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To Reserve or Not to Reserve (Part One)

Söntés wrote 2 days ago: There are different schools of thought on the “R” word. Some think reservations are only for special … more →

Tags: Reservations, Chef Trevor, farm-to-table, jody brown, Barbara Pitcher, Thursdays on First, Sontes, To Reserve or Not to Reserve, troll

Once Upon a Time...1 comment

Söntés wrote 6 days ago: A couple came in this week to celebrate their anniversary. Let’s call them Edward and Bella, just fo … more →

Tags: anniversary dinner, Barbara Pitcher, Bella and Edward, breaking bread, Chef, jody brown, once upon a time, Out of this world, Pairing to Perfection

More Options, Same Farm-to-Table Quality

Söntés wrote 2 months ago: Have you dropped by for dinner lately? If not, then you definitely should! We recently rolled out a … more →

Tags: News, Carrot, olives, Chef Trevor, farm-to-table, Potatoes, Watercress, prawn, Hart Farms

Civilization3 comments

Söntés wrote 2 months ago: Years ago, I went on a road trip with some friends through Wisconsin. I was sitting on the back of a … more →

Tags: From Jody, white wine, Beer, Wine, jody brown, red wine, Fine Dining, tablecloths, Civilization

Comfort Wine

Söntés wrote 3 months ago: Just like comfort food, everyone needs a comfort wine or two—don’t you agree? Well, as you mig … more →

Tags: Wine, white wine, Wine Pairing, Sauvignon Blanc, red wine, comfort food, Six Sigma Wine, Matt Hughes, Cuvée

Relax with Wine & Yoga1 comment

Söntés wrote 3 months ago: Last month saw the first of our Wine & Yoga evenings with instructor Katy Dennison—and it was fa … more →

Tags: Events, Wine, Yoga, event, Katy Dennison

An Evening for Sweethearts

Söntés wrote 3 months ago: As lovers all over are surely aware, St. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We’r … more →

Tags: Events, Beef, champagne, Fruit, Apple, Soup, Vegetables, paella, Artichoke

Chef's Comfort Food5 comments

Söntés wrote 3 months ago: Have you ever had one of those evenings when, no matter what you may have planned for dinner, you ju … more →

Tags: Chef Bryce, Cheddar, Fruit, Apple, Blue Cheese, bacon, Soup, Vegetables, Cheesecake

Happy, Happy Days

Söntés wrote 4 months ago: First, we were open for dinner. Then, we were open for lunch. And then we realized that we needed so … more →

Tags: Bartender, cocktail, Martini, Happy Hour, Sidecar, negroni, Manhattan, Bourbon, crusta

It's the End of the World...

Söntés wrote 5 months ago: …as we know it? Well, maybe! And maybe not. All we know is that ages ago, the Mayans predicted … more →

Tags: Events, Chocolate, cake, Pork, 2012, calamari, apocalypse, Mayan, end of the world

Movies Ahead!

Söntés wrote 5 months ago: It was great to see everyone who came to last week’s Dinner & a Movie screening! It was a … more →

Tags: Events, Art & Artists, Holiday, dinner & a movie, film, Mark McClees, Movie, 2013, Bing Crosby

Books, Body, and Soul

Söntés wrote 5 months ago: Guest post by author Jody Brown Need a stocking stuffer for that person who has everything? Need tim … more →

Tags: Art & Artists, Guest Post, Holiday, Art, jody brown, Curated Art Exhibition, Author, book, Holiday Shopping

We are Thankful

Söntés wrote 6 months ago: This Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for. It’s been six years since we opened, and … more →

Tags: Tessa, Amanda, jody brown, Annie, Barbara Pitcher, beet, salad, Alemar Cheese, guest service

The Many Flavors of Film3 comments

Söntés wrote 6 months ago: Guest post by Mark McClees Classic or current-release, foreign-language or art, films not screened c … more →

Tags: Events, Art & Artists, Guest Post, Green Beans, bacon, pudding, Chicken, buttermilk, dinner & a movie

Söntés History in Food1 comment

Söntés wrote 6 months ago: November is our anniversary month! Six years ago when we opened our doors in downtown Rochester, we … more →

Tags: Sontes Anniversary Celebration, Tomato, Chorizo, bacon, Egg, Pork, prawn, Thai, Dinner

In the Spirit of Community

Söntés wrote 6 months ago: If you know us at all, you know that Söntés is a community-focused restaurant. We know that we would … more →

Tags: Events, Rochester, party, Community, Local, Minnesota, 2012 election, election, Gathering

Sunday Sippers Series Wrap-up

Söntés wrote 6 months ago: by Söntés bartender Joshua Augustin Pepper Gun For those of you who were unable to attend the Sunday … more →

Tags: Rochester, Apple, Blue Cheese, crostini, Joshua Augustin, cocktail, Eat Street Social, High West Distillery, North Star Bartenders Guild

The Sunday Sippers Series1 comment

Söntés wrote 7 months ago: by Söntés bartender Joshua Augustin Joshua Augustin As a member of the North Star Bartenders Guild, … more →

Tags: Rochester, Joshua Augustin, Bartender, cocktail, Dawn Sanborn, Mixed Drink, Minnesota, Eat Street Social, High West Distillery

Summer's Last Fling

Söntés wrote 8 months ago: You may or may not know that each month we do a Drink of the Month, something that our bartenders ha … more →

Tags: DIY Recipes, cava, Restaurants, Lemon, Joshua Augustin, Dawn Sanborn, Mixed Drink, st. germain, aperol


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