Eat & Drink
September 3, 2019
Vivo Kitchen in Apple Valley.

4 suburban Twin Cities patios to visit before summer ends

Eat & Drink
September 3, 2019
The BLT from Birchwood Cafe in south Minneapolis.

Two top Minnesota chefs share tips on how to make the perfect BLT

Fortunately for all of us, 2019 is shaping up to be a banner year for many Minnesota tomato growers.
Eat & Drink
August 30, 2019

Wine of the Week: CVNE Monopole

Eat & Drink
August 30, 2019
5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week

5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week

Restaurant critic Rick Nelson summarizes his favorite experiences - minus the Minnesota State Fair - of the past week.
Eat & Drink
August 29, 2019
TOM WALLACE ¥ twallace@startribune.com Assignment #20013789A Slug: classicfairfood082710 Date: august 26th, _Rick Nelson on The classic fair food

13 must-try Minnesota State Fair delicacies

Set aside the Pronto Pups and mini doughnuts. Here are 13 lesser-known treats recommended by critic Rick Nelson.
Variety
August 28, 2019
Grilled Shrimp and Corn Caprese Salad

How to turn two summer classics into an easy and healthy dinner

Corn and grilled shrimp turn caprese salad into a meal.
Eat & Drink
August 28, 2019
Halo Cone, Halo Cone and CloudRoll.] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com

53 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, ranked from best to worst

The Minnesota State Fair's 2019 new foods roster includes the perennial mix of attention-seekers, potential gut bombs and trend-observant hopefuls.
Taste
August 28, 2019
Creamed Coconut Corn

Fresh from the corn cob, a creamed side that delights.

Creamed corn, enlivened with coconut oil, lime and cilantro, makes a perfect side dish for any summer meal.
Variety
August 28, 2019
Photo by Rick Nelson Minnesota State Fair Maple Syrup entrees

2019 Minnesota State Fair Blue Ribbon Winners

Eat & Drink
August 26, 2019
Edina author's new book teaches kids the 'science' of cooking

Edina author's new book teaches kids the 'science' of cooking

"Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: Edible Edition" helps parents use common objects found in the home to educate kids about chemistry, biology, botany and more.
Eat & Drink
August 23, 2019

Wine of the Week: Alagna 'Baglio Baiata' Vermouth Bianco

Eat & Drink
August 23, 2019
Restaurant manager Tommy Franklin cleared a table for waiting customers.

One of the 100 World's Greatest Places of 2019? This Minneapolis sandwich shop

It's not so much what they serve, but who they employ that makes All Square a special spot.
Eat & Drink
August 23, 2019
W.A. Frost in St. Paul.

Get a taste of summer dining on these 4 charming Twin Cities patios

There are still plenty of nice days left to enjoy outdoor dining. Here are four favorites.
Taste
August 23, 2019
Divya Thammon, 9 and Kiran Thammon, 7, enjoyed ice cream and the chocolate bowls they made.

Recipes: Chocolate Domes and Bowls, Perfect Popovers

Eat & Drink
August 22, 2019
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Looking to learn more about wine? Try these Twin Cities classes

Learning opportunities abound for those interested in all things related to this beverage.
Eat & Drink
August 22, 2019
Lingonberry Ice Cream. ] Aaron Lavinsky ¥ aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Restaurant review, state fair edition: Ice cream at the fair. A best-of

3 things our restaurant critic can't wait to eat at the Minnesota State Fair

Rick Nelson is here to answer any and all dining-related questions. Send your queries to rick.nelson@startribune.com.
Eat & Drink
August 22, 2019
Cheese and pickles make a good pair: Try Cheese Curds with a Dill Pickle Kölsch from Tin Whiskers Brewing.

What beer goes best with cheese curds? The best State Fair food pairings

When it comes to food and drink at the State Fair, it's a great Min­ne­so­ta pair-to­gether.
Eat & Drink
August 21, 2019
Tables on on the sidewalk in front of Lucky Cricket on Tuesday, Aug. 20

Two months after abruptly closing, Andrew Zimmern's Lucky Cricket reopens

The St. Louis Park restaurant closed in July for a remodel that was supposed to take two weeks to complete.
Taste
August 21, 2019
Cucumbers are plentiful this time of year — sometimes a little too plentiful.

Recipes: Cucumber drinks, soups and sides

Taste
August 21, 2019
Mette Nielsen, Special to the Star Tribune Roasted carrots and carrot dip.

Recipe: Roasted Carrots, and Fresh Carrot Dip

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