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New restaurants, family-owned gems, conversations we’re having - the blog shares my everyday. Sometimes extraordinary, sometimes funny, always with an eye on inspiring action.
DeRusha’S GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY
New York City is one of the best cities in the world: the best pizza, bagels, bars and restaurants from the perspective of an NYU parent and a food critic from Minnesota.
FOOD, DRINK, ART, VIEWS: MY 3 DAYS IN CHICAGO
Where to eat, where to drink, tourist destinations to visit, neighborhoods and parks to explore. I spent three days in Chicago and here are some of the amazing things you will love!
DeRusha TAKES ON LOS ANGELES
Visiting Los Angeles requires strategy: here’s what we did when we were visiting University of Southern California - from the places to eat, coffee shops and bakeries, and some fun things to do in L.A.
BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN MINNEAPOLIS
I’ve checked most of them out - you’re not going to want to miss my list of the best coffee shops in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Who roasts their own beans? Dive in!
MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS THAT DON’T SUCK
The best Minnesota Mother’s Day gift guide out there: for the foodie, the fashionista, the mom who wants experiences. Plus a rant on the one thing I wish no one would have to ask for.
IF MINNESOTA HAD MICHELIN STARS - HERE’S WHO I’D GIVE THEM TO
We don’t have Michelin stars - but why not DeRUSHA Star? If you’re looking for the best - here are the best restaurants doing fine/finer dining in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
CELEBRATING A MILESTONE WITH 3 MRIS
TPT’s Next Avenue shares my essay about celebrating 50 with a couple MRIs, and now I have a decision to make about back pain and the result of the scan.
DERUSHA’S GUIDE TO NASHVILLE
Nashville is more than just WOOOOO girls. It’s also WOOOOO girls. I’ve got tips for food, fun, coffee and more on your next trip to one of the coolest towns in America.
BEST NEW FOODS AT TARGET FIELD FOR TWINS FANS
More than a dozen new foods at Target Field - I’ll give you my real reaction to some of the new food you’ll want to check out when you go to a Minnesota Twins game.
THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING A FOOD CRITIC
Must be nice to eat for free everywhere! Well, that’s not exactly reality. My inside guide as to what it’s really like to be a food critic in Minnesota.
DERUSHA’S GUIDE TO MIAMI
Spring Break in Miami: What are my favorite restaurants, neighborhoods, bars? Real reviews and advice after our 4-day visit!
WELCOME TO THE NEW HOME FOR DeRUSHA
It’s more than a new website - go inside the process of designing a personal brand. It’s not just coming up with a logo (although the logo is awesome) it’s a strategy and a focus.
WHERE SHOULD WE GO IN MIAMI?
A quick trip is always an opportunity to explore - we have a MASSIVE list of places we’re thinking about visiting in Miami when Sam goes for a college visit.
THAT ONE TIME I WAS NOMINATED FOR A JAMES BEARD AWARD
I was a finalist for a James Beard Foundation award for outstanding TV segment about food. What did the judges say about my (losing) entry?
GIVING: DeRusha IN THE STAR TRIBUNE
Using my platform to give back and inspire others to take action is nothing new - check out this story from 2016!
CALM THE CHAOS WITH ROOM AND BOARD
Behind the scenes of a massive main floor renovation we did in conjunction with Room & Board and Custom One Renovation. What a change! Calming the chaos!
TOP CHEF MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL-STYLE
Kids from 14 Minnesota high schools get 60 minutes to show off their cooking skills - who will be be the Top Chef team from the ProStart competition!?
WHY I LET A CITY PAGES REPORTER SLEEP IN MY HOUSE
Inside the City Pages cover story that called me the hardest working man in Minnesota Media.
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I’ve checked most of them out - you’re not going to want to miss my list of the best coffee shops in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Who roasts their own beans? Dive in!