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Books (Cooking, etc.), The Belly, 2005 to 2008

Cookbook better than its cover

by Mike Mitchelson • March 28, 2007 • 0 Comments

By Lewis Another instance of not judging a book by its cover. Yep. Looks silly, doesn’t it? But it’s not bad at all. See, about a year ago (seriously! I’m ashamed), cookbook author Renee Pottle contacted me to see if…

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Recipes, The Belly, 2005 to 2008

Oh yeah? Bruschetta this.

by Mike Mitchelson • February 1, 2007 • 1 Comment

By Jack Venus This bruschetta recipe is perfect for a late night snack or for guests. Quick and Easy Bruschetta (serves 4-6) Ingredients: 1 Lf. Ciabatta bread, sliced into wide 3/4-1″ thick slices 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/8-1/4″ thick…

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Restaurants, The Belly, 2005 to 2008

Would you like God with your sandwich?

by Mike Mitchelson • January 26, 2007 • 1 Comment

By Madame Broccoli Jesus, Mary and Joseph!  I had almost forgotten what it was like to be Catholic and my husband (Jewish) was virtually clueless, but it quickly came back to me when I entered the restaurant known as Joseph’s…

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The Belly, 2005 to 2008

The month in review

by Mike Mitchelson • January 24, 2007 • 4 Comments

Sure, sure, sure. It’s been a while since The Belly’s been filled. But, dear readers, you know who loves you, right? Yes, Lewis does. And Lewis, while he hasn’t posted in about a month (not even delivering on his promise…

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The Belly, 2005 to 2008

A guy takes a month-long nap…

by Mike Mitchelson • January 22, 2007 • 0 Comments

…and look what happens. First Levain, then Five (although that didn’t last long enough to be missed) and now Auriga. If La Belle Vie implodes, fine dining would appear to be on its last gasp in the Twin Cities. Discuss.

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Harold, Nostalgia, The Belly, 2005 to 2008

Hey, Kid… (Overheard in the Santa Land line.)

by Mike Mitchelson • December 28, 2006 • 0 Comments

Reported by Harold Kid, let me fill you in something: this whole Santa thing is a bunch of BS.  Think about it.  How the hell is that fat man going to squeeze down a frickin’ chimney?  Right.  Flying reindeer?  If…

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