Eat & Drink
News in the wine world: pineapple sangria, wine kegs and a risque name
Time to catch up on all the news that's fit to drink.
Eat & Drink
For Negroni Week, 10 variations on the classic cocktail served in Twin Cities bars
Looking for a good Negroni? The drink comes in many forms in local bars, from floral, veggie and coffee to non-alcoholic and the classic original.
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Black Sheep Pizza owner launches Texas barbecue spot on Eat Street
At StormKing Barbecue, chef Jordan Smith is offering smoked brisket, burnt ends, spare ribs and other classics, including pecan pie.
Variety
Some tips on making the perfect summer breakfast: waffles
Splurging on a $200 waffle maker inspired a journey into weekend recipe testing (and weekday waffle leftovers).
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Freebie alert: Here's where to celebrate National Donut Day on Friday
During this annual ode to fried dough, Twin Cities doughnut makers hand out free doughnuts, and sell plenty more. Get in line, and prepare for sellouts.
Variety
Battle brews as State Fair preps to replace Original Cheese Curds
A closed-door settlement meeting last week was "disappointing," lawyer says.
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Enormous 3-pound steak has its own fan club at Manny's in Minneapolis
The $100 3-pound rib-eye is one of the largest steaks on a Minnesota menu that isn't a food challenge. This storied slab of meat is just a solid, inches-thick, bone-in steak, fit for Fred Flintstone.
Eat & Drink
Hit the road with two beer tours of the Twin Cities
On the hunt for a cold beer this summer? Here are two tours that should keep even the most discerning palate happy. Be sure to bring along a designated driver.
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Twin Cities' first self-pouring brewpub to open this summer
Union 32 Crafthouse will offer all Minnesota craft beers, and patrons will be able to pay for brews by the ounce.
Taste
Watercress suits this season's dinner menu
Unlike the milder commercial watercress, our fresh local watercress has plenty of personality as a salad green and an herb.
Variety
Avocado mayo serves up perfect topper for hot dog
It's worth remembering, as we expand our grilling repertoire, that sometimes it's the embellishments that differentiate the good from the great.
Taste
Homemade steak sauce makes the meal
Top off a grilled steak with the perfect accompaniment: salsa verde.
Eat & Drink
Surly to close Brewer's Table; chef Jorge Guzman is leaving
The critically acclaimed venture, a trendsetter in food-and-beer pairings, is another stark measure of fine dining's decline in the Twin Cities.
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Chipotle: 60-plus Minn. stores hit by payment card malware
The Chipotle fast-food chain has identified more than 60 of its outlets in Minnesota as being among hundreds nationwide where customers were exposed to potential fraud when paying with credit or debit cards for more than three weeks.
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Mpls. taproom says it is first to win OK to allow dogs indoors
Lakes & Legends worked closely with regulators.
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Salty Tart bakery expands to south Minneapolis commercial kitchen
Bring on the coconut macaroons: Baker Michelle Gayer has stepped firmly into expansion mode.
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