I know what you’re thinking and no, I hadn’t been to Earl Giles before. Yes, I do agree this is odd, but my justification is that I haven’t lived in Northeast or Minneapolis for almost 10 years and my usual Northeast visits are to the loveable dives.
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STEPCHLD | Northeast Minneapolis, MN
StandardI’ve been wanting to try STEPCHLD for a while so I was excited when I was able to make dinner plans with my friend to check it out.
I miss living in Northeast Minneapolis so much and it’s places like this that are why.
Continue readingHipster Hack’s Best of 2014
StandardI’ve tried a bunch of amazing foods, drinks, and places this year, so I wanted to share my Top 6 (I couldn’t make myself limit it to 5!) choices for the Best of 2014!
6. The Vegas Lounge
It’s probably not fair to call this a best of 2014, because it wasn’t new to me this year, but any Hipster “Best Of” list just feels immoral without the inclusion of this gem. Northeast really does have some of the most amazing places.
5. Dangerous Man – Chocolate Milk Stout
I’ve never had a beer that tasted like childhood before. This beer makes Peter Pan Syndrome acceptable and for that it receives no less than a high5, wink, and awkward two step with a little twist. Continue reading
Emily’s Lebanese Deli | Northeast Minneapolis
StandardNortheast is a cultural food hub and I’ve been wanting to try Emily’s Lebanese Deli for a while. Having never experienced Lebanese food before, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into.
Food:
Like I said before, I had no idea what I was doing, but I am always up for a new tastebud experience, so with the suggestion of my roommate, Carrie, I ordered Tabbouleh, which is made of couscous, onion, parsley, and other ingredients, and a Baked Kibbi, which is beef, wheat, and spices baked around a layer of lamb, onions and pine nuts. Continue reading


