The Well Fed Guide To Life

The Well Fed Guide To Life

Fancy Pants Gangsters - Dave & Evan

The Twin Cities restaurant/food/life show from The Fancy Pants Gangsters. Evan and Dave sit down at one of the many fine eating and drinking establishments in the Twin Cities to discuss the world.

Ep. 759 – The Feast Of St. Kielbasa

Ep. 759 – The Feast Of St. Kielbasa

Praise Be To The Tubemeat! This week's location: Nordic Dogs at Blackstack Brewing The post Ep. 759 – The Feast Of St. Kielbasa first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jan 16, • 56:39

Ep. 758 – Coping With Wins And Losses

Ep. 758 – Coping With Wins And Losses

Sometimes it's about getting back up. Other times, its best just to drown in ramen. This week's location: Zen Box Izakaya The post Ep. 758 – Coping With Wins And Losses first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jan 14, • 1:03:44

Ep. 757 – Fleeing The Country

Ep. 757 – Fleeing The Country

Can we get a do-over? I'll be your best friend! This week's location: Tacqueria El Patron at Venn Brewing The post Ep. 757 – Fleeing The Country first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jan 14, • 1:01:32

Ep. 756 – A Candymas Of Our Own

Ep. 756 – A Candymas Of Our Own

The episode brought to you by "beart attacks", one of the many ways our bodies betray us. This week's location: Dexter's The post Ep. 756 – A Candymas Of Our Own first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jan 13, • 56:23

Ep. 755 – Ride The Waft

Ep. 755 – Ride The Waft

It's no walrus, but it'll do. This week's location: Como Tap The post Ep. 755 – Ride The Waft first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jan 3, • 1:00:16

Ep. 754 – Memory Issues

Ep. 754 – Memory Issues

Have we used this title before? This week's location: Luna And The Bear The post Ep. 754 – Memory Issues first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Dec 3, 2024 • 1:02:36

Ep. 753 – Bright Lights Of Neo-Dinkytown

Ep. 753 – Bright Lights Of Neo-Dinkytown

Hoi chummer. (Yeah I know it's a different franchise but....elves....) This week's location: Tea House The post Ep. 753 – Bright Lights Of Neo-Dinkytown first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Nov 19, 2024 • 57:44

Ep. 752 – Dammit Pork Product, Hand In Your Badge!

Ep. 752 – Dammit Pork Product, Hand In Your Badge!

I'm just proud we didn't make a Jimmy "JJ" Walker reference. This week's location: Good Times Pizza The post Ep. 752 – Dammit Pork Product, Hand In Your Badge! first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Nov 12, 2024 • 55:12

Ep. 751 – Pearls And Swine

Ep. 751 – Pearls And Swine

Nothing says "fun fair food" like "third degree burns". This week's location: Schuller's Tavern The post Ep. 751 – Pearls And Swine first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Oct 25, 2024 • 55:47

Ep. 750 – Live Nearish The State Fair

Ep. 750 – Live Nearish The State Fair

There's death marches and then there's death marches. This week's location: Little Tijuana The post Ep. 750 – Live Nearish The State Fair first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Oct 21, 2024 • 58:04

Ep. 749 – Behold The Ravages Of Age

Ep. 749 – Behold The Ravages Of Age

Live from the decrepit haunted house that is modern living. This episode's location: El Burrito Mercado The post Ep. 749 – Behold The Ravages Of Age first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Oct 1, 2024 • 56:34

Ep. 748 – The Dreaded “Owatanna”

Ep. 748 – The Dreaded “Owatanna”

And even typing the definition of the "Pelican Rapids" gets your computer taken away. This week's location: Namaste Cafe The post Ep. 748 – The Dreaded “Owatanna” first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Sep 24, 2024 • 1:02:36

Ep. 747 – Last Dip Standing

Ep. 747 – Last Dip Standing

Are we talking about hummus or the hosts? This week's location: Baba's Cafe The post Ep. 747 – Last Dip Standing first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Sep 4, 2024 • 56:48

Ep. 746 – Our Dumpling Phase

Ep. 746 – Our Dumpling Phase

A 40+ year phase, but we might grow out of it sometime. This week's location: Potsticker The post Ep. 746 – Our Dumpling Phase first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Aug 21, 2024 • 58:01

Ep 745 – Salad Theories And Pickle Effects

Ep 745 – Salad Theories And Pickle Effects

Applying for grant funding now. This week's location: Hodge Podge at Forgotten Star Brewery. The post Ep 745 – Salad Theories And Pickle Effects first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Aug 13, 2024 • 1:13:59

Ep 744 – Live From Mt. Stromboli

Ep 744 – Live From Mt. Stromboli

Be sure to bring climbing gear and marinara. This week's location: Malcolm Yards The post Ep 744 – Live From Mt. Stromboli first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Aug 5, 2024 • 51:37

Ep 743 – Climate Control

Ep 743 – Climate Control

Bring on the arcologies. Even if we need to use cheat codes. This week's location: Black Sheep Pizza The post Ep 743 – Climate Control first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jul 29, 2024 • 56:15

