Comfort Foods restaurants in Minneapolis / St. Paul

St. Croix Chocolate Co.

261 Parker St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Chocolatier Robyn Dochterman turns chocolate from all over the world into elegant truffles, using cream and butter from the nearby Crystal Ball dairy to... More »
The Left Handed Cook

920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Birdhouse

2516 Hennepin Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

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Recent Critic Reviews

Sheila Regan writes for City Pages on Chowgirls Killer Catering

This Thursday, the work of local artist Amy Rice will be featured at a reception hosted by Chowgirls Killer Catering. All of the pieces on display are on Ampersand Archival Clayboard, which Rice was able to purchase through an MRAC Next Step grant she received in 2012. "I had been painting on boards from Home Depot for years, and wanted to upgrade my materials in order to feel more comfortable...
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Joy Summers writes for City Pages on St. Croix Chocolate Co.

If fall had a flavor, it would likely be caramel. Long, dreamy strands of browned butter and sugar would wrap around the colored leaves, apples, and squash to make everything just a little sweeter. This Saturday, guests will celebrate fall at Caramelpalooza. Making caramel might sound like an easy task — mix butter, sugar, and a little salt until it bubbles into a molten, sweet mess...
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Emily Weiss writes for City Pages on Birdhouse

The owners of Birdhouse, Heidi and Stewart Woodman, who also own the famed New American restaurant Heidi's in Uptown, are getting locals to think about going out to eat a little differently. After all, most of us don't save restaurant dining just for special occasions anymore, so for the sake of our own health and the health of the planet, we are (or should be) trying to consume foods that...
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