Category Archives: Si Mangia Bene

On eating well

Si Mangia Bene: Brain Food

Posted on March 15, 2011 by kolinacicero

By Kolina My tkTwinCities column is about food and drinks. Recipes, local restaurants and good beer. It’s about pairing vinho verde with lemon cod. It’s not about books (unless they are for cooking), and it’s certainly not about literature. But for … Continue reading →

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Si Mangia Bene: The Food & Wine Experience

Posted on March 8, 2011 by tktwincities

By Doug Food, Wine, People. People, Wine, Food.  Any combination of the three is guaranteed to put me at ease, and the Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience this past weekend did just that. In its 17th year (now at … Continue reading →

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Si Mangia Bene: Tex-Mex

Posted on March 1, 2011 by kolinacicero

By Kolina Last weekend I escaped the chilly February temps and took refuge in Austin, Texas. I spent a few days hiking, swimming, wine tasting and, most importantly, eating. Austin is known for its hearty barbecue, so for a meal … Continue reading →

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Si Mangia Bene: 15 Inches Under

Posted on February 22, 2011 by kolinacicero

By Kolina If you consider bulky Northface boots and an oversized unisex parka cute, then last night was my night. In the midst of the wicked snow day, I decided to face the elements and join my friends at the … Continue reading →

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Si Mangia Bene: The Boiler Room Returns

Posted on February 15, 2011 by kolinacicero

By Kolina If you’ve been following Si Mangia Bene, you’ll remember my uncanny excitement for the reopening of a neighborhood coffee joint. I passed a sign one fateful day that told me the Boiler Room would be reopening this month, … Continue reading →

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Si Mangia Bene: If You + Food = Love, You + These Sites = Bliss

Posted on February 8, 2011 by kolinacicero

By Kolina As any food lover knows, there are a million and one places to find good information about our favorite subject. I used to drown in RSS feeds and email blasts from foodie websites, but I’ve recently selected a … Continue reading →

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