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June/July 2009

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6 | Let’s do brunch

Here are 17 places that serve good food

— and good drinks.

12 | Ask the critic

Where to meet an ex, toast a birthday

girl, indulge in oysters.

16 | BYOB without fee

Go ahead, save a few bucks and bring

your own wine. Restaurants are waiving

corkage fees.

26 | Stages of summer

From Broadway revival to 11

days of the Fringe,

performance abounds.

28 | Live and outside

Enjoy your season in the sun

at these al fresco concert events.

32 | Celebrating,

Minnesota-style

Art, heritage, water — all good

excuses to party outdoors.

18 | Make a splash

Three Twin Cities boutiques help you

painlessly dip your toes into the

dreaded swimsuit shopping pool.

Plus: 6 products that will help your

sunny self shine

24 | Natural color

The world is a greener place to shop

thanks to these environmen-

tally driven Twin Cities Web

startups, which are making

their way into major stores.

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36 | See a film al fresco

Catch a movie with a meal,

on the roof, in the car — even

for free.

38 | The tales they tell

Steal a quiet moment and

see what Minnesota

writers are up to.

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1. Blackbird Cafe815 W. 50th St., Minneapolis; 612-823-4790,

blackbirdmpls.com

It’s just a little neighborhood cafe, but the

couple who run it are serious about food —

the oxtail hash comes with two perfectly

basted eggs, the mushroom frittata is not too

brown or too dry. Plus, everything on the menu

is less than $10. Saturday and Sunday from 8

a.m. to 2 p.m.

2. FireLake Grill 31 S. Seventh St., Minneapolis; 612-216-3473,

firelakerestaurant.com

Don’t dismiss this restaurant because it’s in a

Radisson Hotel. It has an unusually

sophisticated menu for the most important

meal of the day. The wild-rice pancakes come

with chokecherry syrup, a crab and mushroom

omelet includes mascarpone and tomato basil

relish, the red flannel duck hash includes two

perfectly poached organic eggs. A cup of the

house-made hot chocolate is expensive at

$3.95 but worth every penny. Saturday and

Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3. Crave 3510 W. 70th St., Edina; 952-697-6000,

cravemn.com

The name says it all. This spot at the Galleria

has whatever you’re in the mood

for — oatmeal, lox and bagel, huevos

rancheros, eggs Benedict, steak and eggs,

pancakes, waffles and quiche. Be sure to try

the ham, which has an old-fashioned country

flavor. This is also a good place to bring kids.



Let’s dobrunch=Here are 17 places that serve good food —

and good drinks.

Brunch is all about great friends and good food.

(OK, for some, it’s also all about a good excuse to

drink before noon.) For these reasons, people are

willing to eat later, drive farther and linger longer.

But finding the right place can be a hassle. So, we’ve

come to the rescue with places that do the break-

fast/lunch combo justice.This means, besides good

food and friendly service, there must be decent cof-

fee and, of course, a classic eye opener, such as a

mimosa, bloody Mary or Bellini. For our list, we stuck

to a la carte rather than all-you-can-eat.

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The Irish

breakfast

at Strip Club

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4. Forepaugh’s276 S. Exchange St., St. Paul; 651-224-5606,

forepaughs.com

This long-standing spot, a favorite with the 40-

plus crowd, got new owners and a much-

needed makeover last year. The fact that

there’s someone in the kitchen who can

actually cook makes things even better. The

menu is small, and the food is mostly light,

uncomplicated fare — omelets, eggs Benedict,

steak and eggs, chile relleno bake and Viking

pancakes. But service can be slow, and if you

want toast with your omelet, it’s going to cost

you $2 a slice! Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

5. Grand Cafe3804 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-822-

8260, grandcafempls.com

This neighborhood gem would not look out of

place on a street in Paris. And the food is

personal, beautiful and memorable. What

should you eat? The blueberry buttermilk

pancakes, the biscuits and red-eye gravy or

the rich and delicious eggs en cocotte (an egg

baked with puff pastry, prosciutto, Gruyere

cheese and cream). Be sure to order a scone

for later. Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to

2:30 p.m.

6. Nick and Eddie1612 Harmon Place, Minneapolis; 612-486-

5800, nickandeddie.com

You go to this old-school rocker spot as much

for the scene as the food. The menu lists a lot

of the American standards, but there’s also a

brioche, bialys and a fantastic full English

breakfast. Nick and Eddie has good service

and a kids’ menu. Saturday and Sunday from 9

a.m. to 3 p.m.

7. Pizza Luce1183 Selby Ave., St. Paul; 651-288-0186,

pizzaluce.com

You’re in vegan territory here. The menu lists

tofu scrambles, portobello Florentine and

meatless, dairy-free biscuits and gravy. But

there are also omelets, bacon and eggs and

breakfast burritos. The counterculture

ambience — plenty of piercings, mohawks and

torn T-shirts — makes it a good place to take

college students and sullen teens. Saturday

and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

8. Craftsman 4300 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; 612-722-0175,

craftsmanrestaurant.com

Many restaurants now cook with local

ingredients, but Craftsman chef Mike Phillips

was one of the first. At this elegant, light-filled

spot, the brunch menu features dishes for

grazers — scones, grits, pork rillettes, brioche

French toast, omelets filled with what’s in

season and a great fried egg sandwich with

thick-cut bacon, cheddar cheese, micro

greens and chive aioli. Sunday from 10 a.m. to

3 p.m.

