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After earlier rejection, Minnetonka council votes to allow Total Wine outlet
The store is expected to be finished in five to six months.
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Minnesota chefs shut out from James Beard awards
Minnesota chefs were shut out of the annual "Oscars of the food world," but notable wins included an Outstanding Restaurant win for Chicago's 30-year-old Topolobampo.
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St. Paul Japanese noodle shop Tanpopo to close after 17 years
The Lowertown restaurant will serve its last diners May 23.
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New Rebel Donut Bar in NE Mpls to include doughnut flights, wild flavors
The owners have been selling their tiny doughnuts at farmers markets and breweries since last summer.
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Coming soon to the Minneapolis food truck scene: cookie dough
Dough Dough, from the couple behind the popular O'Cheeze food truck, will debut on May 17.
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'Thrilling, and unexpected': Minnesota chefs recall James Beard award wins
James Beard award-winning chefs share what it's like to win the food world's Oscar.
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Mercy in downtown Mpls. ignites backlash against double-patty cheeseburgers
Chef Mike Rakun uses steak trimmings to beef up the flavor, and the juices. The happy hour price? Even better.
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Gray Duck Tavern opening in St. Paul with Minnesotan name, international flavors
Chef Don Gonzalez will run the kitchen at the Madison Restaurant Group project.
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Pickles and jams: Nordic approach offers easy, modern recipes for busy cooks
A new cookbook offers a perspective from a master gardener's backyard.
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Ask the Critic: Which Twin Cities restaurants are worth 4-star reviews?
You recently gave Restaurant Alma and Cafe Alma a four-star review. What other Twin Cities restaurants merit such a rating?
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Popular Excelsior restaurant opening second outpost near 50th and France
Coalition, which serves American fusion comfort food, will open in late May.
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High demand causes new St. Paul vegan restaurant to close temporarily
J. Selby's closed down just days after opening due to food and staff shortage.
Taste
Celebrate spring with an asparagus quiche
A whole-wheat crust offers a variation that will please diners at your table.
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Roasting cherry tomatoes gives you taste of summer
Reducing produces a powerful burst of flavor and caramelizes sugars.
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Grilled shiitakes boost flavor of luxurious salad from Mario Batali
The key to this simple dish is using premium ingredients.
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Velvety Italian treat semifreddo rules as an elegant dessert
Velvety Italian frozen treat will reward patience in preparation.
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New culinary project featuring restaurant dream team to debut in Uptown this summer
Lynhall will feature a cafe, incubator kitchen and a television studio.
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