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New ownership brings new morning at Al's Breakfast
A change in ownership pledges to continue the traditions at Dinkytown's tiny a.m. institution.
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Making Al's Breakfast's blueberry-walnut pancakes at home
Can't make it to Dinkytown? The recipe was included in a cookbook released earlier this year.
Taste
Ready for appetizer season? Try these edamame quesadillas
Edamame quesadillas offer a pleasant surprise for the party table.
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Pecans serve up a pate for the party table
Pecans find a way to the party with this simple pâté, a lovely — and tasty — appetizer.
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Chef-driven Mexican restaurant takes over former Glockenspiel in St. Paul
The St. Paul eatery, owned by veteran chefs Tyge Nelson and Stephan Hesse, debuted in the former Glockenspiel spot nearly two weeks ago, offering up modern interpretations on popular Mexican classics.
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Look back at the Twin Cities' biggest restaurant openings of 2016
Yes, there were a lot of closings, but the restaurant scene saw a massive amount of openings, too.
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In stellar year for restaurant design, these Twin Cities hot spots stood out
From the Hewing Hotel's Tullibee to Hi-Lo Diner, many new restaurants served up delicious design (as well as food).
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More cookie ideas, from newspaper contests around the country
Follow the Star Tribune's annual holiday cookie contest? Then take a peek at this year's top recipes from competitions conducted by newspapers from Baltimore to Los Angeles.
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Work up an appetite for the Twin Cities' most anticipated restaurants of 2017
Looking ahead to next year: Gavin Kaysen heads to Wayzata, Don Saunders takes on 510 Groveland and the Revival crew opens in St. Paul.
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Was this the worst year ever for Twin Cities restaurant closings?
Brasserie Zentral, Nye's, Ichiban, Beek's Pizza and many, many more: Here's a blow-by-blow account of a distressing year for Twin Cities eateries.
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Restaurant of the Year: Upton 43 serves up Swedish modern masterpieces
At Upton 43, Erick Harcey updates the flavors of the Old Country with a spin of his own.
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Explore 14 years of the Star Tribune's Best Restaurant of the Year winners
From 112 Eatery to Spoon and Stable, see which hot spots have been named the very best each year.
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Chef of the Year: At St. Genevieve, Steven Brown transports Minneapolis diners to Paris
The prince of south Minneapolis is putting his formidable imprint on yet another local landmark.
Variety
Cookbook from tiny town of Huntley warms hearts and ovens
Huntley recipe collection offers big serving of nostalgia
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Make a list, check it twice, with these 35 don't-miss Twin Cities burgers
Here's a quick way to access the subject of 35 installments of Burger Friday. Click away.
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