Joy Summers

Food and Drink Reporter
Food and Drink Reporter
Joy Summers is a St. Paul-based food reporter who has been covering Twin Cities restaurants since 2010. She joined the Star Tribune in 2021. 

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Latest from Joy Summers

Eat & Drink

Saint Dinette in St. Paul will likely close next year; cue the long, Minnesota goodbye

Tim Niver explains what goes into deciding whether it’s the end of the road for his restaurant in St. Paul’s Lowertown.
September 16, 2024
Recipes

With her new cookbook, Zoë François is firmly in her cookie era

The bestselling “Zoë Bakes Cookies” shares recipes, stories and lessons that dot the author’s sweet journey from humble beginnings to awe-inspiring desserts.
September 16, 2024
Eat & Drink

The best new local food at U.S. Bank Stadium for the 2024 Vikings home opener

The stadium unveiled a new season of tasty bites and these are the touchdowns.
September 15, 2024
Eat & Drink

The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

Our favorite bites — brunch skillet, hot dogs, rice bowl fiesta, ice cream and a new cocktail — will take you from morning to late night and through all corners of the metro.
September 13, 2024
The skillet breakfast with a side of pancakes at Joseph's restaurant in Stillwater comes with a creamy, buttery hollandaise sauce on top.
Eat & Drink

It’s booya season: Where to find these once-a-year events

Every year folks line up for this special stew and the community it fosters.
September 11, 2024
At Casey Lake Park in North St. Paul where the fire department held its annual booya fundraiser, Bill Weber whose great grandfather created the recipe in 1927 stirs one of the cooking pots containing over 500 gallons of the stew. In the foreground is Jeff Ernewein who got his part-time job interviewing at last year's booya event.
Eat & Drink

Myriel’s Karyn Tomlinson is a Food & Wine Best New Chef

The St. Paul chef is praised for her skill and “Grandma Chic” aesthetic as part of the magazine’s 2024 ranking.
September 10, 2024
Eat & Drink

Mothership Pizza Paradise will land at 50th and France, and more restaurant news

Plus: Soul Bowl is on the move, local chains expanding, more praise for Oro and more restaurant news.
September 10, 2024
Executive Chef and Owner Tommy Begnaud stands for a portrait Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Mr. Paul's Supper Club in Edina, Minn. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com
Eat & Drink

4 restaurant locations unexpectedly close over the weekend

Barrio closes in St. Paul after 15 years; Vellee Deli ceases operations at all three sites.
September 9, 2024
TOM WALLACE � twallace@startribune.com Assign #00008802A Slug_night0724 Date: July 19, 2009 Hot new bars. The second Barrio in downtown St. Paul. The scene inside.
Eat & Drink

It’s booya season: Where to find these once-a-year events

Every year folks line up for this special stew and the community it fosters.
September 11, 2024
At Casey Lake Park in North St. Paul where the fire department held its annual booya fundraiser, Bill Weber whose great grandfather created the recipe in 1927 stirs one of the cooking pots containing over 500 gallons of the stew. In the foreground is Jeff Ernewein who got his part-time job interviewing at last year's booya event.
Eat & Drink

Myriel’s Karyn Tomlinson is a Food & Wine Best New Chef

The St. Paul chef is praised for her skill and “Grandma Chic” aesthetic as part of the magazine’s 2024 ranking.
September 10, 2024
Eat & Drink

Mothership Pizza Paradise will land at 50th and France, and more restaurant news

Plus: Soul Bowl is on the move, local chains expanding, more praise for Oro and more restaurant news.
September 10, 2024
Executive Chef and Owner Tommy Begnaud stands for a portrait Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Mr. Paul's Supper Club in Edina, Minn. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com
Eat & Drink

4 restaurant locations unexpectedly close over the weekend

Barrio closes in St. Paul after 15 years; Vellee Deli ceases operations at all three sites.
September 9, 2024
TOM WALLACE � twallace@startribune.com Assign #00008802A Slug_night0724 Date: July 19, 2009 Hot new bars. The second Barrio in downtown St. Paul. The scene inside.
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