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An in-depth weekly culinary newsletter covering the Upper Midwest since 2009. Back us on Substack (https://heavytable.substack.com) to start getting the Tap, Churn, Hearth, and Tulip and Schooner.
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Y'all go eat some food at Emily's Lebanese!
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Y'all go eat some food at Emily's Lebanese!
Heavy Table contributor Roseanne Pereira talks Moona Moono in Uptown over on City Cast Twin Cities: twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/oh-...
Oh No, My Weed Drinks! Plus, Assault Weapons Ban and Sesame Latte Joy - City Cast Twin Cities
The federal government is reopened, but in exchange, the weed drink industry might go under. Drew Hurst, CEO of Bauhaus Brew Labs, says re-criminal...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Heavy Table contributor Roseanne Pereira talks Moona Moono in Uptown over on City Cast Twin Cities: twincities.citycast.fm/podcasts/oh-...
Zen Box Izakaya is closing Nov. 22 after 21 years in business, citing road construction and the pending sale of its building.
October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Zen Box Izakaya is closing Nov. 22 after 21 years in business, citing road construction and the pending sale of its building.
Tomorrow in the newsletter: Chi-Chi's 2.0. Huge buzz! Surprisingly challenging reservations! Can this reanimated dinosaur survive in a modern environment absolutely stuffed with terrific Mexican and Mexican-inspired dining?
October 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Tomorrow in the newsletter: Chi-Chi's 2.0. Huge buzz! Surprisingly challenging reservations! Can this reanimated dinosaur survive in a modern environment absolutely stuffed with terrific Mexican and Mexican-inspired dining?
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the Scandinavians have rights we Americans haven’t even dreamed up yet
October 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
the Scandinavians have rights we Americans haven’t even dreamed up yet
Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher.
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Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher.
(Sponsored by @mplsfoundation.bsky.social )
Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Join us for an event focused on our local news ecosystem and how Minnesotans get their information.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher.
(Sponsored by @mplsfoundation.bsky.social )
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher.
(Sponsored by @mplsfoundation.bsky.social )
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#BREAKING Sean Sherman’s James Beard Award-winning Minneapolis restaurant is leaving Water Works Pavilion, making a dramatic move into the landmark arts venue.
Acclaimed Indigenous restaurant Owamni to relocate to Guthrie Theater in 2026
Sean Sherman’s James Beard Award-winning Minneapolis restaurant is leaving Water Works Pavilion, making a dramatic move into the landmark arts venue.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#BREAKING Sean Sherman’s James Beard Award-winning Minneapolis restaurant is leaving Water Works Pavilion, making a dramatic move into the landmark arts venue.
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In the newsletter: A sneak peek of the Shepherd's Table cheese shop and deli, ahead of its grand opening tomorrow.
🧀 First look: Shepherd's Table
A sneak peek of the long-awaited neighborhood cheese shop and deli.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In the newsletter: A sneak peek of the Shepherd's Table cheese shop and deli, ahead of its grand opening tomorrow.
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Diners, drive-ins and… gas stations? I get to try the new menu collaboration between Guy Fieri and Holiday/Circle K station stores. Come along for the ride with me and @heavytable.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Diners, drive-ins and… gas stations? I get to try the new menu collaboration between Guy Fieri and Holiday/Circle K station stores. Come along for the ride with me and @heavytable.com
This week in the newsletter: how AI "art" resembles dodgy suburban sushi; also, some excellent deli-style sandwiches. Also: Maybe a trip to Flavortown?!
September 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This week in the newsletter: how AI "art" resembles dodgy suburban sushi; also, some excellent deli-style sandwiches. Also: Maybe a trip to Flavortown?!
Editor James Norton, who is apparently very tired, has done a notebook dump and hyped up all the great stories and photos coming your way in tomorrow's newsletters.
