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Ha Tien Market: Delicious deli and great grocery

By John Bailey, GreenLineGems

I learned about Ha Tien Market (353 University) from an article last month about University Avenue businesses that have successfully renovated over the last couple years. Honestly I hadn’t heard of it, but I knew that cool building. It looks like an old, single-screen theater. For whatever reason, I thought it was more grocery than deli so I hadn’t bothered to go inside.

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The succor of Suqaar

By John Bailey, GreenLineGems

The West Bank can be a difficult place to love. Urban renewal did quite a number to its street network and, I presume, several historic buildings. But it actually has some of my favorite retail shops (Midwest Mountaineering, Freewheel Bikes), music locales (The Cedar), and theaters (Mixed Blood). Oh, and I suppose my son was born at Fairview which was a pretty important thing.

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Señor Wong's: Don't fear the name, the food is stellar

By John Bailey, GreenLineGems

I admit that I was skeptical when Señor Wong’s (111 Kellogg Blvd) opened up. I worked in downtown St. Paul at the building across the street when it opened a few years ago, and the name threw me. It seemed a little too kitschy, and honestly there is a lot of bad chinese and mexican food out there. Would this be far less than the sum of its parts?

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It takes a Stadium Village

By John Bailey, GreenLineGems

I’ll confess: commercial districts near universities tend to not to be my first choice for a night out. That’s why I was pleased to learn about the Taste of Stadium Village event last Thursday night. It was a good excuse to get me out of my comfort zone. (And the $1 food and beverage choices at participating restaurants was a successful incentive.)

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Daily Diner could not be finer

By John Bailey, GreenLineGems

I just had a great meal at the brand new Daily Diner in Frogtown. But before I go much further, a couple of acknowledgements are needed.

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