FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance intended to help reduce the development of resistance to medically important antimicrobial drugs used in…
TKC: Black garlic—ugly and damn good.
Look at that. Ugly, ain’t it? The Hack was slightly mystified by the stuff, this black (fermented) garlic. He received a sample from the fine folks at Classic Provisions a while back (available retail, so the Hack was told, at…
Russo to move Heartland to Lowertown
By The Hack Most of you saw the story in the Strib yesterday, but if not, Rick Nelson reported that Lenny Russo, the chef and owner at Heartland Restaurant will likely move to St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood, adjacent to the…
Minneapolis approves expansion of mobile food vending Downtown
Maybe I was too self absorbed this weekend, but I missed the official passage. Finally! The note is the official city release. —The Hack April 2, 2010 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis City Council today unanimously approved the expansion of mobile food…
Fork the Fire
By The Hack As y'all already know, the Twin Cities lost (at least temporarily) Heidi's and Blackbird, two great Minneapolis restaurants (along with a number of other fine businesses) in a fire last month. To help out those who have…
Eating dogs, cats, could be off the menu…in China
By The Hack As a cat owner and dog owner who doesn't look upon them as potential protein source, I would likely have tried one of these traditional dishes if I ever I travel to China, and it was presented…