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The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.
A wild week in restaurants with 4 closings and an opening
We say goodbye to I.E., Un Dito, Ramen Shoten and Hark Cafe, while Wayzata's Grocer's Table gets a sister restaurant.
On the Wolves' playoff menu: Surf and turf, Ann Kim's Korean ribs and Marc Heu's pastries
Team executive chef David Fhima ups the glitz and brings in top chefs for games 1 and 2.
9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip
The immersive Sphere arena, smoke-free options, millennial nostalgia and Minnesota-friendly spas are keeping Sin City fresh.
Dining with altitude: Top-floor restaurants give new meaning to 'high roller' in Las Vegas
High above the Strip, thrill seekers can sip cocktails, take in a four-course tasting dinner, swim or just enjoy the view.
Dining with altitude: Top-floor restaurants give new meaning to 'high roller' in Las Vegas
High above the Strip, thrill seekers can sip cocktails, take in a four-course tasting dinner, swim or just enjoy the view.
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week in the Twin Cities (and beyond)
It was an eclectic week of eating: the king of desserts, a Best breakfast in Duluth, dinner at a new Minneapolis restaurant, the return of Arepa Bar (but in St. Paul) and a signature taste of Minnesota.
Change up your Passover routine with these meatless recipes
Explore two new cookbooks for the holiday: one looks at traditions, the other offers a new spin on Jewish cuisine.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
We swung by two newcomers, revisited a still-buzzy favorite, found a classic doughnut in Shakopee and checked out a wine bar in Denver that's opening a Minneapolis outpost this summer.
Brühaven brewery coming to downtown Minneapolis this summer
Located in former Lakes & Legends, it will carry on the brand's community ethos — and some of its core beers.
Dining out on the cheap: 15 favorite meals for $10 and under
Prices might be rising, but there still are delicious bargains to be found at local restaurants, from a stellar short stack to cabbage rolls.
This Minneapolis chef doesn't like tasting menus but launches one to save his restaurant
Why chef Isaac Becker is taking the plunge at his lesser-known restaurant Snack Bar: "It's like we didn't exist."
The first new foods to find for the Twins' 2024 season
There were plenty of Minnesota flavors as Target Field unveiled its newest lineup of snacks in the stands.
You asked, our Taste team answered: Espresso martinis, date-night dining, a D'Amico closing
You asked the questions, and we have the answers.
Minneapolis restaurant Oro, 2 Mpls. chefs are finalists in James Beard Awards
Ann Ahmed and Christina Nguyen both advanced in the Best Chef: Midwest category.
Travail's 22-course Italian tasting menu
Travail's "signature tasting" features 22 small bites and plates of Italian food.
Can you handle a 22-course Italian tasting menu? Travail thinks so
The Robbinsdale fine-dining mavens are serving a full-throttle Italian dinner, with much more to come.
Pink Ivy is a new restaurant in Hopkins
First look at Pink Ivy, a vegetable-forward new restaurant in Hopkins
New Hopkins restaurant celebrates the versatility of vegetables
A first look at Pink Ivy, a veggie-forward addition to Mainstreet dining.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A seafood-free "crab boil" and a new burger both got our attention, go-to Mexican on opposite ends of the metro, and tastes of La Belle Vie brought back all the nostalgic feels.
Pi Day prep: The best places to get pie in the Twin Cities
While 3.14 is the perfect excuse to order pie, be sure to keep this delicious list on hand all year long.
8 things to know about the new food hall coming to Burnsville
Construction has started on Ate Ate Ate, which will open in Burnsville Center this spring.
McCoy's Public House in St. Louis Park closing after 20 years
We'll have one last St. Patrick's Day to celebrate this suburban fixture before it closes.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
We covered all the bases this week: Gluten-free treats, classic breakfast, a dream of a vegan rice bowl, brisket worth seeking out and a top-notch value meal.
21 slam-dunk downtown restaurants and bars for Big Ten fans
Breakfast, burgers, bars and big meals to satisfy the hungriest basketball fans near Target Center.
Michelin stars are finally coming to Minnesota — at Gavin Kaysen's $700 visiting chef series
The chef is bringing in three chefs as part of the North Star Series at his intimate restaurant Demi.
Prince's personal chefs buy Birchwood Cafe, will open Darling this spring
The venture from the couple behind Peoples Organic will start with breakfast and lunch.
