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Make your own beer? Homebrewers national convention is coming to Minneapolis
Minneapolis will be the epicenter of do-it-yourself beer making and drinking as Homebrew Con 2017 hits town this week.
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New urban food hall coming to Minneapolis, bar headed by Du Nord Craft Spirits
The former Harris Machinery building will open with a restaurant and other food vendors, located near Surly Brewing.
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Basil's is soon out, two new restaurants in at revamped Marquette Hotel
The downtown Minneapolis digs have gotten a major makeover.
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St. Paul restaurant challenges diners to down 10 pounds of pho in 45 minutes
Watch a competitive eater take on a 10-pound vat of steaming Vietnamese soup.
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Rise Bagel Co. now open in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood
After quietly debuting on Saturday, the premium bagel maker -- which started as a farmers market stand -- is now serving breakfast and lunch, daily.
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Wanderers Punch, that potent staple of the former Nankin, is returning
Sunday marks the return, after an 18-year absence, of what might be the most famous locally made cocktail in Minneapolis history.
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Add these 3 Minneapolis newcomers to your dining-out list
Two new spots downtown, plus a barbecue joint in south Minneapolis.
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Get fresh and go fish with Minnesota cookbook author
Think beyond fried for your catch, says the author of a new cookbook focused on local freshwater varieties.
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At the University of Minnesota's Campus Club, a burger with a view
All summer long, the private club opens its doors -- and its amazing terrace -- to the public, during happy hour. Go. And order the burger.
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Sneak peek: Multi-functional cafe and Bittercube bar debuting in Uptown next week
The Lynhall, complete with an incubator kitchen, television studio and market space, will open on Wednesday.
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Creamy spinach soup makes the most of the garden
Delicate fresh spinach gets top billing in this easy-to-make soup.
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St. Paul's new indoor food truck trailer park will boast 20-lb. cookies, 40-oz. beers
Housed in a 7,000-foot warehouse-like space, Seventh Street Truckyard will encompass three bars, three food trucks, carnival-esque entertainment and a whole lot of quirkiness.
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New St. Paul brewpub restoring 1850s saloon with antique German style
Everything from the lighting to the music to the beer will hark back to the 19th century.
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Want fries with that Shake Shack burger?
Popular chain gives recipes for its burgers, fries and chicken sandwich in new book.
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Making your own Danish pastries is like taking a mini-vacation – with butter
Tender Danish pastries are glorious to eat, but making your own can be good for your mental health.
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Reach for the local radishes, a peppery treat
Whether cooked or raw, this summer vegetable has versatility.
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Enliven grilled chicken thighs with toasted cumin and grilled salsa
Half the fun of any kind of cooking is experimenting with something new, and that's as true at the grill as in the kitchen.
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