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First the good news: It doesn\u2019t snow year-round in Minnesota. Really, it doesn\u2019t. The better news: Contrary to what you might have gathered from \u201cA Prairie Home Companion<\/a>,\u201d there\u2019s a lot more to Minnesota\u2019s food scene than lutefisk<\/a> and hotdish<\/a>. And the best news of all? There may not be ten thousand cheeses in the land of ten thousand lakes (and ten gazillion mosquitoes), but the hundreds of choices available in the thriving Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, as well as surrounding areas, make for a cheese lover\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n

Cheese Mongers<\/h2>\n

France 44 and Saint Paul Cheese Shop<\/h3>\n

It just makes sense that there would be twin cheese shops in the Twin Cities, founded by self-proclaimed cheese hunter Benjamin Roberts. Whether you\u2019re famished from shopping the posh 50th and France side of Minneapolis\u2014a retail area with its own URL, 50thandfrance.com<\/a>\u2014or prowling around Saint Paul\u2019s Grand Avenue shops, or gaping at the gorgeous historic homes in the Summit Avenue area, you\u2019re bound to work up an appetite that either of these shops can satisfy. Whatever you do, don\u2019t miss their sandwiches (the shops share a menu). Order the Surprise!, made from whatever strikes the staff\u2019s fancy (you\u2019re allowed one stipulation . . . say, no blue cheese, or no ham). Or say the magic word and a duck pastrami sandwich drops down with whole-grain mustard and cornichons. Otherworldly sandwiches include Blue Cheese, Garlic Confit, and Fig Jam with Greens, as well as the popular Cheesemonger with sopressata, provolone, and pepper-onion relish.<\/p>\n

France 44<\/a><\/strong> 4351 France Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 612.925.3252<\/em><\/p>\n

Saint Paul Cheese Shop<\/a><\/strong> 1573 Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN 651.698.3391<\/em><\/p>\n

Surdyk’s<\/h3>\n

Tradition matters in this old\u2014\u201cNordeast\u201d\u2014Minneapolis neighborhood. At 80 years old, the fourth-generation, family-owned Surdyk\u2019s is a much-loved fixture in today\u2019s vibrant Hennepin Avenue scene. One side of the shop is devoted to wine and spirits; the other to cheese, hot foods, gourmet items, and gifts. Pop in and peruse the 300 to 350 cheeses, including such hardto- find gems as Persille du Marais, Comte Doux Les Granges, Quadrello di Bufala, and Der Scharfe Maxx 365. Artisan cheeses from Minnesota and Wisconsin are also handpicked and perfectly handled. Given that it\u2019s \u201cMinn-e-sota,\u201d there are a few Norwegian cheeses, too, including gjetost or grunderbrandalost. On your way home, stop by Kramarczuk\u2019s, another area fixture since 1954, for European sausage and baked goods.<\/p>\n

Surdyk’s<\/a><\/strong> 303 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 612.379.3232<\/em><\/p>\n

Surdyk’s Flights Wine Market & Bar<\/h3>\n

Looking for an excuse to get outta town? Here it is. Surdyk\u2019s Flights is an oasis for hungry travelers passing through Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis- Saint Paul International Airport. Once you\u2019ve finally made it past security, you\u2019ll probably need a drink. So settle in to this attractive space for a glass of wine or\u2014better\u2014a wineflight<\/em>. Indulge in salumi, or a small-plate selection. Grab some cheese (the selection is actually modest compared to the main Surdyk\u2019s, but offers international and regional favorites), gourmet goodies, grab-and-go items from the well-stocked deli (which includes Nueske\u2019s marvelous smoked meats<\/a>), and a bottle of wine (there are more than a hundred to choose from). You\u2019ll make your host\u2014or yourself\u2014really happy when you land.<\/p>\n

Surdyk’s Flights Wine Market & Bar<\/a> <\/strong>MSP International Airport, Terminal 1\u2014Lindbergh, Saint Paul, MN 612.727.2323<\/em><\/p>\n

Shops<\/h2>\n

Almelund Mercantile<\/h3>\n

Granted, it\u2019s a long hike from either downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul, but your Twin Cities experience wouldn\u2019t be complete without feeling as though you were in a market that time forgot. Dazzled as you\u2019ll be by the outstanding selection of vintage Scandinavian silver jewelry and antique household goods, don\u2019t overlook the collection of threshing memorabilia. Oh yes, and the cheese. All-natural, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, non-GMO cheeses from Eichtens Hidden Acres family farm in Center City, Minnesota. Choose from Tilsit, Gouda, Ski Queen Jarlsberg, Red Square gjetost, cheese curds, and dill Havarti. Organic yogurt and milk in glass bottles is on hand from Osceola, Wisconsin\u2013based Crystal Ball Farms<\/a>. Don\u2019t leave this tiny town without a stop down the street at Rod\u2019s Country Corner<\/a> for house-made Swedish sausage.<\/p>\n

Almelund Mercantile<\/a><\/strong> 15790 Maple Lane Almelund, MN 651.583.3696<\/em><\/p>\n

