Check the Halls: When it comes to food halls, Minnesota just can’t win. Or can it?

Does Minnesota have what it takes to establish world-class food halls? Meal Magazine editor Pete Sieve and Growler food editor James Norton make their arguments as to why, or why not, our state has the goods to create a thriving food hall culture reminiscent of other major U.S. cities. PETE: Okay, Jim. I’ll just come … [ Read more]

Artist Profile: Capturing the chaos of taproom debates with comic artist Will Dinski

Will Dinski is framed by a wall of ramen spoons. He slurps a mouthful of crispy chicken ramen and looks around the Nicollet Avenue Ichiddo Ramen thoughtfully. “This would be really fun to draw.”  Food has taken center stage in the Minneapolis-based comic artist’s work and his personal life in recent years. Dinski is currently … [ Read more]