9. Red Stag Supperclub509 First Ave. N.E., Minneapolis; 612-767-

7766, redstagsupperclub.com

Chicken-fried steak, steel-cut oatmeal, corned-

beef hash and buckwheat pancakes with

praline butter and maple syrup — it’s all here

at the state’s first green-certified, urban supper

club. Even sides like Minnesota-milled grits

and a bowl of berries are satisfying. The place

is popular, so be prepared to wait. Saturday

and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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10. Salut Bar Americain917 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 651-917-2345,

salutbaramericain.com

Sibling to Muffuletta, also in St. Paul, this

Frenchified Grand Avenue spot is all about

snappy service, relaxing ambience and large

portions. There’s plenty from which to choose

— oysters on the half shell, egg-white omelets,

seafood crepes, yogurt parfaits, apple

cinnamon pancakes — and most of it is pretty

good. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

11. St. Paul Grill350 Market St., St. Paul; 651-224-7455,

stpaulgrill.com

Downtown St. Paul’s classic power spot packs

’em in even at brunch. Skip the crummy

behemoth cinnamon roll that arrives at the

table as soon as you sit down. The food on the

menu is worth the wait. Enjoy large portions of

no-nonsense brunch fare (the roast-beef hash

is always good) and gulp big drinks at gulping

big prices. They even charge $6 if you split an

entree. Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

12. Strip Club378 Maria Ave., St. Paul; 651-793-6247,

domeats.com

Regulars at this tiny neighborhood spot near

Metro State University develop cravings for

Benghazi egg-topped spicy chickpea stew.

More winners: the mushroom and sausage

frittata and the Irish breakfast with beans,

sausage and thick bacon. Saturday and



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The fried egg

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13. Spoonriver 750 S. Second St., Minneapolis; 612-436-2236,

spoonriverrestaurant.com

The look is modern, and the food is mostly

light and uncomplicated — homemade scones,

crepes filled with fruit compotes and

quesadillas with free-range chicken, butternut

squash, black beans and cheddar. For

breakfast purists, there are perfectly poached

eggs and omelets. Saturday from 8 a.m. to

2 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

14. Sample Room2124 Marshall St. N.E., Minneapolis; 612-789-

0333, the-sample-room.com

For a tasty brunch at prices you can swallow,

grab a table at this neighborhood joint. No

pretensions — just beautifully cooked frittatas,

eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles and sausage,

peppers and eggs. And it’s all less than $8.

Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

15. Mai Village394 University Ave., St. Paul; 651-290-2585

Steamed pork buns, fried turnip cakes, shrimp

dumplings, spareribs, steamed broccoli — Mai

Village’s dim sum might be predictable, but

the offerings are tasty, the room is gorgeous

(there’s a bridge and koi pond) and it’s family-

friendly. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to

2:30 p.m.

16. Meritage410 St. Peter St., St. Paul; 651-222-5670,

meritage-stpaul.com

This American bistro with a French accent is

just what the doctor ordered for downtown St.

Paul, a place where you can drop in on a

Saturday or Sunday for a lump crab omelet,

eggs Benedict, pancakes with strawberries

and a croque madame or something as simple

as beignets and cappuccinos on the sidewalk

patio. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m.

17. The Lexington1096 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 651-222-5878,

the-lexington.com

This Grand Avenue old-timer remains the

quintessential St. Paul restaurant, where the

room is always packed, the chairs are

comfortable and the service is swell. The

menu offers hearty portions of American

classics — eggs Benedict, corned-beef hash,

bacon and eggs, three-egg omelets. But this is

also a place that proudly serves pedestrian

cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon. Sunday from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■

Kathie Jenkins writes about restaurants and food

for the Pioneer Press.


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Craftsman


eat. A S K T H E C R I T I C


Where to meet an ex,

toast a birthday girl,

indulge in oysters.

Question: After 20 years, my ex-hus-band called out of the blue and said hewanted to take me to dinner. I told himI’d just as soon he sent a check. But hesaid he had some things to discuss, andso I finally agreed — as long as we metsomewhere not too far from home. Hetold me to choose the place. Any sug-gestions in the Little Canada or Comoareas?Answer: I’m thinking you don’t wantanyplace too cozy or romantic — youdon’t want him to get the wrong idea.

In Como, Shroeder’s Bar & Grill(605 Front Ave., St. Paul; 651-489-9633)has good food (the jambalaya is myfavorite dish) and a neutral but per-fectly nice ambience, and it has a backdoor that’s easily accessible, in caseyou feel the need to duck out.

On the other hand, since he’s pay-ing, you might want to consider Porter-house Steaks & Seafood in Little Cana-da (235 E. Little Canada Road; 651-483-9248) and order the steak or lob-ster tails.


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JOE ROSSI

The Lexington in St. Paul gives diners celebrating birthdays a free slice of triple-layer chocolate cake.

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Question: I want to host a breakfast meetingand am looking for a bakery/restaurant thatsells beignets. Any ideas?Answer: I can’t think of any bakeries thatmake them. But in the past year or so, I’vehad them at Good Day Cafe (5410 WayzataBlvd., Golden Valley; 763-544-0205), FirelakeGrill (31 S. Seventh St., Minneapolis; 612-216-3473; firelakerestaurant.com), Meritage(410 St. Peter St., St. Paul; 651-222-5670),Strip Club (378 Maria Ave., St. Paul; 651-793-6247) and Craftsman (4300 E. Lake St., Min-neapolis; 612-722-0175).

Question: Where should I take my mom tocelebrate her 70th birthday? She likes steakbut has had trouble in the past getting itcooked to her liking.There will be four of us,and I would prefer to keep dinner and aglass of wine at less than $50 per person. Iwould also prefer a St. Paul location butwould travel anywhere within 25 to 35 milesif the restaurant were highly recommended.Also, it would be nice if the restaurant woulddo something special to recognize Mom’sbirthday. I’m not looking for the wait staff tocome out and sing, but a bit of personalattention would be lovely.Answer: Take her to the Lexington (1096Grand Ave., St. Paul; 651-222-5878; the-lex-ington.com).The steak is great, the ambienceis country-clubby and the staff bends overbackward to please, which is why the Lex hasbeen going strong for 75 years. The birthdaygal will get a slice of triple-layer chocolatecake with a candle, and you will be able towalk out without blowing your budget.

