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A wild week in restaurants with 4 closings and an opening
We say goodbye to I.E., Un Dito, Ramen Shoten and Hark Cafe, while Wayzata's Grocer's Table gets a sister restaurant.
Ramen Shoten at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis is closing
But the popular food hall space won't be empty for long as Vegas chef Louross Edralin brings in Staff Meeting.
Hark, downtown Minneapolis' only vegan, gluten-free cafe, closing April 28
Plus, Chimborazo opens in St. Paul, more Punch Pizza and another reason to hit the St. Paul Farmers Market.
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week in the Twin Cities (and beyond)
It was an eclectic week of eating: the king of desserts, a Best breakfast in Duluth, dinner at a new Minneapolis restaurant, the return of Arepa Bar (but in St. Paul) and a signature taste of Minnesota.
8 Midwestern supper clubs that get it right
Inspired by the latest "Top Chef" challenge, we look at old-fashioned dining in style.
Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley is launching a food truck, and more restaurant news
The collaboration with food website Fit Foodie Finds will open in May. Plus: Donut Star expansion, more seasonal openings, going casual at Kado No Mise and more restaurant news.
Dining out on the cheap: 15 favorite meals for $10 and under
Prices might be rising, but there still are delicious bargains to be found at local restaurants, from a stellar short stack to cabbage rolls.
Why an award-winning Minnesota restaurateur is getting into the THC beverage business
Dana Thompson, formerly of Owamni, has released Heti, a new line of drinks inspired by nature.
Chef Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex spot Chilango opens April 18, and more restaurant news
Plus: Sea Salt adds a sandwich shop, a new club in downtown Minneapolis, a St. Paul bakery for your radar and lots of other restaurant news.
The 5 best sandwiches our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our latest finds for breakfast sandwiches, bánh mì and lumberjack-sized sandwiches, plus flavors of Brazil and Keefer Court.
The first new foods to find for the Twins' 2024 season
There were plenty of Minnesota flavors as Target Field unveiled its newest lineup of snacks in the stands.
You asked, our Taste team answered: Espresso martinis, date-night dining, a D'Amico closing
You asked the questions, and we have the answers.
Minneapolis restaurant Oro, 2 Mpls. chefs are finalists in James Beard Awards
Ann Ahmed and Christina Nguyen both advanced in the Best Chef: Midwest category.
Get a taste of the Minnesota State Fair with May event
Here's what to expect at the popular Kickoff to Summer event. Tickets go on sale April 5.
Brian Ingram will open 4 spots in the next 3 months, and more restaurant news
Salt & Flour joining the Purpose Restaurants fold. Plus: Linden Hills goes on a Picnic, Mill District gets its first Mexican restaurant and other dining news.
4 great new burgers to try in the Twin Cities this spring
Thick and spicy, thin and crispy, Juicy Lucy — even beefed-up beefy: These burger bites are next level.
Slice Brothers Pizza opens Watch Bar in downtown St. Paul, and more restaurant news
Plus: A special Eid dinner, plans for a brewery in Rondo, more Gray Fox coffee downtown, another big-name chef series and more restaurant news.
Checking the stats for A Bar of Their Own sports bar in Minneapolis
The mega-hit sports bar opened with a big splash, and we have the numbers to back up its success.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
We found skyway egg sandwiches, ushered in a new chef era at a classic restaurant, sought solace in pasta, found a new standard for fries and went beyond our favorite menu items.
Long-awaited restaurant by Minneapolis chef Diane Moua opening April 6
10 reasons the food world is giddy about this restaurant opening.
All-in-one guide to Easter brunch, buffets, takeout and carrot cakes
No matter how formal or casual your Easter is, there's a chef ready to lend a hand.
Wrecktangle owners get into the sandwich Wrap business at Graze food hall
Plus: Skyway egg sandwiches, ice cream treats and wine in the North Loop, special Ramadan hours and more restaurant news.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A seafood-free "crab boil" and a new burger both got our attention, go-to Mexican on opposite ends of the metro, and tastes of La Belle Vie brought back all the nostalgic feels.
5 things to know about Keefer Court's revival at Asia Mall
Minneapolis' iconic Chinese bakery is now open in Eden Prairie, and it's delicious.
Go behind the scenes of 'Top Chef' ahead of its Season 21 premiere
The new season debuts this week with a new host, and we got a firsthand look as the show was filming in Wisconsin.
