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5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the best of his recent dining-out schedule.
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Dog park within a beer bar coming soon to Minneapolis
More than 10,000 square feet of space will be devoted to those furry friends, including a leash-only bar, an off-leash area, and an outdoor bar and a playspace with a water feature
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Do you need an air fryer? The good, the bad and the flammable
The not-so-small appliance has a few strengths, but not nearly what proponents claim.
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New to Uptown: Black Walnut Bakery opening soon
After years of wholesale baking, the maker of the Kouign-amann to end all Kouign-amanns is finally getting her brick-and-mortar location.
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Here is the best recipe for Minnesota's state muffin
Grade school students paved the way for the state's official muffin more than three decades ago.
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A new breed of nonalcoholic beer actually tastes good
A new process to remove the alcohol has made a dramatic difference.
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Owners of a popular Mpls. Italian restaurant open new spot in St. Paul's Highland Park
The casual neighborhood spot comes from the owners of ie: Italian Eatery.
The Good Life
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Salad Girl creator Pam Powell celebrates the salad in her successful encore career
Savoring the bounty of summertime with Pam Powell, Minnesota's own Salad Girl.
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Chef Shack's Lisa Carlson goes up against Bobby Flay on Food Network
Last May, Carlson and co-owner Carrie Summer spent nine hours on a soundstage deep in Brooklyn. The episode of "Beat Bobby Flay" aired last night. (Spoiler alert!)
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Hot Dog Friday: Dolled-up dogs rule at Lake Nokomis' Sandcastle
Taking a brief respite from the burger beat, Burger Friday is devoting the next few weeks to focus on top Twin Cities hot dogs.
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'Everyone has been eating mozzarella wrong': Giulia in downtown Minneapolis does it right
Beautiful Giulia focuses on well-crafted northern Italian fare while capitalizing on its historic downtown Minneapolis setting.
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From Andrea Pizza to Tono: New Maplewood spot serves a taste of the East Coast
The East Coast menu comes from a member of the Andrea Pizza family.
Duluth
Duluth's oldest gay bar is being sold
The owner of twin gay bars Duluth Flame and Superior Flame is selling his Minnesota club.
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Sip your way from Minneapolis to St. Paul with our light-rail beer crawl
Grab a brew at any — or many — of these 19 taprooms along the Green Line.
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This Minnesotan co-wrote the country's hottest book on cocktails
Drink expert and Minnesota native Nick Fauchald returned to his home state, and won a major James Beard book award.
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North Minneapolis' Breaking Bread Cafe closing temporarily to make 'adjustments'
The nonprofit Appetite for Change runs the cafe and job training program.
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