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October 2, 2015
In the end, it all comes down to two components: the patty and the bun. Mess either one up, and it's back to the starting gate.

Build a better burger with these tips from top Minnesota chefs

In the end, it all comes down to two components: the patty and the bun. Mess either one up, and it's back to the starting gate.
Eat & Drink
October 2, 2015
The Electric Burger Co. food truck can often be found in downtown Minneapolis.

Burger Friday: Enjoy fall — while it lasts — at Electric Burger Co. food truck

This meals-on-wheels burger is tops in its class.
Eat & Drink
September 30, 2015
At Kitaya Brewery in Japan's Fukuoka Prefecture, the first step in making sake is to steam the rice.

Sake's thousand-year-old legacy gets an update for modern tastes

The growing number of high-quality sakes available both nationwide and in the Twin Cities makes this a good time to get familiar with sake.
Eat & Drink
September 30, 2015
Saint Dinette in St. Paul September 24, 2015.

Restaurant review: At Lowertown's Saint Dinette, bologna is king

At tons-of-fun Saint Dinette in St. Paul, rising star chef Adam Eaton skillfully refashions the familiar. Lowertown is fortunate to have him.
Eat & Drink
September 26, 2015
Eat & Drink
September 25, 2015
Burger Friday: Enjoy a final, fleeting taste of summer at Dari-ette Drive-In

Burger Friday: Enjoy a final, fleeting taste of summer at Dari-ette Drive-In

The East Side drive-in, 64 years young, is known for its signature item, the third-pound Burger-ette. Enjoy it before the snow flies.
Eat & Drink
September 25, 2015
Almond Palmiers

Start your ovens: Star Tribune's 13th annual cookie contest begins

It may seem odd to think "holiday cookies" when there's barely a chill in the air. But for the Taste section, that means it's time to start planning our December baking extravaganza.
Eat & Drink
September 25, 2015

Great red wines with Minnesota roots

Expats are crafting some lovely wines out west (and way east).
Eat & Drink
September 24, 2015
Jamie Malone

Brut restaurant opening in former Sapor space in Minneapolis

More than a year after announcing their collaboration, chefs Jamie Malone and Erik Anderson have landed a North Loop address for their new venture, Brut, in the former Sapor Cafe and Bar.
Eat & Drink
September 24, 2015
Masa's decor has the very contemporary sophisticated feel. and to bridge the gap between cultures, the walls are lined with fashion notebook sketches

Masa and Mattie's on Main closing their doors in Minneapolis

Eat & Drink
September 24, 2015
Last weeks for local farmers markets

Last weeks for local farmers markets

The 2015 season is coming to an end for nearly 50 Twin Cities metro-area outdoor farmers markets. Here's a rundown.
Eat & Drink
September 24, 2015
Restaurant review,- Il Foro,- The latest incarnation of the hsitoric Art-Deco space that once housed ' The Forum ' restaurant on 7th Street. The inter

Forum Cafeteria is back, and better than ever, as Il Foro

REVIEW: The dazzling Forum Cafeteria, rechristened Il Foro, has a chef-worth-watching in the kitchen, and he's cooking with an Italian accent.
Eat & Drink
September 23, 2015
August 20, 1992 Critic's Choice Cary Grant, left, James Mason and Eva Marie Saint meet in the restaurant at the foot of Mount Rushmore in "North By No

Movie night with the Taste section features 'North by Northwest'

It's time for our annual movie night, which always sells out.
Eat & Drink
September 16, 2015
Mayo Clinic Square in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

Counter intelligence: Old Town Pour House out, City Works in at Mayo Clinic Square

The change is driven in part by semantics.
Eat & Drink
September 16, 2015
Butter Queen Coffee Ice Cream at Hamline Church Dining Hall

Rick Nelson Q&A: Where can I get State Fair food year round?

Rick Nelson answers any and all dining-related questions. Send your queries to rick.nelson@startribune.com.
Eat & Drink
September 12, 2015
Recipe: Best Friends Cookies, from "Cookie Love"

Recipe: Best Friends Cookies, from "Cookie Love"

A meringue with a "best friends" combination of malt and meringue, from Chicago pastry chef and cookbook author Mindy Segal.
Eat & Drink
September 12, 2015

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