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
Broders won’t reopen Terzo restaurant in Minneapolis after flooding
With Terzo left unrecognizable, the family switched gears and will add seats and expanded hours to Broders’ Cucina Italiana, their first restaurant.
May 30, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
It’s the season for pizza farms, patios, barbecue and food trucks.
May 30, 2025
2 restaurants and a cocktail room are closing in Minneapolis
Plus: First tenants announced for Blaine’s Asia Village, changes at Bar Brava, U Garden closing and more restaurant news.
May 28, 2025
12 great burgers to try for National Hamburger Day
We’re revisiting our most recent list of newish restaurant burgers for this cheesy holiday.
May 28, 2025
Wayzata’s Mexican fine-dining escape getting a new look and a new menu
Macanda will temporarily close after dinner on May 31 for a room refresh and new concept and menu bolstered by Japanese dishes.
May 23, 2025
Dark Horse in Lowertown stages a restaurant comeback
Just months after closing, there are new owners and chef Shane Oporto and Sarah McDonough are ready to helm the new era.
May 21, 2025
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North Stars-inspired sandwich shop opening in June; another Hope Breakfast Bar
Plus: Blaine’s Hope Breakfast Bar opens, weekend Sandwich Club, the Block in Rogers and more restaurant news.
May 20, 2025
3 Asian markets with great delis or restaurants
Grab some ready-to-eat dishes and give yourself permission to delay cooking from your grocery haul a bit longer.
May 19, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
The start of patio, ice cream and plant-sale season led us to some delicious bites.
May 16, 2025
St. Paul daytime cafe is closing after 8 months
Plus: Egg on a Roll is on a roll, Golden Thyme reopening, expanding Southern Social in the suburbs, Art-A-Whirl dining and more restaurant news.
May 13, 2025
Gavin Kaysen’s Bellecour is back
Fall openings are planned in Edina and the North Loop.
May 12, 2025
20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games
Head downtown early and maybe stay a bit later to celebrate a win at these local bars and restaurants.
May 8, 2025
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