Jessica Morgan
Selective Focus: Mana Bear Bolton’s Paintings and Murals
Mana Bear Bolton live painting on Tower Avenue in Superior in August 2021. (Photo by Jess Morgan)
Between colorful murals, acrylic paintings of beloved pets, playful watercolors and flow arts, Mana Bear has been making the Twin Ports region and beyond more beautiful for nearly a decade. Learn more about Mana’s work in the interview below. (more…)
Selective Focus: Murals and Art by Taylor Rose
Taylor Rose has attended more than 100 art festivals and his murals can be found spread out in the Duluth area, througuout the United States and in Brazil. Working with a variety of mediums, he has been creating pieces since he “was old enough to hold a pencil,” starting out by drawing Pokémon and cartoons in the flavor of Calvin and Hobbes. He can be reached at rose_oner98 @ gmail.com, with his art found at divergingrosedesigns.com, on Instgram at both @rose_oner and @divergingrose, and on TikTok @drosedesigns. Rose occasionally accepts commissions, continuously seeking to do work he finds “inspiring and lets me have creative freedom.” His clothing, prints, stickers, canvas and more can be found for sale on his website. Below are words from a recent interview with Rose and some of his work. (more…)
Selective Focus: The Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural
The Chief Buffalo Mural Project is a collaboration between project manager and artist Moira Villiard alongside lead artists Michelle Defoe, Awanagiizhik Bruce, and Sylvia Houle, the Duluth Indigenous Commission, Zeitgeist Center for Arts, American Indian Movement Twin Ports Support Group, and descendants of Chief Buffalo.
An unveiling of the project is scheduled in Gichi-ode’ Akiing (formerly Lake Place Park) along the Duluth Lakewalk from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, complete with food and an opportunity to meet the artists.
We’ve asked Villiard to share more about the project: (more…)
Selective Focus: Andrew Remer’s Marbles, Glass Art & 3D Printing
Andrew Remer has been working with glass since 2016. After taking a class in Minneapolis, he began experimenting with the medium along with some friends. The group rented hourly studio time at Potekglass and later built a garage studio in Shakopee. Remer moved to Duluth in 2019 and began working at Lake Superior Art Glass. He branched out on his own into a full-time artistic career during the COVID-19 pandemic, completing commissions and attending several festivals to share his art. (more…)
Selective Focus: Lupines
Numerous photos of lupines near Duluth and the North Shore have been shared recently on Instagram. The Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis) is native to the area, while others are considered invasive species. Their flowers can be pink, purple and white in color. Please enjoy the collection of photos we pulled of local lupine sightings. (more…)
Selective Focus: Diane Keinanen’s Glass Art
Diane Keinanen started creating glass window hangings 20 years ago after attending a community education class on stained glass. The medium then became a “lasting love” for her. In addition to glass art, Keinanen explores woodworking and has worked as a registered nurse for 28 years. Over the course of the pandemic, Keinanen has created live streams while creating her stained glass art. These live streams have included stories about her life and her experience as a transgender woman. More pictures of her work can be found on her Facebook page and YouTube channel. (more…)
Selective Focus: Deep Cuts Hair Salon
Deep Cuts hair salon opened in August 2020. Bee Golding started the salon after five years of working with hair because they “love meeting and connecting with new people.” They work together with their partner Jes Golding, who helped Bee with the mission and aesthetic of the shop. “In fact, I almost quit cutting hair, but Jes encouraged me to create our own environment instead. Barbershops are traditionally very stereotypically masculine places that don’t always feel the most welcoming to LGBTQIA2S+ folks and I wanted to change that.” (more…)
The Menu: Wasabi Japanese Cuisine
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day continues to showcase local take-out and delivery dining options with “The Menu.”
Wasabi Japanese Cuisine is available for take-out through its drive-through window. Orders can be placed ahead of time by calling 715-718-8033 or through wasabisushisuperior.com.
Current Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: noon to 9:30 p.m.
The Menu: New Scenic Café
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day continues to showcase local take-out and delivery dining options with “The Menu.”
New Scenic Café is available for both curbside pickup and deliveries. Orders can be placed at newsceniccafe.com/store. The meal kit service, “Mise en Place Marketplace,” offers a variety of options for delivery within a 30-mile radius of the center of Duluth. In addition to prepared meals, grocery store items will begin to appear in the online store as the service is continued.
Pick-up and Delivery Days:
Delivery and pickup for meal kits and other foods is available on Mondays and Fridays only.
Orders placed Sunday through Wednesday are delivered on Friday from noon to 5 p.m. or are available for pickup on Friday from noon to 2 p.m.
Orders placed on Thursday through Saturday are delivered on Monday from noon to 5 p.m. or are available for pickup on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. (more…)
The Menu: Pizza Lucé
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day continues to showcase local take-out and delivery dining options with “The Menu.”
