Eat & Drink
February 13, 2019
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Think cold is tough on Minnesota grapes? Depends on snow and time of year

Minnesota grape growers remember winters far worse than this.
Eat & Drink
February 13, 2019
Dessert samplers of gluten free chocolate pie, macaroon with cayenne dark chocolate and fig beignets with pastis liqueur, sweet black sesame, orange a

After rocky start, vegan restaurant Fig + Farro hits stride in Uptown

Review: A year after opening, the Calhoun Square restaurant seems to have found its new footing.
Eat & Drink
February 13, 2019

Here's an easy guide to making chicken stock

Eat & Drink
February 13, 2019
Bar Brigade chef JD Fratzke photographed on November 2, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ¥ renee.jones@startribune.com

Chef behind Strip Club Meat & Fish opening destination supper club in Cannon Falls

J.D. Fratzke was a star in St. Paul for his cooking at the Strip Club and Bar Brigade. Now he's bringing his talents to a "rural highway supper club."
Eat & Drink
February 12, 2019
Bark and the Bite's new home in St. Paul

After fire destroys business, BBQ counter to become full-scale St. Paul restaurant

Bark and the Bite takes over the former Heirloom in St. Paul.
Eat & Drink
February 12, 2019
Nick Omodt and Kate Sandkamp shared food and drinks Thursday afternoon during happy hour at Hai Hai.

Hai Hai in NE. Mpls. delights with Asian dishes you 'can't find anywhere else'

Hai Hai brings a taste of southeast Asia to northeast Minneapolis.
Eat & Drink
February 11, 2019
An increasing number of Minnesota companies are quenching drinkers' thirst for unusual beverages with alcoholic and nonalcoholic elixirs.

7 Minnesota-made beverages may change the way you drink

Move over, beer and wine. Our state is flowing with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drink alternatives.
Eat & Drink
February 11, 2019
South Minneapolis bakery known for its wall of classic Easy-Bake Ovens closes

South Minneapolis bakery known for its wall of classic Easy-Bake Ovens closes

The neighborhood gathering spot -- known for its collection of Easy-Bake Ovens -- recently marked its one-year anniversary.
Eat & Drink
February 10, 2019
Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater now makes hard seltzer.

Minnesota craft breweries make a splash with hard seltzer

The spiked sparkling water is trending here and everywhere.
Eat & Drink
February 10, 2019
Bellecour's chef and owner Gavin Kaysen and his team, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Wayzata, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES • liz.flores@startribune.com

Warm up with these 7 sensational soups at Twin Cities restaurants

Minnesota is deep in the heart of soup season. Let's make the most of it.
Variety
February 9, 2019

Wine of the Week: Masseria Li Veli Orion Primitivo Salento 2016

Eat & Drink
February 8, 2019
Burger Friday: Edina's first taproom has a first-rate cheeseburger

Burger Friday: Edina's first taproom has a first-rate cheeseburger

Tucked away in an industrial park, Wooden Hill Brewing Co. is worth seeking out.
Recipes
February 8, 2019

Recipe: Pork Tenderloin With Sauteed Apples

Eat & Drink
February 7, 2019
Kyle Bell and his 3-year-old daughter Stormy.

Kyle Bell, chef at Forepaugh's, dies at 32 after battling flu

Taste
February 7, 2019

Recipe: Lemony Pesto Beets With Quinoa Pilaf

Eat & Drink
February 6, 2019

Six craft cocktails made with beer (yes, beer!)

Rye and bourbon whiskeys, liqueurs, fruit and bitters add to the flavors of a traditional brew for this new round of beverages.
Taste
February 6, 2019
Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma With Yogurt Sauce.

No passport needed for Turkish shawarma, made at home

Homemade shawarma is easier to make than you might think.
Taste
February 6, 2019
Lemony Pesto Beets With Quinoa Pilaf. Photo by Robin Asbell * Special to the Star Tribune

Dinner with your health in mind could mean a meatless meal

Think plant-based meals for a Heart Healthy Month.
Taste
February 6, 2019
Mussels can be cooked myriad ways; this version keeps it simple with tomatoes, white wine, garlic and red pepper flakes, for a little heat. (E. Jason

A shellfish feast for Valentine's Day

This is perfect for when you want to make a fuss, without actually doing so.
Taste
February 6, 2019

Soupe a l'Oignon Gratinee!

The key is to simmer the onions for a long while.

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