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Popular St. Paul restaurateur eyeing a big opening in Minneapolis
Saint Dinette mastermind Tim Niver sparked excitement with a tweet on scoping out a new venture location.
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Golden Corral, buffet of the South, opens first spot in Twin Cities Thursday
Maple Grove Golden Corral plans to fill in the gaps that Old Country Buffet left behind.
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Goodbye, 128 Cafe. Hello, Stewart's.
When chef Max Thompson reopens his St. Paul restaurant next month, it'll have a new look, and new menu, a full bar and a new name.
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Frozen potions are cocktail kings for now in Twin Cities
Now is the time to eke out the last drops of summer, when "refreshing" is still the most attractive descriptor for thirsty patrons.
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Deep-fried delivery, on-a-stick
Craving your favorite Minnesota State Fair food item? This intrepid service will deliver it to you, by bike.
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A tale and taste of Barley John's in New Brighton
This early brewpub was ahead of its time, and paved the way for others.
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Going to the State Fair? Here are your handy what-to-eat guides.
Essential fair fare guidance is just a few clicks away.
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Ecopolitan, the city's only raw-foods restaurant, closes
Say goodbye to a south Minneapolis culinary pioneer.
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Stick with these Minnesota State Fair classic foods
Many foods introduced at the Minnesota State Fair fade into obscurity. But each year, a few take on a classic, Pronto Pup-like stature.
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Tweet your favorite Minnesota State Fair food, win a dinner with critic Rick Nelson
Fairgoers: Find out what it's like to review restaurants for a living.
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Don Pablo's closes its Richfield location; only one left in Twin Cities
Don Pablo's closes its Richfield location; Only one left in Twin Cities
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Eight great State Fair food stands
The Minnesota State Fair features nearly 500 food items (and yes, more than 80 are served on a stick), sold at 300-plus vendors. Restaurant critic Rick Nelson salutes eight of his favorites.
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Changes keep coming on Minneapolis' Eat Street
The concentration of inviting storefronts and sidewalk patios makes it one of the best places in the city to walk, never mind its diverse food choices. So what's new on Eat Street?
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A mouthful: Rick Nelson tries all the new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson put in a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2016. Let out your belt and follow along.
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Open wide: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is done after a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair of sampling every new food. Need ideas?
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A day full of eating: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is in for a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2017. Let out your belt and follow along.
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Is everybody happy? At Eastside, the answer is "yes."
Chef Nick Dugan is leaving for Spoon and Stable, and 112 Eatery vet Dennis Leaf-Smith is replacing him.
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Keep those wines at the right summer temperature
The optimal temperature for summer wines may not be obvious (sometimes it's frozen).
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