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Birth of a Blog: Back-to-Back Mornings at Duluth Coffee Spots

Apr 10, 2017 No Comments

It was probably midwinter when I decided on starting a blog. But as with most things, I hadn’t felt enough motivational surge to pull the trigger and actually do it. With the coming of spring I finally found the well and pumped myself up for back-to-back mornings at two of my favorite hometown hangouts. On the hunt for good vibes, yummy breakfast food, the world wide web and a cup (or three) of coffee, my plan was to spend the majority of both days two-fold: putting together a website and taking photos in anticipation of somehow capturing the weekend in a blog to gain some much needed content.

Recommendations, Restaurants Alakef Coffee, Coffee Shops, West Duluth, Wussow's Concert Cafe

Burger blogger takes northland burger tour

Apr 03, 2017 No Comments

I joined Burger Radio‘s visit to Big Daddy’s Burgers in Duluth as part of the podcast’s Northland Burger Tour. Tastefully astute, yet by no means snobbish, Bruce’s latest installment describes his burger dining experiences at Gordy’s Hi-Hat, the Anchor Bar and Big Daddy’s Burgers. Bruce covers the Minneapolis-St. Paul burger scene but enjoys tasting and reviewing burgers nationwide.

Recommendations, Restaurants Anchor Bar, Big Daddy's Burgers, Bruce's Burger Blog, Burger Radio, Gordy's Hi Hat

Zenith Bread Project takes baking to a new level

Mar 15, 2017 3 Comments

Like many young entrepreneurs creating their own opportunities in Duluth, Amanda Belcher hasn’t had a straightforward career trajectory. She started studying exercise physiology at the College of St. Scholastica. Instead of continuing on to graduate school, she decided to become a professional baker.

Her Zenith Bread Project produces sweet treats sold at Amity Coffee, Duluth Coffee Company and Snooty Fox Tea Shop. Bagels and English muffins are also available at Whole Foods Co-op. Bent Paddle Brewing‘s taproom occasionally serves Belcher’s soft pretzels with beer, and Blacklist Artisan Ales features her doughnuts and pastries on Saturdays.

Restaurants Bakeries, Food, Zenith Bread Project

Marita Pop Up resumes regular schedule at Red Herring

Mar 06, 2017 1 Comment

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Nyanyika Banda – photo by Ivy Vainio

Most people wouldn’t dream of creating a taco with ingredients like apple and kabocha squash, much less topping it with micro greens, pepitas, roasted tomatillo crema, pickled mustard and red onion. Then again, most people don’t have chef Nyanyika Banda’s imagination and culinary chops.

Banda is the proprietor of Marita Pop Up, a “globally inspired, locally sourced” pop-up restaurant that travels around the Duluth area, popping up at various locations and events. In March, Marita Pop Up began a regular schedule at the Red Herring Lounge on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Restaurants Marita Pop Up, Martha's Daughter, Red Herring Lounge

Carnivores rejoice: OMC Smokehouse opens

Feb 09, 2017 No Comments

For more than two years, Duluth carnivores have been salivating at the prospect of OMC Smokehouse, Tom Hanson’s new restaurant venture. The wait will be over when OMC opens Wednesday, Feb. 15.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Duluth Grill Family of Restaurants, Lincoln Park Neighborhood / The Friendly West End, OMC Smokehouse

Juice Pharm taking over Vintage Kitchen space

Feb 02, 2017 No Comments

Set aside the biscuits and gravy, and get ready for freshly squeezed. The Juice Pharm has announced it’s taking over the space formerly occupied by Vintage Kitchen at 12 S. 15th Ave. E.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Health, The Juice Pharm

Avenue C restaurant opens in Cloquet

Jan 22, 2017 No Comments

The long-awaited Avenue C restaurant in Cloquet will open its doors to the public on Monday, Jan. 23.

Perfect Duluth Day reported in November the eatery was on track to open by Christmas, but delays in deliveries and construction pushed the date back. General Manager Ryan Kolak says, “We’re here and kicking now.”