Question: My husband and I love oysters

Rockefeller. Can you recommend a restau-rant that serves them?Answer: Oceanaire (Hyatt Regency, 1300Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 612-333-2277,oceanairerestaurant.com) and Stella’s FishCafe (1400 W. Lake St., Minneapolis; 612-824-8862, stellasfishcafe.com) both haveoysters Rockefeller on the menu. Since youlove them so much, it might be fun to go toboth places and do a taste comparison.

Question: There are six of us gals (all in ourmid- to late-40s) looking for a nice place fora Sunday-evening dinner in Minneapolis orSt. Paul. It shouldn’t be too pricey; say, up to$100 per person, including drinks and tip.We’re open to all cuisines, but I think a cou-ple would like steak or seafood.A nice bar isa plus, as long as the menu is great. We’resimple gals.Answer: For $100 a person, you simple galscan eat anywhere you want in the TwinCities.

If you crave a great steak or seafood,there’s Manny’s Steakhouse at the sexy WHotel (821 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis;612-339-9900, mannyssteakhouse.com).Afterward, you can ride the elevator to the23rd-floor Prohibition Bar for a drink and abird’s-eye view of downtown.

For something a lot less expensive, Muf-fuletta (2260 Como Ave., St. Paul; 651-644-9116, muffuletta.com) has Sunday-nightsuppers, three courses for $18.95. The offer-ings vary from week to week, but I’ve neverbeen disappointed.

Question: Can you help me? We want tohave a surprise birthday

party for our daughter, who is turning 30.We’d like it to be at an Italian restaurant, andsince we are inviting the family, we need aplace that accepts reservations, has goodfood and has prices that won’t break ourbudget.Answer: Il Vesco Vino (242 W.Seventh St.,St.Paul; 651-222-7000; ilvescovino.com) fits thebill. It takes reservations, the space is nicelooking, and there’s even a small, privatedining room, if you want to go that route.Prices are fair.And most important, the foodis authentic.

Question: Since my 3-year-old daughterand my husband have been diagnosed withgluten intolerance, I’ve been shocked at how

limited our restaurant choices havebecome and how far we have todrive to eat at a place that serves

gluten-free dishes. Can you help?Answer: Check out this terrific Web

site — glutenfreeregistry.com —which lists lots of local (and national)

restaurants that cater to customers whoare wheat intolerant. ■

Kathie Jenkins writes about food and restaurants

for the Pioneer Press.


BRANDI JADE THOMAS

Calamari is one of the dishes at Il Vesco Vino.

Question: We love Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. We eat it wheneverwe’re in Chicago; our favorite is Giordonno’s. Other than Green Mill orOld Chicago, can you suggest anyplace similar in the Twin Cities?Answer: Tommy Chicago’s Pizzeria (730 Main St., Mendota Heights;651-209-7701; tommychicagos.com) serves Chicago-style deep-dishpizza and has a large selection of toppings. It also has beer andwine, in case you decide to eat in.

Also, Chris & Rob’s Chicago Taste Authority (603 W. SeventhSt., St. Paul; 651-209-7359, chrisandrobs.com) has great Chica-go-style classics. The place doesn’t do deep dish, but it doeshave the “famous Sicilian crust,” which has a rolled edge and isthicker than the traditional thin crust.

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1. W.A. Frost374 Selby Ave., St. Paul; 651-224-5715

2. The Liffey175 W. Seventh St., St. Paul; 651-556-1420

3. Happy Gnome498 Selby Ave., St. Paul; 651-287-2018

4. Psycho Suzi’s 2519 Marshall St. N.E., Minneapolis; 612-788-9069

5. Sweeney’s Saloon & Cafe 96 N. Dale St., St. Paul; 651-221-9157

6. Brit’s Pub1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 612-332-3908

Source: Twincities.com 2008 readers’ poll


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With a wheezing economy and fewer and fewer wine bottles on theirtables, restaurants are encouraging diners to bring in their own bottles bywaiving corkage fees.

One of those restaurants is Manny’s Steakhouse. Until recently, thehigh-end downtown Minneapolis spot at the trendy W Hotel charged a$25 per bottle corkage fee. Now, there’s no fee.

“The main thing we’re concerned about right now is getting morebutts in our seats,” says Kevin Fraley, Manny’s general manager. “Ifpeople want to bring in their own bottle, we encourage them.”

Bringing your own bottle of wine to a restaurant is hardly a newidea. Many local restaurants have allowed it for years, usually charg-ing a corkage fee of $10 to $30 per bottle. Their justification: Thecharge offsets the cost of glass breakage and helps make up for themoney lost on wine sales.

Customers love BYOB because it’s a chance to show off their cellars,commemorate special occasions and save money.

When FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar started offering cork-age-free nights on Sunday — a slow night for the downtown Min-neapolis spot — business picked up almost immediately. General man-ager Kristin Holt came up with the idea after noticing during a trip toPhiladelphia that a lot of the restaurants there had corkage-free BYOBnights.

“I thought, what a concept,” she says.“People don’t look at you funnywhen you bring in a bottle to a restaurant. No one wants to be thatcheap guy.”

But it’s not just fine-dining restaurants that are waiving fees. BigBowl in Roseville doesn’t charge to bring in wine. Neither does Birch-wood Cafe in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis.

And Minneapolis restaurateur Alexander Roberts waives the cork-age fee at his casual Brasa Rotisserie (but charges $15 per bottle at hisupscale Restaurant Alma).

Brasa, says Roberts, is about being accessible and easy. “We’re notgoing for perfect,” he says. “You can have some good food, spill rice on the floor, and it’s no big deal.” But that doesn’t mean Roberts hasclosed the door on corkage fees at Brasa.“So far, it hasn’t been a rev-enue problem,” he says. “People haven’t been hawkish.” ■

Corkage-fee deals Here’s a list of BYOB restaurants in the

Twin Cities with corkage fees $5 or less.

