Heavy Table

Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest. Find us on Bluesky, back us on Substack:

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Tomorrow in the newsletter - the Heavy Table Checklist is back! This time our team is eating at 70+ independent restaurants on Lyndale Avenue, moving 18 miles from south to north over the next 5-6 months. It's going to be a blast, and we hope you can join us...

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Planning ahead? The Minneapolis School Finder Fair on Jan. 10, 10am-2pm at Minneapolis College connects families with school leaders citywide. Enjoy free food and explore educational options—plus free childcare, parking & interpreters. (sponsored) https://t.co/Lnqumxawe8

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

(Sponsored): Cast your ballot in the 2025 Municipal Election! The Midtown Global Market one-day early voting pop-up will be at the Central Food Court from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Oct. 24. Learn more at https://t.co/WJgv6131Ma

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism. (Sponsored by @mplsfoundation) https://t.co/WfSfJ0j72R

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Minnesota Meeting: Next in News
Hear from leaders who are shaping the future of journalism. (Sponsored by @mplsfoundation)

https://t.co/WfSfJ0jESp

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Sponsored: The Lake Street Mural Bonanza, a public art initiative organized as part of Lake Street Lift, is bringing 34 new murals by 30 artists to Lake Street this summer. Explore the beauty of Lake Street and watch mural installations in progress! https://t.co/etLYXkLjjO

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Sponsored: Chef Yia Vang’s new restaurant, Vinai, is turning heads, not just for the food and drink but for the entire experience. With support from Sunrise Banks, he brought his vision to life. Check out the story behind the restaurant: https://t.co/AwFtTA9XML

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Sponsored: Take a twirl (or a tumble—we don’t judge!) at East Lake: Skate & Sauna open Thu-Sun now through 3/30! Free skate rentals, mobile sauna (advance sign-up required), Art Shanty Project pop-ups, and share your dreams for the future of this site. https://t.co/wLbStuXjvq

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Sponsored: Open doors to opportunities like qualifying for a credit card or a mortgage. The Sunrise Banks Credit Builder Program can help you build your credit while establishing a strong payment history and earning interest. Learn More: https://t.co/XjRHrJIXJ7

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Sponsored: Lake Street in Minneapolis stretches over 6 miles and has more than 2,000 businesses and non-profits! It’s hard to know where to start. @VisitLakeStreet has made a guide of the 10 Lake Street activities to check off your bucket list. https://t.co/Rk3uEeICfV

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Sponsored: The best show in town- early voting! You don't want to miss casting your ballot at one of eleven early voting options held in community hubs across the city. Visit https://t.co/HS5BR0oQk0 for more information 🗳️💃

[Steve Subera @SteveSubera]

This excellent series by @heavytable was written eight years ago, but I thought about it as I was driving down University today.

https://t.co/jrD3sxiRAu

[Jason DeRusha @DeRushaJ]

Thank you @heavytable for highlighting the fundraiser for @StPaulCollege Sunday in honor of the late great Chef Jack Riebel! It’s a bye week for the #SKOL so 3-6p come eat some chili!! https://t.co/2pgxZRaLHD

[Mike Norton @NortonMpls]

La La Ice Cream is closing permanently on Friday, another tough loss for Uptown.

“…the doors to La La will close end of the day Friday 10/4. Remaining in this space is no longer financially feasible. Thank you for all the love and support brought our way over the last 8 years.”

[Journal Sentinel @journalsentinel]

Culver's announces debut of Hot Honey Cheese Curds, and the return of the CurderBurger https://t.co/5HjUJ8D5hj

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

@TheJewishDream @jrnorton23 They had a *ton* of prior restaurant experience including a long run with Lyn65. But the croissants are seriously something else. They also do salted chocolate chip cookies that are pretty killer. I’m gonna head back for dinner soon. ^JN

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

The croissant game at Lynette is ABSURDLY strong. We taste tested our way through 19 different local bakeries a while back - Lynette’s would be near or at the top of that group. Superb pan au chocolat too.

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

@TheJewishDream That mango coconut thing at Mi-Sant is a culinary obscenity in the best possible way. ^JN

[Rafi Schwartz @TheJewishDream]

Today's @heavytable newsletter features The Dive, Okome House, AND Mi-Sant?? Yes. Frankly, hell yes.

https://t.co/VeXLxKGk4i

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

If you don't follow us on Substack, jump on board and join the fun!

And if you don't subscribe, you'll miss out on roughly 40-70% of that fun, depending upon where we drop the paywall on any given edition. Join us!

https://t.co/K02Z8IHeQb

[Heavy Table @heavytable]

Big serious hot dog crawl in tomorrow's edition. Cheers to @Eli_ektdaR (below, left) for taking all the hits for us sinners.