Want to throw a Gilded Age dinner party? Here's the book for you
"The Gilded Age Cookbook" peeks into the extravagant parties of the 19th-century American elite, from gelatin-encased food to a monkey as the guest of honor.
There's a new burger shop in town, and it's from the owner of Ramen Kazama
Plus: Say goodbye to Hell's Cafeteria and Apoy, and hello to more pizza in Maple Grove, a Minneapolis outpost of Tono's, a bright SunBean coffee spot, Vinai preview dinners and more restaurant news.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Unlocking burrito perfection, cozying up with a popular Afghan dish, spicing up vegetable dumplings, perking up with Vietnamese coffee and a new burger discovery made for a busy (but delicious) week.
Gallery: Dario opens in the North Loop
The North Loop gets an energetic, fresh pasta restaurant. Take a look inside Dario
Meet the entrepreneur who's quietly creating a northeast Minneapolis food empire
Kamal Mohamed burst onto the local scene with Nashville Coop, but his bold flavors and ideas can be found across the Twin Cities, from sandwiches to the fine-dining restaurant StepChld.
Annie's Parlour is back serving malts after a four-year closure — and Convention Grill is next
Two beloved Twin Cities diners are returning after a four-year pandemic closure.
New cocktail bar WildChld is coming to northeast Minneapolis this spring
Plus: Tavern Grill heading to Vikings territory, Cafe Ceres expanding, accolades for Owamni and more restaurant news
First look: The North Loop gets an energetic, fresh pasta restaurant in Dario
The menu boasts a long list of pastas that leans into chef Joe Rolle's Italian heritage, and an infusion of Asian flavors both at the bar and the table.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
New brunch alert at Union Hmong Kitchen. Plus speakeasy snacks, carnitas perfection and handhelds with global flavors.
Now open: 3 new Minneapolis counter-service restaurants from familiar faces
Mr. Paul's Po' Boys, Ono Hawaiian Plates and Revival Smoked Meats have new outposts and are serving up new dishes, too.
The 5 best pizzas our food writers ate in the Twin Cities and beyond this week
It's National Pizza Day, so we focused our efforts on one of the best foods. No matter how you slice it — plain cheese, out-of-the-box toppings or a vegan pie to remember — there's great pizza in the metro area.
Our 20 favorite places for chicken wings in the Twin Cities area
And they are separated into categories for your snacking convenience.
Restaurant openings and closings in the Twin Cities
What's open, what's closed and what's still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Chicken and a breakfast sandwich for the ages (and in St. Paul), a tasting dinner that still wows and the Southern charms of hummingbird cake and étouffée.
Downtown Minneapolis restaurant group makes a move in the suburbs
Seeking to "diversify," Jester Concepts, the group behind Butcher & the Boar and P.S. Steak, will open Starling this spring in Edina.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A new burger to try, banana bread in Danish form, pork chop nirvana and cozying up to poutine and bao buns.
8 James Beard semifinalist nods for Twin Cities talent
Oro by Nixta, Daniel del Prado, Marc Heu and Meteor were recognized in national categories.
We tried 13 meal delivery services. Here are our reviews.
If you don't like chopping vegetables, want to have a chef-prepared dinner to heat and serve or just want to get out of your dinnertime rut, there's a service for you.
Why Twin Cities home cooks love meal kits
Chef-designed meals and cooking under Martha's Stewart's watchful eye are only part of the appeal.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A brunch for the ages, seeking solace in ramen, pizza and cheesesteaks expand to the west metro, fall-apart brisket and baklava ice cream from a new Middle Eastern shop.
St. Paul's Tavern on Grand will close this spring
The 35-year-old restaurant famous for its walleye is the latest Grand Avenue casualty, citing high costs, slow foot traffic and family as reasons for the closure.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
We're bracing for the cold snap by immersing ourselves in Caribbean flavors, favorite Hawaiian eats, cozy brunches and wood-fired pizza.
Why Minnesota's award-winning Owamni is changing its format to a $175 tasting menu — for now
Sean Sherman is putting a fine-dining spin on Indigenous cuisine at the Minneapolis restaurant, and in the process is setting up his nonprofit — and Native producers — for success.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Despite the above-average temps, we're in comfort food mode: coffee flights from a newcomer, cozy squash ravioli and polenta from old favorites, hot pot, and a new take on Scotch eggs.
