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Nancy Ngo

Assistant food editor
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Nancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor.

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

We had shots for lunch, a flavor-packed grain bowl, a salad that channels the tropics, wine and snacks and wings that deserve your attention.
April 4, 2025

Historic Roseville Dairy Queen has a new owner, but it won’t be a DQ

There will still be soft serve and malts, but restaurateur Tim Hughes said Dairy Queen was ‘uninterested’ in keeping the franchise going.
April 3, 2025

Minneapolis restaurant, wine bar named finalists for national James Beard Awards

The chefs from Myriel, Diane’s Place and Kado no Mise are all regional nominees.
April 2, 2025
Clockwwse from top left, Fruits de Mer, porkchop, tortellini, beet salad are seen on Dec. 8, 2023 in Minneapolis. Exclusive sneak peek at the new restaurant Bucheron, from chef Adam Ritter (who opened Demi with Gavin Kaysen) and his wife/partner Jeanie Janas. Bucheron means lumberjack in French, which tells you all you need to know about this "bistronomy" inspired spot that draws from Minnesota ingredients. It takes over the former Revival/Corner Table space, a beloved address in south Minneapolis. Opening Jan. 2024.

New Italian restaurants, a vegan-friendly lunch spot downtown and more Twin Cities restaurant news

Plus: Korean sandwiches and rice bowls have arrived in downtown Minneapolis and more restaurant news.
April 1, 2025

3 new foods to eat at CHS Field when at a Saints game this season

This weekend marks the Minnesota baseball team’s season home opener.
March 28, 2025

The 5 best pizzas our food writers ate this week

Fanning out and exploring pizzas new to us, because discovering a great slice never gets old.
March 28, 2025

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Robots are serving Twin Cities area diners — but are they taking human jobs?

Restaurateurs see benefits from the AI-driven technology.
March 27, 2025

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

The irresistible lure of cotton candy clouds; the pursuit of great sandwiches, Mexican fare and one last call.
March 21, 2025
A squat ceramic duck mug with rosy cheeks and little feetsies has a cone hat and a swirl of sprinkle-dotted cotton candy coming out of his head. Sitting on a white table top.

12 great new burgers to try in the Twin Cities area

Chefs are bringing their beefy best to the table, and burger lovers are better for it.
March 20, 2025

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.
March 18, 2025
A thick, breaded chicken sandwich with chili crisp, topped with green lettuce on a toasted bun

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Delicious Reubens, Mediterranean plates and sweet treats fueled our week and kept us satiated.
March 14, 2025
A hand holds a plate with a Rueben: marble rye bread, thick layers of corned beef with visible sauerkraut and thousand island dressing in the Urban Growler taproom.

Studying up for Pi Day: The best places for pie in the Twin Cities area

But be sure to keep this stellar list or pie bakers on hand all year long, not just 3.14.
March 13, 2025
Black Walnut Bakery
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