This Is Why I Love Minneapolis

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Local interest and humor blog for Minneapolis - and sometimes St Paul

Located: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Tags: local interest, humor, downtown, car-free lifestyle

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Go Green Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend on Nov 3, 2009 in Events As I soldier bravely forward into my third year of car-free living in Minneapolis, I’m marking the occasion with two earth-shattering pieces of information: 1)    The Go Green Expo, an eco-focused, interactive, and educational showcase, is g...



Sanctuary – Dinner – Restaurant Week on Oct 5, 2009 in Eating Starter: Crayfish cake with remoulade and daikon micro green salad Entrée: Smoked and braised lamb shank with white beans, chorizo, cassoulet and roasted fire tomato sauce Dessert: Bailey’s chocolate shake with chocolate chip cookies and berri...



Cosmos – Lunch – Restaurant Week on Oct 2, 2009 in Eating Starter: Lobster Bisque – Chive Crème Fraîche, Red Pepper Croutons Entrée: Cosmos Pad Thai with Chicken – Rice Noodles, Peanuts, Cilantro, Fresh Lime Going from the best meal of the week to the worst in a mere 16 hours was not a pleasa...



The Capital Grille – Dinner – Restaurant Week on Oct 2, 2009 in Eating Starter: Caesar Salad Entrée: 8 oz Porcini Filet Mignon, with Porcini Rub and 12-Year Balsamic Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Espresso I have never been to The Capital Grille for dinner, only lunch. So I have never seen it in all its booming, arrogant...



Cavé Vin – Dinner Part Deux– Restaurant Week on Oct 1, 2009 in Eating Starter: Escargot – roasted garlic cream sauce and fried parsley Entrée: Steak Frites Top sirloin – pommes frites, roasted shallot and veal demi glace Dessert: Tres Leches – three milk cake with whipped cream frosting “You lo...



Café Ena – Dinner – Restaurant Week on Sep 30, 2009 in Eating Starter: Crab and avocado terrine with roasted peppers, chili oil, and tortilla chips Entrée: ‘Mero’ – Proscuitto wrapped grouper stuffed with crab meat, with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, saffron butter sauce, sautéed spinach and m...