Eat & Drink
N.Y. Times sends reporter to State Fair, discovers Minnesota's greatness
Our beloved Minnesota State Fair gets a glowing feature — and they didn't even make fun of us.
Variety
Celebrate the close of summer with a Labor Day picnic
The shoulder season of picnics and dining al fresco is upon us as we shift back into autumn — and indoor — rituals.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: State Fair's Lunch Box still serving nostalgia after 56 years
The Lunch Box represents a different fair era, before the drive to create an Instagram-grabbing food item. Instead, the focus is on reliable, familiar, reasonably priced fare, served with a smile.
Eat & Drink
Going to see 'Hamilton' in downtown Minneapolis? Here's where to grab a bite
Here are some great places to drink and dine before or after the Orpheum Theatre show.
Taste
2018 Minnesota State Fair food competition blue-ribbon winners
BAKED PRODUCTS YEAST BREAD, PLAIN DOUGH White, no seeds: William Middeke, Eden Prairie Herb: James Lind, Minnetonka Whole wheat or graham: Sonia Jacobsen, Roseville Raisin…
Eat & Drink
13 great places to eat breakfast at the State Fair
Insiders know that an ideal time to enjoy the Minnesota State Fair is in the morning.
Eat & Drink
'Affordable' Italian restaurant opening in new downtown Minneapolis hotel
Tavola will open in the Elliot Park Hotel in late September.
Taste
The good, the bad and the ugly
The good, the bad and the ugly Before you hit the entrance to the Minnesota State Fair, check out Rick Nelson’s review of the best…
Taste
Watermelon gazpacho serves up summer in a bowl
Add cucumber, green peppers and sweet onions for a tasty mix.
Taste
Steam those beets for the easiest preparation
Beets, with a variety of colors, offer a lovely mix for fall salads.
Taste
BLT pizza: a new take on summer classic
Make use of those ripe tomatoes with a dish that's sure to please the family.
Eat & Drink
9 hidden gems offer great wine selection across Twin Cities
Out of the way and/or unassuming, these stores are hiding in plain sight.
Variety
How our food critic tackles 40 new Minnesota State Fair foods in one day
For 20 years, Rick Nelson has walked calmly into the fair's chaos of consumables and separated the edible from the inedible.
Eat & Drink
Ranking every new Minnesota State Fair food from best to worst
It was a banner year for new food at the fair, and our restaurant critic tried every single new offering.
Eat & Drink
Wine of the Week: Colorea La Mancha Tempranillo-Syrah 2016
Colorea La Mancha Tempranillo-Syrah 2016 The men of La Mancha, and the women, as well, make some pretty dandy wines at especially cool prices. I…
Eat & Drink
Sunday Supper: Fried Rice With Corn and Zucchini
Fried Rice With Corn and Zucchini Serves 4 to 6. Note: Plan ahead to soak the rice for an hour if you’re using sticky rice.…
Eat & Drink
7 don't-miss sweet corn dishes at Twin Cities restaurants
It's the happiest time of year, when Twin Cities chefs find inspiration in sweet corn.
Eat & Drink
Minnesota State Fair's Corn Roast becomes third stand to be certified kosher
It follows the previous certifications of Fresh French Fries and Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar.
Eat & Drink
From best to worst, 56 new foods at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair
Our food critic ate his way through all the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair on opening day.
Eat & Drink
A critic's favorite foods over 20 years at the Minnesota State Fair
Facing his 20th Minnesota State Fair, a critic looks back at past favorites and flops.
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