Global flavors and fried chicken with a cult following fueled a great week of new food finds.
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We picked the Holiday Cookie Contest winners and you can taste them for free
Celebrate this year’s batch of winning cookies Dec. 4 at our Cookie Wonderland event, where you can sample them before you bake them.
November 5, 2025
From takeout to dining in, 40-plus options for Thanksgiving dinner and dessert
Make a reservations at a restaurant or make plans to order a whole meal, an array of sides and pies.
November 5, 2025
The 2 keys to roasting winter root vegetables are heat and time
Turnips, potatoes, beets and carrots get a tasty lift from a creamy coconut vinaigrette, making the ultimate side dish or a light meal.
November 4, 2025
Herbivorous Butcher set to reopen after spring fire
Plus: New shawarma in Blaine, lefse-inspired doughnuts in Duluth, pizza openings and closings and more restaurant news.
November 4, 2025
These restaurants are offering free food with SNAP benefits in limbo
Local businesses fill the gap as thousands of Minnesotans are set to lose access to benefits.
November 4, 2025
Ryan Reynolds says Minnesota is an underdog — and perfect for his wine
We talked to the “Deadpool” star, who is now selling his new wine brand Ugly Estates exclusively in Minnesota.
November 3, 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
Zen Box Izakaya closing after 20 years in downtown Minneapolis
The Mill District Japanese restaurant, known for its craft ramen and izakaya fare, will serve its final meal Nov. 22.
October 31, 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
Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota’s ‘Blue Ribbon Baker,’ dies at 106
The famous home baker and media darling earned thousands of State Fair ribbons and inspired legions of bakers.
October 30, 2025
Milton’s restaurant was going to close, but its customers had other plans
Patrons fundraised on behalf of the Crystal soul food spot, convincing its owner to give it another shot.
October 30, 2025
