Each week Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson updates you on the latest happenings not only in the Twin Cities restaurant community but also in the world of food. We'd like to hear from you, too, so tune in.

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Episode index:

What does it all mean?

Rick Nelson compares the drastic decline in sales at Starbucks's to the marked increase at McDonald's. 11/12/2008 04:36 PM

What's up at the Wilde Roast Cafe

Rick Nelson talks to the owner of the Wilde Roast Cafe about their "I Voted" cookie giveaway and how the reopening of the I-35W bridge has affected business. 11/06/2008 01:56 PM

Warehouse district welcomes Black Sheep

Minneapolis' first coal fire pizza joint has opened in the Warehouse district and offers pizza, salads, wine and beer. 10/22/2008 11:37 AM

A menu appealing to the appetite and the wallet

North Coast in Wayzata offers a five-course tasting menu for $35. Rick Nelson talks with chef Ryan Aberle about the menu and an interesting palate cleanser. 10/09/2008 11:19 AM

A weekend in Bayfiled, Wisc.

A look at this weekend's Apple Festival in Bayfield, Wisc., and more. 10/01/2008 05:38 PM

Wayne Kostroski of Tejas Express

Tejas Express returns to the State Fair where they continue to offer their popular breakfast burrito and "celebrity guacamole." 08/20/2008 06:14 PM

Where to dine during the Fringe

Rick Nelson spells out the best places to grab a bite before or after a Fringe show. 08/06/2008 04:00 PM

Who's that man in the disguise?

Restaurant critic Rick Nelson discusses how important anonminity is in his job. 07/23/2008 03:45 PM

A look at the Minneapolis Farmers Market

Brian Fredericksen, owner and founder of Ames Farm and a member of the governing board at the Minneapolis Farmers Market talks about the past, present and future of the market. 07/15/2008 11:38 AM

A St. Cloud burger shack worth visiting

Val's Rapid Serv in St. Cloud is not only cheap, but serves up tavern food fit for a king. 07/09/2008 03:31 PM

Rick screams for ice cream

Rick Nelson names a couple of his favorite ice cream parlors and delectable flavors. (One of each, please.) 07/03/2008 12:02 PM

The virtues of a fresh-picked strawberry

Rick Nelson talks about getting up at 5 a.m., dressing in white and coming home hours later with 25 lbs. of fresh-picked strawberries and looking rather - pink. 06/25/2008 11:28 AM

A dramatic decline in bee colonies

Rick Nelson interviews Great Ciao owner David Nicholson about declines in bee colonies nationwide, the effects it can have on food production and more. 06/19/2008 04:01 PM

Rick's tips on dining in NYC

Rick Nelson talks about discovering new restaurants in NYC and where he visited on a recent 48-hour trip there. Warning: Drooling and booking a reservation on an eastward flight may be caused by digesting this podcast. 06/11/2008 04:05 PM

Manny's moves to Twin Cities landmark

Goodbye, dreary mall. Hello, front and center downtown Minneapolis. Manny's Steakhouse is moving to the corner of 9th Street and Marquette Avenue. 06/04/2008 02:34 PM

Good eating on a roadtrip

Where to go and have a good meal without burning through an entire tank of gas. 05/28/2008 12:00 PM

Tasty tidbits from the Taste 50

Rick shares some of the best morsels from the Taste 50. 05/21/2008 11:25 AM

Mill City Farmer's Market appeals to everyone

Mill City Farmer's Market is a great stop for cooks, grazers, browsers, curiosity seekers and anyone in search of a Saturday morning diversion. 05/14/2008 11:50 AM

Global Market to add new, yummy, bakery

Pastry chef Michelle Gayer is opening a new bakery in the Global Market called The Salty Tart. 05/07/2008 05:28 PM

Homegrown cookbook features local farmers

Brett Olson, co-founder of Minnesota nonprofit Renewing the Countryside, discusses their new cookbook which features local farmers. 04/30/2008 04:44 AM

A guide to the best drive-ins

Some are close, some are far away but all are worth the road trip to find the best drive-in. 04/23/2008 06:24 PM

St. Paul man is winner in Pillsbury Bake-Off

Edgar Rudberg's recipe for salmon pastries with dill pesto was the winner in the entertaining appetizers category in this year's Pillsbury Bake-Off. It was Rudberg's first time entering the contest. 04/16/2008 12:40 PM

The secrets of great coffee revealed

An interview with Kopplin's Coffee owner Andrew Kopplin about what makes, and doesn't make, an excellent cup of coffee. 04/10/2008 02:57 PM

Is the star system for restaurant reviews flawed?

Counting the reasons restaurant critic Rick Nelson hates the restaurant review's star system. 04/03/2008 02:27 PM

Great deals for lunch, dinner and happy hour

Looking for great deals for lunch and dinner? Rick Nelson shares his faves. 03/26/2008 04:07 PM