No corkage fee

● Big Bowl, 1705 W. Minnesota 36

(Rosedale Mall), Roseville; 651-636-7173

● Birchwood Cafe, 3311 E. 25th St.,

Minneapolis; 612-722-4474

● Brasa Rotisserie, 600 Hennepin Ave. E.,

Minneapolis; 612-379-3030

● FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, 31 S.

Seventh St., Minneapolis; 612-216-3473

(Sundays only)

● Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse, 380

St. Peter St., St. Paul; 651-602-9000 (free

for first bottle, $13 per bottle after that)

● Kozy’s Steaks & Seafood, 3220 Galleria,

Edina; 952-224-5866 (Sundays and

Thursdays, wine must be purchased at

nearby France 44 Wines & Spirits)

● Manny’s Steakhouse, 821 Marquette Ave.

(W Hotel at the Foshay), Minneapolis; 612-

339-9900; mannyssteakhouse.com

● Palomino, 825 Hennepin Ave.,

Minneapolis; 612-339-3800 (free for first

bottle, $13 per bottle after that)

● Seven, 700 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis;

612-238-7777 (in the steakhouse or the

sushi bar)

● Axel’s at Prestwick, 9555 Wedgewood

Drive, Woodbury; 651-294-3160 (first bottle

Sunday through Thursday; $10 per bottle

after that)

$5 Corkage fee

● Jay’s Cafe, 791 Raymond Ave., St. Paul;

651-641-1446

● Cheeky Monkey Deli, 525 Selby Ave., St.

Paul; 651-224-6066 (wine must be

purchased at Solo Vino next door)

BYOB without feeGo ahead, save a few bucks and bring your own

wine. Restaurants are waiving corkage fees.


Kathie Jenkins writes about restaurants and food for the Pioneer Press.



The Bungalow, 5619 Manitou Road, Tonka Bay, 952-474-4537

When you can’t get out of town, this boutique on Lake Minnetonka

(not far from downtown Excelsior) feels like a getaway with its Tiki

hut décor, laid-back vibe and the kind of swimwear assortment

generally reserved for warmer climates. Highlights include the mix

and match Vitamin A collection and several Brazilian lines. And

swimwear for men and children, as well. But it doesn’t end there.

This shop does a great job of completing your beach look with

sandals, bag, shades, suntan lotion and bucca beads. Can’t quite

make it out to the lake? The Bungalow recently opened a second

location at Ridgedale Center. ■

Allison Kaplan writes about shopping and style for the Pioneer Press.

Belle Reve, 320 E. Hennepin

Ave., Minneapolis, 612-333-3148

This chic boutique continues to

ramp up its swimsuit section for

women, with an eye on glam,

sexy style. These suits are not

designed for swimming laps —

but they will turn heads at the

pool. Think one-piece suits with

cutouts and interesting details,

bikinis and tankinis in bold

patterns and with gem

embellishments. Styles to fit

bustier women, too. Brands

include Custo Barcelona, Sonia

Vera from Brazil and Sauvage and

L-Space from California.

Nani Nalu, 3922 W. 50th St., Edina,

952-546-5598

Appointments are encouraged at this 50th

& France swim boutique where fit is the

focus. A “fit expert” will pull sizes in

advance and stay with the customer to

provide honest opinions and

recommendations. Sizes 0 to 16 are

available in the

store, but

special orders

set this store

apart. If it

exists, Nani

Nalu will find it,

from F-cup

bikinis to size

24W one-piece

suits to

mastectomy

swimwear.

There’s no

extra charge

for special

orders, which can usually be filled within a

couple of weeks. The featured brands are

more than designer names — they’re

chosen for their accommodating fit and

style. Robin Piccone, Carmen Marc Valvo

and Lea Gottlieb — a Twin Cities exclusive

— are among the favorites. New for

summer: beach cover-ups pretty enough to

double as dresses for $100 or less and La

Bratique, a specialty bra store within Nani

Nalu offering sizes and styles you won’t find

at department stores, from 30A to 42G.

The retail business is challenging

enough without specializing in a prod-

uct virtually no one enjoys shopping

for: swimsuits. More dreaded than the

dentist.These Twin Cities boutiques are

doing their best to make the experience

painless, and even fashionable.

B Y A L L I S O N K A P L A N

Make asplash

Three Twin Cities boutiques

help you painlessly dip your

toes into the dreaded swimsuit

shopping pool.

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Whether you’re hitting the beach orjust want to look like it, these hot productsfrom a couple of our favorite Twin Citiesbeauty stores, StormSister Spatique (635S. Smith Ave., St. Paul, 651-221-4668) andCherie Boutique (750 E. Lake St.,Wayzata,952-475-2212), will help you achieve thatsun-kissed look.

Sisal body brush, $28, StormSister Spatique. Before

you self-tan, exfoliate. Sisal comes from the inside of

the Agave cactus and can be used wet or dry. The

coarse bristles stimulate natural oils, leaving the

skin supple.

Phytoceane Voile Marin Self

Tanning Gel, $42 ($16

for mini), StormSister

Spatique. A tinted

gel that doesn’t

streak and is

gentle — even

on sensitive skin.

This European line

doesn’t contain some of the

chemicals found in U.S. products.

Fleur Sublimagic, $44.50,

StormSister Spatique. Beauty

oil with pearlescent golden

flecks to brighten tanned skin

and make hair shine. Can

be used all over. Try it

on shoulders,

décolletage,

calves and

nose.

Lippmann Collection nail

lacquer in Purple Rain,

$15, Cherie Boutique.

