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The gourmet doughnut revolution: Has it jumped the shark?
Creative, flavorful doughnuts were once delightful and refreshing, but Sriracha and peanut butter? Savory doughnut sandwiches? We've gone off the deep end.
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Rigatoni With Broccoli and Sausage
From "Six Seasons, A New Way With Vegetables," by Joshua McFadden, with Martha Holmberg.
Eat & Drink
Minneapolis' Grand Cafe reopens Friday with all-star team in the kitchen
Jamie Malone and Erik Anderson's take on the classic Kingfield cafe will include savory pastries, old-school French food and a Bohemian vibe.
Eat & Drink
Sweet! Minnesota's Largest Candy Store gets even bigger with massive new dome
The beloved candy emporium on Hwy. 169 is adding an 85,000-pound, 60-foot space planetarium.
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Republic owner plans another St. Paul restaurant: Pizza shop near Como Park
Delicata will open in the Como Park neighborhood sometime later this year.
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Your guide to more than 70 Twin Cities farmers markets
Looking for some fresh produce or other homegrown offerings? Check out our interactive map for more than 70 farmers markets in the Twin Cities.
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Wayzata's popular Cov restaurant expanding to the Galleria in Edina
The seafood-focused restaurant is scheduled to open in November.
Eat & Drink
Sandcastle in Minneapolis serves a burger alternative with a lakeside view
Looks aren't everything, right? The American Indian Fry Bread at Sandcastle might not resemble a burger – think single-serving pizza-meets-open-face-Sloppy Joe – but it comes close to tasting like one. And it's terrific.
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Brunch favorite Colossal Cafe moves south Minneapolis location
The restaurant has moved into a space much larger than its tiny spot on 42nd Street.
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Swirls of light and dark rye dough make a looker of a loaf
The swirls and curves of dark and light rye add some pizazz where it's least expected, especially with sandwiches.
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Pilsner makes a comeback in the Twin Cities craft beer scene
Local breweries offer outstanding options to quench your thirst this summer (or anytime).
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Pashen bars offer healthy raw snack
Pashen bars contain 15 different ingredients and are 100 percent vegan.
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Thai green curry makes quick dish
The key is a Thai curry paste that adds convenience — and good flavor — to this dish.
Books
Best of the best: Cookbook winners for 2017
Grab a volume (or two or three) from these lists and head to the kitchen.
Eat & Drink
Try this new twist to the mint julep, in time for Derby day
We love mint juleps. But we also love shaking things up. So this year, why not try a fresh take on the classic cocktail?
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Scramble those eggs with care
Don't limit eggs to the morning menu. They suit meals throughout the entire day.
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Tavern on Grand represents Minn. on 'best sandwiches in every state' list
The St. Paul restaurant's fried walleye gets the nod in this epic sandwich guide.
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