Joy Summers
Food and Drink Reporter
Food and Drink ReporterJoy Summers is a St. Paul-based food reporter who has been covering Twin Cities restaurants since 2010. She joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2021.
Latest from Joy Summers
The 10 best things to order when in Anoka's social district
We checked out all of the participating restaurants ahead of the season, which kicked off May 1.
May 2, 2025
How Minnesota's farmland helped shape one of the nation's top chefs
Karyn Tomlinson’s St. Paul restaurant Myriel draws national attention, but her success is homegrown.
May 1, 2025
Tacos for a new generation in Richfield; a new Lake Minnetonka restaurant
Plus, new lakeside dining by Lake Minnetonka and a favorite pizza patio returns in St. Paul in this week’s food news.
April 29, 2025
North Loop’s Guacaya Bistreaux quietly closed over the weekend
Staff chose the quiet exit, but there’s a silver lining for what comes next.
April 28, 2025
20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games this weekend
Head downtown early and maybe stay a bit later to celebrate a win at these local bars and restaurants.
April 25, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week in the Twin Cities and beyond
A new Uptown shop serving up custom doughnuts, a former car wash transforms into modern supper club, plus classics that don’t disappoint.
April 25, 2025
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Minneapolis food hall lands New Jersey-style deli, Annie’s Parlour gets boozy shakes
Plus, Vellee closes for real this time, Smorgie’s expands and Minneapolis bars get award nominations.
April 22, 2025
New Pizzeria Lola pizza trailer opening at Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis
The dream-team pairing of pizza and beer kicks off May 1 at the northeast Minneapolis taproom.
April 18, 2025
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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.
April 18, 2025
Rosedale adds dim sum and hot pot; another Wuollet Bakery closes
Plus: Moona Moono arrives in Uptown with viral Dalgona coffee, crepes in Edina, and an opening date and new name for a notable restaurant location.
April 15, 2025
3 local candy shops to sweeten your Easter basket
Find chocolate bunnies, nostalgic treats and more jellybeans than a bunny could ever want at these sweet Twin Cities area shops.
April 14, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
A new downtown Minneapolis lunch spot, tacos and souffle pancakes in St. Paul, and breakfast, sandwich destinations in the suburbs.
April 11, 2025
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