TV & Media
Halle Berry packs a one-two punch as writer, director of 'Bruised'
Critics' guide on what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend.
Taste
An easy solution to your biggest Thanksgiving dilemma: What to do with leftover turkey
Once the appeal of stuffing has worn off, rice bowls are a quick and versatile fix.
Taste
Twin Cities area coffee roasters rolling out the holiday blends
Seasonal flavors go much deeper — and require more planning — than pumpkin spice.
Taste
Local chef behind Minnesota Nice Tots says he has 'perfected' Tater Tot hot dish
A restaurant server-turned-cook is selling his spin on the Minnesota classic.
Taste
Turn leftover sweet potatoes into tomorrow's breakfast
Tart cranberries and swirls of Thanksgiving spuds make this not-too-sweet cake a tasty option any time of day.
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Eat & Drink
These 8 restaurants are joining the Twin Cities dining scene
Smack Shack comes to the south metro, Shake Shack comes to the north metro, and Dinkytown is set to get mochi doughnuts.
Books
'For now you are the standing one': So many of us owe a debt of gratitude to Robert Bly
A tribute from his longtime assistant, poet Thomas R. Smith.
Business
After 35 years, Uptown Minneapolis mainstay Kitchen Window to close
The kitchenware shop will liquidate its stock before closing in January 2022.
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Slip into these 3 Twin Cities area speakeasies
These hidden gems offer an air of mystery — and good cocktails.
Local
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Here's how to prepare for the expected throng
Here's what you need to know.
Music
Young pop stars, Jon Batiste and good ol' Tony Bennett top the 2021 Grammy race
Prince and Dylan received nods but Adele wasn't eligible despite having 2021's best-selling album.
Movies
Lady Gaga enlivens 'House of Gucci' movie but it trips on the runway
The script can't figure out what story to tell, the screenplay is boring and the movie begs to be trimmed.
Movies
'The Humans' serves up a turkey dinner with a side of dread
In this family drama, transferred from stage to screen, a Thanksgiving gathering takes a terrifying turn.
Movies
'Encanto' completes Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2021 musical hat trick
The Colombia-set fable boasts snappy songs and a dandy heroine.
Taste
Tattersall's new Wisconsin distillery and restaurant will open Dec. 1
The 75,000-square-foot facility is aiming to be a destination in River Falls.
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