Surly recently announced that it is shuttering Brewer’s Table forever. We loved our first meal there (FDC #24), so when we heard the closure news we knew… Matt, Chris and I (we were a brave threesome for this one) avoided the a la carte rookie mistake we made last time…
I don’t remember how we picked Jefe (“Chief” or “Boss” en español), but it’s gotten some buzz, and I mean, it’s hard to go wrong with Mexican food, so went there we did for FDC #44. Wow, that’s almost four years of fancy dinner(club)s! Which is longer than I’ve committed to…
Mucci’s is a new kind of Italian restaurant. It goes heavy on red sauce dishes, but not quite Goodfellas-level. It diverges from what Minnesotans expect from “Italian,” but not crudo divergence (rip that trend). In short, the food is delicious, familiar yet still surprising, and it’s all scratch made. So how does an important, well-respected…
FDC #35 – Restaurant Alma This short review is basically one long apology. I’m sorry, Alma. You deserve better. We visited you in JUNE, with a very special guest; and now, almost six months later, after you closed for renovations, changed and expanded the entire scope of your concept, then…
It’s FDC #30! We did it! Thirty restaurants, thirty months, thirty opportunities for bread-related moments (more on that in a sec). And we couldn’t have done it without the support of all 11 of you that Google Analytics says read our blog.* *Just kidding, potential advertisers! Between the four of us…
Not long ago, a 6-part series debuted on Netflix called Chef’s Table. From the director of the popular documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi (SOON LEAVING NETFLIX! GET ON IT!), Chef’s Table profiles six award-winning chefs as they cook and talk about food. Similar to Jiro, the series is beautiful, and vibrant, and if…
Cheerios, I love you. I’ve loved you before. Then I didn’t for a while. Then I did again. Then I moved to fancier cereals, like Frosted Mini Wheats, Frosted Flakes, and Frosted Cheerios. Then I fell in love with you all over again. I’ve never much been one for flash.…
This happened over two months ago. Since then this blog has been updated twice with FDC Supplemental posts by Drew. We’ve also gotten such reviews as, “What do you think of Brad’s new zero words writing style?” courtesy of Drew. “You are not a non-profit. I will not donate to…
W.A. Frost and Fancy Dinner Club were made for each other. How could FDC pass up a restaurant that promises “Epicurean Sophistication?” I’m just surprised it took us this long. Meeting #5 of Fancy Dinner Club was a blending of the old vs. the new: We crossed the river into…
This blog is really making an impact, you guys. Chris joined us for Meeting #4 because he saw the posts for the first three meetings and wanted in. Wondering how you can get in on this? Easy. Just be close friends with Drew, Matt and me (and now Chris), and…
We've been to the first two of these and they were spectacular. You should definitely check it out!
Tickets are now available for the Popol Vuh & Centro pop-up hosted by Lyn65! Seatings are at 5:30, 7, and 8pm on July 31st featuring 5 courses and pop-up-specific cocktails. Tickets are $55 and include gratuity. Come join us as we host Popol Vuh & Centro, opening fall 2017 in Northeast Minneapolis. Tickets available at the link below. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3041819
As always, we will be first in the for anything he opens. Looking forward to it!
Congratulations to chef Erick Harcey on the announcement of his new restaurant coming in 2018. Click below to read more in the Star Tribune.
New Brewer's Table review! Find out why, just like Jack and The Island, we had to go back...
Yes, judging somebody for how done they order their steak is completely justified.
How Americans Order Their Steak
fivethirtyeight.com
Are people who prefer their steaks well done just wrong? It’s the question that has divided a nation that is otherwise firmly united on the “steak is great” fro…