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Avenue C, Cloquet

Lucky’s 13 Pub open at Miller Hill Mall

Jan 20, 2017 No Comments

Drinking and dining options at Miller Hill Mall will improve by month’s end. Lucky’s 13 Pub is set to open at 1600 Miller Trunk Highway on Jan. 30. Duluthians will barely recognize the space, which was occupied for 25 years by Old Country Buffet.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Bars / Drinking Establishments, Lucky's 13 Pub, Miller Hill

The Boat Club Restaurant & Bar to replace Midi

Jan 10, 2017 5 Comments

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Jason Vincent

After one last New Year’s Eve celebration, Midi shuttered its doors for good. But the prime location the restaurant occupied in the lower level of the historic Fitger’s Brewery Complex, with its patio and unparalleled lake view, won’t be dormant for long.

Renovations are already underway for the Boat Club Restaurant & Bar, a fine dining establishment set to open in Midi’s old space Valentine’s Day weekend.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Boat Club Restaurant & Bar, Fitger's Brewery Complex, Vanilla Bean

O’Neill’s Pub and Liquor in Superior is closed

Jan 04, 2017 1 Comment

After 23 years in business, the owners of O’Neill’s Pub and Liquor closed its doors after ringing in the new year with customers on Saturday.

The laid back Irish pub at 3333 Tower Avenue in Superior featured weekly $1 tap beer and $2 Bloody Mary specials and had the distinction of being Superior’s only drive-through liquor store.

In 2014, Thrillest touted O’Neill’s as one of the top ten drive-through liquor stores in the country. Wisconsin is one of only six states where this modern convenience is legal.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Bars / Drinking Establishments, Superior

The Lifespan of the Herring on My Sandwich

Dec 29, 2016 1 Comment

I had guests in from Ontario, from the part of Canada that is south by a long drive from Duluth. We talk often about that oddity, about how strange it feels to drive north to the United States from Waterloo.

They wanted to know what eateries had opened in Duluth since their last visit. I took them to Northern Waters Restaurant in the Mount Royal Shopping Center, where we enjoyed a two-hour lunch.

There are two joys about eating at Northern Waters. One is the unique pricing. Tax and tip are rolled in, so I never worry about whether my companions tip well enough, or whether I tip well enough. That is a greater relief than I expected.

The more substantive dimension is the food, of course. I had the sandwich with the catch of the day. It was a herring sandwich, and I ordered it with a sense of adventure. My whole life, my only experience of herring was pickled, typically stabbed with a toothpick and put on a cracker. I giggled nervously as I ordered it. It was so very tasty.

Recommendations, Restaurants Northern Waters

R.I.P. Fizzy Waters, Crabby Ol’ Bill’s

Dec 28, 2016 No Comments

Two Duluth businesses owned by Steve and Susan Smith are closed. Fizzy Waters was a specialty soda and candy shop that recently moved from Canal Park to West Superior Street. Crabby Ol’ Bill’s was a food stand that operated out of an old boat in Canal Park.

News and Current Affairs, R.I.P., Restaurants Soda Pop

New Vietnamese restaurant open in Superior

Dec 27, 2016 3 Comments

Fans of phở have a new place to enjoy the savory Vietnamese soup. Phở Cali Vietnamese Noodles Restaurant opened Dec. 17 in the former Lan Chi’s building at 1320 Belknap St. in Superior.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Asian Food, Food, Phở, Phở Cali, Superior, Vietnamese food

Brewhouse gets new master brewer

Dec 22, 2016 No Comments

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Ted Briggs, the new brew master at Fitger’s Brewhouse

Just Take Action announced Ted Briggs as the new master brewer for Fitger’s Brewhouse this week. “Mr. Briggs will continue to build on the great legacy of quality Lake Superior craft beer first initiated by Dave Hoops and later, Frank Kaszuba,” the company stated in a news release.

News and Current Affairs, Restaurants Beer and Breweries, Fitger's Brewhouse

Downtown eatery supports aviation education

Dec 15, 2016 1 Comment

Lark o’ the Lake Café is an eatery with an unusual secondary purpose: to promote aviation education. “The Lark,” as it’s more commonly known, celebrated a year in business last month.

Sandra Ettestad, Mark Marino and Don Monaco own the restaurant at 231 E. Superior St. in the Greysolon Plaza. All three are trustees of the Duluth Aviation Institute and founders of its Gilruth Continuum Path to Aviation program.

Restaurants Greysolon Plaza, Lark o' the Lake Café