Eat & Drink
November 19, 2015
Chef Mike DeCamp in the dining room at Monello Wednesday evening.

Former La Belle Vie chef breaks tired mold of 'hotel restaurant' at Monello

REVIEW: At the next-generation hotel restaurant that is Monello, chef Mike DeCamp is demonstrating his crudo- and pasta-making skills. And how.
Eat & Drink
November 18, 2015
Spoon and Stable in North Loop of Minneapolis.

Counter Intelligence: Charlie Awards honor Twin Cities food and drink scene

Winners of the fifth annual Charlie Awards were announced Sunday afternoon at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. The awards celebrate excellence in the Twin Cities' food and drink scene, with Spoon and Stable named Outstanding Restaurant.
Taste
November 18, 2015
The Winners of the 10th annual cookie contest for the Star Tribune Taste section. Cranberry Pecan Swirls by Annette Poole of Prior Lake. [ TOM WALLACE

Cranberry Pecan Swirls

Fresh, festive berries taste as good as they look.
Variety
November 18, 2015

Let's talk turkey about the perfect Thanksgiving meal

Do you want to make the best possible Thanksgiving meal? We're here to help, with expert tips on everything from roasting a just-right turkey to whipping up a to-die-for gravy. We'll even show you how to carve up the bird, pair it all with the perfect wine and much more.
Eat & Drink
November 18, 2015
The Jeffrey, Constantine’s take on a White Russian, with almond milk, coffee liqueur, espresso foam and vodka.

Drinking (and noshing) at Constantine, downstairs from Monello

Downstairs from Monello is downtown's latest speakeasy, Constantine. And it's a hoot. Visually, anyway.
Variety
November 18, 2015

Restaurant Review: Monello

Chef Mike DeCamp is the driving force behind Monello, the Italian restaurant from Jester Concepts. The restaurant, which excels at pasta and crudo, is located inside the Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis. 3 1/2 stars.
Eat & Drink
November 18, 2015
In the past, we’ve paired wines with gravy and side dishes. Now it’s time to pay attention to the bird and how it’s prepared.

Wines to pair with smoked, deep-fried or heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving

Deep-fried, smoked and heritage birds are amenable to pairings aplenty for Thanksgiving's main course.
Taste
November 18, 2015
Maple Syrup-Glazed Turkey Breast.

For turkey done right, roast parts separately instead of whole

There's an easy solution to having the entire turkey done at the same time.
Taste
November 18, 2015

Pumpkin vegetable soup serves as versatile recipe

This hearty vegetable medley serves as a versatile recipe for whatever produce you may have on hand.
Eat & Drink
November 15, 2015
Spoon and Stable in North Loop of Minneapolis.

Spoon and Stable wins best Twin Cities restaurant award

The fifth-annual celebration of the Twin Cities' food-and-drink scene showered awards on Spoon and Stable, Corner Table, the Birchwood Cafe, Broders' and others.
Variety
November 14, 2015
"Scandinavian Baking, Sweet and Savory Cakes and Bakes, for Bright Days and Cozy Nights," by Trine Hahnemann, offers more than 100 recipes with a Dani

Nordic cuisine takes center stage in this season's new cookbooks

Nordic cuisine takes center stage in this season's collection of new books for the home cook who wants to expand a repertoire.
Taste
November 14, 2015
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November 14, 2015
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November 13, 2015
The Winners of the 10th annual cookie contest for the Star Tribune Taste section. Orange Ginger Drops by Cheryl Francke of Arden Hills [ TOM WALLACE �

Orange Ginger Drops

Crystallized ginger and citrus spice up a holiday classic.
Eat & Drink
November 11, 2015
Restaurant review : Ling and Louie's Asian bar and Grill, 921 Nicollet Mall, Interior space, dining room and bar, created br 'gutting' the space that

Review: Ling & Louie's looks good, but taste isn't so great

The expansive menu at Ling & Louie's in Minneapolis has a something-for-everyone vibe. As is often the case, what happens is that by hoping to please everyone, it ends up pleasing no one. | ★½ out of 4 stars
Eat & Drink
November 11, 2015
Rick Nelson, Star Tribune shrimp etouffee from Burch.

For brunch, head to Burch and Bradstreet

In an ideal world, we would all have a standing weekly reservation for Sunday brunch at Burch Steak or nearby Bradstreet in Minneapolis.
Variety
November 11, 2015
HORMEL BACON 1 Perfectly Cooked Bacon is a new food service product from Hormel. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday September 15, 2015 Ta

For some people, it's OK again to bring home the bacon

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