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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.
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Iconic State Fair food vendor Blue Barn launches July 4 pop-up, food truck
Blue Barn is bringing back its chicken in a waffle cone, Pop Rocks French toast and more.
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Sean Sherman's Sioux Chef commits to making 400 free meals a day
His kitchen has joined the roster of restaurants working with Minnesota Central Kitchen to feed those in need.
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St. Paul Saints stadium is now serving lunch at the ballpark — without the baseball
CHS Field, home to the St. Paul Saints, has opened a pop-up cafe.
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Minnesota State Fair food vendors are setting up in parking lots this summer. Here's how to find them
A handy map will lead you to your favorite fair foods.
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This classic St. Louis Park drive-in is back in business
The safest place to eat is a drive-in, says the new proprietor of a St. Louis Park classic.
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Head to your favorite U-pick farm now, because local strawberry season won't last long
The local strawberry season has arrived! It comes and goes in a few short weeks, so plan accordingly. The region's U-pick farms are making COVID-19-related adjustments.
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Popular Lyn-Lake restaurant closed in 2019 after nearly 40 years. Now it's back
One of the Twin Cities' most attractive outdoor dining venues has returned.
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You can now eat inside a restaurant in Minnesota: Here's what it will be like
While many Twin Cities restaurateurs are excited to seat guests indoors, some are more cautious.
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How the country's first black-owned microdistillery survived COVID-19, then the Minneapolis riots
"There's been so much change, there is no normal," said Chris Montana, owner of Du Nord Craft Spirits.
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Midtown Global Market halts Holy Land's lease over racist comments on social media
Grocery stores, Midtown Market sever ties as owner fires his daughter over deleted posts.
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Justin Sutherland closes two St. Paul restaurants, plans to relocate Handsome Hog
He also cancels his plan to open a Minneapolis restaurant.
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Without downtown office workers, Twin Cities food trucks cast a wide net for customers
Without downtown office workers, Twin Cities food trucks cast a wide net for customers.
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Several Twin Cities restaurants halt takeout after staffers test positive for COVID-19
Minneapolis' Revival, Pizzeria Lola among eateries on hiatus after staffers test positive.
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Amid restaurant closings, the Grocer's Table is opening Wednesday in Wayzata
Dining will be restricted to a newly-expanded patio, and Lake Minnetonka boaters can take advantage of dockside pickup.
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'We want to show hope': Patios are open for dining at some Twin Cities restaurants
But the long-awaited opening date has been put on hold for many more, who are reeling from a week of unrest.
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You'll want to bake the DoubleTree Hotel's chocolate chip cookie recipe
The DoubleTree chain is sharing its chocolate chip cookie formula for the first time.
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Twin Cities restaurants, MOA put off plans to reopen amid unrest over George Floyd's death
The violence over the past few nights has some in the hospitality business hesitant about opening next week.
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'Let my building burn': Minneapolis restaurant owner responds to protests and violence
A restaurant caught in the crossfire of unrest in Minneapolis Thursday night has sent a powerful message to its followers on social media.
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Farmers markets in Minneapolis, St. Paul closed for weekend following protests, violence
Markets plan to resume operations next week.
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