Pi Day prep: The best places to get pie in the Twin Cities
While 3.14 is the perfect excuse to order pie, be sure to keep this delicious list on hand all year long.
10 patios with happy hours to celebrate early spring
These patios have food and drink specials that are calling your name.
Chinese bakery Keefer Court opens at Asia Mall, a bar inspired by 'Friends' and more restaurant news
Plus: Soul Bowl owners open a new restaurant, new suburban restaurants and pop-ups you won't want to miss.
2 more Twin Cities restaurants announce closures over the weekend
Tori 44 ramen has closed, and it's the last week for St. Paul's Momento.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
We covered all the bases this week: Gluten-free treats, classic breakfast, a dream of a vegan rice bowl, brisket worth seeking out and a top-notch value meal.
Drink at San Francisco's first Black-owned gay bar inside the Walker Art Center
Oakland-based artist Sadie Barnette has reimagined her father's historic bar for the museum's newest exhibit.
21 slam-dunk downtown restaurants and bars for Big Ten fans
Breakfast, burgers, bars and big meals to satisfy the hungriest basketball fans near Target Center.
Meet the secret weapon behind some of the most successful chefs in the Twin Cities
Through her company Salt & Roe, Alison Arth is working with award-winning chefs to help improve the culture of restaurant kitchens.
La Belle Vie revived: Get a taste of Minneapolis' fine-dining past at P.S. Steak
Plus, we have wine bar news, a notable spot in Hopkins, a new deli in Golden Valley and more restaurant news.
Super since 2004, Galactic Pizza has closed
The environmentally minded pizzeria debuted 20 years ago with homemade hero costumes and stellar pizza.
Bang the pan no more: Pannekoeken Huis has closed
After 25 years of Dutch pancakes in St. Louis Park, the restaurant left at the end of its lease.
Downtown Minneapolis gluten-free, vegan cafe Coconut Whisk is closing
The restaurant will shut down at the end of March.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A pastry case that stopped us in our tracks, late-night eats, a new suburban pizza place, skyway sushi and a heritage pork chop with Minnesota sensibilities.
6 new foods to order at Minnesota United games
Hot honey fried chicken, braised beef-stuffed empanadas and more to eat while watching the Loons on gameday at Allianz Field.
There's a new burger shop in town, and it's from the owner of Ramen Kazama
Plus: Say goodbye to Hell's Cafeteria and Apoy, and hello to more pizza in Maple Grove, a Minneapolis outpost of Tono's, a bright SunBean coffee spot, Vinai preview dinners and more restaurant news.
Tattersall Distilling closing Minneapolis cocktail room at the end of 2024
After a dramatic start to the year, the company will focus its efforts on its facilities in River Falls, Wis.
How a restaurant family went from a crowd-pleasing Italian eatery to a deeply personal Mexican mini-chain
The story behind Nico's Tacos and Tequila Bar, which has expanded its mission and reach as it opened a third location.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Unlocking burrito perfection, cozying up with a popular Afghan dish, spicing up vegetable dumplings, perking up with Vietnamese coffee and a new burger discovery made for a busy (but delicious) week.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
New brunch alert at Union Hmong Kitchen. Plus speakeasy snacks, carnitas perfection and handhelds with global flavors.
32 fish-fry options at restaurants in the Twin Cities and beyond
If your Friday-night Lenten ritual includes fried fish, there's no shortage of options.
Now open: 3 new Minneapolis counter-service restaurants from familiar faces
Mr. Paul's Po' Boys, Ono Hawaiian Plates and Revival Smoked Meats have new outposts and are serving up new dishes, too.
Updated: Attention procrastinators, dinner reservations are still available
Yes, we're just a couple of days away from the biggest dining out day of the year, but it's not too late. Yet.
Minneapolis' longtime favorite Ecuadorian restaurant expanding to St. Paul
Other restaurant news: Gia and Nico's Tacos are open, Maple Grove says no to Hope Breakfast Bar, and a Seattle pastry pop-up.
The 5 best pizzas our food writers ate in the Twin Cities and beyond this week
It's National Pizza Day, so we focused our efforts on one of the best foods. No matter how you slice it — plain cheese, out-of-the-box toppings or a vegan pie to remember — there's great pizza in the metro area.
A new wine bar is opening in Minneapolis, and it will sound like nothing else
When a wine expert and a musician build a bar, cool things follow. Small Hours will debut this summer, but you can get an early taste.
