Eat & Drink
August 17, 2016
The Village Wok, a 41-year dining institution and favorite late-night Chinese food haunt near the U, is closing Aug. 21.

Say goodbye to these four U-area restaurants

Big changes are coming to Stadium Village. Four neighboring restaurants, with a combined track record of 135 years in business, are closing.
Taste
August 17, 2016
Charred broccoli combines with a tangy dressing and toasted nuts.

What to do with your haul from the farmers market (hint: cook)

This is the time of year vegetable lovers embrace. Now, the challenge is to enjoy everything while the produce remains in top-notch condition
Taste
August 17, 2016
Meredith Deeds, Special to the Star Tribune Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Mint Pesto.

How to grill a whole chicken

For great flavor, cook that meat outdoors. And make enough for multiple meals.
Taste
August 17, 2016
Chilled Minted Peach and Prosecco Soup. (Dan Cizmas/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1188103

Chill out with summery cold soups

Whether a starter for your meal, or the side dish, these soups will help brighten up dinner.
Taste
August 17, 2016

Summer dessert: Raspberry Pudding Cake

Think pudding. Think cake. Think Raspberry Pudding Cake.
Taste
August 17, 2016
Hot and Tangy Pan Roasted Corn,

Beyond corn on the cob: Fresh ideas for sweet corn

Looking for another way to prep fresh corn? Consider pan roasting it.
Taste
August 17, 2016
Peach Salsa.

4 ways to go beyond the usual salsa

Make variations of the chopped mix with a variety of unexpected fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs.
Taste
August 17, 2016
Star Tribune photo Coarse cornmeal from Sunrise Flour Mill of North Branch.

Sunrise Flour Mill of North Branch

Start your day with baked goods made from the freshly ground products of this North Branch mill.
Taste
August 17, 2016

What's cooking: Chow down on roasted sweet corn and Kramarczuk's brats at Northeast benefit

Variety
August 17, 2016
Restaurateurs homas Boemer, left, and Nick Rancone in the Keg and Case building that was part of the former Schmidt Brewery that will house their new

Owners of Corner Table, Revival will anchor huge Schmidt Brewery project

A group of leading south Minneapolis restaurateurs will be the lead tenants in the Keg & Case Market, an ambitious, food-centered project at the Schmidt Brewery complex.
Music
August 16, 2016
State Fair to tighten security at gates, around grounds this year

State Fair to tighten security at gates, around grounds this year

Virtually everything will be searched at the fair's 11 gates. The Great Minnesota Get-Together starts Aug. 25 and runs through Labor Day.
Eat & Drink
August 15, 2016
At Travail restaurant, thieves didn't take cutlery; they took the AC

At Travail restaurant, thieves didn't take cutlery; they took the AC

A question in the Now We've Heard Everything department: Who steals a restaurant's rooftop air conditioners?
Eat & Drink
August 14, 2016
Although Hi-Lo Diner was closed for the Fourth of July, a certain big celebrity visited the diner for the holiday.

Hi-Lo Diner lights up Lake Street with classic food 'from scratch'

If you've ever wondered what fast food looked like before McDonald's ran roughshod over the American landscape, the hash-slinging Hi-Lo is a good place to start.
Eat & Drink
August 12, 2016
Steve Rice • srice@startribune.com Minneaoplis, 05/13/2007 - Diners have breakfast at Spoonriver located next to the weekend Mill City Farmers

Where to brunch in Minneapolis? Give these 3 spots a try

It's the eternal Sunday morning question: Where to brunch?
Eat & Drink
August 12, 2016
Mmm, fresh peaches.

With peaches at their peak, two delicious desserts that'll impress

Everyone's favorite late summer fruit gets even better when it's the star attraction in a pair of easy-to-prepare recipes.
Recipes
August 12, 2016

Sunday Supper: Zucchini, Tomato and Potato Tian

Recipes
August 12, 2016
Star Tribune photo This time of year, it's all about the peaches. Peach cobbler is a good go-to recipe.

Recipe: Peach Cobbler

Eat & Drink
August 12, 2016

Wine of the Week: 2014 Falesco Tellus Chardonnay

Eat & Drink
August 11, 2016
Village Wok, a Stadium Village institution, is closing Aug. 21

Village Wok, a Stadium Village institution, is closing Aug. 21

A U of M campus favorite is closing its doors.
Taste
August 11, 2016

What's Cooking: Find out how kiwis came to your dinner table at Minneapolis's Movie in the Parks series

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