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Discover hidden gems and sweet and savory trends each week with recommendations from our expert eaters

Where to get New York-style slices in the Twin Cities

Three places to get the East Coast classic now that all the Mesa Pizzas have shuttered.
November 17, 2025
Francesco Gambino, owner of Andrea Pizza, in his skyway restaurant on March 12. "For us, if people don't come to work," he said, "that's tragic."

Reader asks: Where can I get a great tiramisu?

Order up the Italian dessert at these three restaurants that have earned a reputation in their own right.
November 10, 2025

Pandan is the ‘it’ flavor making its way onto menus

Get a taste of pandan’s sweet, nutty and tropical notes at these restaurants that are infusing the Southeast Asian ingredient into dishes and drinks.
October 27, 2025

Dine like Prince at these 3 Twin Cities area eateries

As the pre-Broadway world premiere of “Purple Rain” gets underway, here are three delicious ways to get into the spirit.
October 13, 2025
A plate of brown butter, white chocolate and macadamia cookies.

Have a scary good time at these restaurants hosting Halloween pop-ups

Order up some Halloween spirit at these 3 Twin Cities eateries that are getting all decked out for the October holiday.
October 6, 2025

Where to buy Princess Torte cakes in a post-Wuollet world

These three bakeries are ready to fill the cake-shaped hole in our hearts.
September 30, 2025

3 orchards to visit for apple cider doughnuts

Where to get the seasonal treats in plain, sugared or float form in and around the Twin Cities metro.
September 22, 2025
It's apple cider doughnut season at Pine Tree Apple Orchard

Where to get a High Holiday challah in the Twin Cities

These 3 local bakeries are offering the traditional round loaves to mark the Jewish New Year, but you might want to plan ahead.
September 15, 2025

3 dishes to fuel your State Fair hangover year-round

The Great Minnesota Get-Together may be a memory, but it doesn’t mean you have to be without some favorite fair foods.
September 8, 2025

Order up a salute to Pop-Tarts at these 3 Twin Cities bakeries

Versions of the rectangular fruit pastries are popping up on menus around town, making all our breakfast dreams come true.
July 7, 2025

3 places (besides supper clubs) to get boozy milkshakes

We know these dessert cocktails are supper club mainstays, but they’re standouts on other menus across the Twin Cities, too.
June 16, 2025

3 Twin Cities restaurants that serve up great olive oil cake

Three places where local chefs are dressing up the Mediterranean dessert in fresh ways for a whole new experience.
May 12, 2025
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