Eat & Drink
February 4, 2020
5 of most extreme desserts at Mall of America's new Sugar Factory

5 of most extreme desserts at Mall of America's new Sugar Factory

From a Donut Burger to a 24-scoop sundae, the Sugar Factory delivers the goods.
Eat & Drink
February 3, 2020
Dari-ette drive in, St. Paul, photo by Rick Nelson

Classic Dari-ette Drive-In in St. Paul is for sale

Long before it gained wider fame with an appearance on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," the Dari-ette was beloved as a seasonal landmark.
Eat & Drink
February 3, 2020
Tattersall Distilling and Surly Brewing Co. collaborated on a new spirit made from distilling and aging the brewer's Darkness Russian Imperial Stout.

New Surly Darkness liquor from Tattersall turns the famous beer into a boozy spirit

Darkness Bierschnapps is out today.
Eat & Drink
February 1, 2020

Chef Jose Andres to speak at the State Theatre in Minneapolis March 2

Eat & Drink
February 1, 2020
Billy's Sushi owner, Enkhbileg "Billy" Tserenbat.

9 Twin Cities restaurant openings to look forward to in 2020

They're construction zones at the moment, but a bevy of new restaurants will soon be on their way.
Eat & Drink
January 31, 2020
This is the rendering for Sidebar, the restaurant that the Surdyk family plans for northeast Minneapolis. (Provided by Surdyk's)

Surdyk's opening restaurant and bar in its northeast Mpls. store this summer

Longtime northeast Minneapolis liquor and cheese retailer to open restaurant in store.
Eat & Drink
January 31, 2020
5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week

5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week

Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his recent dining-out schedule.
Eat & Drink
January 29, 2020
The mineralities in Chablis make for a perfect pairing with fresh oysters.

Want to match food and wine? Here are 4 perfect pairings

Enhance your favorite dish with a wine that makes it even better.
Eat & Drink
January 29, 2020
The Groaning Board, which features house patés and charcuterie, preserved vegetables and mustards.

Bachelor Farmer: This is what 'North' tastes like

Chef Jonathan Gans uses his menu to tell the story of "this time and this place."
Taste
January 29, 2020
Parsnips serve as a practical root vegetable

Parsnips serve as a practical root vegetable

Preparation is easy and the season is long.
Taste
January 29, 2020
Robin Asbell, Special to the Star Tribune Squash Biscuits With Mushroom Gravy

Make your breakfast hearty with squash biscuits

Add mushroom gravy for a twist on a traditional topping.
Taste
January 29, 2020
Meatball and Ricotta French Bread Pizza

Meatball pizza is a game-day winner

Get ready for halftime with a dish that's a crowd pleaser.
Taste
January 29, 2020
Roasted Delicata Squash Rings.

Simple and filling, winter squash for dinner

Hearty and nutritious winter squash can be dressed up for company or weeknight meals.
Eat & Drink
January 27, 2020
The famous Parlour burger

Now you can get the famous Parlour burger from a Twin Cities food truck

Parlour fans, this one's for you.
Eat & Drink
January 25, 2020
Twin Cities baker Kathryn Goodpaster, right, assembled her creations for judging at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie in Paris on Jan. 11.

Minnesotan battles for the world cup of baking: 'It's intimidating, it's exciting, it's everything'

When a Twin Cities pastry chef goes to France for the Olympics of baking, she keeps her eyes on the rise.
Eat & Drink
January 22, 2020
JENNIFER SIMONSON ¥ jsimonson@startribune.com Victoria, MN-May 16, 2007 Rory McGregor ties up grape vines at the University of Minnesota's hortic

A wine wish list for 2020, locally and globally

Some of these are in our hands, and others depend on Mother Nature and government policies.
Eat & Drink
January 22, 2020
Almond kringle baked from "Midwest Made" recipe. Photo by Rick Nelson

Recipes: Shortcut Danish Pastry, Danish Almond Kringle

Eat & Drink
January 22, 2020
Danish Kringle from "Midwest Made"

A guide to baking kringle and other pastries

A new cookbook focuses on kringle, potica and other favorites of the Midwest.
Eat & Drink
January 22, 2020
FILE - In this March 21, 2016, file photo Spanish-American chef Jose Andres answers questions during a panel discussion at an event on entrepreneurshi

World renowned chef Jose Andres will visit the Twin Cities this spring

The humanitarian will tell stories from his nonprofit and more.
Eat & Drink
January 22, 2020
Kringle from O&H Bakery

Here's your guide to Racine, Wis., the nation's kringle capital

Drop in on one of these bakeries for a taste of Wisconsin's official state pastry.

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