This press release just in from the man himself, Chef Sameh Wadi, who co-owns Saffron Restaurant & Lounge with his brother, Saed. Sameh has been nominated for the James Beard Award-Rising Star Chef a coupla time now. The Twin Cities…
Beans & rice (and chicken with cilantro gremolata) on the fly
By The Hack The Hack, in his life of action and adventure, has discovered a few truths. One that might not be considered integral to planetary function, but nonetheless true, is this: If one is reasonably literate, one can read…
St. Paul without Russo? That’s crazy talk.
By The Hack The Hack has semi-regular conversations with Lenny Russo at Heartland, and knows him to be funny, extremely smart, and extremely passionate about professional path he’s chosen. His rants are rarely without a succinct point. This issue is…
Great Waters Brewing Co. beer dinner: Good food, beer, scenery
By The Hack The Hack has a question for you, dear readers: What is this photograph’s subject? The Hack grasps that most ladies don’t like to be “objectified,” but when attire like this (with directions posted) is worn, what’s a…
The Citizen Café: Yes, it really is great food for the people.
By The Hack How often would you describe a ham sandwich as “savory”? Um, never. Unless, of course, you try the ham sandwich at The Citizen Café, the restaurant opened by former Sample Room executive chef Michael MacKay. I’ve eaten fine dinners at…
Melt pounds with hot hot kitchen heat!
By The Hack Since the Hack has moved full-time to professional typing, he’s noticed a few changes to his physical self. Namely, significant puffiness developed in his midsection. While he attempts to combat this with a fairly regular regimen at…