Fri the 13th Download: Holiday Market -paloozza
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DOWNLOAD DIALOGUE: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Remember when No Coast Craft-o-Rama was the only market this time of year? Now it seems like it’s non-stop, and honestly, I think it’s amazing. More small businesses and dreamers with a chance to find customers - and more opportunities for us to spend our money IN OUR COMMUNITY. Get out there and have some fun this weekend! (Good luck surviving Friday the 13th!) I’ll see you out there! - Jason
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SO MANY MARKETS this weekend! Huge list at the top of this newsletter
Josefine + Layline get a little sister in Saint Paul
Vincent A Restaurant Returns (for one night!)
Secret opening of a fancy new bar
TODAY
MINNEAPOLIS CLUB MARKET: Friday 10-2p, open to the public! Come visit the beautiful Mpls Club https://fluence-media.co/3OTCfbL
SATURDAY MARKETS:
WELL-DESIGNED HOLIDAY MARKET: Ticketed event Friday night (HONESTVIP gets you $10 off) free market Saturday from 10am-6pm at The Annex, 2748 Lyndale Ave S. https://fluence-media.co/4f5dtQE
ALMA HOLIDAY MARKET: Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm: Alana Cuellar Pottery, Kisa Boutique, Apothecary and Goods from Alma/Alma Provisions and more. IG: https://fluence-media.co/49sq8fo
CASKET ARTS HOLIDAY MARKET: Saturday 11 am – 5 pm. Open studios in three buildings: Casket Arts, Carriage House, NE Sculpture Factory, 681 17th Av NE/1720 Madison Av NE. https://fluence-media.co/4ir5v7c
UNION DEPOT HOLIDAY BAKERY SALE: Saturday 10am-5pm, Free to attend, shop 40+ bakery and food vendors, https://fluence-media.co/3ZwKPSP
THE VINE ROOM SIP + SHOP: Hopkins, Saturday 1p-4p, 9 small vendors. https://fluence-media.co/4iwvpXe
TATTERSALL WINTER MARKET - RIVER FALLS, WI: Saturday & Sunday 11am to 5pm, 50+ local vendors - https://fluence-media.co/3BbbaOd
SUNDAY MARKETS
NICOLLET ISLAND WINTER MARKET: SUNDAY 10am-4pm in the Pavillion. 70 vendors, carolers, free park + entrance. https://fluence-media.co/3Bp3EPM
HEWING HOLIDAY MARKET: SUNDAY Noon-4pm, 25 local vendors, free admission https://fluence-media.co/49tXZV8
That pic is from last week when Alyssa and I had an awesome dinner at Mara - great service, get the Chicken Tortellini with a craveable pho-inspired broth from chef de cuisine Thony Yang. Still openings for meals in the log cabins on the Hotel rooftop - I’m bringing my parents Sunday! NORDIC VILLAGE: https://fluence-media.co/3ZvLvJo
And think about a Christmas Christmas Day Buffet! 11:00a-7:00p with live carving station and Christmas-themed dessert display! RESERVE ON TOCK: https://fluence-media.co/3BcXeDn
I love having Mara / Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis as a Download Partner!
