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Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.

5 Things to Know About TokiDoki Burger, MN’s First Japanese-Inspired Burger Joint

The folks behind Ramen Kazama are serving up American cheeseburgers by way of Japan.

April 3, 2024

‘You Become a Bit of a Story Keeper’: 1 Month of A Bar of Their Own

There was a line around the block on opening day, and there haven’t been many slow nights since.

April 2, 2024

Here’s All the Big Restaurant News You Might’ve Missed in March

The triumphant return of Keefer Court, Aster Café's plans for a new 200-cap restaurant and venue, and much more—including a food shop for the Sculpture Garden?—in the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup.

April 1, 2024

DRIP Mobile Shower Co-Creator Allegedly Embezzled Thousands in Donated Funds

Christian Clements stole 'at least $11,000 over the last year,' according to members of DRIP's board of directors.

March 26, 2024

How to Help Staffers of the Wonderful 19 Bar After Fire

Plus allowing women's toplessness, banning book bans, and catching up with an area teacher in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 25, 2024

Hey! Go Celebrate Your Next Fun Thing at Dario

If you take just one thing away from this, let it be: Order the beef tartare.

March 22, 2024

Peek Inside SunBean, Standish-Ericsson’s Newest Coffee Shop

The shop's got warm vibes, SAD lamps, and a Bull's Horn-made breakfast sandwich.

March 21, 2024

Did You Know MN ‘Taxes’ Illegal Drug Sales?

Plus RBG gets dishonorable honor, O-Rod eats in Uptown, and an MOA M&M goes very viral in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 18, 2024

Marsu Piles Pizzas With Birria, Pastor Pork, Carne Asada, and More

The newish Lake Street shop has mastered Mexican pizza.

March 13, 2024

New Report Emerges of UnitedHealth’s Staggering Greed

Plus obliterating Olson Memorial, and the latest round of restaurant and venue closures, and hockey hair in today's Flyover news roundup.

March 11, 2024