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Get a taste of summer dining on these 4 charming Twin Cities patios
There are still plenty of nice days left to enjoy outdoor dining. Here are four favorites.
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Looking to learn more about wine? Try these Twin Cities classes
Learning opportunities abound for those interested in all things related to this beverage.
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3 things our restaurant critic can't wait to eat at the Minnesota State Fair
Rick Nelson is here to answer any and all dining-related questions. Send your queries to rick.nelson@startribune.com.
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What beer goes best with cheese curds? The best State Fair food pairings
When it comes to food and drink at the State Fair, it's a great Minnesota pair-together.
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Two months after abruptly closing, Andrew Zimmern's Lucky Cricket reopens
The St. Louis Park restaurant closed in July for a remodel that was supposed to take two weeks to complete.
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Shake up your burger habit with lamb
Top off the patty with a simple feta-yogurt topping for an extra flavor boost.
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A surplus of cucumbers fosters inspiration in the kitchen
The vegetable is good for pickles, soup, drinks and side dishes.
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Tomatoes and couscous make easy summer salad
The preparation is quick — and flavorful — for this simple dish.
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Surprise Travail pop-up will bring Tim McKee's Solera back to life
Solera chef Tim McKee is collaborating with Travail's culinary crew to recreate the influential Spanish restaurant, which closed in 2014.
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70-year-old Cecil's Deli in St. Paul competes on new Food Network show
Cecil's Delicatessen makes its food competition debut on "Family Restaurant Rivals," airing Monday night.
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3 ways to meet out-of-town food and drink stars coming to Minneapolis
Three events -- two this month -- will bring culinary stars to the Twin Cities.
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6 Twin Cities chefs reveal their Minnesota State Fair food favorites
Sweet corn, mini-doughnuts, Pronto Pups and more: Here's what people who cook for a living enjoy eating at the fair.
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The 5 best foods our restaurant critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
From a new modern Mexican restaurant in south Minneapolis to a fixation with tomatoes, here are the highlights of a week of dining for critic Rick Nelson.
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