Variety
December 8, 2017

9 must-try restaurants in Wayzata

Variety
December 7, 2017
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What you should bring as the perfect hostess gift this holiday season

A host of giving options
Eat & Drink
December 7, 2017
Holiday punch photographed at Cambria studio.

Simplify your party drinks by serving a bowl of cocktail-worthy punch

Punch offers ease for the host and a delightful cocktail-like drink for the guest.
Eat & Drink
December 7, 2017
It's a rarity: New bar opens in Minneapolis skyway

It's a rarity: New bar opens in Minneapolis skyway

Sphere is part of the Fifth Street Towers' multimillion-dollar renovation.
Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017
Some of the wines served at Sen Yai Sen Lek.

5 surprising Twin Cities eateries that 'create excitement' for wine

Across the metro area, venues you wouldn't expect are offering distinctive pours.
Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017
Kristy Dirk's newly opened Lucky Oven Bakery in south Minneapolis has a wall of retro Easy-Bake Ovens.

The classic Easy-Bake Oven is inspiration behind new south Minneapolis bakery

It's an ode to the humble beginnings of proprietor Kristy Dirk, who, like many pastry chefs, started her baking "career" with the culinary toy.
Taste
December 6, 2017

Recipe: Crispy Pork Chops With Radicchio, Endive and Apple Salad

Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017

Recipe: Cocktail-like punch

Taste
December 6, 2017

An onion is an onion, until it's caramelized

The result of the lengthy cooking is a sweet and versatile ingredient that enlivens many dishes.
Taste
December 6, 2017
Crispy Pork Chops With Radicchio, Endive and Apple Salad.

Opposites attract with hot pork chops and cool apple salad

Hot, crispy pork chops meet their match in a cool radicchio and apple salad.
Taste
December 6, 2017

For Hanukkah and beyond, perfect latkes

Make crispy, slightly sweet potato-apple pancakes the star of your party with this no-fail method.
Taste
December 6, 2017

How 6 Americans in Paris promoted French cuisine in the U.S.

Why we cook, and think about food, like the French — even in the heartland.
Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017
Spyhouse Coffee's first location in St. Paul recently opened.

These 3 new Twin Cities coffeehouses will keep you caffeinated

Newcomers offer specialty drinks and tasty treats.
Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017

5 great wines to bring your host or hostess this holiday season (including one from Minnesota)

Find the perfect pairing
Eat & Drink
December 4, 2017
Step up your Vikings tailgating game with these insane 'meat necklaces'

Step up your Vikings tailgating game with these insane 'meat necklaces'

Throw out those lame pretzels, and add meat to your gameday snack necklace.
Eat & Drink
December 2, 2017

Wine of the Week: Udaca Adro da Sé Encruzado Dao 2015

Eat & Drink
December 2, 2017

Recipe: Cranberry Ecstacy Bars

Eat & Drink
December 2, 2017
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Love the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar? Here's how to re-create your own Bliss

This re-creation from the Oregonian is "insanely great."
Variety
December 1, 2017
A man dressed in medieval garb delivered an unusual cease-and-desist letter to Modist Brewing in Minneapolis on Friday.

Minneapolis' Modist Brewery receives medieval-style cease-and-desist order

The brewery's "Dilly Dilly" Mosaic Double IPA crowlers prompted the Bud Light messenger's visit.
Eat & Drink
December 1, 2017

Look to Sonoma County for notable wines

The California county has a lot of offbeat, distinctive wines.

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