Entertainment
November 30, 2016

Looking for a new treat this season? Try our Holiday Cookie Finder

Sure, holiday baking traditions are great. But isn't it time to try a new sweet treat this year? The Holiday Cookie Finder has every winning recipe from our annual baking contest from the past 14 years.
Taste
November 30, 2016
Baking ingredients eggs, flour, sugar, butter, yeast. Food background with antique cutlery, istock photo

Shop, measure, scrape: Follow these steps for cookie-baking success

For foolproof cookies, follow these eight easy tips.
Taste
November 30, 2016
Apple Cardamom Pecan Star Cookies (from baker Jana Freiband).

Apple Cardamom Pecan Star Cookies

2015 winner: Reminiscent of apple or pecan pie.
Eat & Drink
November 29, 2016
Original D'Amico & Sons location in Uptown is closing

Original D'Amico & Sons location in Uptown is closing

The casual chain of Italian cafes has since blossomed across the Twin Cities and in Naples, Fla.
Eat & Drink
November 29, 2016
Farmington is about to get a gourmet whiskey and meat emporium

Farmington is about to get a gourmet whiskey and meat emporium

The restaurateur behind Eagan's Burgers and Bottles and Volstead House plans to open his new project, Bourbon Butcher, on Dec. 7.
Eat & Drink
November 29, 2016
Twin Cities' second Tim Hortons location opens in Dinkytown

Twin Cities' second Tim Hortons location opens in Dinkytown

The Canadian chain has taken its deep-fried dough and caffeine program to campus.
Eat & Drink
November 28, 2016
Scratch Burgers & Beer now open in Minneapolis' North Loop

Scratch Burgers & Beer now open in Minneapolis' North Loop

After an extended soft opening, the eatery hosted a grand opening earlier this month.
Variety
November 26, 2016
Luc Bondar made a request for two hand pies to go with his apple pie purchase during a pop-up sale for the Salty Tart at Hola Arepa on Monday, Novembe

Twin Cities restaurants find pop-up events help remake dining experience

Pop-up eateries and other one-time events help create excitement and stand out in a fiercely competitive market.
Eat & Drink
November 26, 2016

Wine of the week: 2013 Clos Dalian Terra Alta Garnacha Crianza

Eat & Drink
November 26, 2016
Ristorante Luci in St. Paul.

There's still time for a farewell dinner at these 3 Twin Cities restaurants

Ristorante Luci, Saffron and Heartland have been longtime favorites of Twin Cities diners. You've got a short time to say goodbye.
Taste
November 26, 2016

Sunday Supper: Sweet Potatoes With Chicken and Lemon Grass

Eat & Drink
November 25, 2016
Burger Friday: The New Grandview Grill's full-meal burger deal

Burger Friday: The New Grandview Grill's full-meal burger deal

Here's a Black Friday-worthy value, served year-round: a more-than-decent burger, with fries and a shake, for $9.95
Variety
November 24, 2016
A good bread stuffing is a welcome sight at any Thanksgiving feast.

What to do with those Thanksgiving leftovers? Here are eight options

Here are a few recipes and ideas for turning those leftovers into dishes that lift spirits, stimulate weary appetites and clear tryptophanned-out brains.
Taste
November 24, 2016
Leftover Mashed Potato Aloo Tiki With Cranberry Chutney.

New life for meatless leftovers

Make a game plan for all the options for the remains of the big meal.
Taste
November 23, 2016
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New spice blends from McCormick.

Chia seeds in your vinaigrette? Matcha in your batter? New seasoning blends have a hipster vibe

Eat & Drink
November 23, 2016
Restaurant Alma's breakfast tartine is built on a thick slice of gently tangy sourdough, which bread baker Tiffany Singh enriches with crème fraîche

Wake up with one of these seven breakfast sandwiches

Thanks to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of chefs and bakers across the metro area, there has never been a better time to enjoy breakfast sandwiches.
Eat & Drink
November 23, 2016
Tap room manager Carissa Darcy poured a beer, while attendant Ted Jedlicki looked on at the LTS Brewing tap room in Rochester. ] JIM GEHRZ ï jame

Looking for more brewpubs around Minnesota? Here are new ones

Variety
November 23, 2016
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Wake up! Guess where Minneapolis rates when it comes to Thanksgiving food comas

We're (burp) a player when it comes to Thanksgiving feasts.
Eat & Drink
November 23, 2016
What's hot this week: Twin Cities pop ups, holiday markets, margaritas

What's hot this week: Twin Cities pop ups, holiday markets, margaritas

All the best food-and-drink inspired events over the next 14 days.
Taste
November 23, 2016

Baking central: Variations on a roll

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