Eat & Drink
July 1, 2019
Brisket empanadas at Prieto in Minneapolis

New BBQ-Mexican restaurant opens at the corner of Lake and Lyndale

This is what happens when a Mexican chef takes over a spot with a smoker.
Variety
June 29, 2019

Wine of the Week: Crow Canyon California Chardonnay 2016

Duluth
June 27, 2019
The Interlachen Country Club in Edina will host Taste Fore the Tour July 1, as part of the 3M Open.

Get outside! 8 upcoming outdoor food and drink events in Minnesota

There's no reason to dine inside anymore. Here are eight upcoming food and drink events where you can soak up Minnesota's bountiful summer.
Eat & Drink
June 27, 2019
Treats, a cereal bar and boba shop, is now open on St. Paul's Grand Av.

New 'cereal bar' opens on Grand Avenue serving up a 'nostalgic bite'

Sibling owners were inspired by visits to 'cereal bars' on both coasts.
Variety
June 27, 2019
So many tasty ways to keep cool this summer.

12 great scoops of local ice cream in the Twin Cities

One of the tastiest developments in the Twin Cities food scene over the past decade is the proliferation of skilled ice cream makers.
Eat & Drink
June 26, 2019
After 16 years in business, Kafe 421 is shutting its doors.

Kafe 421 ending its 16-year run in Dinkytown

Books
June 26, 2019
Maida Heatter

Maida Heatter, baker extraordinaire, celebrated with chocolate

For several decades, cookbook author Maida Heatter got Americans baking — often, with chocolate.
Taste
June 26, 2019
Recipe: Maida Heatter's Chocolate Mousse Torte

Recipe: Maida Heatter's Chocolate Mousse Torte

Taste
June 26, 2019
Grilled summer vegetables with garlic aioli

Make a meal of grilled vegetables all summer long

Each item will have its own cooking time for the best results.
Taste
June 26, 2019
Frittata with greens and Persian spices

Use Persian flavors to spice up your frittata

The farmers market serves as a good resource for stocking up on produce for this very fresh dish.
Eat & Drink
June 25, 2019
As of last week, the former Tony Jaros River Garden is home to Burger Dive

New burger joint by Smack Shack founder lands in classic NE. Minneapolis dive bar

Tony Jaros River Garden has a new team at the griddle.
Eat & Drink
June 25, 2019
The main entrance of the former JB Hudson, which will be converted to a restaurant as part of the Dayton's Project.

Dayton's Project converting historic JB Hudson store into a restaurant

The plan is to transform the downtown space into a history-filled dining establishment.
Eat & Drink
June 24, 2019
Two Minnesotans are resurrecting the legendary Wisconsin supper club, the Turk’s Inn, in New York City.

Minnesotans resurrecting legendary Wisconsin supper club in NYC

The Brooklyn restaurant and nightclub will have a Midwest-meets-Middle East menu.
Eat & Drink
June 20, 2019

A restaurant revolution has elevated the Twin Cities food scene

The evolution of the Twin Cities' dining landscape is nothing short of revolutionary. But it didn't happen overnight.
Eat & Drink
June 20, 2019
The Vincent Burger, now being served at Cooper Irish Pub.

The famed Vincent burger — and its creator — are on the move

Chef Vincent Francoual and sommelier Nico Giraud are joining the Minneapolis country club.
Eat & Drink
June 19, 2019
Strawberry-Rhubarb Galette

From the Taste archive: 10 recipes from Twin Cities restaurants and chefs

Eat & Drink
June 19, 2019
Breakfast Potato Skin: Deep-fried potato skin stuffed with scrambled eggs and peppers, topped with blackened beef chislic -- a South Dakota bar food s

State Fair adds 31 new foods and 7 new vendors

Get ready for Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites, Mini Donut Lattes and Peaches n' Cream Nachos. The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new foods for the 2019 fair, and the list includes the usual attention-seekers and potential gut bombs.
Eat & Drink
June 19, 2019
Superfood or super-fad? Twin Cities chefs are putting insects on the menu

Superfood or super-fad? Twin Cities chefs are putting insects on the menu

Environmental and health concerns — and a love of adventure and social media hits — are helping drive the trend.
June 18, 2019

Minnesota State Fair reveals 31 new foods, 7 new vendors for 2019

Get ready for Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites, Mini Donut Lattes and Peaches n' Cream Nachos. The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new foods for the 2019 fair, and the list includes the usual attention-seekers and potential gut bombs.
Variety
June 17, 2019
Ben Kippley's Blueberry Yum-Yum. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Bartender Ben Kippley of 6Smith in Wayzata has a created a riff

Celebrate the 'summer of the spritz' at these 3 Twin Cities restaurants

Bartenders are putting their own spin on the popular Aperol Spritz.

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