This lilac shade is

outselling the pinks

and corals. No

question it’s chic —

the color was

created with fashion

designer Zac Posen.

Six

products

that will

help your

sunny

self shine

shop. H O T P I C K S

Bond No. 9 Fire Island au de parfum, $125 or

$185, Cherie Boutique. A musky, sun-baked

scent for women or men that exudes warmth

and sensuality without seeming too heavy.

Fresh Here Comes the Sun Face Palette, $45, Cherie Boutique.

This powdered bronzer and highlighter containing crushed

pearls and minerals provides an instant glow on pale or

tan skin. Use it on top of foundation or instead of it.



shop. G R E E N L I V I N G


The world is a greener place

to shop thanks to these

environmentally driven Twin

Cities Web startups, which are

making their way into major

stores.

Oscarandbelle.com: Anna Gustafson’sfriends were having babies, and she couldn’tfind “cute, unisex clothing” for them. Sick ofducks and frogs, Gustafson, whose studioarts degree from the University of Minneso-ta focused on metal work, started makingbaby clothes. Designcame first, but as sheresearched fabrics,Gustafson said itbecame evident sheneeded to use organicmaterials. She created aline of classic, comfy,organic cotton apparelfor newborns and tod-dlers. For fall, she willbroaden her clothingcollection with organiccorduroy and velour and add organic nurs-ery bedding.The line launched just last yearand already is sold in 50 stores, mainly on thecoasts, in addition to online. Twin Citiesshoppers will be able to experience the

brand — and get the first glimpse of newproducts — in person at the first Oscar &Belle boutique, which was scheduled to openMay 16 in Linden Hills, at 2812 W. 43rd St.,Minneapolis.

Holycowcompany.com: Imagine tracingyour clothes all the way back to the sheep.This new St. LouisPark-based companymakes it possible.Every T-shirt, hoodieand baby onesiecomes with a uniquecode that allows cus-tomers to go onlineand track the gar-ment from farm fields to final production.“The idea is to educate,” says CEO Justin Bar-rett. “People don’t have a great understand-ing of what goes into the creation of a shirt.”Barrett grew up in the clothing industry —his family owned a silk-screening business.

“I learned a lot about how clothingis created, and I realized it wasfairly toxic. Steps could be revisedto make it an environmentallyfriendly pro-cess.”

Holy Cow works with organicfarms, uses sustainable materialsand employs methods of leastenvironmental impact. Now, thecompany is working on develop-ing its collection. Holy Cow offersgraphic print tees and hoodieswith hearts, peace signs and mes-

sages like “eco warrior.” Buy them online orat Whole Foods. The plan is to add a fullerselection of clothing for men and women. Achildren’s line from Holy Cow will debut atNordstrom this summer.

Oliveandmyrtle.com: Aaron Porvaznik setout to become a biologist but got sidetrackedin graphic design. After eight years workingon packaging, marketing and design forfashion lines at Target, Porvaznik decided toget back to nature the best way he knewhow: by celebrating great design in environ-

mentally friendly products. Hisonline store launched in Janu-ary, featuring high-designhome accessories, kitchengadgets, bath products, toys andother goods made with recycledor organic materials. Mostitems are less than $100. Por-vaznik is constantly on the

lookout for new and interesting objects toadd to the mix, and he’s creating some of hisown: He commissioned local illustrators todesign totes made of 100 percent recycledcotton.

Natureofbeauty.com: Mendota Heightsmom and corporate consultant Terri Blyalways loved cosmetics, so when she startedreading about the chemicals in many prod-ucts and the lack of industry regulations,she resolved to find alternatives. Nature ofBeauty is the result of her extensiveresearch and personal testing, which quick-ly went beyond hobby to new profession.The online store sells natural and organiccosmetics, body and hair care products froman international roster of beauty compa-nies, and Nature of Beauty makes a case foreach line it offers so consumers understandwhat they’re getting and what they’re notgetting. Nature of Beauty has begun itsexpansion into bricks-and- mortar businessby opening a shop within Eco-tique (1045Grand Ave., St. Paul). ■


natural color

Oscar and Belle organic cotton

apparel for toddlers



From a

Broadway

revival to 11

days of the

Fringe,

performance

abounds.

B Y D O M I N I C P . P A P A T O L A

play. T H E A T E R

A Chorus LineOpens June 16: Once the longest-running musical of all

time, “A Chorus Line” seemed perched on the precipice of

cliché. But almost two decades after the original Broadway

production closed, audiences again seem ready for the

story set in an empty theater, on a bare stage, where 17

dancers are auditioning for the chance to be in a Broadway

musical. Winner of nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer

Prize, the show — and its signature tune, “What I Did for

Love” — is back on the road. Through June 21; Orpheum

Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; $76-$26; 612-

673-0404 or ticketmaster.com.

Singin’ in the RainOpens June 16: I have never understood the particular

desire to mess with perfection that has motivated theater

people to try to stage the classic 1952 movie musical. The

effort has been made — on various stages and with various

degrees of success — to replicate the cast chemistry, the

memorable choreography and even the soggy title

number. Now, it’s the Ordway’s turn: The St. Paul theater

plans a show “overflowing with romance and unforgettable

dancing,” and the promise of precipitation. Through June

28; Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345

Washington St., St. Paul; $75-$27; 651-224-4222 or

ordway.org.

KoozaOpens July 3:

Explaining

Cirque du

Soleil shows is

a little bit like

bottling lightning,

so here is Cirque’s own

description of the show playing this

summer in downtown St. Paul, which

combines acrobatic performance and

clowning: “ ’Kooza’ explores themes

of fear, identity, recognition and

power. The show is set in an

electrifying and exotic visual world

full of surprises, thrills, chills,

audacity and total involvement.”

There. Clear as mud, right?

Through July 26; under the

tent at Broadway/Kellogg

Lot in downtown St. Paul;

$251-$42; 800-450-

1480 or

cirquedusoleil.com.

