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Hot off the grill, a weekend's worth of recipes
There are 106 days to fill from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Let's get grilling.
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Saffron, La Belle Vie bartenders put own twist on classic cocktails
Nikola Govich of Saffron and Adam Gorski of La Belle Vie once tested each other's drinks. Now they're shaking up menus.
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Bonicelli Kitchen to open in Northeast Minneapolis
Laura Bonicelli didn't plan on opening a restaurant. But then opportunity knocked.
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Pasta dish packed with tangy feta flavor
It's a recipe made for a quick dinner: noodles, vegetables and a zesty cheese.
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Rhubarb adds a splash of color and flavor to spring
If rhubarb has been relegated to dessert-only status, you've been missing out.
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Healthy Family: Give your kids a fresh start (with produce)
Take advantage of fruits and vegetables when they're in season, and you – and your kids – will be lifelong fans.
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More Italian — this time in Uptown — headed to Minneapolis
Uptown, get ready for Scena Tavern, an Italian kitchen and bar by restaurateur Paul Dzubnar.
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Ramsey vintner toasts traditional winemaking methods
Mark Hedin, who started a winery and vineyard in Andover in 2007, has launched an operation in Ramsey.
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Different kind of steakhouse emerges on St. Paul's Cathedral Hill
Salt Cellar, the new steakhouse with the retro vibe in St. Paul's Cathedral Hill neighborhood, succeeds with its prime course but struggles with many other dishes.
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Spoon and Stable offers 4-star splendor in the North Loop
REVIEW: Chef Gavin Kaysen's Spoon and Stable is a Twin Cities rarity in that it is a fully realized restaurant experience, with each aspect of its operation polished to a highly professional shine. That's among the many reasons it earns four stars.
Eat & Drink
Yes, it's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Since there's a National Day of very nearly everything (March 5 is National Cheese Doodle Day, so there is some precedent here), why not set aside some time to celebrate the nation's most popular cookie?
Variety
Metro State, Inver Hills students build community in community garden
College students given the opportunity to plant, mulch, weed and donate end up harvesting more than food.
Recipes
Sunday Supper: Soba Noodles With Tuna
Soba noodles are thin Japanese buckwheat noodles. Some are flavored with green tea powder, as reflected in this recipe.
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Diner's Journal: Three more food trucks land permanent homes in Minneapolis
More and more food trucks are landing permanent homes. Hurrah.
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Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Spring brings a tasty food truck slider
What makes a good slider great? Salt, of course — specifically, a sea salt infused with rosemary, sage, thyme and marjoram. The bacon doesn't hurt, either. That's what you get at the Butcher Salt food truck.
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