The Waterbury House Restaurant has joined the Ward 7 community. The city council approved their liquor license application, bringing them one step closer to opening their doors to guests later in …
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2/14/24
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• Final day: Dec. 31, 2023 • Shown in the 1996 movie "Jingle All the Way," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger • Started as small 12-seat deli around the corner from its current location …
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1/18/24
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Had a tough day at work and don’t feel like cooking, but don’t want to pay the price for the family to eat out?
Too Good to Go (TGTG) may solve your problem, and enlist your help in …
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By Jan Willms
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12/21/23
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Karen and Cristian De Leon welcome the community to their casa, the new El Sazon Cocina and Tragos at 5309 S Lyndale Ave.
Their dream was birthed during the hard times of COVID-19 when …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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11/2/23
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South Lyndale is home for Dan Campo. Born at Colfax and 33rd, he’s running the business his parents, Joe and Maryann started in 1975. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, that family business, South …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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10/19/23
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GIA COMING TO ARMATAGE Lisa Wengler is working to open a new restaurant in Armatage next to Pizzaria Lola at 5555 Xerses Ave. Gia will include a full-service restaurant model. “We plan to be a …
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10/19/23
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“Four years ago, I realized we needed a model for an urban CSA,” says Craig Neal, founder and chief gardener of the Neighborhood Sponsored Garden (NSG) located in a backyard on Beard Ave. …
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By Larry LaVercombe
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10/5/23
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TRIO TURNS FIVE In 2016, Louis Hunter was one of the protesters who was wrongfully accused of violence at a protest against police brutality. He was facing 20 years in prison if convicted and it took …
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10/5/23
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All students in the state of Minnesota will get free breakfast and lunch starting this next school year. With more children now likely to eat two meals a day at school, many parents are …
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7/26/23
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“Tis the Season,” I murmur to myself as the aroma of smoke from woodfired charcoal graces my nostrils. I begin to imagine platters piled high with dry-rubbed pork ribs released from the …
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By J.D. Fratzke
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7/21/23
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It was Dec. 30, 1948, that the Riverview Theater at 3800 42nd Avenue opened its doors, showing the film “June Bride,” starring Bette Davis. The neighborhood icon caters to its community …
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By JAN WILLMS
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11/30/22
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Local brewers were among the booths dotting Boom Island Park during the 21st Autumn Brew Review on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. There were among 95 breweries from across the state at the annual event …
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Tesha M. Christensen
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11/2/22
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Local grocer Seward Co-op’s 50th anniversary is coming to a close this year, but there’s also another significant occasion taking place where many folks shop for sustainable and fair …
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By KIM FORTIN
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11/2/22
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On a Sunday afternoon in July, the Kingfield Farmers Market bustles with people browsing the various offerings. Even as rain clouds loom overhead, one of the busiest tents belongs to Red Wolf Chai, …
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By Evan Vezmar
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8/3/22
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Summer in the cities finds metro residents flocking like sheep to partake of the bounty offered at more than 15 local farmers market from various neighborhood locations. (See sidebar on page 3.) …
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By SUSAN SCHAEFER
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8/2/22
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In 2011, Our Streets Minneapolis hosted its first event on two miles of Lyndale Avenue. Since then, over 575,000 people have attended Open Streets events. After a pause in 2020 and a scaled down …
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The only true 0.0% non-alcholic craft beer in America was birthed in East Bde Maka Ska. When Paul Pirner decided to give up alcohol and couldn’t find an alternative he liked, he began brewing …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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4/5/22
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Just what is a CSA?“A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a direct partnership between consumers and local producers,” explained Abby Rogosheske of Seward Co-op. “A consumer …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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3/17/22
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The Lake Street Council has unveiled sneak peek images of a new outdoor art installation coming to Lake Street. A heart-shaped “We Love Lake Street” sculpture designed by the Chicago …
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1/1/22
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As Ericsson resident Josh Klauck tells it, he and a few friends were drinking beer at Buster’s on 28th, wondering what was going on with the old hardware store space next door at 4208 S. 28th …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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11/30/21
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