms and keep the good ones around. More to the point I wish they would sell Kolsch year round (if that means dropping Pilsener, which I like, I can live with that).

I mostly agree with point #1 here. I love Summit and I think they are the most consistent and reliable MN brewery but boredom does set in with so many options available. It’s good for them to remind us that they can be more than the best beer at bars with bad selection.


]]> http://heavytable.com/summits-belgian-style-golden-ale-and-an-unchained-series-survey/#comment-24083 Comment on Ciento Tequila Bar and Mexican Kitchen in Golden Valley by BrianJ http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/9ihOlc9bwh8/ BrianJ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:18:15 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22428#comment-24082 I have been interested to hear a review of this place and am disappointed but not surprised by your findings. I moved here from Phoenix and miss the wide variety of great taco stands but what I really want is a place that can stand side by side with Topolobampo/Frontera Grill in Chicago. I haven't been to Barrio yet though maybe I should give that a try. I have been interested to hear a review of this place and am disappointed but not surprised by your findings.

I moved here from Phoenix and miss the wide variety of great taco stands but what I really want is a place that can stand side by side with Topolobampo/Frontera Grill in Chicago.

I haven’t been to Barrio yet though maybe I should give that a try.


]]> http://heavytable.com/ciento-tequila-bar-and-mexican-kitchen-in-golden-valley/#comment-24082 Comment on Summit’s Belgian Style Golden Ale and an Unchained Series Survey by M Lange http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/Apjnz8qhdcg/ M Lange Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:41:51 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22312#comment-24080 I think that all four have be stellar beers, and have been interesting and innovative without simply being extreme. Really great stuff, right up there with the Unplugged series from Wisconsin's New Glarus, which is my favorite brewery in the US for similar reasons. The Horizon Red Ale is also a great addition to their lineup. I think that all four have be stellar beers, and have been interesting and innovative without simply being extreme. Really great stuff, right up there with the Unplugged series from Wisconsin’s New Glarus, which is my favorite brewery in the US for similar reasons. The Horizon Red Ale is also a great addition to their lineup.


]]> http://heavytable.com/summits-belgian-style-golden-ale-and-an-unchained-series-survey/#comment-24080 Comment on Ciento Tequila Bar and Mexican Kitchen in Golden Valley by jane http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/yUEThaNkMRg/ jane Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:45:26 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22428#comment-24075 Nice photos. The food looks especially good! Maybe you should have added stink lines about the drinks, guac and dessert :) Nice photos. The food looks especially good! Maybe you should have added stink lines about the drinks, guac and dessert :)


]]> http://heavytable.com/ciento-tequila-bar-and-mexican-kitchen-in-golden-valley/#comment-24075 Comment on Toby Keith’s Bar and Grill on Its Way by Tobys Girl http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/iF0RowcVC6M/ Tobys Girl Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:25:24 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=5680#comment-24074 Wow anyone who actually thinks that toby keith actually has the time to find this website and write something so "professionally" wrote has really no grasp of reality and makes me laugh. Tobys is a great bar. I know one of the bartenders personally and I've met many of the bartenders and they are very nice. If your going to a country bar you'll know that the music is going to be loud if its being played live. who cares what they wear btw tank tops and short is something you see everywhere now adays and if you cant stand to see someone in shorts you obviously dont get out much. The food their is good, not horrible but do you really expect to get fine dining at a country bar? come on people!! The drink prices are actually pretty cheap considering there is no happy hour menu but i know that there will be. Be real you really think that a huge bar like that wont get packed? I'm sure thats how they want it! Who cares if its a good time and the bar is making money. People these days amaze me! Wow anyone who actually thinks that toby keith actually has the time to find this website and write something so “professionally” wrote has really no grasp of reality and makes me laugh.

Tobys is a great bar. I know one of the bartenders personally and I’ve met many of the bartenders and they are very nice. If your going to a country bar you’ll know that the music is going to be loud if its being played live. who cares what they wear btw tank tops and short is something you see everywhere now adays and if you cant stand to see someone in shorts you obviously dont get out much. The food their is good, not horrible but do you really expect to get fine dining at a country bar? come on people!! The drink prices are actually pretty cheap considering there is no happy hour menu but i know that there will be. Be real you really think that a huge bar like that wont get packed? I’m sure thats how they want it! Who cares if its a good time and the bar is making money. People these days amaze me!


]]> http://heavytable.com/toby-keiths-bar-and-grill-on-its-way/#comment-24074 Comment on Save the Garlic: Volunteers Needed at Swede Lake Farms by Kat http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/eDWISSbX0wo/ Kat Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:42:00 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22245#comment-24073 I'd be glad to help, I'd be coming from downtown minneapois, would be willing to pick up people, let me know. I’d be glad to help, I’d be coming from downtown minneapois, would be willing to pick up people, let me know.