Ep 742 – Grovin’

Ep 742 – Grovin’

Cue Fred Durst. On second thought, don't. This week's location: Lisu's Thai Taste The post Ep 742 – Grovin’ first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jul 25, 2024 • 55:24

Ep. 741 – The Many Nokomi

Ep. 741 – The Many Nokomi

Alternative Title: Well Fed Solves Pride. This week's location: Dominguez Family Restaurant The post Ep. 741 – The Many Nokomi first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jul 16, 2024 • 54:19

Ep. 740 – Gritty Real Life

Ep. 740 – Gritty Real Life

Something something life is what happens while you make other plans etc. This week's location: Bina's The post Ep. 740 – Gritty Real Life first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jun 25, 2024 • 1:03:50

Ep. 739 – Das Capital

Ep. 739 – Das Capital

Maple Grove is really the "Philadelphia-In-1799" Of Minnesota Food. This week's location: Brick & Bourbon The post Ep. 739 – Das Capital first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jun 25, 2024 • 56:27

Ep. 738 – Pasta Widths

Ep. 738 – Pasta Widths

It's not the size, it's the sauce retention, or something. This week's location: EaTo The post Ep. 738 – Pasta Widths first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

May 7, 2024 • 1:02:33

Ep. 737 – Performance Anxiety

Ep. 737 – Performance Anxiety

It happens to everyone. This week's location: Gorkha Palace The post Ep. 737 – Performance Anxiety first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Apr 30, 2024 • 57:53

Ep. 736 – The Greater Theory Of Annoyance

Ep. 736 – The Greater Theory Of Annoyance

See Evan's other philosophical treatises like "Dialogues On Sandwich Construction" and "A Study Of Socio-mythological Links In Candymas". This week's location: Habanero Tacos Grill The post Ep. 736 – The Greater Theory Of Annoyance first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Apr 23, 2024 • 53:17

Ep. 735 – Wait, It’s Already 2024?

Ep. 735 – Wait, It’s Already 2024?

Boy these things just sneak up on you, don't they? This week's location: Ramen Kazama The post Ep. 735 – Wait, It’s Already 2024? first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1:12:51

Ep. 734 – Duolingo And Other Travel Tools

Ep. 734 – Duolingo And Other Travel Tools

Poor Duo, neglected like so many of Evan's tamagotchi. This week's location: Tokidoki Burgers The post Ep. 734 – Duolingo And Other Travel Tools first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1:05:07

Ep. 733 – Nape Of The Woods

Ep. 733 – Nape Of The Woods

Not to be confused with the crook of the river or the grundling of the swamp. This week's location: Earl Giles Distillery The post Ep. 733 – Nape Of The Woods first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Apr 9, 2024 • 57:41

Ep. 732 – Enter The Matrix

Ep. 732 – Enter The Matrix

Coming live from Thapwick (name pending approval of the Neighborhood Name Council)! This week's location: Brasa The post Ep. 732 – Enter The Matrix first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Mar 26, 2024 • 52:28

Ep. 731 – Love Is Like A Bomb

Ep. 731 – Love Is Like A Bomb

Still one of the best Behind The Music episodes.... This week's location: Bricksworth Beer The post Ep. 731 – Love Is Like A Bomb first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Mar 18, 2024 • 58:45

Ep. 730 – The King Of Fruit

Ep. 730 – The King Of Fruit

The whole durian fandom feels like a cry for help. This week's location: Okome House The post Ep. 730 – The King Of Fruit first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Feb 26, 2024 • 53:06

Ep. 729 – All The Isms

Ep. 729 – All The Isms

No, this is not a Dr. Seuss story. This week's location: ElMars Pizza The post Ep. 729 – All The Isms first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Feb 5, 2024 • 55:12

Ep. 728 – Strenuous

Ep. 728 – Strenuous

Don't ask Evan to do...things. This week's location: La Tapatia The post Ep. 728 – Strenuous first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Feb 5, 2024 • 55:00

Ep. 727 – Brown Liquor Holidays

Ep. 727 – Brown Liquor Holidays

What's that, you want me to drink you? But I'm in the middle of posting an episode... This week's location: Tori 44 The post Ep. 727 – Brown Liquor Holidays first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jan 14, 2024 • 55:05

Ep. 726 – Tube Meat Traditions

Ep. 726 – Tube Meat Traditions

Seems an appropriate title in a year where Topal left us. Or maybe not. We aren't good at the appropriateness. This week's location: Creekside Supper Club. The post Ep. 726 – Tube Meat Traditions first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Dec 31, 2023 • 1:11:40

Ep. 725 – Good For A First Try

Ep. 725 – Good For A First Try

Head pats are a kind of compliment, right? This week's location: Everywhen Burger Bar The post Ep. 725 – Good For A First Try first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:09:34

Ep. 724 – Wealth Shaming

Ep. 724 – Wealth Shaming

Mo money mo something, I forget how it goes. This week's location: El Sazon Tangletown The post Ep. 724 – Wealth Shaming first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Dec 13, 2023 • 58:32

