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August 25, 2018

Sunday Supper: Fried Rice With Corn and Zucchini

Eat & Drink
August 24, 2018
Roasted prawns with grilled peppers and sweet corn salsa from Hyacinth.

7 don't-miss sweet corn dishes at Twin Cities restaurants

It's the happiest time of year, when Twin Cities chefs find inspiration in sweet corn.
Eat & Drink
August 24, 2018
Kylie Yu, 9, center, chowed down on sweet corn ears with her younger brothers, Michael, 5, left, and Charlie, 3, at the Minnesota State Fair Thursday.

Minnesota State Fair's Corn Roast becomes third stand to be certified kosher

It follows the previous certifications of Fresh French Fries and Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.
Eat & Drink
August 24, 2018
From best to worst, 56 new foods at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair

From best to worst, 56 new foods at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair

Our food critic ate his way through all the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair on opening day.
Eat & Drink
August 22, 2018
Wild Bill's Breakfast Bake at the Big Blue Barn at The Minnesota State Fair on Wednesday, August 24, 2017 in Falcon Heights, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNE

A critic's favorite foods over 20 years at the Minnesota State Fair

Facing his 20th Minnesota State Fair, a critic looks back at past favorites and flops.
Eat & Drink
August 22, 2018
The Wine Country building at the State Fair offers fairgoers the chance to try a dozen local wines and ciders, plus four wine slushies.

The cold climate wine competition results reflect the tough seasons

When the folks judging the cold climate wine competition get together, the discussion turns to crazy weather.
Eat & Drink
August 20, 2018
Copper Hen owners plan 2 eateries in downtown Mpls., Minnetonka

Copper Hen owners plan 2 eateries in downtown Mpls., Minnetonka

The couple behind a popular Eat Street restaurant are gearing up to launch the Copper Cow and Gray Fox Coffee & Wine Bar.
Eat & Drink
August 18, 2018
Mmm, cheese curds.

8 Twin Cities chefs reveal their Minnesota State Fair food favorites

What do Minnesota food professionals like to eat at the fair? Their answers may surprise you.
Eat & Drink
August 17, 2018
Burger Friday: Fantastic lamb-pork sliders are a reason to shop Minneapolis farmers markets

Burger Friday: Fantastic lamb-pork sliders are a reason to shop Minneapolis farmers markets

With his full-flavored mini-burgers, Bad Gyros owner Alan Scholer is upstaging prime tomato and sweet corn season.
Eat & Drink
August 17, 2018
Owner Gregg Karnis poses for a portrait with a piece of concept art for the new Pronto Pups stand. ] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.co

Find out how the Pronto Pup is made

The iconic Pronto Pup opens a new headquarters at the State Fair — just as fairgoers' eating preferences are evolving.
Eat & Drink
August 17, 2018
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Summer's not over: Enjoy these 3 Twin Cities restaurant patios

There's plenty of warm weather left for dining outside. Here are three of our favorites.
Eat & Drink
August 17, 2018
Former Perkins in Golden Valley transformed into sleek southeast Asian eatery

Former Perkins in Golden Valley transformed into sleek southeast Asian eatery

Owner of Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine opening her second restaurant focusing on the traditions of her native Laos.
Eat & Drink
August 16, 2018
Waffle "sandwiches" at Nordic Waffles.

Sample new State Fair food over lunch hour at Star Tribune's preview party

Eat & Drink
August 16, 2018
Thomas Pham pictured in 2012.

Restaurateur Thom Pham charged with 38 counts of tax fraud

Investigators say he underreported sales at Thanh Do restaurant in St. Louis Park.
Eat & Drink
August 15, 2018
The former Borders Book Shop at the Rosedale will soon become Revolution Hall, seen at top in a rendering. The project occupies two floors and is acce

Rosedale's food hall 'revolution' may change the future of mall dining

A new kind of food hall is coming to the Twin Cities. And it's in the suburbs. At the mall.
Eat & Drink
August 15, 2018

Recipes: Low-alcohol cocktails

Eat & Drink
August 15, 2018
The big reveal: Star Tribune's lip-balm flavor to take detour at Minnesota State Fair

The big reveal: Star Tribune's lip-balm flavor to take detour at Minnesota State Fair

Will the 2018 version top last year's "stick" flavor (as in lip-balm-on-a-stick)? We think so.
Eat & Drink
August 14, 2018
Food & Wine names Spoon and Stable to list of 40 most important restaurants of last 40 years

Food & Wine names Spoon and Stable to list of 40 most important restaurants of last 40 years

"Gavin Kaysen's fantastic restaurant stands for the best of Minneapolis (and Midwestern) dining, ushering a new era for the city, now a vibrant food destination," the magazine says.
Eat & Drink
August 14, 2018
McDonald's tests new French toast breakfast sandwich in Minnesota – and our food critic approves

McDonald's tests new French toast breakfast sandwich in Minnesota – and our food critic approves

How does it taste? "Not bad, not bad at all," says our critic.
Eat & Drink
August 13, 2018
'Global' pizzeria by Indian food expert Raghavan Iyer coming to Eden Prairie

'Global' pizzeria by Indian food expert Raghavan Iyer coming to Eden Prairie

Karma Pizza will feature naan crusts baked in clay-lined tandoor ovens.

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