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2020 restaurant closings, openings, and changes in the Twin Cities

An archive of the year's restaurant events.

By Sharyn Jackson,

Rick Nelson and

Hannah Sayle

January 19, 2021 at 4:58PM
Chicken Liver filled Paris Brest with Black Honey Glaze and Foie Gras Royale with Crème Gitanes. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com Restaurant review of the Grand Cafe with chef Jamie Malone and chef de cuisine Alan Hlaeben Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Chicken Liver filled Paris Brest with Black Honey Glaze and Foie Gras Royale with Crème Gitanes. The Grand Cafe has closed its south Minneapolis location. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Sharyn Jackson

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Sharyn Jackson is a features reporter covering the Twin Cities' vibrant food and drink scene.

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Rick Nelson

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Rick Nelson joined the staff of the Star Tribune in 1998. He is a Twin Cities native, a University of Minnesota graduate and a James Beard Award winner. 

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Hannah Sayle

Audience Engagement Editor

Hannah Sayle is an Audience Editor at the Star Tribune.

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