I’m drinking Plague Water. It’s made from a medieval-sounding roster of roots and herbs including zedoary, valerian, horehound, thistle, and rue. It tastes bitter and strange—but I have it on good authority that these ingredients are a “singular remedy against pestilence and poyson.” So I’ve got that going for me, which is nice. The recipe is from … [ Read more]
Beer imitates art at Mia’s Artoberfest
October 14, 2017 by
Long before today’s smartphones, selfie sticks, and Instagram, artists were commissioned to document the every day happenings of contemporary events in eighteenth-century Europe. “Eyewitness Views: Making History in Eighteenth-Century Europe” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art focuses on the masterful works of view painters, including Canaletto, Bellotto, Robert, Panini, and Guardi. Head over to Mia … [ Read more]
Vogue has discovered Minneapolis—and is really pumped about it
July 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Vogue posted today a love-letter of sorts to about Minneapolis, singing the praises of the City of Lakes, from its lakes (duh) to its arts, food, shopping, and more. …The city itself is brimming with travel opportunities—especially during the warmer months. Maybe lake culture and the Midwest friendliness are infectious characteristics. Maybe winter-weary Minnesotans know … [ Read more]
Where to get your flower fix this weekend
April 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Spring is taking its sweet time to fully arrive in Minnesota. Instead of gazing out your window at the dreary gray skies, wrapped in a blanket, wishing for warm sunshine and abundant gardens, get a jump-start on the season by heading to Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Summer Flower Show … [ Read more]
Ferran Adrià at Mia: “A Broader Way of Thinking”
September 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A world-renowned Spanish chef has submitted his notes and sketches for an art exhibit. Except that the exhibit is not really about food, and it’s also not exactly art—which all seems perfect for a chef whose work disdains the status quo. Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity is open now through January 3, 2016 in the Target Wing … [ Read more]
The Mill: Beer Week Redux, Art-A-Whirl, Omnibus
May 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By John Garland The Mill has unthawed and now spring has us tumbling through the rinse cycle. But the forecast is looking bright and sunny for Thursday’s Saints home opener (where the Beer Dabbler Bullpen will be pouring some fine local suds). Events Coming Up: Hot on the heels of MN Craft Brew’s 10,000 Minutes, … [ Read more]
American-Made Menswear at Northern Grade
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
An interview with Katherine McMillan of Northern Grade, a pop-up men’s store that starts a run at MIA November 21st. By Emily Weiss Photos courtesy of Northern Grade Borne out of a love of heritage brands and a disdain for the anonymity of “throwaway culture,” Northern Grade—a traveling pop-up menswear market that focuses on American-made goods—is … [ Read more]
