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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Wine Bar Now Open at Angelina’s Kitchen in Woodbury

The locally owned restaurant recently began selling beer and wine.

Long part of the plans for Angelina’s Kitchen, a new wine bar is now open at the Woodbury restaurant. Owner Angela Verrastro in October consolidated her Kitchen and Café, and she secured a liquor license in November. The restaurant is now called Angelina’s Kitchen Italian Bistro & Catering. Verrastro said happy hour is available from 3-6 p.m., along with appetizers. She said the flatbread is particularly good. “Nothing deep fried,” Verrastro said. Also, a piano player is now on hand from 6-10 p.m. Friday nights, according to the restaurant’s website.   Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter

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Kris Janisch

10:14 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Yeah, had the meatball sub there for lunch yesterday. Excellent.   more ›

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Woodbury Council Approves Liquor Licenses for Angelina’s Kitchen, Aldi

Both measures were quickly approved during Wednesday night's City Council meeting.

The Woodbury Aldi will soon offer 3.2 beer and Angelina’s Kitchen can now serve beer and wine following the Woodbury City Council’s unanimous approval of their liquor license applications. No one spoke during public hearings on both matters at Wednesday night’s council meeting. Background checks came back clear for Aldi and Angelina’s Kitchen. Aldi, a discount grocery chain, opened Oct. 5 in the former Borders space at 8427 Tamarack Bay. Councilwoman Julie Ohs called the approval of the liquor license a “routine matter.” Angelina’s Kitchen, meanwhile, has consolidated its two locations (Angelina’s Café), and plans to add a wine bar.  “Best eggplant parmesan in town, by the way,” said Councilwoman Amy Scoggins, who was recently re-elected …

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Alcohol for Aldi, Angelina’s Kitchen, Plus New Development: Woodbury Council Preview

The Woodbury City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.

The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday will hold public hearings for liquor licenses for Angelina’s Kitchen and Aldi, as well as possibly approving a measure that would open the door for new housing developments near East Ridge High School. Angelina’s Kitchen Angelina’s Kitchen, which consolidated its two locations this fall, has been planning to add a wine bar.        Related: The New Addition at Angelina’s Kitchen in Woodbury The restaurant is now looking to secure a liquor license to sell beer and wine, and the council will hold a public hearing on the matter Wednesday night. Background checks came back clear. Angelina’s Kitchen is located at 2170 Eagle Creek Lane. Aldi Aldi, which opened in the former Borders location in early October…

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Theater Buyout, New Restaurants, Bar Eviction: Washington County Business Roundup

Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the east metro or otherwise making the news? Here’s an update for the month of October.

The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Oakdale Patch, Woodbury Patch and Stillwater Patch.   New Caribou Coffee Celebrates Grand Opening Oakdale's second Caribou Coffee is now open for business. Business Profile: 12-Year-Old Business Moves to Oakdale Quality office space draws former Stillwater business to Oakdale. Carmike Cinema Group Acquires Rave Cinemas The acquisition was announced Monday. The transition will take place before the end of the year. Liquor Store Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Festivities Gator's Liquor in Oakdale will be celebrating its five-year anniversary on Oct. 20. Excedrin Migraine Coming Back to Stores Product has been off the shelves since January recall. New Bar…

Margaret Wachholz

12:14 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Action at Angelina’s, Charity Scam, Marriage Matters: Woodbury Rewind

A look back at the news of the week in Woodbury.

Woodbury Grad, Muskie Master Chad Mitchell-Peterson and his fishing partner recently won 2012 “Top Gun” honors in the Professional Musky Tournament Trail. Woodbury Pizza Call Meth Bust: Man Sentenced Officers were searching his motel room when he asked if he could order a pizza. Police found drugs in an advertising leaflet. Woodbury Finishers for 2012 Twin Cities Marathon See which of your neighbors completed the 26.2-mile course. Woodbury on Pace for Record Water Usage The previous high was set in 2007. Your Woodbury Winter-Wear Guide Just because it's cold outside, it's no reason not to be stylish. Marriage Amendment Discussion Comes to Woodbury Did anybody go to this event? How was it? Charity Swindle Hits Woodbury’s Prestwick Golf Club…

Thursday, October 11, 2012

The New Addition at Angelina’s Kitchen in Woodbury

A wine bar is also planned at the Woodbury restaurant.

This summer, Angelina’s Kitchen announced plans to combine the kitchen and café. On Friday, Oct. 5, Angelina’s Kitchen Italian Bistro and Catering opened up its new space, which features full table service and more seating. “It’s the same food, just in a nicer atmosphere,” owner Angela Verrastro told Patch on Wednesday.       Related: Big Plans in Store for Angelina’s Kitchen in Woodbury Many people didn’t realize Angelina’s Kitchen offers a full menu, she said, and there are weekly specials—lobster ravioli and beef stroganoff, for example—along with breakfast available Friday through Sunday. The changes aren’t complete. A wine bar is planned for November, when a grand opening will be held. Angelina’s is set to offer craft beer and “a …

Friday, July 27, 2012

Report: New Ice Cream Shop Coming to Woodbury

YUM Ice Cream Parlour & Sweet Shop is going to move into the former Angelina’s Café space, according to a KSTP.com post.

YUM Ice Cream Parlour & Sweet Shop is planning to open in the former Angelina’s Café space in Woodbury, according to a KSTP.com post. The post shows a sign on the door announcing its plans to open there. The new ice cream shop would mark the third new frozen treat establishment to open in Woodbury of late, following CherryBerry and Freeziac, both of which offer build-your-own frozen yogurt options. Angelina’s Café is essentially moving into the existing Angelina’s Kitchen location, which will be expanded, bringing the two spots owned by Angela Verrastro under one roof. The new restaurant will be called Angelina’s Kitchen Italian Bistro and Catering.   Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Rewind: Construction Accident, Angelina’s Plans, Stoplight Suggestions

Taking a look back at the news of the week in Woodbury.

In case you missed some of the week’s top stories, here’s a recap. Simon Says: Woodbury’s Stoplights Could Be Timed Better Pizza delivery driver Jordan Simon, a Woodbury grad and student at UW-Stout, has plenty of opinions regarding the city’s traffic flow. Lots of discussion on this piece. Worker Injured in Construction Accident at Liberty Ridge Expansion Site Part of a roof at the expansion site for Liberty Ridge Elementary fell in on two construction workers, sending one man to the hospital. He has since been released, and District 833 officials were looking into the matter. Say it Ain’t So! No Dogs at the Woodbury Farmers Market This opinion piece about dogs at the Woodbury Farmers Market generated some conversation. Battling Beetles …

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Big Plans in Store for Angelina’s Kitchen in Woodbury

Angelina’s Café will essentially move into space adjacent to Angelina’s Kitchen, and a future wine bar and patio are on the horizon.

A patio. Additional seating. Expanded menu options. A wine bar. Angelina’s Kitchen is gearing up for a lot of changes. Plans call for Angelina’s Café to essentially move into the consignment store space next door to Angelina’s Kitchen in Woodbury's Eagle Valley Marketplace, owner Angela Verrastro said. An archway will be built between Angelina's Kitchen and the new dining area, which, at 1,500 square feet, will be bigger than the current café space. The newly expanded business will be called Angelina’s Kitchen Italian Bistro and Catering. The move will begin Sunday, July 1, and Angelina’s Kitchen is set to reopen on July 6. (The café will close.) In the near term, there will be limited seating at Angelina’s Kitchen, but the new space will …

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Kris Janisch

6:47 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

And it's actually kind of a quiet spot there for a patio.   more ›

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