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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING A FOOD CRITIC
Must be nice to eat for free everywhere! Well, that’s not exactly reality. My inside guide as to what it’s really like to be a food critic in Minnesota.
DERUSHA’S GUIDE TO MIAMI
Spring Break in Miami: What are my favorite restaurants, neighborhoods, bars? Real reviews and advice after our 4-day visit!
WELCOME TO THE NEW HOME FOR DeRUSHA
It’s more than a new website - go inside the process of designing a personal brand. It’s not just coming up with a logo (although the logo is awesome) it’s a strategy and a focus.
WHERE SHOULD WE GO IN MIAMI?
A quick trip is always an opportunity to explore - we have a MASSIVE list of places we’re thinking about visiting in Miami when Sam goes for a college visit.
THAT ONE TIME I WAS NOMINATED FOR A JAMES BEARD AWARD
I was a finalist for a James Beard Foundation award for outstanding TV segment about food. What did the judges say about my (losing) entry?
GIVING: DeRusha IN THE STAR TRIBUNE
Using my platform to give back and inspire others to take action is nothing new - check out this story from 2016!
CALM THE CHAOS WITH ROOM AND BOARD
Behind the scenes of a massive main floor renovation we did in conjunction with Room & Board and Custom One Renovation. What a change! Calming the chaos!
TOP CHEF MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL-STYLE
Kids from 14 Minnesota high schools get 60 minutes to show off their cooking skills - who will be be the Top Chef team from the ProStart competition!?
WHY I LET A CITY PAGES REPORTER SLEEP IN MY HOUSE
Inside the City Pages cover story that called me the hardest working man in Minnesota Media.
A FIRST FOR WCCO RADIO: STRIPPER TALK
In 100 years, I’m not sure WCCO Radio had stripper talk on the air! Find out why a local stripper texted us after the interview!
MY GUIDE TO VISTING LISBON PORTUGAL 2025
The best restaurants in Lisbon, best shopping in Libson, best tourist destinations and things to see and neighborhoods. This is the Lisbon, Portugal guide you need to bookmark!
FRIDAY FISH FRY SEASON 2025
Is a fish fry a legit fish fry without french fries? It’s Lent, it’s Fish Fry Season, I’m trying new ones and classics in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. First up: Mara Bar at Four Seasons Minneapolis.
COLOGNE FOR DUDES IS BACK
Fragrance and cologne is back. But you don’t want to smell like a teenager bathed in Axe Body Spray. I’m sharing my favorite colognes every Sunday with the Sunday Scent.
WHY DO PEOPLE BACK INTO PARKING SPACES?
I experienced a driver backing in and backing in and backing in to a parking space in a ramp. Selfish? Brilliant? Safe? We had a fun conversation about it!
TURNING 50 MEANS GETTING OLDER, NOT GETTING OLD
I was dreading turning 50. But now I’m embracing the idea of getting older… without getting OLD.
MY BEST SPOTS TO VISIT IN NASHVILLE
Where should you go in Nashville? Food critic-approved best restaurants in Nashville, Best Bars in Nashville and best shopping in Nashville.
2024 DeRUSHA HOLIDAY GIFT GUDIE
The gift guide for men’s fashion, Minnesota art and gifts, food and drink. What to buy? Ask DeRUSHA!
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