Taste http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste RSS Feed for Taste en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:08:14 GMT 2012-02-09T19:08:14Z en-us Need tips on tipping? http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952829.html Etiquette experts weigh in on the ins and outs of restaurant gratuities -- a necessary cost of dining out and an opportunity to express gratitude for a job well done. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:38:53 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952829.html 2012-02-08T21:38:53Z Poll: How much do you tip? http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/139015994.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:16:30 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/139015994.html 2012-02-09T16:16:30Z Live Chat on restaurants, tipping and Valentine's Day: read the replay http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138945684.html Live Chat on restaurants, tipping and Valentine's Day Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:08:14 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138945684.html 2012-02-09T19:08:14Z Baking Central: A cake with shades of love http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952574.html Whether you want to wow your sweetie, or provide a grand finale for friends, this layer cake provides drama by tweaking the basics. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:33:57 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952574.html 2012-02-08T23:33:57Z Is Minnesota a winner or loser at the Bake-Off? http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952659.html For the first time in more than 60 years, the state has no one in the Bake-Off finals. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:38:56 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952659.html 2012-02-08T20:38:56Z Create your own chocolate sampler http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952724.html With quality chocolatiers in the area, your sweet tooth won't be disappointed. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:52:01 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952724.html 2012-02-08T20:52:01Z Lowry Hill deli gets diners talking http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138506654.html Is Rye the dream come true for deli-starved locals? It depends. But it's worth a visit. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:24:33 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138506654.html 2012-02-06T15:24:33Z Counter intelligence: Making a last-minute Valentine's Day plan http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952719.html Procrastinators, rejoice; it's not too late to nail down Valentine's Day dining plans. Plus, out-of-the-box places to get sweets for your sweetie. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:11:35 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952719.html 2012-02-08T21:11:35Z Liquid assets: France is bubbling over with sparklers http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952729.html Take a chance and step out of the Champagne region. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:49:07 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952729.html 2012-02-08T20:49:07Z What's cooking: Names in the news http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952734.html Also: A maple syrup contest and a chocolate tasting. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:14:39 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/138952734.html 2012-02-08T21:14:39Z