Birch’s on the Lake, the supper club-brewery combo nestled alongside Long Lake, is the latest business to join Tim McKee’s Market House Collaborative in Lowertown. The former Heartland space is set to house a collection of food businesses under one roof—Octo Fishbar, The Salty Tart bakery, Peterson Craftsman Meats butcher shop, the Almanac Fish Market—and now, … [ Read more]
East Meets West: Minneapolis restauranteurs are crossing the river to join in St. Paul’s restaurant resurgence
September 27, 2017 by
The Twin Cities are born of the same mother and, like most siblings, took very different paths in life. The two cities have taken such different trajectories in the last century and a half that it seems the only thing they have in common now is the river. St. Paul, the firstborn, has long been … [ Read more]
Saint Dinette’s quail is St. Paul’s underrated fried bird
July 17, 2017 by
Welcome to Plate Of The Week, a journal about memorable dining experiences in the Twin Cities. Which plate can’t you stop thinking about? Let us know @growlermag. You’ve no doubt already gorged on a certain fried bird up on Cathedral Hill, and as well you should have. But next time the urge strikes you, there’s one … [ Read more]
Tim McKee announces Market House Collaborative, a new food hall for Lowertown St. Paul
June 29, 2017 by
Chef, restaurateur, and current fishmonger Tim McKee, flanked by chef Lenny Russo, and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, chatted Wednesday afternoon with a group of reporters about McKee’s upcoming Lowertown project, Market House Collaborative. “I grew up in St. Paul. I’ve always had a special affinity for St. Paul,” McKee said. “I’ve been watching the … [ Read more]
Kyatchi will replace Tanpopo in Lowertown St. Paul
June 1, 2017 by
The shuttering of Tanpopo left a kimchi nabe-sized hole in Lowertown. But good news on its successor: Kyatchi is expanding to St. Paul. Siblings Sarah and Sam Peterson, along with chef Hide Tozawa, and consultants Kim Bartmann and Anne Saxton, announced today that they will open a second location of their Eat Street sushi house on … [ Read more]
The Growler takes on Lowertown’s new Escape MSP
March 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Local investigators have brought in Miss Amanda Treedeath for questioning on suspicion of murder. (Gasp!) It’s up to you and your team to help with the investigation. But here’s the kicker: You only have 60 minutes. As we previously mentioned, The Growler crew turned into sneaky sleuths for a day as we visited Escape MSP, … [ Read more]
Escape MSP opens new Lowertown St. Paul location
January 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Clocks, locks, and incriminating evidence—sounds like a TV show thriller, right? Well, as of January 26, it’s a new business venture opening up in St. Paul. For those who enjoy mystery, secrecy, and mental puzzles, Escape MSP is a heart-racing experience that also focuses on team building. “We’re absolutely excited,” Chris Rennie, marketing manager for … [ Read more]
Heartland restaurant to close on New Year’s Eve
October 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fine dining in the Twin Cities has been dealt yet another blow: the Star Tribune reports that Heartland Restaurant in Lowertown St. Paul will close at the end of the year. The restaurant first opened in 2002 in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, and in 2010, moved to its current 26,000 sq. ft. location on the north … [ Read more]
Artist Profile: Alex Kuno
August 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Grapes. As simple as these small globular berries are on the outside, the historical nature of the juices inside run much deeper. For Greek and Roman civilization, wine was more than just a fermented drink—it was godly. Dionysus (the Greek god of wine) and Bacchus (the Roman equivalent) are associated with grape harvesting, winemaking, drunkenness, … [ Read more]
The Buttered Tin announces major expansion
May 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Buttered Tin announced that it will soon be expanding capacity by 50%, reports Minneapolis Eater. Alicia Hinze, The Buttered Tin’s owner, recently leased the space adjacent to her bakery and restaurant, and said once that wall is opened up, they’ll be able to add 50 additional seats. The Buttered Tin opened in 2013, just before Lowertown experienced its … [ Read more]
SW Craft Bar ups its beer game with cask selections
May 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
SW Craft Bar (formerly Señor Wong) underwent a major rebrand late last year, to reflect the restaurant’s increasing focus on craft beer, cocktails, and exotic dishes. Today, they announced another element of their new identity: the addition of cask beer to their 25 craft beer tap lines. “We are really looking forward to showcasing cask … [ Read more]
Big names bring the blues to 2016 Lowertown Blues Festival
April 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Now in its third year, the Lowertown Blues Festival returns to Mears Park on Saturday, July 23, for the Twin Cities’ largest, free blues festival. This year’s main-stage lineup includes some of the biggest names in blues and soul music: Booker T. Jones Bernard Allison Group Corey Stevens Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials The … [ Read more]
Handsome Hog brings ‘Bourbon and Smoke’ to Lowertown
March 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This gem is opening next week! Come for the ???? short rib and stay for the ????cocktails. @handsome_hog #mysaintpaul pic.twitter.com/9CJfv0bG5W — Magdalene Nitschke (@HelloMagdalene) March 17, 2016 The tagline for Handsome Hog is “Bourbon and Smoke”, and the new eatery by Carol March (Public Kitchen + Bar) in the former Bin Wine Bar space features plenty … [ Read more]
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery Now Open in Lowertown
October 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The team behind Muddy Waters in Lyn-Lake has opened Dark Horse Bar & Eatery at 7th Street and Wacouta Ave., bolstering the already strong lineup of new restaurants to have taken root in Lowertown this year. Here’s the lowdown: It feels like Lowertown: The former home of Twin Cities Magic & Costume has the exposed brick, … [ Read more]
