Eat & Drink
Rustica Bakery & Cafe coming soon to Southdale
The quality-obsessed operation is taking a 70-seat spot in the new Life Time complex.
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Is the classic apple-a-day advice rotten or real?
It's not all talk: The age-old advice may have some merit.
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Music
Leader of Minnesota's Lamont Cranston Band celebrates 50 years of the blues
Pat Hayes of the Lamont Cranston Band celebrates 50 years of the blues.
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Most Americans will be traveling for the holidays
Half of holiday travelers are going somewhere other than to family, survey says.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Angel Olsen, FKA Twigs, Trisha Yearwood, Kris Kristofferson
The big gigs for Nov. 8-14, also including an all-star benefit at Hook & Ladder, a Neil Young birthday tribute, Bishop Briggs and more.
Stage & Arts
Movies
'The Shining' sequel 'Dr. Sleep': Precisely two-thirds of it is good
Starring Ewan McGregor, the film works, to a point.
Eat & Drink
Sugar Factory, emporium of extreme desserts, opens next week at Mall of America
Among the over-the-top offerings is a 24-scoop King Kong Sundae, covered in sprinkles, gummy bears, caramel sauce, fudge sauce, and giant swirly lollipops.
Eat & Drink
James Beard Award-winning chef opening a 'micro-restaurant' in Rochester
Grab a reservation while you can.
Stage & Arts
Artist Cara Romero plays with Native tricksters, clay goddesses and creation stories in Minneapolis show
Cara Romero blends a sense of humanity with the supernatural.
Movies
'Last Christmas' an enjoyable holiday movie with big stars and a big budget
The delightful "Last Christmas" has a Hallmark-Lifetime holiday movie vibe, but with bigger stars and a bigger budget.
Movies
Nostalgic 'Midway' gives its heroes short shrift through information overload
The sheer amount of detail "Midway" tries to convey comes at the cost of its narrative impact.
Music
Hear Trampled by Turtles remake Radiohead from upcoming covers EP
The five-song collection, out Dec. 6, also includes tunes by Warren Zevon, Iris DeMent, Neil Young and the Faces.
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