Eat & Drink
Where to go for great hot chocolate, burgers and vegan food in Twin Cities
Food critic Rick Nelson answers any and all dining-related questions, including: What happened to Burger Friday?
Eat & Drink
Blackbird Cafe in south Minneapolis closes after more than a decade
After more than a decade of serving the Twin Cities, Blackbird Cafe is now shuttered.
Eat & Drink
Ike's in downtown Minneapolis is temporarily closed
The old-school cocktail bar announced it will reopen in February. Meanwhile, a second Bloomington location is in the works.
Variety
City Works sports bar in the former Block E in downtown Minneapolis has closed
The Chicago-based chain located in the former Block E is shuttered.
Eat & Drink
At Kieran's Kitchen Northeast in Minneapolis, affordable artisan foods reign
With the tenants of the Food Building just a few feet away, chef Ian Gray makes the most of his enviable pantry.
Eat & Drink
What do Minnesota hops taste like? Find out with these beers
A few beers currently on shelves that allow you to experience the local terroir.
Eat & Drink
Do Minnesota-grown hops have a particular terroir? Local brewers think so.
Where your hops come from makes a difference in the beer you drink. Our local producers are aiming to find their signature taste.
Taste
Call it breakfast pilaf or oatmeal creme brulee
Whatever the name, it's a delicious — and warm — way to start the morning.
Eat & Drink
A new distillery with wood-fired pizza planned for northeast Minneapolis
Earl Giles Distillery will bring cocktails and pizza to a busy block.
Eat & Drink
Minneapolis bar Betty Danger's closed until spring: 'Winter is the death hammer'
The restaurant's website says it will "reanimate in April for fun and frolic."
Eat & Drink
This Minneapolis cocktail bar is helping you do 'Dry January'
Marvel Bar kicks off an 'exploration' into non-alcoholic drinks beginning Jan. 8.
Eat & Drink
Spam, mocktails, CBD and more: The top food and drink trends for 2020
What do the trend forecasts have to say about eating and drinking in 2020? Plenty.
Minneapolis
Mpls. becomes first in state to post food inspections online
Until the city launched the new website, Minnesota was the only state where no agencies posted inspections online.
Eat & Drink
Is wine good for you? Should you try dry January? Answers to your wine questions
From sulfites to calorie count, these issues regularly come up during happy hour.
Duluth
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The 20 best Duluth restaurants and breweries
One of the big reasons for planning an I-35 road trip is to take in the city's ever-improving food scene.
Eat & Drink
Sanctuary restaurant in downtown Minneapolis closes its doors
The near-the-Guthrie restaurant opened in 2007.
Variety
'Blue Zones' author Dan Buettner creates cookbook to help you live healthier longer
His idea: If you want to live to a healthy old age, eat the way healthy old people do.
Taste
Making pie dough is easier than you think, thanks to these recipes
The author of "When Pies Fly" has solutions for eliminating dough-making phobias of all sorts.
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Turn up the heat on a cold winter's night with this broccoli, beet and bean salad.
Canned beets are the secret weapon in this easy-to-prepare meal, and there's not a lettuce leaf in sight.
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Brighten up mealtime with citrus flavor
There are plenty of colors and flavors from which to choose.
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