Pizza Lucé is available for both curb-side pickup and deliveries. There is no fee for having an order delivered. Orders can be placed by calling 218-727-7400. Vegan and gluten-free menu options are available. The menu can be viewed at pizzaluce.com/menu.
Current Hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
*Some weekend days may include earlier start times for breakfast specials. See their Facebook page for updates. (more…)
The Menu: Foster’s Sports Bar & Grill
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Foster’s Sports Bar & Grill is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for pickup and delivery. Orders can be made by calling 218-727-7002. Daily specials and limited menu items can be found on their Facebook page. (more…)
Daily Menu: Gannucci’s Italian Market
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Gannucci’s Italian Market is open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for take-out and curbside pick-up. Orders can be made by calling 218-624-2286 and can be paid over the phone. To have orders delivered to their car, customers can give a description of their vehicle. (more…)
Daily Menu: Gronk’s Bar & Grill
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Gronks Bar & Grill is available for pickup daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m by calling 715-398-0333. Delivery is available for those within a five-mile radius of the restaurant between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Their full menu can be viewed here. Today’s Easter special is below: (more…)
Daily Menu: Bridgeman’s Restaurant
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Bridgeman’s Restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily for curbside pickup and delivery with Food Dudes. Use the code “April2020” through the month of April when ordering online to wave the delivery fee. Pick-up orders can be made by calling 218-727-0196. The restaurant is closed on Easter Sunday. (more…)
Daily Menu: Cedar Lounge
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Cedar Lounge is open from noon to 6 p.m. daily for takeout of Earth Rider Brewery six packs, crowlers, kegs, merchandise and snacks. The bartender services customers from across a six-foot table with self-serve payment. The touch screen is sanitized after every use. In addition to continuing to serve beer and snacks, Cedar Lounge is holding virtual music performances and events on its Facebook Page. For more information or to arrange a pick-up order, call 715-394-7391. (more…)
Daily Menu: Grandma’s Saloon & Grill on Miller Hill
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Grandma’s Saloon & Grill is available for pickup and delivery from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily online or by calling 218-722-9313. Special Easter dinner options are also available when ordered before 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Information about their Easter dinners can be found on the restaurant’s Facebook page. (more…)
Daily Menu: Great Harvest Bread Co.
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Great Harvest continues to make sandwiches with fresh-baked bread for takeout. Orders can be placed by calling 218-728-9510. Delivery may be available for larger sandwich orders. The daily bread schedule can be found here, and their sandwich menu is below. (more…)
Daily Menu: Empire Coffee
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local takeout option.
Empire Coffee is making its hot beverages and sandwiches to go through its online ordering system. Those on the hunt for coffee can also reach out by phone at 715-718-0926.
Daily Menu: Black Woods Grill & Bar
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Black Woods Grill & Bar is available for curbside pickup and delivery from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at its Duluth location. Orders can be made by calling 218-724-1612. For those looking ahead for Easter options, Black Woods is offering a traditional Easter entree on Sunday April 12 for $15.
The menu can be viewed at blackwoods.com. (more…)
Daily Menu: Burrito Union
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Burrito Union is open daily for 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for curbside pickup by calling 218-728-4414 or delivery from Food Dudes. Use the code “April2020” to wave the delivery fees through the month of April. Along with four other local food businesses, Burrito Union is helping to provide free lunches to school-aged kids. Information about this program can be found on this GoFundMe page. (more…)
Daily Menu: Vitta Pizza
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Vitta Pizza is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Curbside pickup is available by calling 218-727-2226 and delivery can be ordered through Food Dudes. Use the code “April2020” to wave the delivery fee through the month of April. (more…)
Daily Menu: Hanabi Japanese Cuisine
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Hanabi is available for curbside pickup by calling 218-464-4412. Patrons who bring a non-perishable food item can receive a 10 percent discount while picking up at the restaurant. Food Dudes is waving the delivery fee through the month of April with the code “April2020” for those who would rather stay home. (more…)
Daily Menu: Lulu’s Pizza
As we continue staying safe with our social distancing practices, Perfect Duluth Day is back with another episode of the “Daily Menu.” Each day, we showcase another local take-out option.
Lulu’s Pizza is available daily for curbside takeout orders. Get your ‘za by calling 218-481-7167. (more…)
Daily Menu: Phoholic
What better way to stay cooped up inside than with great food? Tune in to Perfect Duluth Day every day for local social distancing dining options. Here’s what’s on the menu today:
Phoholic is available for take-out from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, they are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Take-out can be ordered by calling 218-464-0312. (more…)
Daily Menu: India Palace
Perfect Duluth Day continues to look into local take-out options amid Covid-19 restrictions for when you get sick of the food in your pantry. Check out today’s “Daily Menu” below:
India Palace is available from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday for takeout orders at a 10 percent discount by calling 218-727-8767. Delivery is available through Food Dudes, which is waving delivery fees through the end of April when using the code “April2020.” (more…)