LATEST ARTICLES / The Rogue Epicurean

Monday, May 20th


The Rogue Epicurean: Suds Sojurn
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Interested in the much lauded Tap Room trend in local craft brews? Take a crawl with The Rogue Epicurean through three of the best (conveniently clustered in NE Minneapolis) to see what all the hype is about.




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Monday, May 13th


The Rogue Epicurean: Wines With Friends
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The Rogue Epicurean hosts a wine tasting with Angie Heitz of Rootstock Wine Company. The results are a microcosm of grand ideas, useful wine data and the occasional tipsy musings.




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Monday, May 6th


The Rogue Epicurean: White Materials
A cool jeans with White blazer look that I will be stealing.

With a nod to the classic Gatsby white suit, the Rogue Epicurean considers how to stylishly wear white this summer and all year around.




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Monday, April 29th


The Rogue Epicurean: Let There Be Shorts
Colorful Short with a Cardigan and Madras Shirt

The Rogue Epicurean celebrates Spring (finally!) with a rundown on some of the best ways to stylishly wear shorts this season.




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Monday, April 22nd


The Rogue Epicurean: Fizzy Lifting Drinks
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The Rogue Epicurean prepares you for a spring cocktail party with some sophisticated champagne cocktails to make at home and a few to try at local hotspots.




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Monday, April 15th


The Rogue Epicurean: Fancy Feet
Valentino Leather and Suede Sneakers  - $720

Get ready for spring with a selection of sneakers from some of the world’s top luxury brands along with similarly fancy kicks at more affordable price points.




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Tuesday, April 9th


The Rogue Epicurean: Mad Style
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In this week’s column, The Rogue Epicurean muses about the nature of style in the aftermath of the Mad Men premiere party and picks some of his favorite looks of the night.




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Monday, April 1st


The Rogue Epicurean: Under There
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In honor of the upcoming premiere of “Mad Men” and star Jon Hamm’s well-reported wardrobe “struggles,” The Rogue Epicurean discusses the basic foundational garment of every gentleman’s wardrobe.




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Monday, March 18th


The Rogue Epicurean: Grown Up – Five Things to Stop Doing Now
A good example of texture as the key element of a formal look.

The Rogue Epicurean rants against five sartorial mistakes we’re all too smart to be making.




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Monday, March 11th


The Rogue Epicurean: Jilted Juice
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This week the Rogue Epicurean discusses the crowd sourcing of taste and defends inexpensive yet sexy wines considered “uncool” by wine geeks.




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Monday, March 4th


The Rogue Epicurean: Sustainable Style
Nau - Lightbeam Shirt - $160

Anthony Enright discusses guidelines for shopping eco-friendly, and offers some suggestions on what companies are doing it best.




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Monday, February 25th


The Rogue Epicurean: It’s Like Butta
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This week The Rogue Epicurean tries to convince you that “butter is the new bacon” with picks for the best butters and tips on how to use them.




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Monday, February 18th


The Rogue Epicurean: Personal Best
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This week the Rogue Epicurean helps you think about how to develop a personal style that helps you feel your best and stand out from the crowd.




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Monday, February 11th


The Rogue Epicurean: My Vino Valentine
Farina Vineyards - The Prince In His Caves - Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - $45

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner The Rogue Epicurean selects wines custom chosen to please your Valentine (and most likely to get you laid).




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Monday, February 4th


The Rogue Epicurean: Waiting for ‘Super’man
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The Rogue Epicurean watches (and comments on) the Super Bowl ads and considers what the media thinks it means to be a man in 2013.




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Monday, January 28th


The Rogue Epicurean: Making The GRADE
photo courtesy: NorthernGRADE

For the inside scoop on next weekend’s NorthernGRADE Men’s Market, the Rogue Epicurean sits down with market co-founder Katherine McMillan for an illuminating Q&A.




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Monday, January 21st


The Rogue Epicurean: Light Lessons
Flash Roasted Carrots

This week, the Rogue Epicurean shares his easy resolutions to eat healthier in the New Year without depriving yourself.




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Monday, January 7th


The Rogue Epicurean: Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere
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The Rogue Epicurean believes champagne and sparkling wine are not just for your NYE celebration but ideal to enjoy year around. This handy guide helps you navigate all the bubbly options.




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Monday, December 31st


Tangential to a Tangential: The Rogue Epicurean reviews “Future Cities”
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As The Tangential prepares to release their first print publication “Future Cities,” Anthony Enright reviews the fiction compilation and finds the future to be a surreal blend of the profound and the silly.




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Monday, December 17th


Nostalgia Ultra: The Faint at First Avenue
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Anthony Enright reviews the Faint’s revisiting of their Danse Macabre album at First Avenue, and waxes poetic on memory, nostalgia and the Proustin power of music.




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Monday, December 10th


The Rogue Epicurean: The Year in Books
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This week the Rogue Epicurean runs down his best books of the year including both literary masterpieces – and a couple of guilty pleasures.




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Monday, December 3rd


The Rogue Epicurean: Gourmet Gifting
Au Bon Canard - Foie Gras

In this week’s Rogue Epicurean we look at some tasty local products perfect for gifting to the foodie in your life.




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Monday, November 26th


The Rogue Epicurean: Luxe Life
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This week’s Rogue Epicurean takes a look at some of the best “luxury” online shopping for men and also gives you a few gift ideas for the stylish guy in your life.




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Monday, November 19th


The Rogue Epicurean: A Winelover’s Thanksgiving
Louis Jadot - Beaujolais Village - $10

This week the Rogue Epicurean takes on the minefield that is Thanksgiving wine selection and offers some choice bottles that will get you through the holiday without damaging your wallet.




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Monday, November 12th


The Rogue Epicurean: Travel in Style
Ryan Gosling get's the casual travel uniform just about perfect here.

With the travel season gearing up, The Rogue Epicurean considers how to stay stylish as you endure the often less than dignified ordeal of air travel.




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Monday, October 22nd


The Rogue Epicurean: Tips on Tasting
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In this week’s Rogue Epicurean, Anthony Enright offers tips and tricks for hosting a fun, educational and unpretentious wine tasting party for you and your friends!




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Monday, October 15th


The Rogue Epicurean: Let’s Hear It for the ‘roy
Zara Slim Corduroy Trousers - $60

In this week’s Rogue Epicurean our columnist confesses a dangerous early obsession with much maligned corduroy and rediscovers the fabric with updated cuts and modern style.




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Sunday, October 7th


The Rogue Epicurean: Fig Mission
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In this week’s Rogue Epicurean, Anthony Enright waxes poetic over fresh figs, and shares his favorite ways to serve these delicate and mysterious fruits.




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Monday, October 1st


The Rogue Epicurean: Skin in the Game
Jack Black Double Duty Facial Moisturizer - $27

Skincare isn’t just for the ladies! In this week’s Rogue Epicurean, Anthony Enright discusses the importance of proper skincare for men and introduces a few of his favorite minimal products to keep your face clean and hydrated.




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Monday, September 24th


The Rogue Epicurean: House Proud
Michael Cina for Area Environments

In this week’s Rogue Epicurean, Anthony Enright shares interior design tips to help you create a space that moves beyond the bachelor pad.




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