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October 29, 2020
September 2, 1983 Diners at Faegre's, located in the heart of the warehouse district. August 31, 1983 David Brewster, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Influential critic helped turn page on Twin Cities culinary landscape in '80s

Forty years ago, local restaurant critic Joan Siegel embarked on a fascinating, turbulent, entertaining and influential four-year run.
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October 29, 2020
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October 29, 2020
A worker removed supplies from Hennepin Avenue's Chino Latino, which closed this week after a 20-year run.

6 latest Twin Cities restaurant closings, plus a few 'hibernations'

There are more changes on the horizon for the local dining scene as restaurants ponder their next move.
October 28, 2020

The highs and lows of early Twin Cities dining scene detailed by influential critic Joan Siegel

Forty years ago, local restaurant critic Joan Siegel embarked on a fascinating, turbulent, entertaining and influential four-year run.
Eat & Drink
October 27, 2020
Chef Mike Brown makes a smoky effect for the dessert course at Travail's new multi-course tasting dinner, A New Hope.

21 new and soon-to-open restaurants in the Twin Cities

New restaurants, breweries, drive-throughs, residencies, ghost kitchens, pop-ups, and even a barbershop-turned-coffeeshop take a gamble on pandemic-era dining in the Twin Cities.
Eat & Drink
October 26, 2020
Credit: Lydia Egge Northern Fires Pizza is making the leap from farmers market stand to brick-and-mortar restaurant, opening next week at 42nd/Cedar i

First-rate farmers market pizzeria is finally getting a permanent home

Northern Fires Pizza will be landing at Cedar and 42nd in south Minneapolis in early November.
Eat & Drink
October 23, 2020
Porchetta sandwich and dill pickle chips from Lake City Sandwiches.

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.
Eat & Drink
October 21, 2020
Credit: American Swedish Institute The ASI's traditional lutfisk dinner will be serve drive-through style this year.

Drive-through lutefisk? A Minnesota tradition gets a pandemic twist

The American Swedish Institute has your holiday meal covered.
Eat & Drink
October 21, 2020
Karyn Tomlinson is taking her talent to St. Paul, where she'll open Myriel in the former Bar Brigade on Cleveland Avenue.

Award-winning chef opening new restaurant named for 'Les Miz' character in St. Paul

Until Myriel opens later this year, the kitchen will operate a one-day-a-week takeout operation.
Eat & Drink
October 21, 2020
Famous Dave's made a deal with another restaurant chain to increase takeout/delivery options.

Famous Dave's creating 'ghost kitchens,' dual concept through Johnny Carino's deal

Agreement allows chain to open kitchens or sites with Johnny Carino's.
Eat & Drink
October 16, 2020
Rick Nelson • Star Tribune Ruth Bader Ginsburg Cookies at PJ Murphy's Bakery.

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.
Eat & Drink
October 16, 2020
Potter Kevin Caufield of Caufield Clay Works is making beautiful tableware for Twin Cities restaurants.

St. Paul artist creates custom dinnerware for local restaurants

Potter Kevin Caufield adds color and warmth to the table.
Eat & Drink
October 15, 2020
Rick Nelson • Star Tribune Make the most of late-season tomatoes with a homemde tart.

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.
Eat & Drink
October 14, 2020
Provided A rendering of the Washington Avenue space that will become Schram Vineyards' second location.

Waconia's Schram Vineyards expanding to North Loop

Eat & Drink
October 14, 2020
Zapata Palms Pictures Smack Shack's patio in the North Loop will have permanent heaters installed. ORG XMIT: MIN2010130711590001

12 extra-warm patios for fall outdoor dining in the Twin Cities

As the weather cools, don't give up on outdoor dining. Here are a dozen restaurant patios that have you covered.
Eat & Drink
October 9, 2020
Chino Latino opened in Uptown in 2000. Provided

Diner's journal: Happy birthday to these restaurants

Eat & Drink
October 8, 2020
Tacos from the new takeout-only concept Yeah Yeah Taco.

Eat Street sandwich shop Zettas spins off taco takeout business, Yeah Yeah Taco

Zettas co-owner Paige Alexander didn't see Yeah Yeah Taco — or its success — coming.
Eat & Drink
October 7, 2020
Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile will be in the Twin Cities metro area for two glorious weeks.

For two glorious weeks, the Wienermobile will be in Minnesota — and here's where to find it

Just don't expect the opportunity to purchase an Oscar Mayer all-beef wiener, Smokies or even a Cheese Dog.
Eat & Drink
October 7, 2020
Moonflower Pizza operates evenings in the alley behind The French Hen Cafe in St. Paul.

'Ghost kitchens' might be next frontier in Twin Cities dining

Restaurants are leveraging their kitchens to launch separate, takeout-only brands.
Eat & Drink
October 7, 2020
Richard Vines • Bloomberg Learn to cook shrimp and grits with chef Marcus Samuelsson, an honorary Minnesotan.

3 virtual food events with top Twin Cities chefs coming up soon

Cook "with" Marcus Samuelsson and Gavin Kaysen; let Jamie Malone cook for you.

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