Cossetta Alimentari<\/h3>\n

This recently expanded Saint Paul restaurant-market has become a bona fide tourist attraction with a booming combo sit-down\/takeout operation on the main floor. Head downstairs to a glorious Italian market\u2014now triple its original size\u2014for an excellent selection of imported Italian cheeses and other ingredients for preparing your own homemade feast.<\/p>\n

Cossetta Alimentari<\/a><\/strong> 211 7th Street West Saint Paul, MN 651.222.3476<\/em><\/p>\n

Kowalski\u2019s<\/h3>\n

Kowalski\u2019s stocks nearly 600 items in its specialty cheese category, including international, domestic, and regional artisan choices. Weekend demos, \u201cmeet the cheesemaker\u201d and other quarterly events, as well as cheese classes, keep the cheese profile high here. \u201cPeople ask if we have Wisconsin cheese, and they get a conversation,\u201d says Joe Moore, Kowalski\u2019s lead organizer in imported cheese. Also on hand: Farmhouse Kitchens\u2019 Hand Rolled Butter, Velvet Bees Honey Butter, and Blue Seals, a local red-pepper or green-mint jam that pairs nicely with cheese. The very best Kowalski\u2019s for cheese, Moore says, is the Grand Avenue location in Saint Paul.<\/p>\n

Kowalski\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> Nine locations throughout the Twin Cities<\/em><\/p>\n

Lunds and Byerly\u2019s<\/h3>\n

The Twin Cities\u2019 duality is echoed in the merger of these two established markets. Hence, there are dual logos and in some cases, stores that bear both identities (though some are still Lunds and some are still Byerly\u2019s). It\u2019s only confusing to out-of-towners. But rest assured, any of these stores by any name offers a cheese selection of up to 400 choices. In-store, trained cheese specialists are on hand to guide you. The selection varies from store to store, with the St. Louis Park location (the largest of them) having the biggest and most diverse offering. Regional artisan cheeses, butter, and other local products are a priority for Lunds Byerly\u2019s, which cuts and wraps smaller pieces to encourage sampling\u2014and to prevent shoppers from blowing their entire budget in the dairy aisle.<\/p>\n

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If you’re visiting the Twin Cities in summer, don’t miss the farmers’ markets.<\/p><\/div>\n

Lunds and Byerly\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> 22 locations throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area<\/em><\/p>\n

Farmers\u2019 Markets<\/h2>\n

Fulton Farmers Market<\/h3>\n

(May through October)
\nAt this zero-waste market, everything is recyclable or disposable. Stop by for many artisan discoveries, including Star Thrower Farm\u2019s Icelandic sheep\u2019s milk, sheep\u2019s milk cheese, lamb, soap, and yarn. France 44 is a sustaining partner supporting this market. Check the website for winter market information.<\/p>\n

Fulton Farmers Market<\/a><\/strong> 4901 South Chowen Avenue Minneapolis, MN<\/em><\/p>\n

Mill City Farmers Market<\/h3>\n

(May through October)
\nLocated on the Chicago Mall near the Guthrie Theater, this destination market hosts many local and organic dairy farmers and food artisans. Look for Prairie Hollow\u2019s farmstead cow\u2019s milk and cheese, Shepherd\u2019s Way sheep\u2019s milk cheese, Singing Hills Goat Dairy\u2019s goat\u2019s milk cheese and yogurt, and Very Prairie\u2019s ch\u00e8vre.<\/p>\n

Mill City Farmers Market<\/a><\/strong> 704 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 612.341.7580<\/em><\/p>\n

Kingfield Farmers\u2019 Markets<\/h3>\n

(May through October)
\nA sister operation to the Fulton Market, this South Side Minneapolis neighborhood market also promotes sustainable farming and natural products. Check out Love Tree Farmstead cave-aged sheep\u2019s milk cheese and organic, European-style lamb from Wisconsin, and goat\u2019s milk cheese and yogurt from Singing Hills Goat Dairy.<\/p>\n

Kingfield Farmers\u2019 Markets<\/a><\/strong> 4310 South Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 612.207.7893<\/em><\/p>\n

Dining<\/h2>\n

Edina Grill<\/h3>\n

\"Edina
\nStart with the warm, house-made potato chips with crumbled gorgonzola, served with blue cheese dressing. Don\u2019t miss the grilled cheese with two cheddars and tomato chutney on grilled Parmesan-crusted sourdough. Comfort yourself with the house mac and cheese\u2014cavatappi pasta with Parmesan and asiago, plus Tillamook and Vermont cheddars. Get your ethnic fix with steak and pierogies updated with cheddar instead of farmer\u2019s cheese and potato filling, served with crispy onions and horseradish sauce. Or have the baby calzones stuffed with smoked mozzarella and tomatoes, served with martini-olive relish and basil pesto. (Sure, there\u2019s stuff on the menu without cheese, but why . . . ?)<\/p>\n

Edina Grill<\/a><\/strong> 5028 France Ave South Edina, MN 952.927.7933<\/em><\/p>\n

Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/h3>\n
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Heavenly ricotta pancakes from Hell’s Kitchen.<\/p><\/div>\n

The tagline\u2014\u201cDamn Good Food\u201d\u2014at this hip, subterranean downtown Minneapolis restaurant doesn\u2019t lie. The divine ricotta pancakes (available night and day) alone are worth the trip. Battered cheese curds, usually available only on the late-night or theater menu, are light, fluffy, and not a bit greasy\u2014\u201cexactly right,\u201d declared a Wisconsin native on a recent visit. Lime cream cheese on the breakfast quesadilla is a real eye-opener. Also be sure to try the walleye hash, the toasted bison-sausage bread, and the ham-and-pear-crisp sandwich.<\/p>\n

Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/a><\/strong> 80 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 612.332.4700<\/em><\/p>\n

Izzy\u2019s Ice Cream Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n

Long lines at an ice cream shop in the summer are not unusual. But they can snake around the block at this humble neighborhood gem thatReader\u2019s Digest<\/em>once called \u201cthe best ice-cream shop in America\u201d (it was also featured on the Food Network\u2019s \u201cThrow-down with Bobby Flay\u201d<\/a>). Fifty gallons of custard-style ice cream are scooped up here daily\u2014even on days colder than the ice cream itself. There are over 90 flavors in Izzy\u2019s repertoire, so call ahead if your heart is set on some-thing special. Satisfy your cheese tooth with such flavors as Ricotta, Blueberry Cream Cheese, or Strawberry Cheesecake. Non-cheesy options can be daring: Norwegian Chai, Balsamic Vinegar, Zinfandel. For the indecisive, scoops are topped with a baby \u201cizzy\u201d scoop that affords a taste of another flavor.<\/p>\n

Izzy\u2019s Ice Cream Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> 2034 Marshall Avenue Saint Paul, MN 651.603.1458<\/em><\/p>\n

Vincent A Restaurant<\/strong>
\nConveniently within walking distance of excellent downtown shopping and the spot where it\u2019s said Mary Tyler Moore tossed her tam, this is a very inviting, light-filled space with mezzanine, dining room, and outdoor patio options (yes, there is a patio season in Minneapolis). Don\u2019t delay gratification. Go straight to the Dessert and Cheese section of the menu. Whether you choose the single cheese, petit, or le grand fromage options (selections change daily), you\u2019ll be happy. The cheese plates are reasonably priced and elegantly presented with mixed nuts, dried fruit, greens, and a bit of sunny orange marmalade. Pop in for the happy hour and the bar menu\u2019s braised short-rib burger with smoked Gouda, a croque monsieur, or the butcher board with charcuterie, duck, and cheeses.<\/p>\n

Vincent A Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> 1100 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 612.630.1189<\/em><\/p>\n

Food Trucks<\/h2>\n

Bacon Trolley<\/strong>
\nOkay\u2014it\u2019s not a cheese truck, but this mobile unit with a bacon- and pork-based menu has a loyal following and is not to be missed. Try the beer-braised Pork Belly Bahn Mi, the BLT pasta salad, and the bacon popcorn.<\/p>\n

Bacon Trolley<\/a><\/strong> Roams the streets of Saint Paul. Find it on Find it on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. 612.205.6969<\/em><\/p>\n

\"The

Hola Arepa is a truck worth tracking down.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hola Arepa<\/h3>\n

(April through October)
\nHello, delicious! This truck\u2019s sustainable Latin American cuisine is based on Venezuelan griddled corn cakes (arepas) loaded with savory fillings. Try the local, slow-roasted pork arepa with black beans and cotija cheese, or the black bean and queso fresco arepa with tomatoes and pickled cabbage.<\/p>\n

Hola Arepa<\/a><\/strong> Roams Minneapolis. Find it on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. 612.217.0635<\/em><\/p>\n

Messy Giuseppe<\/h3>\n

Consider it Italian comfort food on wheels. Signature items include the Messy Giuseppe, an Italian sloppy joe made with fresh mozzarella on a toasted garlic roll; as well as the Ultimate Grilled Cheese, three cheeses (they won\u2019t tell us which), fresh basil, organic honey, and tomato on grilled Vienna bread.<\/p>\n

Messy Giuseppe<\/a><\/strong> Roams the Twin Cities Metro areas. Find it on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. 612.237.5721<\/em><\/p>\n

Drinks<\/h2>\n

Sunfish Cellars<\/h3>\n

Located in Lilydale\u2014one of those \u201cdales\u201d Garrison Keillor is always talking about\u2014on the Mississippi River just south of the Twin Cities, this market\u2019s cheese selection is considerably smaller than its wine offerings, but what it lacks in depth it makes up for in excellent international and domestic choices, including a fine representation of regional artisan cheeses. Put together a gift basket, sign up for wine or cheese classes, or stop in for a tasting. Have a drink, order a cheese- or other small-plates item, and enjoy the view over the treetops.<\/p>\n

Sunfish Cellars<\/a><\/strong> 803 Sibley Memorial Highway (Hwy 13) Lilydale, MN 651.552.5955<\/em><\/p>\n

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