100 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, USA (612) 827-5444 East of Lyndale at Blaisdell Hell’s Kitchen 89 S 10th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA Between Marquette Ave and Nicollet Mall Band Box Diner 729 S 10th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404,...

of this type of urban form.) The assumption is that the scene is large-distributor-controlled (as is the case with so many aspects of the food life of this city: produce-markets, wine selections etc) Every house gets their own...

rolls from the Holiday Inn buffet on Sunday Dry Cheerios eaten out of the box (I still love those!) Hershey’s Butter Chip miniatures Does anyone else remember an ice cream called Crazy Vanilla, with lots of different colored...

and I every time I go past the “jewish/kosher” section at the grocery store and see the familiar boxes, I remember us all in the kitchen together and it makes me happy. So why am I crying now? Anyway, my mother with...

), has no added sugar or preservatives and the nopales are organic to boot. Try finding that in a boxed drink in the U.S. If I had the opportunity to buy it again would I? Not sure, but it was at least fun to try it. It’s...

in the Exurbs and tried to give Joe’s crab shack a chance. I thought I saw that Jeremy Iggers said it was his favorite suburban chain but it was soooooooooo baaaaaaaaaaad. I wish I had gone to Red Lobster! Zen Box and Uncle...

Sunnyside Cafe in Weaverville is a definitely must visit restaurant. Small, well-chosen menu,with no losers in any category. Chef Jack Kearen makes his own sandwich buns, and the quesadilla is unique. $$ Same goes for Que Sera in...

Nary a peep from Noka yet? I’d love to hear their side! I’m also curious what people think IS an acceptable profit. As far as I know, only loan company profits are limited by law. (to avoid loan-sharking). Will we...

didn’t offer to have the holiday so I “bought” Thanksgiving dinner in a box from Stop and Shop. Turns out I went into labor Thanksgiving morning and still had the holiday. You think the following year when I got sick she could...

OMG I’ll check with a friend who’s still down there. I even heard Rocky and Carlos in Chalmette was back. Jack Dempseys for Parmesean Shrimp Scampi, anyone?

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup Mac & Cheese (just Barefoot Contessa’s, but people always want the recipe) Artichoke Frittata Spinach Dip (which is embarassing because it is just the one on the back of the...

or shrimp. I also remember going crabbing at Ft. Monroe – then buying some crabs on the way home for a crab feast. I live in Baltimore city now. I think, of course, the crab cake says Baltimore. I would also add the chicken-...

tortilla (often 2 corn tortillas used per serving, filling usually no more than a heaping tablespoon – no shredded iceberg, no chopped tomatoes, no imitation jack cheese) are definitely eaten in Mexico. Just usually not for...

of a soup for which I would only give him Spanish name. Even in my fridge I make sure the box of lard shows only the Spanish face. “Manteca” is a lot less scary than “lard” to a novice. Although I have to...

Aureole: Had a dated feel. Decor reminded me of a cruise ship. Food was some hits and some misses. (blueberry creme brulee with earl grey foam? Shudder.) Service was unprofessional. The “Captain's Tip” box on the bill...