Local pastry chef will compete on Food Network show

This Minneapolis pastry chef is taking on Paris in the Food Network's new baking competition

It's Jeremy Intille's moment to shine, and he's spent a lifetime preparing for it.

Sarah Kieffer: Are you mixing it up in the kitchen?

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For light and fluffy Lemon Raspberry Cake, be sure your ingredients are mixed well.
One easy step can help you become a better baker, writes Sarah Kieffer. Go ahead and test the theory with this recipe for Lemon Raspberry Cake.

A first look at Chilango, Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex restaurant

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The flautas on the appetizer menu are tortillas wrapped around potato before being fried crispy and served under sauce.
What you need to know before visiting the James Beard-nominated chef's new restaurant overlooking Bde Maka Ska.
Eat & Drink
10:14am
Behind the bar at Fool Me Once in Minneapolis' Uptown is a changing neon light installation depicting a cowboy.

Lyn-Lake bar Fool Me Once abruptly closes after less than a year

Staffers say the closing of the Minneapolis bar was without notice.
Recipes
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Cottage pie, a version of shepherd's pie made with hamburger and vegetables, is topped with sliced potatoes instead of mashed.

Cottage pie will take the chill out of spring nights

This recipe improves on the classic comfort food dish with a few modern twists, and no potato mashing is necessary.
Recipes
8:00am
Savory bread pudding is a foolproof brunch that you can tailor to your tastes and the season. Recipe by Beth Dooley, photo by Ashley Moyna Schwickert,

The genius way to use day-old bread

Try this recipe for savory bread pudding for brunch. It makes the most of leftover bread and can be tailored to your tastes and the season.
Taste
April 30
2022 Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest winner. Maple-Roasted Walnut Delights from Stephanie Steinwedel of Minneapolisl. Photo by Dennis Becker, food

Star Tribune's 'Cookie Book' gets a sequel

Plus two other local baking books coming this fall that you won't want to miss.
Eat & Drink
April 30
The owner of the popular restaurant i.e. Italian Eatery explains the reason they're shutting down at the height of its popularity.

The story behind why Minneapolis' successful Italian Eatery is closing

Plus: a long-awaited Northeast restaurant has a name, a new Edina spot is opening soon and more restaurant news from the Twin Cities and Duluth.
Taste
April 29
Crème Brûlée French Toast at Baldamar's Champagner brunch

25 Mother's Day brunches in the Twin Cities that will dazzle mom

It's a list tailor-made for every mom, with dinners, brunches, high tea and even a spa day sans kids.
Eat & Drink
April 26
SoYen's pork congee is everything savory and wonderful in a bowl.

The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week

A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.
Taste
April 25
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The small, but best fall patio destination: The Italian Eatery.

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.
Eat & Drink
April 25
From left, Bent Paddle Brewing Company's Bryon and Karen Tonnis and Colin and Laura Mullen Thursday afternoon.

6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup

Start mapping your brewery tour now to sip these award-winnings beers, crowned this week at the annual international competition.
Eat & Drink
April 24
A brick wall and the sliding metal door adorned with Ramen Shoten. There's a yellow neon sign that reads "Ramen" above the door.

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.
Local
April 24
Friends and family of Sammy McDowell, including sister Shaawn-Dai McDowell, in the green hat, celebrated his life during a picnic and balloon release

'He was about community': Scores memorialize north Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell

Sammy McDowell, whose namesake eatery served as a hub for racial justice activists, died Sunday.
Recipes
April 24
A savory skillet dish featuring chicken and vegetables on a pink background, complemented by the flavors of cherry jam and dijon mustard.

Winner, winner, saucy chicken dinner

A cast-iron skillet is ideal for browning chicken thighs and whisking up a variety of sauces.
Taste
April 24
Vibrant Greek Quinoa Salad with tomatoes, lettuce, and various veggies in a bowl. From the cookbook "Big Bites" by Kat Ashmore.

3 hearty salads to kick off salad season

It's time to bring on lighter, brighter flavors and let the heavier foods hibernate.
Eat & Drink
April 24
Few pastas in the Twin Cities compare to Dario's Doppio, filled with sunchoke, ricotta, honey, hazelnuts and rosemary.

Review: New North Loop spot Dario a spectacle for talent, pasta and Instagram

Review: The restaurant has room for opportunity to grow into a premier destination in the North Loop.
Business
April 23
This photo was taken from at least six feet away.

Icehouse on Eat Street in Mpls. facing eviction for unpaid rent

Chicago-based Northpond Partners is suing for more than $85,000 in unpaid rent.
Taste
April 23
Enjoy a homemade version of Steak Frites with this steak, potatoes, and herb-filled butter.

Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites

Tonight's dinner for two: Crispy potatoes and pan-seared steak topped with compound butter. Candlelight optional.
Eat & Drink
April 23
This is the last week to pop into Hark Cafe in downtown Minneapolis for its vegan, gluten-free treats and meals.

More Punch Pizza, another reason to hit the St. Paul Farmers Market, and more restaurant news

Plus, Chimborazo opens in St. Paul, more Punch Pizza and another reason to hit the St. Paul Farmers Market.
Business
April 22
Craig Cohen, developer of Keg & Case Market, inside the market in 2018. He filed for bankruptcy Friday, claiming $11.6 million in liabilities.

Developer of St. Paul's Keg & Case food hall declares bankruptcy

Craig Cohen listed the W. 7th neighborhood project when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with more than $11 million in liabilities.
Local
April 22
A Black man wearing a black t-shirt and gray jeans sits in front of a deli counter

Sammy McDowell, celebrated owner of Sammy's Avenue Eatery on the North Side, dies

Long a fixture of the north Minneapolis community, McDowell opened the sandwich and coffee shop in 2012.
Eat & Drink
April 22
Lobster and wagyu surf and turf is available courtside and in the Chairman Clubs during the first two Timberwolves playoff games.

On the Wolves' playoff menu: Surf and turf, Ann Kim's Korean ribs and Marc Heu's pastries

Team executive chef David Fhima ups the glitz and brings in top chefs for games 1 and 2.

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