Variety
July 20, 2020
Artist Linda Christensen carved a solid block of butter in the Dairy Building at the Minnesota State Fair in 2018.

Minnesota State Fair's famous butter sculptures will go on this year

The carving process will be streamed on the Princess Kay Facebook page.
Eat & Drink
July 20, 2020
Jose Alarcon brings his innovative menu to the casual Centro and to Popol Vuh which share the same kitchen.]Restaurant review: Popol Vuh and Centro, t

Popol Vuh in northeast Minneapolis has closed

The taqueria that shared its space, Centro, remains open.
Eat & Drink
July 18, 2020

Meet the Twin Cities baker who tackled 100 recipes over 100 consecutive days

A teacher followed his own lesson plan to improve his baking skills, one recipe — and one day — at a time.
Eat & Drink
July 17, 2020
Raspberry and praline mini choux from B'beri Desserts.

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

Food writers Rick Nelson and Sharyn Jackson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Eat & Drink
July 17, 2020

Book a table at one of these 5 Twin Cities patios

Diner's Journal: Plenty of patios for socially distant dining.
Eat & Drink
July 16, 2020
Storefront of Bellecour in Wayzata ____ Chef of the Year: Profile of our 2017 chef of the year, Gavin Kaysen of Bellecour in Wayzata and Spoon and Sta

Bellecour, Gavin Kaysen's four-star French bistro in Wayzata, has closed

It had opened in 2017, the second Minnesota effort from the James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur.
Eat & Drink
July 15, 2020
Clockwise: Chefs Jamie Malone, Justin Sutherland, Gavin Kaysen and Ann Kim.

Four leading Twin Cities chefs discuss the future of their restaurants

From the challenges of the pandemic to their hopes for their restaurants, chefs open up during a tough time for the industry.
Eat & Drink
July 15, 2020

Minneapolis taproom ONE Fermentary closes after head brewer's departure

Taste
July 15, 2020

Picnic-perfect summer slaw

Branch out and use a variety of carrot colors for extra flavor.
Taste
July 15, 2020

Dinner tonight: Summertime pasta with sugar snap peas

Sugar snap peas are the main attraction in a creamy summertime pasta.
Local
July 15, 2020
Minneapolis bar Mortimer's temporarily closes due to COVID-19 testing

Minneapolis bar Mortimer's temporarily closes due to COVID-19 testing

Two people who were in the building last Thursday tested positive, and the owners are now getting the whole staff tested.
Eat & Drink
July 14, 2020

St. Paul's former four-star restaurant In Bloom to become Mexican cantina Elotes

Elotes will move into Keg and Case Market's anchor restaurant space.
Eat & Drink
July 11, 2020
Marine Landing Restaurant on St. Croix, 2018.

Soak up the sunshine on these 5 Twin Cities restaurant patios

Enjoy summer at these spots across the Twin Cities metro area.
Eat & Drink
July 10, 2020

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

Food writers Rick Nelson and Sharyn Jackson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Variety
July 9, 2020
Shrimp salad with peas (or celery), dill, and tarragon Photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton

Here's the story and the recipe behind the ultimate in summer salads

This salad is a highlight from what may rank as 2020's most useful new cookbook.
Taste
July 8, 2020
Any Berry Sorbet or Granita Photo by Mette Nielsen

A cold and delicious treat with local berries

Think granita or sorbet from local berries.
Taste
July 8, 2020
Bacon, Corn and Tomato Quiche photo by Meredith Deeds

Corn and tomatoes turn quiche into a summertime favorite

There's plenty of bacon in this mealtime pleaser.
Eat & Drink
July 8, 2020
Bellecour is launching a bakery/cafe pop-up at Cooks of Crocus Hill in the North Loop. Credit: Rick Nelson

Chef Gavin Kaysen is opening a Bellecour bakery pop-up in the North Loop

The bakery/cafe will take over a portion of Cooks of Crocus Hill, across the street from Kaysen's Spoon and Stable restaurant.
Eat & Drink
July 7, 2020
Many farmers markets across the Twin Cities will reopen in the coming days.

These Twin Cities farmers markets are open or will be opening in the next week

As the growing season progresses, more and more farmers markets are up and running in the metro area.
Eat & Drink
July 7, 2020
Fuji-Ya. Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. until close and on Sunday 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Photo by Bre McGee

Fuji Ya, one of Minneapolis' first Japanese restaurants, closes after 60 years

Pioneering riverfront sushi spot later moved to Lyn-Lake, where it has been a mainstay since 2000.

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