Heavy Table

Tomorrow in the newsletter - the Heavy Table Checklist is back! This time our team is eating at 70+ independent restaurants on Lyndale Avenue, moving 18 miles from south to north over the next 5-6 months. It's going to be a blast, and we hope you can join us...

Planning ahead? The Minneapolis School Finder Fair on Jan. 10, 10am-2pm at Minneapolis College connects families with school leaders citywide. Enjoy free food and explore educational options—plus free childcare, parking & interpreters. (sponsored) minneapolisschoolfinder.org/school-fair/

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Minnesota Meeting: Next in News Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism. (Sponsored by @mplsfoundation) eventbrite.com/e/minnesota-me…

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This excellent series by @heavytable was written eight years ago, but I thought about it as I was driving down University today. heavytable.com/category/stori…

Thank you @heavytable for highlighting the fundraiser for @StPaulCollege Sunday in honor of the late great Chef Jack Riebel! It’s a bye week for the #SKOL so 3-6p come eat some chili!! bit.ly/chefjackchilib…

La La Ice Cream is closing permanently on Friday, another tough loss for Uptown. “…the doors to La La will close end of the day Friday 10/4. Remaining in this space is no longer financially feasible. Thank you for all the love and support brought our way over the last 8 years.”

Culver's announces debut of Hot Honey Cheese Curds, and the return of the CurderBurger jsonline.com/story/life/foo…

@TheJewishDream @jrnorton23 They had a *ton* of prior restaurant experience including a long run with Lyn65. But the croissants are seriously something else. They also do salted chocolate chip cookies that are pretty killer. I’m gonna head back for dinner soon. ^JN

@jrnorton23 @heavytable Man, that place really hit the ground running, huh?

The croissant game at Lynette is ABSURDLY strong. We taste tested our way through 19 different local bakeries a while back - Lynette’s would be near or at the top of that group. Superb pan au chocolat too.

@TheJewishDream That mango coconut thing at Mi-Sant is a culinary obscenity in the best possible way. ^JN

Today's @heavytable newsletter features The Dive, Okome House, AND Mi-Sant?? Yes. Frankly, hell yes. heavytable.substack.com/p/the-great-mi…

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Big serious hot dog crawl in tomorrow's edition. Cheers to @Eli_ektdaR (below, left) for taking all the hits for us sinners.