]]> http://heavytable.com/save-the-garlic-volunteers-needed-at-swede-lake-farms/#comment-24073 Comment on Seasonal and Local Cookbooks: How They Stack Up by Chad http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/ppTebwcoVZM/ Chad Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:10:00 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22260#comment-24072 3 more to consider (actually written by Minnesotans) - The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook Tastes from Valley to Bluff - The Featherstone Farm Cookbook Angry Trout Cafe Notebook 3 more to consider (actually written by Minnesotans) –
The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook
Tastes from Valley to Bluff – The Featherstone Farm Cookbook
Angry Trout Cafe Notebook


]]> http://heavytable.com/seasonal-and-local-cookbooks-how-they-stack-up/#comment-24072 Comment on Summit’s Belgian Style Golden Ale and an Unchained Series Survey by RS http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/oVonI0LfwBM/ RS Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:03:00 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22312#comment-24069 EPA boring? Really? How about reliable, solid, consistent, and tasty. Frankly, aside from Surly, most of the new local breweries (if you can call contract brewed in Wisconsin local) are not very good. They might be different, but they're far from stellar. Maybe Summit did need to shake things up a bit, but when I buy any of their products I can be assured the beer will be good. Not everything needs to be barrel-aged or ultra hoppy, have some wacky ingrediant just to be different, or clock in at 10%. There's something to be said for a good solid session beer. EPA boring? Really? How about reliable, solid, consistent, and tasty.

Frankly, aside from Surly, most of the new local breweries (if you can call contract brewed in Wisconsin local) are not very good. They might be different, but they’re far from stellar.

Maybe Summit did need to shake things up a bit, but when I buy any of their products I can be assured the beer will be good.

Not everything needs to be barrel-aged or ultra hoppy, have some wacky ingrediant just to be different, or clock in at 10%. There’s something to be said for a good solid session beer.


]]> http://heavytable.com/summits-belgian-style-golden-ale-and-an-unchained-series-survey/#comment-24069 Comment on Ciento Tequila Bar and Mexican Kitchen in Golden Valley by Jason Walker http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/JPzaRwUddMc/ Jason Walker Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:31:00 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22428#comment-24067 Charging for chips and salsa is so stupid. Any restaurant that does is not worth my time. Charging for chips and salsa is so stupid. Any restaurant that does is not worth my time.


]]> http://heavytable.com/ciento-tequila-bar-and-mexican-kitchen-in-golden-valley/#comment-24067 Comment on Summit’s Belgian Style Golden Ale and an Unchained Series Survey by Curtis http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/1N-6sznREZE/ Curtis Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:20:15 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22312#comment-24061 Summit needs to make all the Unchained beers (I haven't tried Golden Ale yet....) either permanent additions to their lineup, or at least seasonal additions. Especially the IRA. Summit needs to make all the Unchained beers (I haven’t tried Golden Ale yet….) either permanent additions to their lineup, or at least seasonal additions. Especially the IRA.


]]> http://heavytable.com/summits-belgian-style-golden-ale-and-an-unchained-series-survey/#comment-24061 Comment on Barrio in St. Paul by Ciento Tequila Bar and Mexican Kitchen in Golden Valley | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/Ex2U_RUBMso/ Ciento Tequila Bar and Mexican Kitchen in Golden Valley | The Heavy Table - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine and Blog Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:02:39 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=13662#comment-24060 [...] Ciento will also have you saying “no” much more than “sí.” Lo siento, but Barrio this [...] [...] Ciento will also have you saying “no” much more than “sí.” Lo siento, but Barrio this [...]


]]> http://heavytable.com/barrio-in-st-paul/#comment-24060 Comment on Five Tastes from the Midtown Farmers Market by Pat http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/sP4YeYCnmPI/ Pat Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:45:13 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22143#comment-24052 I'm tired of people who make me feel guilty because I am not eating the right food from the right producer who might not be able to make a mortgage payment. I don't care about ICFs whatever they are. I spend many $ at many different farmers markets and I think it's weird that now there is a political issue about food being sold at my LFM (local farmers market). Has food become so political that it requires a lecture everytime we eat/buy it? I try to do my part in the whole local food thing but some of this stuff just makes me want to crawl in a hole and never eat again. In other words, it is somach turning. I’m tired of people who make me feel guilty because I am not eating the right food from the right producer who might not be able to make a mortgage payment. I don’t care about ICFs whatever they are. I spend many $ at many different farmers markets and I think it’s weird that now there is a political issue about food being sold at my LFM (local farmers market). Has food become so political that it requires a lecture everytime we eat/buy it? I try to do my part in the whole local food thing but some of this stuff just makes me want to crawl in a hole and never eat again. In other words, it is somach turning.


]]> http://heavytable.com/five-tastes-from-the-midtown-farmers-market/#comment-24052 Comment on Seasonal and Local Cookbooks: How They Stack Up by Alex http://feeds.heavytable.com/~r/CommentsHeavyTable/~3/knHI2RChVGA/ Alex Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:13:16 +0000 http://heavytable.com/?p=22260#comment-24047 This is fantastic, thank you!! I love the compare/contrast aspect of this; it's so much more helpful than the list & brief description format that's so common when talking about the # best books of suchandsuch a category. I had written off Fresh, Fast and Green but am definitely reconsidering now. Thanks again. This is fantastic, thank you!! I love the compare/contrast aspect of this; it’s so much more helpful than the list & brief description format that’s so common when talking about the # best books of suchandsuch a category. I had written off Fresh, Fast and Green but am definitely reconsidering now. Thanks again.


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