I don't post much about Heavy Table because, frankly, I am tired out from editing and writing. But tomorrow's newsletter has a terrific interview with Ben Wu from Red Coral coffee, who is doing delicious work in Longfellow. Story by @jeannelakso.bsky.social, photos by Becca Dilley. 1/4
September 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Editor James Norton, who is apparently very tired, has done a notebook dump and hyped up all the great stories and photos coming your way in tomorrow's newsletters.
Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher. (Sponsored by @mplsfoundation.bsky.social)
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher. (Sponsored by @mplsfoundation.bsky.social)
Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Join us for an event focused on our local news ecosystem and how Minnesotans get their information.
www.eventbrite.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher. (Sponsored by @mplsfoundation.bsky.social)
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism, with a keynote conversation with Kara Swisher. (Sponsored by @mplsfoundation.bsky.social)
Live for our subscribers (free and paid): Nathan Wold's mini-documentary on Mrs. Dessert and Kumpir, a border-straddling wonderland of Middle Eastern sweets with a world food twist. heavytable.substack.com/p/video-rose...
September 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Live for our subscribers (free and paid): Nathan Wold's mini-documentary on Mrs. Dessert and Kumpir, a border-straddling wonderland of Middle Eastern sweets with a world food twist. heavytable.substack.com/p/video-rose...
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One day until the Taco Tour on Lake Street, Saturday, September 6th! 🌮
Be there to enjoy tacos, music, family games, contests, and free swag! 🙌✨
📅 Saturday, September 6
🕛 12–8 PM
📍 El Nuevo Campo | 2709 E Lake Street, Minneapolis
#TacoTourOnLakeStreet #VisitLakeStreet #HotSauceTasting #TacoTour
Be there to enjoy tacos, music, family games, contests, and free swag! 🙌✨
📅 Saturday, September 6
🕛 12–8 PM
📍 El Nuevo Campo | 2709 E Lake Street, Minneapolis
#TacoTourOnLakeStreet #VisitLakeStreet #HotSauceTasting #TacoTour
September 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
One day until the Taco Tour on Lake Street, Saturday, September 6th! 🌮
Be there to enjoy tacos, music, family games, contests, and free swag! 🙌✨
📅 Saturday, September 6
🕛 12–8 PM
📍 El Nuevo Campo | 2709 E Lake Street, Minneapolis
#TacoTourOnLakeStreet #VisitLakeStreet #HotSauceTasting #TacoTour
Be there to enjoy tacos, music, family games, contests, and free swag! 🙌✨
📅 Saturday, September 6
🕛 12–8 PM
📍 El Nuevo Campo | 2709 E Lake Street, Minneapolis
#TacoTourOnLakeStreet #VisitLakeStreet #HotSauceTasting #TacoTour
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This is so great! Really happy for Diane and her team
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With Traditional Hmong Cooking and Soulful Pastries, Our 2025 Restaurant of the Year Feels Just Like Home
Food & Wine names Diane's Place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 2025 Restaurant of the Year. With croissant French toast, warming duck stew, and a soulful energy, this Minneapolis restaurant feels like...
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September 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This is so great! Really happy for Diane and her team
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Tomorrow morning! All subscribers! Chef Leonard Anderson of Tongue in Cheek in Saint Paul talks about how he bounced back from a bout with cancer that took his sense of taste.
August 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Tomorrow morning! All subscribers! Chef Leonard Anderson of Tongue in Cheek in Saint Paul talks about how he bounced back from a bout with cancer that took his sense of taste.
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There are a lot—a LOT—of reviews of new State Fair foods and drinks, but every year my favorite is Heavy Table’s. It’s an absurd achievement.
BEHOLD the State Fair mega-post! 75 freakin' items, 8,900 words, assessments without fear or favor, a dash of satire, spiritous beverages, interviews with the new foodsmiths… holy hell, we were busy. Bon appetit and happy hunting! heavytable.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
August 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
There are a lot—a LOT—of reviews of new State Fair foods and drinks, but every year my favorite is Heavy Table’s. It’s an absurd achievement.
