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Check out these 5 new Twin Cities area restaurants
Get your fix for roast beef, tacos, pizza, sushi and more.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Crave owners reviving Butcher & the Boar in downtown Minneapolis
The Butcher's Tale, led by several key Butcher & the Boar staffers, will open next month.
14 indoor and outdoor restaurant openings in the Twin Cities and beyond
Slowly, but surely, the dining industry is showing signs of normalcy as doors open.
Two Tilia vets plan to open Spanish restaurant in former Noodles & Co. in Minnetonka
Chicken- and pork-centric Toma Mojo Grill will focus on Spanish and Portuguese fare.
Only 24-hour restaurant in Mpls. is adding a cabaret
The Nicollet Diner is relocating to the former Ichiban at Nicollet Mall and Grant Street in downtown Minneapolis.
Axebridge urban winery now open in North Loop in Minneapolis
Schram team offers new and familiar varietals, leveraging locally harvested grapes.
Chef Yia Vang on why he won't change his father's Hmong sausage recipe — no matter who asks
Chef Yia Vang penned a powerful essay on preserving his family heritage with his cooking.
32 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities vegan dining-out scene is on a growth curve, with no signs of slowing.
'The world is changing': The siblings behind a booming vegan brand based in Minnesota
Aubry and Kale Walch, the sister-brother team behind the Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis, have forged a national following for their vegan versions of meats, poultry and cheeses. Coming next: Fried chicken.
St. Paul's vegan bodega wants to become the biggest vegan grocery store in the country
The founder of Eureka Compass Vegan Food has big plans for a one-stop vegan supermarket.
Plant-based eating: It's healthy and wise. Here's how to give it a try.
We share resources, recipes, restaurants and cookbooks to add more color and less meat to your meals.
Smack Shack will be bringing lobster rolls to the former Fuddruckers in Bloomington
A suburban branch of the popular North Loop restaurant will open this summer.
Surly to reopen its Minneapolis beer hall and beer garden
The June 1 opening is attributed to vaccination progress.
Richfield's Lyn 65 is leaving 65th and Lyndale on April 10
General manager Nicole Ranallo says she's "not quite ready" to announce restaurant's new location.
5 best things our restaurant critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his weekly dining experiences.
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Twin Cities restaurants fight food insecurity — even as their industry struggles
With their industry facing unprecedented challenges, the local restaurant community is doing what it has always done – helping those in need.
Last-minute Easter and Passover meals to go from 4 Twin Cities restaurants
It's not too late to get ready for the holidays.
Chef Gavin Kaysen will create two restaurants for new Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Minneapolis
The five-star Four Seasons is scheduled to open in spring 2022.
Meet MinnyRow, a new Minnesota-centric food market in Hopkins
A mural's message just inside the door at MinnyRow Market says it all: "Keep your friends close and your farmers closer."
3 places to celebrate International Waffle Day in the Twin Cities
Clear your schedule on Thursday, you've got waffles to eat.
Updated: Twin Cities restaurants let Easter dinner come to you
It's a holiday twofer: You're leaving the cooking to someone else and supporting local restaurants.
Twin Cities chef Daniel del Prado opens Sanjusan in Minneapolis' North Loop
The busy chef's portfolio keeps on growing.
Minneapolis baker Zoë François takes on cakes in her latest cookbook, 'Zoë Bakes Cakes'
After eight cookbooks about bread, Minneapolis author and pastry chef Zoë François is focusing on her "favorite thing to bake."
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Angel Food Bakery is leaving downtown Minneapolis and relocating to St. Louis Park
The popular doughnut maker is headed to the newly renovated Texa-Tonka shopping center.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Our food writers highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at these 3 Twin Cities restaurants
Shepherd's pie, corned beef and other Irish delights are on the menu.
Minneapolis baker Zoë François can't get enough of Irish dairy – and scones
Make Zoë François' versatile scone recipe for St. Patrick's Day — and any other day.
Welcome to the Apartment, Borough's new North Loop private dining room
Make yourself at home in the converted studio apartment right above the restaurant.
Herbivorous Butcher opening vegan fried chicken restaurant in Minneapolis
You'll be able to buy plant-based chicken by the bucket, plus all the sides.
New Northeast restaurant Stepchld aims to be 'eccentric' neighborhood spot
The restaurant calls itself a "slightly off-kilter concept" that reimagines flavors.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Our food writers highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
36-plus Twin Cities restaurant patios for soaking up today's warm weather
Grab a mask and take advantage of the pre-spring weather.
It's fish fry season! 26 to try in the Twin Cities metro
Dive into the Friday fish fry ritual at these local restaurants.
Black Sheep Pizza chef/owner will revive barbecue restaurant in North Loop
Jordan Smith is teaming up with Rapids Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, Minn.
Chef Ann Ahmed has a name for her new south Minneapolis restaurant
After dropping "Spice Market," she has chosen a name with a personal connection.
Maverick's Real Roast Beef adding another location in Stillwater
Expect the same menu as the original Maverick's in Roseville, with beer to follow.
