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Extra hours for LoLA weekend at Urban Forage

By Jeff Zeitler on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

This weekend- Saturday, September the 15th and Sunday the 16th, we are open extra hours for the Longfellow League of Artists art crawl. Come see original (and reasonably priced!)paintings by local painter Laura Burlis,  beautiful jewelry and purses by Catalina Bauer Zucabau and newly framed linoleum block prints by Anita White.  They are all worth […]

Harry Potter trivia this Thursday at 7.

By Jeff Zeitler on Sunday, August 12th, 2018

Due to a serious lack of trivia theme double-checking on my part, Harry Potter trivia will be taking place this Thursday, not on the 9th as previously advertised. As always, there’ll be 30 extra-difficult questions to answer and a round of free drinks for the winning team.  See you there! Jeff

1970’s trivia tonight

By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

Yes- tonight.  30 questions, all about events, politics, music and technology of the 1970s, man. More trivia next Thursday at 7:00! Also- on a completely unrelated note- if you’re planning to book an event with us, please take a look at our event calendar, now posted online.  We’ve been booking quite a few lately, and […]

We’re CLOSED Sunday July 22 for Open Streets

By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, July 21st, 2018

Hey!  We’re going to be serving cider at the first ever Longfellow Craft Beverage Garden- so we won’t be at Urban Forage tomorrow.  What does this mean?  It means that you can come have our cider- and some beer and cocktails- out in the open air and hear four really good local bands for free. […]

Today- Potter’s Pasties is here!

By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, July 14th, 2018

They’re here today!  Tasty pasties from the Britishest food truck.  No baby blimp overhead, but it’s still the closest you’ll get to London in the city of Minneapolis. Tonight (Saturday the 14th) until 8 PM.  

We’ll be at the Longfellow Craft Beverage Garden

By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, July 12th, 2018

July 22.  Put it on your calendar. In addition to Open Streets on Lake and Minnehaha, there’ll be a truly fabulous booze garden, featuring two breweries, two distilleries and of course, one fantastic winery and cidery.  Entry is free and there will be music and (we think) some games as well.  Make us a stop […]

‘Friends’ trivia this Thursday

By Jeff Zeitler on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

Yes- it’s back- trivia all about the 1990’s TV show Friends.  Missed it last time?  Don’t miss it tomorrow! First prize is a round of drinks.   Interested? Participation is free.  Stop in at 7 PM on Thursday.

Hold your event at Urban Forage

By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018

Are you hosting a bridal shower, birthday party, employee appreciation party, or political fundraiser?  We’ve hosted all of these and more!  Our capacity is 75 guests, so we’re just the right size for a medium-sized event. We charge $500 for a three hour facility rental and you can cater in food from any licensed vendor.  […]

Decade trivia starts tonight!

By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, July 5th, 2018

This trivia Thursday theme is the 1990s.  All questions will concern events or trends during or between January 1990 and December 1999.   How well do you know this decade? The 80’s will be two weeks from now, followed by the 70’s in four weeks.  See you there!

Free parking right in front of the winery.

By Jeff Zeitler on Monday, June 25th, 2018

Did you know you can park right in front of the winery every day, legally, for as long as you want after 5:30 PM?  You can.  Yes, there are a lot of signs to read, including one about no parking between 1:30 AM and 6:00 AM, but we’re not open then anyway. So yes- feel […]

Giving away two more tickets tonight!

By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, June 8th, 2018

  We have two more tickets for Saturday’s Cider Fest to give away.  Stop in at Urban Forage between 4:00 and 6:45 PM tonight (Friday June 8) and put your name in the jar, then we will pull one name at 7:00.   The winner will receive two free tickets. You must be on site at […]

Win free Cider Fest tickets at trivia tonight!

By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, June 7th, 2018

Tonight’s Thursday Trivia is all about hard cider- its history, how it is made and the geography of cider.  If you’re a cider geek- you should be at Urban Forage tonight. But not just for the fun- we also are giving away tickets to the 2018 Minnesota Craft Cider Festival to the 1st and 2nd […]

Alimama’s Sambusas and jazz!

By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018

Today (Saturday June 2) we’re opening (for the first time ever) at 11 AM.  Why? We’re a part of the Lake Street Dumpling tour.  Alimama’s Sambusa’s will be here with their delicious savory filled pastries. If you’ve never had a sambusa, you’re missing out.  They’re a lot like an Indian samosa, but with East African […]

Thursday: Laura Ingalls Wilder trivia

By Jeff Zeitler on Monday, May 21st, 2018

  Trivia all about Laura, Mary, Ma and Pa this Thursday at 7!  Come and match wits with your fellow Minnesotans.   Also- it’s National Drink Wine With Your Cat week.  So we are giving you a free bottle every time you buy two all weekend, starting on Thursday.  So two bottles for you, one […]

Learn about Permaculture and have some tacos tonight

By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, May 19th, 2018

Tonight- that is, Saturday May 19, Andrea Eger of Tiny Diner will be talking about Permaculture- a method of sustainable agriculture that can be done on the scale of a small city lot.  Free talk at 6 PM with time for discussion afterward. Als0- we are hosting the El Burrito Mercado food truck tonight from […]

Minnesota music trivia this Thursday

By Jeff Zeitler on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

This Thursday, May 10 at 7 PM.  Minnesota music trivia.  How well do you know our music scene?  It’s all about Prince and so much more.  See you there!

Hopped cider on tap!

By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, May 5th, 2018

After a long day of gardening, you’re looking for something cold and refreshing.  We now have hopped cider back on tap.  It’s been gone since fall, but the season for hops is here- and we’ve got it! You. Are. Welcome.   Cheers!

Star Wars Trivia this Thursday

By Jeff Zeitler on Monday, April 30th, 2018

“May the third be with you” doesn’t have the same ring, but that’s when our next  Star Wars trivia will be.  7 PM, Thursday May 3. Show up and bring your A game.  Wear your stormtrooper costume too if you like.  Win a round of drinks.  It’s all good.  

Red red wine

By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, April 27th, 2018

Is finally here!  We have a Minnesota-grown red on tap.  Made from Minnesota-grown Frontenac grapes, this is a lush, tannic red with notes of stone fruit and leather.  It packs a punch at 13.5% alcohol. Come try it and find out how good Minnesota red grape wines can be!  By the glass only, as we […]