Category Archives: Review
Concept phones
I’m not sure what this says about the state of industrial design for mobile devices, but two of the coolest phones I’ve seen lately are mere concepts that will likely never see the light of day. It’s too bad because … Continue reading
Wing review: Bulldog Northeast and Ginger Hop: Happy Hour Battle
Those who know me or happen to be my friend on Foursquare sure know my favorite hang around town is The Bulldog Northeast. A new favorite since opening last autumn is Ginger Hop. Despite one being gastro-American and the other … Continue reading
Lyndale Tap House
On paper The Lyndale Tap House looks like it would be my kind of place: a dark but welcoming neighborhood gathering spot with an ample selection of tap beers and a dedication to better-than-your-average-pub food. The Lyndale was on my … Continue reading
Changes at The Butcher Block
How long does it take to get the wrinkles out of a new restaurant? No, it’s not a rhetorical question, could someone tell me? And for that matter clue in the folks at The Butcher Block. The Northeast Italian eatery … Continue reading
My Minnesota State Fair review on a stick
I didn’t go. I don’t like crowds, and I don’t like paying admission to eat junk food. I can eat junk food anywhere. Just today I had a bag of chips. And a couple beers. Delicious.
My 10,000 Lakes retrospective
I’ve had more than a full week to recover now from the 2009 10,000 Lakes Festival. Let me say upfront it was more fun than I’ve had in a long time, with the jam bands, the blue grass and the … Continue reading