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New Italian restaurant opens in downtown Excelsior
Red Sauce Rebellion debuted on Friday in the former Victor's on Water space.
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Lentil soup brightens mood, warms kitchen
Red variety adds color and ease to a meal that's perfect for a wintry day.
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Perk up mealtime with these secret ingredients
Expand your culinary repertoire with the addition of a surprise flavor, and it may make you want to spend more time in the kitchen.
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A rare pour-your-own beer bar coming to the North Loop
After swiping a credit card, bargoers are given a "tap card" allowing them to pour as little as an ounce or as much as a full pint.
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8 trends that rocked the Twin Cities restaurant scene in 2017
Brunch service was as hot as ever, while doughnut shops and vegan-friendly restaurants boomed.
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Top 10 Twin Cities dishes of the year
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson looks back at 2017's most impressive fare, one dish at a time.
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Looking back at the Twin Cities' biggest restaurant openings of 2017
Foodies had a busy year, as more than 75 new restaurants opened in the Twin Cities.
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Let's eat: The most anticipated Twin Cities restaurants of 2018
It'll be another big year for restaurant openings, including a new spot by the owners of Revival.
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Saying goodbye: More than 60 restaurants closed this year in the Twin Cities
The past 12 months could easily be branded the Year of the Closed Restaurant.
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Serve up a vegetable galette for a holiday meal
The galette dresses up holiday gatherings with its pastry crust and pretty colors.
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Dish of the year: Vegetables took center stage at Twin Cities restaurants in 2017
From Brussels sprouts to parsnips, veggies are getting a lot of love in local restaurants.
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Instagram's best friend: Why Minneapolis' Lynhall is the best-designed restaurant of the year
Upon opening, this new restaurant near Lyn-Lake instantly became a favorite of local Instagrammers.
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Serve up an easy pasta dish with a variety of options
Add garlic and oil and you have a memorable meal that suits variations from the cook.
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More than a seasonal sip: wines from the Holy Land
The wines of Israel and Lebanon offer great value throughout the year.
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Japanese restaurant known for hot dogs and sushi opens second location in St. Paul
Kyatchi has moved into the former Tanpopo space in Lowertown.
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