Jess Fleming
Pioneer Press
Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Recent articles by Jess:
Revival Smoked Meats to open in former Corner Table space in Minneapolis
Revival Smoked Meats, which began as a restaurant in Keg and Case West 7th Market, is moving to Nicollet Avenue. → Read More
Black Sheep Pizza in downtown St. Paul closes
The coal-fired pizza spot occupied its spot in the Rossmor building on Robert and 10th streets for 11 years. → Read More
Red’s Savoy downtown St. Paul reopens for lunch only — for now – Twin Cities
The restaurant is offering a monthly “slice pass.” $19.65 gets you a jumbo slice a day. → Read More
Five recipes for all that leftover ham
Instead of throwing it in the freezer and forgetting about it, I took this as a challenge. I planned out a week of dinners using the remaining ham, and I didn’t tell my kids what I was doing. → Read More
Mendota speakeasy to feature menus from guest chefs, starting with Shane Oporto
The Mudd Room in tiny Mendota has also revamped its regular menu and features live music Thursday-Saturday. → Read More
Grand Catch, seafood boil restaurant on Grand Avenue, is closing
The seafood-centric restaurant from chefs Sameh Wadi and Thein Ly will close at the end of the month. → Read More
These pork tenderloin sandwiches are ridiculously large, and ridiculously delicious
Here are four Twin Cities spots where you can sample one. → Read More
Chef Adam Lerner of Saint Dinette leaving to run Ann Kim’s kitchens – Twin Cities
Lerner will be the executive chef for a group of restaurants including Pizzeria Lola, Hello Pizza, Young Joni and Sooki & Mimi. → Read More
A taste of Madrid: How I sipped and nibbled my way through Spain’s capital – Twin Cities
A short week in Spain’s beautiful largest city offers magnificent views and unforgettable meals → Read More
Twin Cities’ best restaurant patios: Nominate your favorite now – Twin Cities
Do you have a favorite restaurant patio for those warm, sunny days? We want to know about it. → Read More
Admiral D’s Tavern is under new management. The yacht has been renovated, too – Twin Cities
The menu and staff will remain largely the same — focusing on appetizer baskets, craft burgers and sandwiches, tacos and shrimp ceviche → Read More
Possible liquor deal could loosen up Minnesota’s growler and distiller laws – Twin Cities
A deal is afoot at the Minnesota Capitol that could spell some of the biggest changes for craft brewers and distillers in years. → Read More
Ask the food writer: Your restaurant questions, my answers
This time, I answer queries about quiet restaurants, pre-show eats and minority- and women-owned restaurants. → Read More
Where to find chicken Kiev in St. Paul
If you’re wondering if chicken Kiev is an “authentic” Ukrainian dish, it is! → Read More
Lucky Guys Distillery to open in Hudson
Lucky Guys, which had been in Oakdale, is opening a distillery and cocktail room in Hudson on Tuesday. → Read More
Hope Breakfast Bar opening express counter inside Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul – Twin Cities
The restaurant will also offer “Give Hope” cards for children to write their hopes and dreams upon, and they plan to use some of the profits to help make those dreams come true. → Read More
When a chef friend visits, we check out women-led restaurants. Here’s our itinerary.
When people ask food writer Jess Fleming how she got interested in the business, she always mentions her friend Lynn. → Read More
Tin Whiskers Brewing in downtown St. Paul to close in May
It is the last remaining brewery in St. Paul’s downtown proper. → Read More
James Beard finalists include three Twin Cities chefs, one restaurant
Owamni, chef Sean Sherman’s riverfront restaurant focusing on Native American cuisine, is up for Best New Restaurant. → Read More
Two new Twin Cities eateries claim to be supper clubs. Can they live up to the name?
Even among fans, the definition of a supper club is up for debate. → Read More