Columns

Jon Wipfli’s Animales pairs serious barbeque and a sharp drink program with an indoor playground — a rare spot that’s equally kid-friendly and adult-worthy.

Though Dorothy Richmond no longer subscribes to Vanity Fair, the magazine's recurring Proust Questionnaire got her wondering, “Which trait do you most admire in others?”

Former Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins reflects on identity, public service, family, and the enduring power of hope.

Fresh Palestinian flavors, creative coffee drinks, and some of the neighborhood’s best catering have made Baba’s a Lyndale Avenue favorite.

Suspended for reasons now forgotten, the author discovers life beyond the internet’s most argu- mentative neighborhood.

A young actor returns to the Children’s Theatre Company stage where he first performed as a child, this time on his own terms.

The Kenwood is back with a full bar, new banquettes and the same pistachio butter pancakes. In a rough season for neighborhood restaurants, it makes a strong case for walking over.

For my May column, I’m reclassifying “Mom” from noun to verb — because raising a good kid takes far more than money.

A deaf Minneapolis writer reflects on language, identity and art — and how visual storytelling continues to shape his work.