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Salvadoran quesadilla from El Guanaco Bakery y CafeThe early morning sun was strong, and my car looked tiny. I'd slid into an ample spot outside El Guanaco for a quick breakfast bite and I wasn't the only one. This corner of the Bloomington parking lot was filled with oversized trucks, and my little family grocery-getter was dwarfed by its neighbors. But it was the first indication that I was ...
Yia Vang is launching his first full brunch at Union Hmong Kitchen on W. Lake Street. "This is a neighborhood restaurant and we want to give people a reason to wake up and come in on Sundays," he said over a spread of egg dishes punctuated by chile sauce, fresh herbs and UHK's signature sausage dressed up for brunch with a hint of maple syrup. "This isn't like a Marco Pierre White-type omelet," Vang said.
Detroit-style pizza from Iron ExchangeThis far western 'burb brewpub was a nice surprise for my family this week when we decided to drive past the end of I-394 and see what pizza discoveries lie at the edge of the metro. There we found this sizable five-year-old brewpub, with a stage in front of blue-lit brewing tanks. On the menu: a wide selection of shareables, a flaky and flavorful walleye ...
The Minnesotan Burger at Pauly's Pub & GrillHow we define Minnesota Nice is personal. For some, it's our unabashed friendliness — like the willingness to jump-start a car anywhere day or night. Others use it as a brushoff for a place where people think we all sound like we're in an episode of "Fargo." The third is a contrast between the two: The assertion that we'll give you directions to ...
These warm-weather destinations will help thoughts of chilly weather melt away.