Nancy Ngo
Assistant food editor
Home & GardenNancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor.
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The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Thai and West African cuisine, Eat Street and sweet treats capped off a delicious week.
February 6, 2026
Our favorite chicken wings of the moment, just in time for the Super Bowl
Here are more than 30 of our favorite places serving up wings of all types and spice levels in the Twin Cities area — separated into categories for your snacking convenience.
February 5, 2026
Bar Brava closes indefinitely after fallout from owner’s social media posts
Tensions bubbled over after Dan Rice made comments linking the Somali community and crime that led its chef in residence to leave.
January 30, 2026
10 great dishes for under $10 in the Twin Cities
It’s possible to find delicious meal deals on a budget — you just have to know where to look.
January 29, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Our best bites included matcha tea cakes, birria stew, Jerusalem bagels, “potachos” and shaved ice treats we never knew we needed until now.
January 23, 2026
10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards
With recognition in major categories, the prestigious awards shine a light on local talent during a rough time for restaurants.
January 21, 2026
Get groceries and dinner in one stop at these 12 global markets
Our go-tos for getting fresh pastries, brimming containers of sticky rice, crispy pork tacos, tropical fruit plus the pantry staples we need for the week.
January 21, 2026
Meet bun bo Hue, the kicky cousin to pho
The Vietnamese noodle soup is built on beef broth and branches off from there. Here are three spots to find the dish that caters to spice lovers.
January 19, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate around the Twin Cities this week
Pupusas Benedict, pho-style French dip and more at neighborhood eateries. Plus, a new place for dumplings.
January 16, 2026
Petite Leon is now Company Bar, and it opens this week
Plus: Farina Rossa returns as a full-time restaurant, new Burger Dive opens at Rosedale, Love Pizza shifts to freezer cases and more food news.
January 13, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate around the Twin Cities this week
Comforting soup, saucy fried chicken sandwiches, paint-your-own cookies, a twist on a sashimi wrap and small-town barbecue are among our favorite bites.
January 9, 2026
Restaurant openings and closings in the Twin Cities
What's open, what's closed and what's still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
January 5, 2026