Ep. 723 – Holiday Injuries

Ep. 723 – Holiday Injuries

If blood wasn't shed, is it even Administrative Professionals Day? This week's location: AltBurger The post Ep. 723 – Holiday Injuries first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Dec 5, 2023 • 56:57

Ep. 722 – Artisan Fartisan

Ep. 722 – Artisan Fartisan

I wouldn't go so far as to criticize a place on its hoity-ness or its toity-ness. This week's location: King Coil Spirits The post Ep. 722 – Artisan Fartisan first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Dec 5, 2023 • 57:36

Ep. 721 – Raw Dogging A Ritz Cracker

Ep. 721 – Raw Dogging A Ritz Cracker

We've all done things we are ashamed of. And many more we aren't. This week's location: Longfellow Grill The post Ep. 721 – Raw Dogging A Ritz Cracker first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Dec 5, 2023 • 58:30

Ep. 720 – The Rhubarb Galette Gang

Ep. 720 – The Rhubarb Galette Gang

The fanciest franchise Don Knotts has ever been involved with. Publicly, that is. This week's location: Pinoli The post Ep. 720 – The Rhubarb Galette Gang first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Nov 14, 2023 • 59:16

Ep. 719 – Orchard Chic

Ep. 719 – Orchard Chic

Pumpkin Spice Prêt-à-Porter. Autumnal Accoutrements.  And so on... This week's location: So And So's The post Ep. 719 – Orchard Chic first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Oct 24, 2023 • 53:34

Ep. 718 – Cheese Laws

Ep. 718 – Cheese Laws

You can't define this logic... This week's location: Peppers And Fries The post Ep. 718 – Cheese Laws first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Oct 18, 2023 • 51:56

Ep. 717 – Down With HCP

Ep. 717 – Down With HCP

*off to furiously search if "HCP" is a drug thing. This week's location: Urban Growler The post Ep. 717 – Down With HCP first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Oct 11, 2023 • 56:50

Ep. 716 – Everything You Want (In Tacos)

Ep. 716 – Everything You Want (In Tacos)

Where's Roy Orbison when you need him? This week's location: Jefe Urban Cocina The post Ep. 716 – Everything You Want (In Tacos) first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Oct 4, 2023 • 58:26

Ep. 715 – Burger Lifestyles

Ep. 715 – Burger Lifestyles

We accept all types, even those who are into...you know... This week's location: Noa The post Ep. 715 – Burger Lifestyles first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Sep 12, 2023 • 1:00:05

Ep. 714 – Walk Of Ages

Ep. 714 – Walk Of Ages

The spirit is willing, but the body is doughy and old... This week's location: The MN State Fair The post Ep. 714 – Walk Of Ages first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Sep 5, 2023 • 2:03:16

Ep. 713 – Hot Takes

Ep. 713 – Hot Takes

See, it's funny because we say controversial stuff and also the world is on fire. This week's location: Gai Noi The post Ep. 713 – Hot Takes first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Aug 29, 2023 • 50:08

Ep. 712 – The Dreaded Brimley

Ep. 712 – The Dreaded Brimley

The man was 58 years old for decades. Some dark forces at work there. This week's location: Relish The post Ep. 712 – The Dreaded Brimley first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Aug 24, 2023 • 56:38

Ep. 711 – Pizza Nook

Ep. 711 – Pizza Nook

"Pasta Binkie" sounds like a rejected mascot character. This week's location: Red Wagon Pizza The post Ep. 711 – Pizza Nook first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Aug 17, 2023 • 53:29

Ep. 710 – Counter Intuitive

Ep. 710 – Counter Intuitive

Never get in the way of a man and his schnitzel. This week's location: Farmer's Kitchen + Bar The post Ep. 710 – Counter Intuitive first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Aug 2, 2023 • 1:05:04

Ep. 709 – Fletcher’s Regret

Ep. 709 – Fletcher’s Regret

Can only be cured with some tincture of garlic ramps. Maybe some of Strumpf's Calmative. This week's location: Eat Street Crossing The post Ep. 709 – Fletcher’s Regret first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jul 26, 2023 • 54:08

Ep. 708 – Sultenfuss

Ep. 708 – Sultenfuss

Nick Cage isn't the only victim of the bees. This week's location: Thirty Bales The post Ep. 708 – Sultenfuss first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:01:27

Ep. 707 – Adventures In Whiteness

Ep. 707 – Adventures In Whiteness

One of Elizabeth Shue's less-well-known roles.... This week's location: Bluestem The post Ep. 707 – Adventures In Whiteness first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jul 13, 2023 • 1:02:01

Ep. 706 – Dogs Before Cones

Ep. 706 – Dogs Before Cones

Rocking the suburbs again. This week's location: Pizza Novara. The post Ep. 706 – Dogs Before Cones first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jul 12, 2023 • 52:23

Ep. 705 – Plus The Meat

Ep. 705 – Plus The Meat

Because Minus The Meat sounds like a vegan indie band. This week's location: Nico's Tacos The post Ep. 705 – Plus The Meat first appeared on Fancy Pants Gangsters.

Jun 28, 2023 • 46:46

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