Food and restaurants


Farmers’ markets kick off 2009 season

The Midtown and Mill City farmers’ markets open for the season in early May.

On Saturday, May 2, Midtown begins its seventh — and possibly final — season at 2225 E.

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Cinco de Mayo times three: Celebrate in St. Paul and Minneapolis

Bicyclists on parade at 2006 Cinco de Mayo celebration in St. Paul. Photo by massdistraction. Published under Creative Commons license

Cinco de Mayo is coming again -- with celebrations in St. Paul on May 1 and 2 and in Minneapolis on May 3 and May 10.

Saint Paul

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E.p. atelier closes its doors

Phil Rundle and John Kozak perform at e.p. atelier. Photo courtesy e.p. atelier.

As of April 17th, the recession has claimed a cultural casualty near the Elliot Park neighborhood, just outside downtown: the upscale coffee shop e.p. atelier has called it a day.MORE »

Crescent Moon Pizza opens in Como

The latest tenant of 1517 Como Ave. SE brings 10 years’ restaurant and bakery experience with him.MORE »

Bread, Coffee and Cake in St. Paul

Photo from BC2 website

Robert Dubuc hadn’t always thought about opening a bakery. Living in California, he took a loaf of fresh bread for granted.
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MNFashion Week spectacular! Your guide to the week's events

Voltage! 2008. Photo by Staciaann Photography.

From Monday to Sunday, from one Twin City to the other, the l'etoile staff guide you through the many riches of MNFashion Week.

MONDAY APRIL 20TH

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Local farmers, consumers spring into action

Square foot garden. Photo by The Zeppelin, published under Creative Commons license

The spring thaw enlivens not only the soil but thoughts of planting and growing things in it.MORE »

Chickens in the city

Don't count your chickens before they're hatched, or so some Minneapolis urban chicken farmers caution.MORE »
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