Food Features
Cooperative Evolution: Food coops like Seward and the Wedge have adapted quickly during troubled times
August 4, 2020 By James Norton
Access to food is about as elemental as it gets. But in troubled times with lives on the line, not every grocery store has responded to the pandemic … [Read More...]
Savory Bake House’s unlikely mission: Feeding the people of Powderhorn sanctuary
July 30, 2020 By James Norton
In terms of size, Savory Bake House doesn’t rate. Before its temporary closure in March due to COVID-19, this Minneapolis bakery just off of East Lake … [Read More...]
Who’s Your Farmer? Minnesota farmers and consumers are taking out the middleman
July 30, 2020 By Caroline Carlson
With legions of restaurants and bars closed or operating in a very limited capacity, demand for wholesale ingredients from local farmers has … [Read More...]
Restaurant News
Bite of the Week: Puerco Pibil at Nixta Tortilleria
August 19, 2020 By James Norton
Bite of the Week is a weekly feature showcasing an exceptional meal or dish, curated by The Growler. We’d like to thank Dual Citizen Brewing Company … [Read More...]
Bite of the Week: Farmer’s Market Green Curry Ramen at Tori Ramen
August 12, 2020 By James Norton
Bite of the Week is a weekly feature showcasing an exceptional meal or dish, curated by The Growler. We’d like to thank Dual Citizen Brewing Company … [Read More...]
Bite of the Week: Fried Chicken Bao at Dumpling
August 5, 2020 By James Norton
Bite of the Week is a weekly feature showcasing an exceptional meal or dish, curated by The Growler. We’d like to thank Dual Citizen … [Read More...]
Recipes & Education
Catering the Perfect Picnic: Recipes for 3 workhorse classics reimagined
July 2, 2020 By James Norton
Once upon a time, Americans picnicked in cemeteries. And while the practice of graveside picnicking largely died out about a century ago, picnics seem due for a comeback—the food’s affordable, the opportunity for connection and camaraderie is strong, … [Read More...]
Fridge Pickles Are The Taste of Summer
July 2, 2020 By John Garland
The last jar of pickles I bought at the grocery store was from a well-known national brand. The label had the words “artisan recipe” and maybe even “farmers market” as well. I brought them home to top a cheeseburger or Cubano or something, but I … [Read More...]
A Brief Introduction To Latin Markets
April 3, 2020 By James Norton
If you’ve never crossed the threshold of a Latin market, rest assured that you’re missing out. The Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area has dozens and they offer ingredients, culinary tools, and flavors that simply can’t be had anywhere else. The markets … [Read More...]
The Growler’s Tourism Guide 2020: Reinventing Road Trip Food
April 3, 2020 By James Norton
Find more great travel ideas in The Growler's Tourism Guide 2020 If you find that the thrill of eating whatever fast-food garbage you want when traveling long distances fades after the first couple hundred miles, take heart. There are a number of … [Read More...]