Summer in the Twin Cities offers something for every theater-going taste, fromsplashy Broadway musicals to scrappy alternative theater to the ethereal charms of

Cirque du Soleil. Here’s a quick peek at some of the most stage-worthy happenings during the warm-weather months ahead.

Stages of summer

Cirque

du Soleil

Singin’ in

the Rain


Minnesota Fringe FestivalOpens July 30: The 16th annual festival of alternative performance

once again descends on the Uptown, West Bank and Northeast-North

Loop neighborhoods of Minneapolis for 11 days of … who knows what.

Locals, traveling troupes and international acts bring a mélange of

theater, dance, comedy, performance art and stuff that just defies

definition. With more than 160 companies performing and shows that

last just an hour, there’s something for just about every taste. And if

you don’t like what you see? Just wait a bit. It’ll change. Through Aug.

9; various venues; $12 per show (plus $3 for one-time purchase of an

admission button); 612-872-1212 or fringefestival.org.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatOpens June 26: Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s retelling of the

Old Testament story of Joseph was one of the biggest-selling

productions in the history of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres when the

company staged it in November 2007. So, gathering up almost the

entire cast from that production, Chan is putting the family favorite

back on stage, hoping for a similar stampede to the box office.

Through Sept. 26; Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St.,

Chanhassen; 952-934-1525 or chanhassentheatres.com.

Dominic P. Papatola is the theater critic for the Pioneer Press.


play. C O N C E R T S


Liveoutside

Enjoy your

season in the

sun at these al

fresco concert

events

Lady Antebellum

will perform at the

Apple River Country Splash.

ANDSunscreen, comfortable

shoes and your favorite beverage are among themust-have accessories forexperiencing live concerts inthe great outdoors this summer. Here are five of thebiggest ones on tap in andaround the Twin Cities:

B Y R O S S R A I H A L A


Apple River Country SplashThe lineup: Now in its second year, this

country festival offers two of the genre’s

biggest draws in Kenny Chesney and

Rascal Flatts. Travis Tritt, Miranda

Lambert, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker,

Clay Walker, SheDaisy, Lady

Antebellum, Jason Michael Carroll, Luke

Bryan and Katie Armiger are also on the

bill for the three-day event.

The details: June 18-20; Float-Rite

Amphitheater, Somerset, Wis.; 877-356-

2808; CountrySplash.com.

The damage: Single-day tickets run

from $95 to $40, while three-day

passes range from $475 to $135.

Rock the GardenThe lineup: Indie-rock heroes the

Decemberists headline this afternoon in

the sun, co-sponsored by Minnesota

Public Radio’s the Current (89.3 FM) and

Walker Art Center. Calexico, Yeasayer

and locals Solid Gold round out the bill.

The details: June 20; Walker Art

Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden,

Minneapolis; 612-375-7600;

WalkerArt.org.

The damage: $40, with a $5 discount to

members of the Walker or MPR.

Taste of MinnesotaThe lineup: Judas Priest, Whitesnake,

Poison’s Bret Michaels and several tons

of fried food are among the big draws

to this downtown St. Paul tradition.

The details: July 2-5; Harriet Island,

St. Paul; 651-772-9980; TasteOfMN.com.

The damage: For the first time this year,

Taste will charge a $10 admission fee,

though attendees will receive $10 back

in food and drink vouchers.

Basilica Block PartyThe lineup: After a weak 2008 (Gavin

Rossdale? Seriously?), this annual mid-

July mainstay comes raging back with a

pair of high-profile headliners (the Black

Crowes, Counting Crows), two acts

familiar to locals (the reunited

Jayhawks and the Hold Steady) and

two promising singer/songwriters (Mat

Kearney, Matt Nathanson).

The details: July 10-12; Basilica of

St. Mary, Minneapolis; 651-989-5151;

BasilicaBlockParty.org.

The damage: Two-day tickets are $70

and $60, while single-day admission is

$35.

Warped TourThe lineup: Local rapper P.O.S. once

again joins this traveling summer

festival, which offers dozens of punk,

emo, metal and hip-hop acts performing

on multiple stages. Less Than Jake, Bad

Religion, Underoath, Streetlight

Manifesto, Anti-Flag, Bouncing Souls,

Sing It Loud, Senses Fail and Shooter

Jennings are among the numerous

other acts booked for the show.

The details: Aug. 2; Canterbury Park,

Shakopee; 651-989-5151;

WarpedTour.com.

The damage: Tickets are a steal at

$31.80, if you snag a ticket before July

26. They go to $37 after that. ■

Hold

Steady

Judas Priest


Ross Raihala is the pop music

critic for the Pioneer Press.

P.O.S.

Decemberists


MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL

July 17-26: A torchlight parade,

royal coronation, block party, milk

carton races, beach bash,

fireworks. There’s a little

something for everyone during

Minneapolis’ “best days of

summer” celebration.

aquatennial.org

UPTOWN ART FAIR, LORING PARK

ART FESTIVAL AND POWDERHORN

ART FAIR

Aug. 7-9: Whether you’re looking

for a piece of fine art to add to

your collection or something fun

for your kid’s room, you’ll have

plenty of luck if you check out this

trifecta of outdoor art festivals in

Minneapolis. The Uptown Art Fair

is Aug. 7-9, while the Loring Park

Art Festival and Powderhorn Art

Fair run Aug. 8-9.