Our 20 favorite places for chicken wings in the Twin Cities area
And they are separated into categories for your snacking convenience.
A lonely Chinese New Year created one of Minneapolis' most viral pop-up kitchens. What's next for them?
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by eating dumplings, or try to make them at home with a recipe from Saturday Dumpling Co.
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.
A new noodle restaurant for Eat Street, cocktail bar in Duluth, St. Paul ice bars and more restaurant news
Traditional Chinese noodle soup is at the center of the menu. Plus: Ramen in Burnsville, ice bars in St. Paul and excitement on the Duluth dining scene.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Chicken and a breakfast sandwich for the ages (and in St. Paul), a tasting dinner that still wows and the Southern charms of hummingbird cake and étouffée.
Downtown Minneapolis restaurant group makes a move in the suburbs
Seeking to "diversify," Jester Concepts, the group behind Butcher & the Boar and P.S. Steak, will open Starling this spring in Edina.
Two restaurants open with affordable fun, one in Minneapolis and one in St. Paul
Tater tot hotdish, smashburgers, photo moments and shots! Get to know Bina's and Smorgie's.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A new burger to try, banana bread in Danish form, pork chop nirvana and cozying up to poutine and bao buns.
8 James Beard semifinalist nods for Twin Cities talent
Oro by Nixta, Daniel del Prado, Marc Heu and Meteor were recognized in national categories.
Revival brings its Southern barbecue charms to Malcolm Yards, and more restaurant news
Plus: Nashville Coop expands to Richfield, Dario opens this Friday and more food news.
Where to eat during the St. Paul Winter Carnival and Great Northern festival
There are plenty of opportunities to feast your way through these events that put Minnesota's winter front and center.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A brunch for the ages, seeking solace in ramen, pizza and cheesesteaks expand to the west metro, fall-apart brisket and baklava ice cream from a new Middle Eastern shop.
3 Minnesota makers who are changing the way we don't drink
Minnesota is raising the N/A game with technology that takes the alcohol out of beer but leaves the flavor, a brewery owner that took a chance on it, and a mixologist who is mastering shrubs.
Ono Hawaiian Plates brings island cuisine to United Noodles, and more restaurant news
Other restaurant news: Gia opens reservations, Filipino cuisine in Burnsville, hoagies at Surly and Chef Rosh comes to town.
Dumplings, dim sum and more coming to former Erte in Minneapolis
Chef Jeff Watson will open the Korean-influenced Minari later this summer after years of working with his mentor, Daniel del Prado.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
We're bracing for the cold snap by immersing ourselves in Caribbean flavors, favorite Hawaiian eats, cozy brunches and wood-fired pizza.
Justin Sutherland severs ties with Handsome Hog
Madison Restaurant Group's Cathedral Hill restaurant will remain otherwise unchanged.
Arepa Bar leaving Midtown Global Market, Nico's expanding and a new dive bar opening soon
More restaurant news: Nico's Taco Bar is expanding, a new dive bar, Khue's Kitchen moving on and a turning tide with service charges.
A first look inside Olio, Bayport's cozy new Italian restaurant
The restaurant makes a solid argument for putting the popular river town on your winter itinerary — and for serving buttered bread with a side of Parmesan butter.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Despite the above-average temps, we're in comfort food mode: coffee flights from a newcomer, cozy squash ravioli and polenta from old favorites, hot pot, and a new take on Scotch eggs.
3 new ice bars, the return of Walkin' Dog, the closure of Salut, and more restaurant news
Twin Cities ice bars defy the weather, Spoon and Stable closes for a refresh, another Hope Breakfast Bar, Walkin' Dog will walk back into downtown Mpls., and more.
Looking ahead: 10 Minneapolis restaurants we can't wait to get into in 2024
Pop-ups are moving into permanent homes, breakfast is getting its due, a beloved burger is coming back, big-name chefs are expanding their reach — and there's more on the horizon for the new year.
Last call for these 5 Twin Cities restaurants and bars closing at the end of 2023
The closures include longtime suburban favorite Campiello and much-loved Zumbro Cafe to newer taprooms and the state's first woman-owned distillery.
Bring the best bottles of bubbly to your holiday bash
We asked local beverage experts what they'd bring to a New Year's Eve party. Here are their picks — with and without alcohol.
