Eat & Drink
January 12, 2017
The popularity of ramen shows no signs of slowing.

New St. Paul restaurant hopes to be the Chipotle of ramen

Restaurant veterans Chris Corlett and Tryg Truelson are making a bet that the noodle-and-broth movement is about to go mainstream.
Taste
January 12, 2017
At Parley Lake Winery in Waconia, Frontenac gris grapes are a cold hardy variety developed by the U of M .] rtsong-taatarii@startribune.com

Lakewinds Co-ops launching a Maker-to-Market initiative

The wineries that make up Waconia Wine Country are hosting a celebration of the season with mulled wine, food, wine samples, microbrews, music and more.
Eat & Drink
January 11, 2017
Digital image of original photograph. George Draper Dayton, Minneapolis, Lee Brothers Portrait Collection, Minnesota Historical Society

Timeline: 113 years of dining at the building formerly known as Dayton's in Minneapolis

Taste
January 11, 2017
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Minneaoplis, 09/10/2007 - One of the joys of eating at the Oak Grill on the 12th Floor of Macy's is their po

Recipes from Dayton's over the decades

Eat & Drink
January 11, 2017
Norton & Peel Breakfast with Santa in the Dayton's Sky Room, 1961.

Going, going, gone: 113-year dining tradition ending in downtown Minneapolis

When the restaurants at Macy's in downtown Minneapolis close on Jan. 27, the lights will go out on a remarkable 113-year dining tradition.
Eat & Drink
January 11, 2017
Bittercube cocktails and mini golf: Can Can Wonderland set to open in St. Paul

Bittercube cocktails and mini golf: Can Can Wonderland set to open in St. Paul

The bar and playhouse comes from the same folks who are responsible for the Soap Factory's Haunted Basement and the Walker Art Center's artist-inspired mini golf.
Variety
January 11, 2017
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Uncured Teriyaki Turkey Strips, from Ferndale Market.

Turkey snacks expand brand for Ferndale Market of Cannon Falls

Ferndale Market has taken turkey to heart. In fact, it's the state's first farm-to-turkey-store, producing turkey "snacks" that have wide appeal.
Eat & Drink
January 11, 2017
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Glasses of red and white wine.

Expand your wine choices with these simple tips

Expand your horizons by reaching for varieties and wineries that are new to you and your palate.
Taste
January 11, 2017
Roast Pork With Sauerkraut.

Roast Pork With Sauerkraut

Serve the meat with potatoes, roasted or mashed. Leftovers are great in sandwiches.
January 10, 2017
Coon Rapids' first brewery and taproom eyes mid-2017 opening

Coon Rapids' first brewery and taproom eyes mid-2017 opening

A free beer tasting will be held at the Coon Rapids Civic Center this weekend.
Eat & Drink
January 10, 2017
Rustica Bakery & Cafe opening in downtown Wayzata

Rustica Bakery & Cafe opening in downtown Wayzata

The top-rated Minneapolis bakery will open in the spring, replacing three-year-old Lunds & Byerly's Kitchen. The space will include a bakery-cafe (with a wine-beer menu), soft-serve ice cream counter and a significant Dogwood Coffee presence.
Eat & Drink
January 9, 2017
Upcoming Brut chef is now heading Grand Cafe — for now

Upcoming Brut chef is now heading Grand Cafe — for now

Brut is still coming, Malone says.
Eat & Drink
January 7, 2017

Wine of the week: Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut

Eat & Drink
January 7, 2017
Performance Meals staffers Cameron Anderson, Eddie LoneEagle, owner Adrian De Los Rios and Kyle Storley, in their Robbinsdale kitchen.

Twin Cities bodybuilder chef cooks up Performance Meals

What happens when a bodybuilder starts cooking for his gym buddies? A health-focused meal service built on flavor, nutrition and convenience.
Eat & Drink
January 7, 2017
Rustica Cookies and Creamery at the Mall of America offers cookies and ice cream.

3 new Twin Cities restaurants to enliven a wintry day

These new spots are serving up delicious Greek and Mexican fare, plus some delicious ice cream and cookies.
Variety
January 6, 2017
The Draft Horse

Draft Horse broken into, one of a spate of recent Twin Cities restaurant burglaries

The burglary is one of a recent spate of break-ins targeting eateries.
Eat & Drink
January 6, 2017
Burger Friday: The Walker's new restaurant turns cheeseburger into high art

Burger Friday: The Walker's new restaurant turns cheeseburger into high art

The Walker's burger is a nod to the museum's employees, who constitute a significant percentage of the restaurant's business and spoke out on the need/desire for everyday, approachable and affordable fare.
Eat & Drink
January 5, 2017
Bar La Grassa owner set to debut pizza restaurant in Minnetonka

Bar La Grassa owner set to debut pizza restaurant in Minnetonka

Restaurateur Ryan Burnet is staying busy after opening Crisp & Green.
Eat & Drink
January 5, 2017
What's hot in food and drink this week: Donuts, Laotian pop-ups and beer-ski battles

What's hot in food and drink this week: Donuts, Laotian pop-ups and beer-ski battles

All the best food-and-drink inspired events around the Twin Cities
Books
January 5, 2017
BuzzFeed, famous for its viral quizzes, listicles and exploding watermelon videos, has added another line to its colorful resume: bestselling publishe

Delicious irony: BuzzFeed's old-school cookbook is a bestseller

The online media outlet has sold more than 100,000 copies of its self-published "Tasty the Cookbook" in less than two months.

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