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☕ 🍳🐓Five Modern Breakfast Spots, Ranked
A candid guide to today’s breakfast scene: great pancakes, Benedicts, hash browns—and a few misses, too.
May 13
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Rock, Country, Bluegrass—and CAKE! Plus, Some Money-Saving Finds
Two happy hours you should know about.
May 11
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Review of Oak Park
Another look at this highly ambitious high-end restaurant.
May 4
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April 2026
Flashes of Excellence, Gaps That Matter
Recent visits to Aposto and Proudfoot & Bird reveal where things shine—and where they fall short.
Apr 29
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How to Keep Restaurant Leftovers from Killing You
Three ways to serve them without crowding another big fat meal into your week.
Apr 24
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Dine Well/Spend Less: Daily Specials at Seven Restaurants. (Yes, I Tried Them All.)
This isn’t just a list of what you can get. It's a list of what I got—and whether or not it was worth it.
Apr 21
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Also-Rans: Weeknight Specials That Didn’t Quite Make the Cut
These may not have made the cut, but they are worth mentioning.
Apr 21
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Five Reasons I Like the Rabbit Room. Plus, Time to Dish—and an Update
Espresso drinks and wine in one place? Why is this so hard? Plus, an update on next week's gatherings in Storm Lake and Pomeroy.
Apr 16
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A Look at Bubba--With a Focus on Value
Plus a new-to-me pie baker you really need to know about.
Apr 13
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DSM’s Best Choice for Cheap Eats + Drinks—And It’s Not Even a Dive.
Sandwiches cost $5 to $11. Cocktails go for $5 to $8. Beer? $4 to $7. All in an inviting atmosphere that makes you glad you came.
Apr 6
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March 2026
How Come You Never Told Me About La Crosse, Wisconsin?
Bluffs, history, a vibrant city—and that mighty river. Here’s a terrific three-day itinerary.
Mar 30
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Fans of Thai, Indian, Laotian, and Chinese food will have a great time here.
MinGaLaBar offers a crossroads cuisine that’s entirely its own.
Mar 25
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