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October 27

Once the weather turns cold, Meritage in St. Paul adds fire towers and blankets to its sidewalk space.

These restaurants have found a way for you to stay warm while dining outdoors.

Buttered Tin's Minneapolis location now open

October 27

Pierogi, eggs and sausage at the new Buttered Tin bakery and restaurant in northeast Minneapolis.

Alicia Hinze brings the signature items from her Lowertown St. Paul cafe to northeast Minneapolis.

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October 27

The I Know What You Did Insane Shake at Sugar Factory.

6 tasty ways to celebrate Halloween in the Twin Cities

Choose your own adventures, from kid-friendly events to special cocktails and milkshakes.

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October 27

Mini Pumpkin Pie Gravestones is among the 80 recipes in “Spooky Food.”

6 recipes that will put fright into your Halloween night

From a kid-friendly dinner and blondies to cocktails and crostini, make the holiday fun for everyone.

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October 25

Khâluna is located at 40th and Lyndale in the former Harriet’s Inn space. (Photo by Matt Lien Photography)

Restaurant roll call: The latest 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.

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October 22

Damage on the side of the building at Slice was caused by a fire on Oct. 19

New Minneapolis pizza-by-the-slice shop damaged by fire

Slice, on E. Hennepin Avenue, is temporarily closed while repairing damage from an exterior fire.

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October 22

Tenderloin sliders at Sidecar at the Tap.

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

Our food writers share the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.

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October 22

Dawn McClain and Brady Jeunesse, members of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society, in the attic office of the Lexington Restaurant in St. Paul, where the

Are these Twin Cities area restaurants haunted? Owners call in ghost hunters

From a long-gone chef who won't leave the dining room to basement portals, these spooky stories give a new meaning to "ghost kitchens."

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Rick Nelson gives you his take on what's on the menu — good and bad — at Twin Cities restaurants.

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October 22

Before Tim Niver opened Trattoria Mucci in the former Mevyn, he hired Great Tree Healing to conduct a “clearing” of negative energy.

9 Minnesota restaurants some say are haunted

From confirmed investigations to local lore, dine at your own risk at these places.

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October 20

Chef Josh Hedquist will open a third location of Joey Meatballs in Rosedale’s Potluck food hall.

Rosedale's Potluck food hall announces lineup changes

Joey Meatballs opening third location; Justin Sutherland-backed concepts are out.

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October 20

Chef Yia Vang’s Union Hmong Kitchen found a permanent home in Graze Provisions and Libations food hall.

Changes to 5 Twin Cities area restaurants you should know about

Union Hmong Kitchen lands a permanent home, and it's last call for boozy shakes in Minnetonka.

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October 20

Chef Ann Ahmed’s third restaurant, Khâluna, features the traditional Laotian food she grew up with, such as these sakoo dumplings.

Khâluna, the new Minneapolis restaurant from chef Ann Ahmed, is now open

The airy space includes a market and room for classes and private dining.

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October 20

The Southside Aces play the Dakota music club earlier this month.

First look: After 18 months, the Dakota in downtown Minneapolis is back with a new menu

Chef Remy Pettus is behind the new Southern-style menu at the storied music club.

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October 15

Kieran Folliard recently launched his new Irish whiskey, Red Locks. It’s only available in Minnesota — for now.

Impresario Kieran Folliard returns to his roots with a new Irish whiskey

Red Locks Whiskey is the latest act for the Ireland-born food-and-drink entrepreneur.

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October 15

The “Maid Rite” at Dakota Junction in Mound is an affectionate tribute to that Iowa culinary classic, the loose-meat sandwich.

5 more Minnesota, Wisconsin restaurants to try while peeping autumn leaves

Consider it your treat for working up an appetite while hiking.

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October 15

‘Better Than a Bagel’ pizza at Margie’s Kitchen + Cocktails

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

Our food writers share the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.

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October 13

The bar at the St. Paul Grill features an extensive selection of liquor.

After 19 months, the St. Paul Grill has reopened

Hours will be limited until downtown St. Paul traffic picks up.

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October 13

Now open: All Saints in Minneapolis makes the most of its location – and wood-burning grill

Two Esker Grove veterans have transformed the Minneapolis space that was most recently home to Bardo.

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October 13

Orange wines look to capture the textures of red wines with the freshness of whites.

Orange is the new rosé: These white wines drink like a red

In recent years, dozens of orange wines have shown up on Minnesota liquor store shelves and restaurant lists.

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October 13

Owamni opened in July along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Owamni, Sooki & Mimi make New York Times' top restaurant list

The two Minneapolis restaurants were among the Times' "50 places in America we're most excited about right now."

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October 9

The Drive In is easy to find, just look for the gigantic rotating mug of root beer.

These 5 restaurants belong on the itineraries of autumn-leaves gazers

Follow the colors through Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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October 8

Vegetable toast from A-Side Public House.

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

The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.

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