uptownminneapolis.com;

loringparkartfestival.com and

powderhornartfair.com

IRISH FAIR OF MINNESOTA

Aug. 7-9: It doesn’t matter

whether you show a little leg in

the kilt contest, this three-day

greentastic event on St. Paul’s

Harriet Island is full of

entertainment. Along with the

Celtic band Solas, the festival

features an extensive lineup of

Irish musicians, pipe bands and

local pub bands along with

traditional dances, food and drink,

workshops, language classes and

genealogy booths. And for those

who think they’ve got an Irish

balladeer hidden deep inside, try

your luck at the Irish Fair “Idol”

contest. Irishfair.com

MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE

FESTIVAL

Aug. 22-Oct. 4: Where else in the

Land of 10,000 Lakes can you

mingle with royalty and mere

peasants all in one place? With

colorful characters in

Renaissance-era garb, food fit for

a king and plenty of colorful

entertainment, there’s a reason

Minnesotans don’t want to miss

their annual trip to “Ren Fest” in

Shakopee. renaissancefest.com

MINNESOTA STATE FAIR

Aug. 27-Sept. 7: You know the

drill: any-food-you-can-imagine-

on-a-stick, crazy rides, butter

sculptures, seed art, the Miracle of

Birth barn! Even though the Great

Minnesota Get-Together signals

an end to our much-deserved

summer fun, there’s no better way

to say goodbye than with a Pronto

Pup, some mini-doughnuts and a

milkshake. mnstatefair.org ■

Amy Carlson Gustafson writes about

arts and entertainment for the Pio-

neer Press.

play. F E S T I V A L S

Nobody understands quite like Minnesotans thatsummer is no time to hang around inside. In the spiritof the season, here are five great outdoor events toenhance your time in the sun.

B Y A M Y C A R L S O N G U S T A F S O N

Art, heritage, water — all good excuses to party outdoors

SCOTT TAKUSHI JOE ROSSI

Celebrating, Minnesota-stylet=

LEFT: The

Uptown Art

Fair in

Minneapolis

RIGHT: The

Irish Fair of

Minnesota on

St. Paul’s

Harriet Island

TOP: The

Minneapolis

Aquatennial

JOE ROSSI



play. F A M I L Y F U N

June-AugustRent a canoe or kayak at

Lebanon Hills Regional

Park and paddle and

portage your way around

a 5-mile loop. Rent boats,

lifejackets and paddles

seven days a week from

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial

Day weekend through

Labor Day weekend. Cost

is $8 per hour, $18 for

three hours or $30 a day.

For those who need to

brush up on boating,

kayaking and canoe

classes are offered.

Lebanon Hills Regional

Park, 860 Cliff Road,

Eagan. 651-554-6530 or

co.dakota.mn.us.

June 6-Oct. 4:“Waterosity: Go Green

With a Splash” opens

June 6 with 10 art

installations about water

and conservation. Climb

aboard artist Seitu Ken

Jones’ pontoon platform in

the iris pond and feel the

water move under your

feet. Activate Richard

Bonk’s floating frog

puppets and make them

jump into the air. Follow

streaming fabric paths to

learn how water flows

downhill.

8 a.m. to sunset;

Minnesota Landscape

Arboretum, 3675

Arboretum Drive, Chaska;

admission is free

Thursdays after 4:30 p.m.,

along with a kid-friendly

tram tour and family

activities, admission other

days is $7 adults, under 15

free; 952-443-1400 or

arboretum.umn.edu

June 13-14 World War II re-enactors

take over Fort Snelling for

a weekend devoted to

Minnesota’s Greatest

Generation. Tour the fort,

watch weapon

demonstrations and

participate in family crafts,

games and an obstacle

course.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Historic

Fort Snelling, 200 Tower

Ave., St. Paul; $10 adults,

$8 seniors and college

students, $5 children ages

6-17, free for children age

5 and under; 612-726-1171

or mnhs.org.

June 30-AugustPack a picnic and let the

kids boogie at 9 Nights of

Music. The free weekly

outdoor series takes place

on the plaza and lawns

outside the Minnesota

History Center and

features bands and

instructors from Tapestry

Folkdance Center. The

summer lineup includes

salsa, Cajun, swing,

calypso, klezmer and

more. You can find the full

schedule at mnhs.org.

6:30 to 8 p.m.; Minnesota

History Center, 345 W.

Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul;

free; 651-259-3000.

June 10-Sept. 7The 2-year-old Highland

Aquatic Center is a

bargain as far as

waterparks go. For little

ones, there are small

slides and plenty of water

jets in a shallow pool

shaded by large

umbrellas. Older kids will

gravitate toward the

basketball hoops, water

slides, diving boards and a

rock-climbing wall.

Noon to 8 p.m. Monday

through Friday, noon to 7

p.m. Saturday and Sunday;

1840 Edgcumbe Road, St.

Paul; $4.50-$6.50 per

person, family of up to five

members $16; 651-695-

3773 or ci.stpaul.mn.us. ■

Maja Beckstrom writes about

children and families for the

Pioneer Press.


Here are a few ways you can enjoy summer outdoors with your kids — dancing,splashing and learning.

Go outside and playFrom Fort Snelling to floating frog

puppets, there’s much to do and see.

B Y M A J A B E C K S T R O M

SCOTT TAKUSHI

Highland Aquatic Center


Brit’s Summer Movie Series — Appropriately, the pub will spotlight

British films on Mondays from Aug. 3 to Sept. 7 in the rooftop

garden (if it rains, the movies move indoors). The schedule of free

movies has not yet been posted, but check later for details at

britspub.com/whats_on. 1110 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.

