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Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest: The People's Choice Award goes to ...
It's pecans and coconut for the win!
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3 Christmas dining-out (and drinking) ideas in Minneapolis
Dining out for the holidays? Here are three spots to consider.
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5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorite of his recent dining-out schedule.
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The winning cookies of the 2019 Star Tribune Cookie Contest
Out of 207 entries, we have four finalists and a winner. They're appealing on many levels, especially the way each one introduces a wide range of delicious ingredients into our cookie universe: whiskey, sunflower seeds, turmeric and tea.
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Inside the University of Minnesota's secret meat and cheese market
A small shop on the U's St. Paul campus has been selling dairy and meat at bargain prices for decades.
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17 cookie-baking tips, from an expert
A professional, with decades of experience, offers helpful cookie-baking tips.
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Sushi at the gym? Two public restaurants open at new Southdale Life Time
Protein shakes aren't all you can get post-workout.
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How to get free cookies in downtown Minneapolis today
Now that we have your attention, mark your calendars for the Star Tribune's annual cookie fest on Thursday, Dec. 5 in downtown Minneapolis.
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New North Loop sushi bar in the works from the team behind Sushi Fix
Billy Tserenbat, the founder of Sushi Fix -- and current owner of Baja Haus and Bibuta -- is taking over the former Sweet Chow space.
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'Elevated dive bar' with classic cocktails opening soon in north Minneapolis
New bar from cocktail veterans Robb Jones and Elliot Manthey will open in the former Donnie Dirk's Zombie Den.
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Minneapolis ranks among best food cities in the world, according to top chefs
Bloomberg asked top chefs where they like to dine.
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Oysters, pasta and pizza: Here are 5 Twin Cities dining deals
Looking for a nice night out that doesn't break the bank? Try these five bargains.
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The stuffed burger remains Minnesota's ambassador to the world
No matter how it's spelled, our own cheese-stuffed burger has made its mark.
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Consider a light red to drink for the big Thanksgiving meal
Twin Cities chefs offer suggestions for what drinks to serve alongside such wide-ranging holiday feasts.
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Be ready for holiday guests with wine on hand
These selections are worthy of buying by the case any time of the year.
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Ask the critic: Quiet restaurants, Rosedale, gluten-free options and more
Star Tribune food critic Rick Nelson is here to answer any and all dining-related questions.
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Red's Savoy changes name to 'Maroon & Gold Savoy Pizza' for Gophers game
The pizza company that has built its brand on "Sota Style" pies just can't bring itself to identify with the opposition.
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Detroit-style pizza and Hawaiian food coming to new North Loop food hall
With Twin Cities food halls booming, four new restaurants to launch at North Loop Galley next month.
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