September 2019 Get the Folk Out!
Sorry, this one’s a little late & after the long weekend, friends. I’m guessing (hoping?) I’m not alone in September sneaking up on me. Last night, I saw the first […]
September 3, 2019
August 30, 2019
Kosher Restaurant To Open On U Campus
Two years after working to get kosher sandwiches introduced as a meal option at the University of Minnesota, a full-service kosher restaurant will be greeting students when school is back […]
August 21, 2019
Drink Up! Israeli Craft Beer Industry Is Growing
A simple Google search for “Israeli Craft Beer” might surprise you with its results. In this area, Israel is, yet again, a “Start-Up Nation.” Unlike vineyards and wineries that are […]
August 20, 2019
Cecil’s Deli Featured on the Food Network
Cecil’s Deli began its 70th year with a bang. Following celebrations in July for its 70th anniversary, Cecil’s Deli was featured in the first episode of Family Restaurant Rivals yesterday. […]
July 3, 2019
Cecil’s Memories: Readers Respond
In honor of the 70th anniversary of Cecil’s Deli, we asked our readers to weigh in with their memories of the venerable St. Paul institution. Here are some of the […]
July 2, 2019
A First-Timer’s Guide To Cecil’s
I am just slightly too young to have memories of the Lincoln Del. However, I’ve been to Crossroads many times, Brother’s Deli downtown, the short-lived Rye, the even shorter-lived Meyvn, […]
July 1, 2019
July 2019 Get the Folk Out!
SUMMER. It’s officially summer, and not just because Bud Light Lime is everywhere again [ew]. We hope you had as lovely as a June as we, celebrating all of the […]
July 1, 2019
Who The Folk?! Sheila Leventhal
As Cecil’s Deli celebrates its 70th anniversary today, there is one person who has been involved since the beginning: Sheila Leventhal. As the daughter of the founders, Cecil and Faye […]
May 17, 2019
Penny’s Coffee Rolls Out New Israeli-Inspired Menu
Shawn McKenzie has big plans for Penny’s Coffee — and they involve za’atar. Penny’s, known for its modern design, artisanal coffee, and crepes, added Shawn to the team in the […]
April 18, 2019
In Memoriam: Meyvn
With last week’s announcement that Meyvn was closing, the Twin Cities again bids farewell to an attempt at a deli, as the Lyn-Lake eatery joins the list of those trying […]