Stock & Badge's New Food Director Talks Harcey's Departure, Grain Stack Rumors, and Parka 2.0:
After starting off on a high note right out of the gate, Longfellow restaurant Parka appeared to lose steam over the past year and was getting some less than stellar feedback. Then, back in March, it was announced that not only was Erick Harcey completely out as executive chef at the restaurant, but also out entirely at Stock & Badge, his partnership with local roaster Dogwood Coffee and...
12 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to Try Right Now in MPLS:
With fillings ranging from lobster to kimchi, bacon upgrades to blue cheese, there's something for everyone. So without further ado, we present 12 must-try grilled cheese sandwiches in Mpls/St. Paul, mapped in roughly geographic order.
Erick Harcey OUT at Parka, Launching New Restaurant and Changing Up Victory 44:
Fan favorite Twin Cities chef Erick Harcey has a triple-big announcement today, reports Stephanie March at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Let's break it down:
1) Harcey is leaving his post as executive chef of Longfellow coffeeshop/restaurant Parka, as well as his overall position as executive chef of Stock & Badge, the group he formed with Dogwood Coffee and Rustica, which is behind the menus at...
The Twin Cities' Ultimate New Year's Eve Restaurant Guide:
Reservation books at restaurants around town are already filling up for New Year's Eve—and fast. Whether you're looking for a casual bite before dancing the night away or a long prix-fixe as the main event (and even a champagne toast at midnight), it's time to get on the phone (or the computer) and nab a spot at your chosen table.
So without any further ado, we present your ultimate New Year's...