District Del Sol Music and Movies — On Thursdays this summer,

from June 18 to Aug. 6, “Music and Movies” features free, family-

themed movies, along with live musical performances

(www.districtdelsol.com). This year’s titles have not been

announced, but last year paired movies from around the world

with bands that shared the films’ cultural heritage. “Music and

Movies” is at Parque Castillo, 200 Concord St., St. Paul.


al frescoCatch a movie with a meal, on the

roof, in the car — even for free

B Y C H R I S H E W I T T

play. M O V I E S

Wanna see stars while seeing stars? In the Twin Cities, you have lots of outdoor movie-viewing options, many of them free:

See a film

Summer Music

and Movies in

Loring Park

WALKER ART CENTER


Solera Movies on the Rooftop — Just like a drive-in, but without the

cars, this Minneapolis restaurant’s movie series starts at dusk. Every

Tuesday and Wednesday through Sept. 16, Solera shows free titles,

including “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Reservoir Dogs” and “In Bruges”

(for a complete schedule, visit solera-restaurant.com). This year, Solera

won’t have to cancel

movies if it rains —

they’ll just move

indoors. 900 Hennepin

Ave., Mpls.

Summer Music and Movies — The Walker Art Center and the

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board team up each year for this wildly

popular series. Last year’s movies all had political themes, and the

enormous crowd for “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” spread out all over

Loring Park (at West 15th Street and Hennepin Avenue) to see Jimmy

Stewart filibuster. This year’s theme hasn’t been announced (check

walkerart.org), but look for interesting films and some of the biggest local

music acts to team up for the mid-July to mid-August event.

Vali-Hi Drive In — Early in the evening, the movies tend to be kid-

friendly, but the Gs and PGs give way to Rs for the final part of Vali-Hi’s

triple features. No matter what’s playing, the Vali-Hi is a bargain, with

$7.50 tickets and everyone under 12 getting in free. 11260 Hudson

Blvd., Lake Elmo. Visit valihi.com for movies and show times. ■

Chris Hewitt writes about movies for the Pioneer Press.

outdoormovies

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play. B O O K S

MAY (in case you missed these)

“Dead If I Do” by Tate Hallaway (Berkley Trade Paperback).

Witch Garnet Lacey, who shares her body with a short-tempered

goddess, is ready to marry sexy vampire Sebastian, until

Sebastian’s ex-lover decides bride and groom should be dead.

Fourth in the series by Lyda Morehouse, writing as Hallaway.

“Jelly’s Gold” by David Housewright (Minotaur Books) — In his

sixth adventure, retired St. Paul policeman/millionaire Rushmore

McKenzie investigates a murder that leads back to a daring 1933

robbery in St. Paul — and gold that was never found.

“Wicked Prey” by John Sandford (Putnam) — In John Camp’s

19th “Prey” thriller, Lucas Davenport deals with bad guys who

infiltrate the Republican National Convention in St. Paul and a

man bent on revenge who targets the detective’s teenage

daughter.

JUNE“The Second Death of Goodluck Tinubu” by Michael Stanley

(Harper/HarperCollins) — Botswana Detective “Kubu” Bengu

investigates the murder of a gentle teacher at a remote bush

camp and discovers the man supposedly died 20 years earlier.

Second in a series from writing partners Michael Sears, who

lives in South Africa, and Stanley Trollip, who lives in Minneapolis

and South Africa.

“Undead and Unwelcome” by MaryJanice Davidson (Berkley

Sensation) — Eighth in this bestselling paranormal romance

series finds vampire queen Betsy Taylor dealing with angry

werewolves and the erratic behavior of her half-sister — the

devil’s daughter.

JULY“The Blue Notebook” by James A. Levine (Spiegel & Grau) —

Debut novel by a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic about

a poor young prostitute in India who documents her life in her

journal.

“Missing Mark” by Julie Kramer (Doubleday) — TV reporter Riley

Spartz, introduced in Kramer’s bestselling debut thriller “Stalking

Susan,” investigates a wedding dress for sale that turns into a

murder investigation that puts her in danger.

“Fugitive Visions” by Jane Jeong Trenka (Graywolf Press) —

Korean-born Trenka’s award-winning first memoir, “The

Language of Blood,” told of her upbringing in a white family in

rural Minnesota; this sequel explores her efforts to make an

adult life for herself in her native country. ■

Mary Ann Grossmann writes about books for the Pioneer Press.

The

talesthey tellSteal a quiet

moment and see

what Minnesota

writers are up to.

B Y M A R Y A N N

G R O S S M A N N

Let the fisherfolk load uptheir minnows and speedaway.Wave goodbye to thetennis players, rock climbersand bikers. Send the kids tothe beach and refuse yourfriend’s invitation to goshopping.Then, pour your-self a cool drink and plungeinto this summer’s fiction byMinnesota authors, severalof whom are introducingnew books in their popularseries.



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The Liffey: 175 W. Seventh St., St.

Paul; 651-556-1420; the liffey.com

Come one, come all. This Irish

restaurant at the Holiday Inn has

a huge terrace with plenty of

seating.

Brit’s Pub: 1110 Nicollet Mall,


britspub.com

Even with a recently added third

deck, this favorite outdoor

hangout with lawn bowling is

always packed.

The Myth: 3090 Southlawn Drive,

Maplewood; 651-779-6984;

mythlive.com

Rooftop patio lounge has a city

feel without having to go into

the city.

Seven Sushi Ultra Lounge: 700

Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; 612-

238-7777; 7mpls.com

One of the Twin Cities’ newest

hipster spots boasts a 6,000-

square-foot rooftop patio with

two bars and lounge chairs in the

heart of downtown.

Solera: 900 Hennepin Ave.,


solera-restaurant.com.

Rooftop patio also in the heart of

downtown is where the local cool

kids like to go to hear DJs spin

house and lounge music. ■

Nancy Ngo writes about

restaurants and nightlife for the

Pioneer Press.


B Y

N A N C Y

N G O

Summer is thetime to take itoutside as muchas possible, evenafter the sungoes down. It’sno wonder someof the hottestnightspotsaround are barsand clubs offer-ing rooftop andterrace patiohangouts openwell into thenight:

RICHARD MARSHALL

JOE ROSSI

Get down,up and out

Rooftops and

terraces are

the places to

be when the

sun sets.

Solera

Brit’s

Pub


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