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there's really only one fair food roundup worth following, and it's absolutely @heavytable.com
BEHOLD the State Fair mega-post! 75 freakin' items, 8,900 words, assessments without fear or favor, a dash of satire, spiritous beverages, interviews with the new foodsmiths… holy hell, we were busy. Bon appetit and happy hunting! heavytable.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
August 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
there's really only one fair food roundup worth following, and it's absolutely @heavytable.com
The fruits of our incredibly hot / caloric / chaotic labor yesterday. 12 contributors made this guide into a reality - read it and luxuriate in the utter insanity that is the Minnesota State Fair. And thanks to our paying subscribers for making it all possible!
BEHOLD the State Fair mega-post! 75 freakin' items, 8,900 words, assessments without fear or favor, a dash of satire, spiritous beverages, interviews with the new foodsmiths… holy hell, we were busy. Bon appetit and happy hunting! heavytable.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
August 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The fruits of our incredibly hot / caloric / chaotic labor yesterday. 12 contributors made this guide into a reality - read it and luxuriate in the utter insanity that is the Minnesota State Fair. And thanks to our paying subscribers for making it all possible!
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BEHOLD the State Fair mega-post! 75 freakin' items, 8,900 words, assessments without fear or favor, a dash of satire, spiritous beverages, interviews with the new foodsmiths… holy hell, we were busy. Bon appetit and happy hunting! heavytable.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
August 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
BEHOLD the State Fair mega-post! 75 freakin' items, 8,900 words, assessments without fear or favor, a dash of satire, spiritous beverages, interviews with the new foodsmiths… holy hell, we were busy. Bon appetit and happy hunting! heavytable.substack.com/p/the-2025-m...
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If you want all the fair food intel, you're gonna want to follow Heavy Table
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We'll be out in force tomorrow eating and drinking … oh, I dunno, let's say 50-70 different things at the Minnesota State Fair. Celebrating 15 years of this insanity, folks! Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more...
August 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If you want all the fair food intel, you're gonna want to follow Heavy Table
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We are about to riot over this dubai chocolate thing (derogatory). If you want to read a thorough report of ever single new food and drink at the fair from an exceptional crew, subscribe to @heavytable.com. drops tomorrow AM
August 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We are about to riot over this dubai chocolate thing (derogatory). If you want to read a thorough report of ever single new food and drink at the fair from an exceptional crew, subscribe to @heavytable.com. drops tomorrow AM
Fair gauntlet: RUN. 55+ items eaten or otherwise consumed. We ate a scorpion lollipop, cheese curds mixed with funnel cake, jalapeño doughnuts and God knows what else. Full report in the newsletter tomorrow 7am. Cheers!!
August 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Fair gauntlet: RUN. 55+ items eaten or otherwise consumed. We ate a scorpion lollipop, cheese curds mixed with funnel cake, jalapeño doughnuts and God knows what else. Full report in the newsletter tomorrow 7am. Cheers!!
We'll be out in force tomorrow eating and drinking … oh, I dunno, let's say 50-70 different things at the Minnesota State Fair. Celebrating 15 years of this insanity, folks! Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more...
August 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We'll be out in force tomorrow eating and drinking … oh, I dunno, let's say 50-70 different things at the Minnesota State Fair. Celebrating 15 years of this insanity, folks! Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more...
Here's a little teaser video for today's longer-form feature on Kinzo Udon in Stadium Village. Video by the talented Nathan Wold; if you'd like to get Heavy Table's four culinary newsletters plus the occasional video feature, subscribe to the magazine: heavytable.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Here's a little teaser video for today's longer-form feature on Kinzo Udon in Stadium Village. Video by the talented Nathan Wold; if you'd like to get Heavy Table's four culinary newsletters plus the occasional video feature, subscribe to the magazine: heavytable.substack.com