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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.
![The Longfellow Grill on the first day back to 50 percent capacity dining in Minnesota. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Monday, Jan](https://chorus.stimg.co/22232938/ows_1c48be7b_fae6_4527_a744_472ba5a08d32.jpg?h=120&w=180&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
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.
![Chef Ann Kim of Young Joni photographed at her new restaurant under construction in Uptown Sooki & Mimi. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune](https://chorus.stimg.co/22206935/ows_58ee812a_b591_42cd_a0de_97b4837efa05.jpg?h=120&w=180&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
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.
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.
Bundle up! These Twin Cities restaurant patios will be up and running this weekend
Make sure to call ahead, first.
Where to get Christmas takeout meals in the Twin Cities
Updated: Let someone else do the cooking during this holiday season, and order a Christmas lunch, dinner, brunch or fixings at these Twin Cities restaurants.
'Unfathomable' loss: Reflecting on Twin Cities restaurants we lost in 2020
From four-star restaurants to skyway favorites, the staggering losses have taken a toll.
![A funghi pizza emerged from the wood fired oven at Rosalia. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Chef Daniel Dell Prado has opened a piz](https://chorus.stimg.co/22174628/ows_b2ddd530_b451_44b9_826b_967373ec6128.jpg?h=120&w=180&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
12 notable Twin Cities area restaurant openings in 2020
Opened or reopened in 2020, these 12 restaurants have already had an impressive impact on the habits of Twin Cities diners.
Kathie's Coffee creator honors her Cloquet mom who is fighting pancreatic cancer
Through some good restaurant connections, this coffee for a cause was born.
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.
Former pastry chef is taking over at Penny's Coffee space in south Minneapolis
The daytime bakery/restaurant is a partnership with Martina and Colita chef/owner Daniel Del Prado.
The 2020 Restaurant of the Year? All restaurants
In a year filled with obstacles, there were many bright spots in the restaurant industry, too.
Restaurant roll call: Even amid closings, new restaurants are springing to life
What's open, what's closed and what's still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Where to get Hanukkah takeout meals (and latkes) in the Twin Cities
Let someone else do the cooking during this holiday season, and order a Hanukkah dinner (or latkes) at these Twin Cities restaurants.
