Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit on St. Paul’s Snelling Avenue just got a light makeover with a bright pink exterior that promises all the fun to be found within. Inside, those savory pot pies, biscuit sandwiches and more are still available, but the menu has expanded to include a lot of house-made ice cream. One of its best uses is a next-level ice cream sandwich ($8.99) that just joined the freezer case last week. Fudgy brownies wrap around pretzel ice cream with a pecan praline crumble, and the whole thing is a victory lap around the best dessert flavors from sweet cream with a salty edge to the decadent heart of deep chocolate. Put this one on the summer bucket list, and maybe don’t make my mistake in sharing it with the kiddos. (Joy Summers)
Roasted chicken sandwich at Papa Chuy’s Bakery in Minneapolis. (Nancy Ngo/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
The Mexican bakery that debuted earlier this year in the former Vegan East in the Whittier neighborhood continues to expand its offerings. In addition to Jesus Alcocer’s inaugural lineup of swirly, puffy conchas, yoyos (wafers), bigotes (croissants), brocas (baguettes) tres leches and other baked goods, a small selection of sandwiches are now available.
It’s a logical next step and a great way to spotlight breads coming out of the kitchen at this panadería. An egg, bacon and cheese sandwich highlights Alcocer’s croissants. Meanwhile, Papa Chuy’s uses soft, airy, thick bread for deli-style sandwiches. And the best of this bunch is the roast chicken sandwich ($10.50). Slices of herb-forward, Cajun-spiced, tender chicken are accompanied with classic toppings along with avocado, pasilla peppers and roasted garlic aioli for added freshness and punch.
And hot tip: In addition to street parking along Lyndale Avenue, Papa Chuy’s offers a handful of parking spots on the side of the restaurant (accessible through the alleyway) on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Nancy Ngo)
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