Nancy Ngo
Assistant food editor
Home & GardenNancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor.
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Team behind Patisserie 46 to bring a taste of France to Lilydale
John Kraus and Elizabeth Rose are planning a restaurant, retail and production facility for their next project.
December 4, 2025
Editor's Pick
Meet the bakers behind the 2025 Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest winning cookies
This year’s winners range from a fifth-grader to Minnesota State Fair baking champions, and here’s how they created their one-of-a-kind treats.
December 4, 2025
15 picks for eating (and drinking) your way through Northfield’s restaurant scene
Spend a day in this picturesque college town, and fuel up at these places whether you’re there morning, noon or night — or all three.
November 28, 2025
Northfield’s latest shops embrace ‘do good, feel good’ philosophy
Conscious consumerism is at the heart of these three latest additions to the downtown shopping scene.
November 28, 2025
12 holiday gift ideas for the Minnesota foodies in your life
From art, liqueurs and spices to brown butter glaze, Bundt mixes and bakery-scented candles, the Taste team shares their favorite local food finds.
November 26, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Noteworthy onion rings, creative pizzas, well-played seasonal ingredients and more.
November 21, 2025
David Fhima will open 3 fast-casual concepts in Coborn’s new Plymouth store
The announcement falls on the heels of the chef’s rollout of his Sicilian restaurant Vagabondo in Excelsior.
November 19, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Checking out new bakeries, Mexican markets and banh mi places, while old school dive bar staples and holiday pop ups kept things nostalgic.
November 14, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Global flavors and fried chicken with a cult following fueled a great week of new food finds.
November 7, 2025
Keys Cafe closing in downtown Minneapolis
It’s the last call for downtown diners to savor the caramel rolls and comfort food from the long-running establishment.
November 3, 2025
Andrew Zimmern conquers seafood in his latest cookbook
The subject of fish is deeply personal for the Minnesota chef, television host and author, who joins forces with Barton Seaver and Fed by Blue conservation group.
November 3, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Cannoli gone wild, standard-setting mozzarella sticks and a hidden gem left strong impressions in a good way.
October 31, 2025