Lat14 Asian Eatery owner to bring new restaurant, retail space to Minneapolis
Chef Ann Ahmed is hoping to open her third restaurant sometime this spring.
Curry Diva pop-up in Minneapolis (finally) lands a home of her own
After seven years of cooking at Our Kitchen, chef/owner Heather Jansz has a kitchen of her own.
Twin Cities culinary duo started Aliment Pasta Co. after noodling a pandemic change
The culinary veterans seized the moment and started a new venture: Aliment Pasta Co.
How a Minnesota tax credit has saved historic buildings
Over the past 10 years, the state's historic tax credit has been applied to more than 100 projects all over Minnesota.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Our food writers highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Burch's Isaac Becker says he's confident Bar La Grassa, 112 Eatery will reopen
Burch, the dynamic steakhouse and pizzeria co-owned by spouses Becker and Nancy St. Pierre, will not reopen. "The ongoing pandemic has made it impossible," Becker said.
With a little local help, making your own pizza is a snap
Dough can be bought, but don't leave the all-important sauce to a jar from the supermarket.
From New York to Detroit: 5 regional pizza styles and where to get them in the Twin Cities
Your culinary adventure can start here.
Our food writers pick their favorite pizza places in the Twin Cities
Can't decide where to get your pizza? Here's a little help from food writers Rick Nelson and Sharyn Jackson, who picked their favorites.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Our food writers highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
A young Black man from Kentucky owned the Minneapolis restaurant scene in the 1890s
Minneapolis' first restaurateur of note, a young Black man from Kentucky, was an influential figure in the 1880s and 1890s.
11 'newish' pizza places in the Twin Cities to try for National Pizza Day
The Twin Cities is a bona fide pizza hot spot, no matter how you slice it.
Minnesota's best doughnut? Food & Wine magazine says it's in Lindstrom
The Lindstrom Bakery's "Scandinavian Donut" has been a marquee draw since 1973.
Here are 10 local ideas for all-chocolate Valentine's Day celebrations
These nine Minnesota chocolatiers — plus one from Wisconsin — are here to help dial up the romance.
These 5 Twin Cities outdoor farmers markets are open all winter
Plug these dates into the calendar, then bundle up and shop.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Our food writers highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Survey says: When it comes fast-food options, Minnesota ranks low
There's one exception, and it involves Dairy Queen.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with dinner, brunch and takeout at these 28 Twin Cities restaurants
It's not too early to plan your dining options — and don't forget the flowers.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Our food writers highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Twin Cities owners of Pajarito buy the Lucky's 13 Pub chain
The acquisition also includes a soon-to-open restaurant and bar in Rosemount.
After 20 years, beloved Twin Cities soupmaker behind Birdsong Soups is retiring
After 20 years of delicious concoctions, chef Pam Knutson is saying goodbye to her Birdsong Soups.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Food writers Sharyn Jackson and Rick Nelson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Celebrate with these Twin Cities restaurants that are 20 years young
Black SeaTolga Ata and his family operate a Twin Cities rarity: a Turkish restaurant. Discover kebabs, gyros, falafel, dolma and other quick-service classics at affordable…
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Food writers Rick Nelson and Sharyn Jackson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
11 places to get your bagel fix in the Twin Cities for National Bagel Day
Go ahead, start your bagel bucket list.
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Twin Cities chefs react to having indoor dining back on the table
All agree it's a step in the right direction.
5 best things our food critic ate this week
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his recent dining-out schedule.
Golden Fig founder has the golden touch at St. Paul specialty foods shop
Laurie Crowell's foray into local and seasonal specialty foods wasn't intentional, but 25 years later she's one of its fiercest advocates.
Christos in Minnetonka is closing, but another restaurant will take its place
The longtime Greek restaurant will close Jan. 10, but its Eat Street location is staying open. Craft & Crew is buying the property and converting it to Duke's on 7.
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12 things we hope to see from the food and drink scene in 2021
From promising debuts and comebacks to the downtown Minneapolis Dayton's Project, our fingers are firmly crossed.
These 10 projects are the best in Minnesota architecture in 2020
The best designs were awarded to six firms for 10 commercial, residential, civic, academic and religious projects.
South Minneapolis pizza and empanadas hot spot opening second location downtown
Chef/owner Facundo DeFraia is setting up shop in the former McKinney Roe in early January
Trend forecasters predict changes in restaurants and 'flexitarian' diets
Many trend forecasters are focusing on the big picture.
We have a winner! The best recipes of the 2020 Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
This year's batch of contest entries boasted more bakeable recipes than we've seen in the past 18 years. Try one!
Former Bachelor Farmer chef guides Shoreview's newest restaurant
A hardware store is being reborn as a restaurant, with a menu created by former Bachelor Farmer chef Jonathan Gans.
These Norway House gingerbread village pictures will put you in the holiday spirit
We can't visit in person this year, but the Gingerbread Wonderland has a big online presence.