HOLIDAY POP-UP REVIEWS:
HOLA AREPA JINGLE JUNGLE: Alyssa and I had to leave our car overnight and Uber home and I’m not sure what better of an endorsement I can give. Great drinks! Not like Nico’s or Red Cow where Christmas threw up everywhere, fewer lights but tropical vibes and kitch. MENU: https://fluence-media.co/4f7mYyL
Earl Giles’ Jingle Giles: https://fluence-media.co/3UTpgKq
Hotel Emery’s Down Through The Chimney: https://fluence-media.co/4eKwrvI
Fair on 4 at MOA: https://fluence-media.co/3ZHIxl5
MY HOLIDAY POP-UP guide at MNMO: https://fluence-media.co/3CCqVOu
HOLIDAY GIFT CARD GUIDE: Last minute gift idea? Give your favorite restaurant: my bonus gift card guide at MNMO: https://fluence-media.co/4fUosgy
Doesn’t my new Room & Board furniture look great with the Christmas tree!?! See how they transformed our living room on my Instagram or read what we bought at JasonDeRusha.com
NOW OPEN and COMING SOON
ALTERA OPENS IN ST. PAUL: Tonight (Friday) is the first night for the latest Aaron Switz restaurant, joining Josefina & Macanda in Wayzata, Excelsior’s Layline and sushi-spot Yumi. It’s in the former Agra Culture spot on Cleveland in Highland Park - full-service, casual upscale, looks promising. Read more at MNMO: https://fluence-media.co/4gzWMOi
RAZAVA BREAD: Crazy pedigree at this spot- a Baldinger (the bakery that makes McDonald’s buns) and a hot-shot baker (Omri Zin-Tamir) team up on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, Opened Wednesday IG: @Razavabreadco
OG ZAZA IN ST. PAUL: Opens 11am MONDAY inside King Coil Spirits.
STARGAZER: shhhh…. it’s quietly opening tonight next to Vinai. Robb Jones’ new bar as Travail Collective’s beverage director. I’ll write more next week, but the preview last night makes me think this belongs on the 50 Best Bars list. It’s extraordinary.
VINCENT POP-UP DINNER: Can you believe it’s been almost 10 years since Vincent A Restaurant closed on Nicollet Mall? Vincent Francoual is bringing back some fan favorites to Chloe for a prix fixe dinner December 23rd. Seafood cappuccino; rice poha crusted halibut, pan seared foie gras, braised wild boar and Louis XV chocolate cake. TICKETS: https://fluence-media.co/41t4dmq
WHY REVIVAL FLIPPED TO BAR REVIVAL: Paid subscribers got an in-depth preview of Revival’s Beef/Pizza transformation. https://fluence-media.co/3Vx2Rmx
DERUSHA’S HOLIDAY GUIDES
EXPERIENCES INCLUDES:
COOKS | BELLECOUR COOKING CLASSES: https://fluence-media.co/3URH1tB
PIZZA WITH PETE: Red Wagon’s pizza classes - redwagon-mpls.com
ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE includes:
Jaxen Grey great casual wear! Woodbury, Ridgedale and North Loop. Shop online
JH & Sons is a new favorite of mine at Galleria in Edina: incredible personal service, from business casual to the best tailoring around. JH & Sons
Billy Reid: Great store at 50th & France, ask for Kristen. 25% off everything online this weekend - code 25OFF BillyReid.com
Todd Snyder: No local store but I love this Corduroy Walking Jacket on sale now.
VOLUNTEER GUIDE:
SATURDAY: Hennepin Healthcare Child Life Toy Drive December 14, 10am-12pm, at the Clinic and specialty center. Can’t make it: shop the Amazon list.
DRIVETIME PODCASTS ON DEMAND
ALICIA KEYS’ ART COMING TO MIA: How’d we get it? Casey Riley from Minneapolis Institute of Arts explains https://fluence-media.co/49rzS9L
MAYOR JACOB FREY on BUDGET & COUNCIL BATTLES: https://fluence-media.co/4gpf70C
WHY DIDN’T LUIGI MANGIONE’S FAMILY CALL HIM IN: Joe Tamburino on the legal obligation of family/friends https://fluence-media.co/4gkxRyi
COOK N’ BACON: Olympic silver medalists Sarah Cook & Kassidy Bacon in town to fight hunger with pork! https://fluence-media.co/3DayCeX
TAKING A RISK ON GOPHERS QB: Cool story from Steph Shimp on how the NIL deal between The Freehouse + Max Brosmer happened. https://fluence-media.co/3OMZILI
BLACK SHEEP PIZZA: Jordan Smith talks about doubling down on North Loop and having to close a spot. https://fluence-media.co/3DbeHN5
Jason, thanks for the shopping suggestions for men! I need one great piece for the very hip, very picky SILs and I know your cool tastes! Perfect for both of these cool dudes. Italian corduroy walking jackets are perfect!