'Koshersoul' author Michael Twitty coming to Twin Cities synagogue Jan. 10
The scholar on Black and Jewish food and identity discusses lutefisk, his favorite intersectional Shabbat dishes and how food becomes a vehicle for "resisting erasure."
3 new ice bars, the return of Walkin' Dog, the closure of Salut, and more restaurant news
Twin Cities ice bars defy the weather, Spoon and Stable closes for a refresh, another Hope Breakfast Bar, Walkin' Dog will walk back into downtown Mpls., and more.
Looking ahead: 10 Minneapolis restaurants we can't wait to get into in 2024
Pop-ups are moving into permanent homes, breakfast is getting its due, a beloved burger is coming back, big-name chefs are expanding their reach — and there's more on the horizon for the new year.
Last call for these 5 Twin Cities restaurants and bars closing at the end of 2023
The closures include longtime suburban favorite Campiello and much-loved Zumbro Cafe to newer taprooms and the state's first woman-owned distillery.
Time for holiday hijinks: Eat and play at these 11 Twin Cities 'eatertainment' venues
From classic arcade games and rows of pinball machines to mini-golf, pickleball and ax throwing, getting out of the house has never been more fun.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
An east metro coffee shop makes a small step toward reopening, a top-notch eggnog, and finding comfort in beef in a blanket, fries and cozy dinners.
Inside Demi alum's new south Minneapolis restaurant Bûcheron
An exclusive look at the elegant neighborhood restaurant from hospitality veterans Adam Ritter and Jeanie Janas Ritter, which blends French-American cuisine with Minnesota sensibility.
John Rimarcik, restaurateur who shaped Twin Cities dining and the North Loop for 60 years, dies at 84
At his urging, the Rimarcik family will reopen the Convention Grill for takeout on a limited basis.
The 5 best burgers in the Twin Cities area for 2023
Nothing gets our hearts pumping like the char and sizzle of a good burger. Here are the best we had this year — plus two more that we hope will return.
The best meals our food writers ate in 2023
The Star Tribune's Taste team eats out — a lot. While we've had many memorable meals, these are among those that stood out.
5 surprises in Twin Cities dining this year
Gas station fine dining, expensive egg sandwiches and pickles everywhere are among the experiences that caught us off-guard — in a good way — in 2023.
Recapping Twin Cities restaurant openings and closings in 2023
There were some tough goodbyes this year, but diners also welcomed new restaurants, new talent and saw some long-standing favorites expand.
7 trends in Twin Cities restaurants that caught our attention in 2023
From "social" overboard and expanded hours to a new era for sandwiches and Taylor Swift's Eras tour, the restaurant scene gave us plenty to write about.
In 2023, Twin Cities chefs got personal by bringing global flavors to their menus
By dining at these 11 restaurants, you'll get the chance to see a more personal side of the chefs behind them — and savor the results.
Can you match the wall and floor art to the Twin Cities restaurant in this quiz?
We go to these new local restaurants for the food, but stay for the design.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The case for brunch dessert, a classic meatless burger, fried artichokes, the sweet side of a hummus house and a memorable chicken dish are among our best bites of the week.
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Bold flavors shine in salads and sandwiches, plus ushering in the colder weather with coffee, cozy cassoulet and scones with a Scandinavian touch.
Duluth gem Northern Waters Smokehaus shares its secrets in new cookbook
Learn how to smoke fish, turn leftover smoked ham into meatballs and make the famous Cajun Finn sandwich as the North Shore staple celebrates 25 years — and a move.
Minnesota-made bonbons win awards at international chocolate competition
Two confections from St. Croix Chocolate Co. took home silver and bronze awards at the world's largest craft chocolate competition.
3 underground bars in Minneapolis' North Loop that turn basements into cozy escapes
The subterranean bars at Billy After Dark, Flora Room and Maison Margaux are nothing like their upper-level counterparts.
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Among this week's highlights: The sandwich we're still craving, an unbeatable lunch deal, chicken perfection, biscuits at an all-day cafe and a special menu we hope see again.
Minnesota 'comeback' of beloved chain Steak and Ale will begin in a Burnsville hotel
The new location — the first to open in 15 years — is coming to the soon-to-be-rebranded Best Western Nicollet Inn in April 2024.
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Stellar sandwiches with Be'Wiched roots, a soup you'll want to have all winter, a new place for crêpes, heirloom tomatoes as art and a classic French appetizer.
