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New restaurant by a star chef coming to former Blackbird Cafe in Minneapolis
The former chef of Surly Brewing Co. and Solera returns to Twin Cities.
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After 20 years in Lyn-Lake, Herkimer brewpub is closing
The longtime Packers bar in Uptown will close permanently at the end of June.
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On Father's Day, 4 Twin Cities chefs say 'Thanks, Dad' and reminisce
Sharing gratitude and admiration for fathers who have influenced lives — in and out of the kitchen.
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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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