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Mill Ruins Park

As the centerpiece of the revitalization of Minneapolis' historic West Side Milling District, Mill Ruins Park combines an exploration of the history of Minneapolis with present day activities for all ages.

In its 19th-century heyday, this area of mills, canals, tailraces and other historic resources comprised the largest direct-drive water-powered facility in the world and was the leading international producer of flour, a commodity which was shipped both nationwide and worldwide.

This industrial powerhouse was the catalyst for the development of Minneapolis and the birthplace of a number of companies which remain significant to this day, including General Mills, Pillsbury, Washburn Crosby (WCCO), and Xcel Energy.

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Father Hennepin Park

Stone Arch Bridge

Built in 1882-83 by James J. Hill's Minneapolis Union Railway Company, the Stone Arch Bridge is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark.

The bridge provides a link between Father Hennepin Bluffs Park on the east bank, and Mill Ruins Park and West River Parkway on the west bank.

In 1994 the bridge was converted into a pedestrian and bike trail and offers a panoramic view of St. Anthony Falls.

Named winner of 2008 Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests in City Pages' ''Best of the Twin Cities.''

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Gold Medal Park

Highlights of Gold Medal Park include:

- Over 300 mature, large-caliper trees planted.

- A landscaped 32-foot high observation mound, with a spiral walkway leading to the top.

- Sweeping, panoramic views of the Mississippi River and architectural and cultural landmarks in the area: the Stone Arch Bridge, the Guthrie Theater, and the Gold Medal Flour sign.

- Undulating pathways leading through the park mimic the flow of the river and lead park-goers to and from the Riverfront.

The park is a key attraction in the burgeoning Mill District neighborhood, which includes the Guthrie Theater, Mill City Museum, Mill City Farmers Market, MacPhail Center for Music, and Open Book.

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Water Power Park

Never before has the general public been able to walk on this piece of land and experience the power of the mighty Mississippi River as it flows over St. Anthony Falls. You feel the power of the river, the spray from the falls as you stand on one of the three overlooks with the skyline of downtown Minneapolis in the back round.

Overlooking St. Anthony Falls located on the upper portion of Father Hennepin Island on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Minnesota. Water Power Park is accessible from Main Street just across from St. Anthony Main. Park in the St. Anthony Falls Ramp and take the connecting tunnel to Main St. and you will find yourself just across the street from Water Power Park.

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Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul's 2012 Food & Wine Film Festival

Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7:32AM |

Kim Eslinger

Feast for the Eyes – A Food and Wine Film Festival

October 25 - 28

Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Anthony Main Theater, 115 Main Street SE

The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul invites Twin Cities audiences to celebrate the culture, art and science of food and wine from around the world.

Included in the Feast for the Eyes program will be a selection of classic and contemporary national and international, narrative and documentary feature-length foodie flicks, as well as a program of local, national and international shorts programmed by Vita.mn, entitled Small Bites.

Feast will include a number of not-to-be-missed events throughout the long weekend at which audiences will be treated to tasting and sampling opportunities paired with select films.

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Here is a partial list:

Now, Forager

now forager Lucien and Regina are foragers - they gather wild mushrooms and sell them to New York restaurants. Their lifestyle is simple, their income unstable. As Regina seeks more stability and Lucien wants to devote himself to full-time nomadic foraging, their individual desires put the marriage to a test.
(Dir. Jason Cortlund, Julia Halperin, USA, 2012, 93 min)

Trattoria: The Movie

now forager Set in the exciting San Francisco restaurant scene, and inspired by real chefs and the writers' real-life experiences in the restaurant business, Trattoriafollows Chef Sartini who must learn with the help of his son to rekindle his passion for cooking and life, or risk losing everything.
(Dir. Jason Wolos, USA, 2012, 105 min)

Three Stars

now forager Focusing on ten Michelin three-star chefs. Three Stars depicts the everyday drama of life in gourmet restaurants with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to some of the world's most talented chefs as they work in their gastronomic laboratories, hunt for exquisite ingredients in local markets, and gather rare edible plants along rough coastlines.
(Dir. Lutz Hachmeister, France/Spain/The Netherlands/Denmark/USA/Japan, 2011, 90 min)

Mugaritz BSO

now forager Spain's Mugaritz restaurant is known as one of the 50 best restaurants in the world. It's chef, Andoni Luis Adruiz, has a self-described "techno-emotional" approach ito cuisine. Over the past three years, musician Felipe Ugarte has studied the meaning, preparation and history of Aduriz's culinary formulas and has fused them with the language of music. The result is this stunning aural exploration of the creative processes behind gastronomy.
(Dir. Felipe Ugarte, Juantxo Sardon, Spain, 2011, 72 min)

Eat Drink Man Woman

now forager Trouble is cooking for widower and master chef Chu (Sihung Lung) who's about to discover that no matter how dazzling and delicious his culinary creations might be, they're no match for the libidinous whims of his three beautiful but rebellious daughters. As relationships sour, Chu concots a sure-fire recipe that will bring his family back together: a lover affait to rival his daughters' affections! (Park Circus)
(Dir. Ang Lee, Taiwan, 1995, 124 min, in Mandarin w/English Subtitles)

Dead Sushi

now forager Sushi... hungry. Sushi... must... kill.
Director Noboru Iguchi has brought audiences around the world machine-gun school girls, karate robots, and toilet zombies. Killer sushi seems the next logical step. This ridiculous concept is delivered in Iguchi's usual crazy style, with heaping helpings of blood, comedy, nudity, action, awkward situations, and even a bit of pathos. (Dir. Noburo Iguchi, Japan, 2012, 91 min, in Japanese w/English Subtitles)

Babette's Feast

now forager Babette, a Parisian fugitive from the 1871 Commune of Paris uprising, is taken into the poor fishing village home of two puritanical spinsters who consider food beyond oatmeal almost sinful. When Babette by chance comes into money, show blows it all on serving up the ultimate gourmet meal for the dazed villagers. 1988 Best Foreign Film Academy Award Winner. (Danish Film Institute)
(Dir. Gabriel Axel, Denmark, 1987, 102 min)

Ratatouille

now forager In one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy, a determined young rat, dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Torn between his family's wishes and his true calling, Remy and his pal Linguini set in motion a hilarious chain of events that turns th City of Lights upside down. (Disney)
(Dir. Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava USA, 2007, 111 min)

Big Night

now forager A celebrity at a restaurant owned by two Italian immigrant brothers (Stanley Tucci & Tony Shalhoub) promises to turn their failing business around. This sharp-witted comedy also featuring Isabella Rosellini, and Minnie Driver.
(Dir. Campbell Scott, Stanley Tucci, USA, 1996, 107 min)

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