Saturday, September 22, 2012
Somos Peru opened earlier this summer next to Cub Foods, just over the Richfield border in South Minneapolis.
Look at the menu for Somos Peru, a new restaurant on the 5900 block of Nicollet Avenue South, and you might get a little confused. Some dishes on the menu strike the first-timer as falling in the "that looks authentic" category—shredded meat smothered in different house-made sauces, or ceviche. Others sound very familiar, but from a completely different context. In Minnesota, thin strips of beef sautéed with tomatoes, onions, fried potatoes, and soy sauce and served with white rice is a plate more often seen in Chinese restaurants. At Somos Peru, it's owner Jimmy Custodio's favorite traditional Peruvian dish on the menu. Custodio's mother, head chef Isabel Custodio, explains. "Peruvian food has some Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Quechua, …
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
But the question is: what restaurant?
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Patch brings you a list of the events and the best places to watch the London Olympic Games.
As the London Olympics moves into its second weekend, there are several must-see events coming up. Because it's not the easiest schedule to find, we're keeping Patch readers posted on what to expect Friday through Sunday. We'll be sure to post each day's events first thing in the morning. Oh, and if your TV is busted or your significant other isn't much of a sports fan, here's a list of some great local spots where you should be able to catch some of the events: If you have a suggestion for another local spot to watch, add the information in the comments section below. NBC NBC Sports Network MSNBC CNBC Olympic Basketball Channel Telemundo
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The nominations are in. Vote for your favorite here.
Monday, July 23, 2012
It's time to vote.
Richfield Patch spent weeks collecting nominations for 25 categories in late June and early July. Now it's time to vote. Unfortunately, this category didn't receive any nominations in the first go-round. So, Richfield Patch picked a couple mainstays with late hours for readers to choose from. The nominees for Richfield Readers' Choice Best Late-Night Hot Spot are: Vote for your favorite in the poll below and tell us why it's your pick in the comments section. Voting will remain open until Aug. 17. The winners will be announced shortly after. *** Click here to see a list of all the 25 categories with links to voting pages.
It's time to vote for your favorite spot.
Richfield Patch spent weeks collecting nominations for 25 categories in late June and early July. Now it's time to vote. Unfortunately, this category didn't receive any nominations in the first go-round. So, Richfield Patch picked a couple mainstays with late hours for readers to choose from. The nominees for Richfield Readers' Choice Best Late-Night Hot Spot are: Vote for your favorite in the poll below and tell us why it's your pick in the comments section. Voting will remain open until Aug. 17. The winners will be announced shortly after. *** Click here to see a list of all the 25 categories with links to voting pages.
We've collected all the nominations. Now, it's time for readers to cast their votes.
Richfield Patch spent weeks collecting nominations for 25 categories in late June and early July. Now it's time to vote. The nominees for Richfield Readers' Choice Best Takeout are: Vote for your favorite in the poll below and tell us why it's your pick in the comments section. Voting will remain open until Aug. 17. The winners will be announced shortly after. *** Click here to see a list of all the 25 categories with links to voting pages.
We've compiled all the nominations, now it's time to vote.
Richfield Patch spent weeks collecting nominations for 25 categories in late June and early July. Now it's time to vote. The nominees for Richfield Readers' Choice Best Burger are: Vote for your favorite in the poll below and tell us why it's your pick in the comments section. Voting will remain open until Aug. 17. The winners will be announced shortly after. *** Click here to see a list of all the 25 categories with links to voting pages.
We've collected the nominations, now it's time for readers to cast their votes.
Richfield Patch spent weeks collecting nominations for 25 categories in late June and early July. Now it's time to vote. The nominees for Richfield Readers' Choice Best Pizza are: Vote for your favorite in the poll below and tell us why it's your pick in the comments section. Voting will remain open until Aug. 17. The winners will be announced shortly after. *** Click here to see a list of all the 25 categories with links to voting pages.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Where do you take a date or your honey if you want to turn on the romance?
Soft music, candlelight and a delicious meal make for a perfect romantic evening. Unfortunately, Richfield doesn't boast many intimate bistros or cafes. But, we could be wrong. That said, if you are really looking for a romantic evening out, where do you go? Patch wants to know. Nominate your favorite spot in the comments below. We will take nominations starting this week. Nominations end July 9 and voting will run from July 23 to Aug. 17. See all the categories for the 2012 Readers' Choice.
Kirsten
9:16 pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012
I have eaten there, and the food was excellent. We had the ceviches and the arroz con mariscos. It was a very long wait for our food though, but it was worth the wait. more ›