Duluth
August 10, 2020
A large group of visitors stopped to enjoy Gooseberry Falls on Tuesday despite the pandemic. ] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com Despite,

Two children injured in fall at Gooseberry Falls

They survived with 'bumps and bruises,' a family member said on social media.
Eat & Drink
August 7, 2020
Brown butter soft serve ice cream at Bogart's Doughnut Co.

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
August 7, 2020
Monte Carlo restaurant in Minneapolis.

Landmark North Loop restaurant reopening after first closure in 100-plus years

Plus, the Hewing Hotel reopens its rooftop patio.
Variety
August 7, 2020
Strawberry Fields cocktail

How to make a great camp cocktail: Tips and recipes from an expert

Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery in Duluth and the author of 'Camp Cocktails' shares tips for a better drink to enjoy outside.
Eat & Drink
August 7, 2020
Hell's Kitchen began curbside pickup Aug. 6 with an all-day brunch menu, lunch items, take-and-bake meals, and even a make-your-own peanut butter kit.

Hell's Kitchen in downtown Mpls. returns with takeout brunch, bloody Mary bar to go

How do you package up a massive make-your-own Bloody Mary bar?
Eat & Drink
August 6, 2020
The COVID Donut Box from Thirsty Whale Bakery.

North Minneapolis bakery's COVID Donut Box offers 'happy treats'

Thirsty Whale Bakery is selling the COVID Donut Box as a fundraiser after closures.
Eat & Drink
August 6, 2020
Morgan Creek Winery offers disposable menus.

Looking to taste Minnesota wines? These wineries are still welcoming visitors

Minnesota wineries work to meet the demands of the age of coronavirus.
Eat & Drink
August 5, 2020
ViV!R chef/co-owner Jose Alarcon, co-owner Jami Olson and pastry chef Ngia Xiong.

Closed northeast Minneapolis restaurant will be reborn as cafe, bakery and market

The fast-casual concept is scheduled to open in September.
Eat & Drink
August 5, 2020
Ruhel Islam, the owner of Gandhi Mahal who said "let my building burn, justice needs to be served." He plans to rebuild on the original site.] RICHARD

Destroyed in riots, Gandhi Mahal finds new home in former Chef Shack Ranch

The restaurant's owner famously said, 'Let my building burn.'
Taste
August 5, 2020
Tomato Bean Salad Mette Nielsen

Make use of those dry beans in the pantry

Start this fresh vegetable salad with cooked white beans.
Taste
August 5, 2020
Four Cheese Zucchini Tart Meredith Deeds

Prepare for the season of zucchini

Salting turns watery, bland zucchini into a flavorful filling for this summer tart.
Eat & Drink
August 4, 2020
Yia Vang stands in front of the new location for his forthcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant, Vinai, which celebrates food from his family's Hmong her

Highly anticipated Hmong restaurant coming to northeast Minneapolis

Yia Vang has a new home for his restaurant, named after the refugee camp in Thailand where he was born.
Eat & Drink
August 4, 2020
The Gnome is opening on Selby Avenue in St. Paul on Tuesday.

Now open in St. Paul: The Gnome and La Michoacana Purepecha

It's beer and comfort food on Selby Avenue, frozen Mexican treats on East Seventh Street.
Eat & Drink
August 3, 2020
The outdoor lunch crowd at Yum! Kitchen and Bakery Wednesday in St. Louis Park.] DAVID JOLES • david.joles@startribune.com outdoor dining spots for

Take a seat, soak up the summer at these 15 Twin Cities patios

The coronavirus has made the patio an essential restaurant asset.
Eat & Drink
July 31, 2020
Sweet Martha's cookies are among the offerings at the Minnesota State Fair Food Parade.

Minnesota State Fair Food Parade sells out in just 2½ hours

Those who were able to buy tickets reported waits of up to an hour.
Variety
July 31, 2020
Cheese pizza from ElMar's New York Pizza in Plymouth.

5 new restaurants to try in Minnesota

Against the odds, there are some new additions to the dining scene in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Eat & Drink
July 31, 2020
Burger at Burger Dive at Potluck

Coming soon: Burger Dive's new brick-and-mortar location in St. Paul

Burger Dive goes from the back of a bar to a stand-alone restaurant.
Local
July 29, 2020
Tony Jaros River Garden owner Dan Jaros poured a "Greeney," the establishment's signature drink, Wednesday night. ] aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Min

Frey orders new restrictions to reduce crowding at Mpls. bars

Bars can remain open, but indoors, only table service will be allowed. The regulation applies to taprooms, distilleries and nightclubs as well.
Eat & Drink
July 29, 2020
Ralph Stinger bit into his first French fry while dining in his '64 Ford Galaxie 500 with his wife, Bobbi, at Clays Galaxy Drive In.

7 Twin Cities drive-in restaurants to visit right now

It's an ideal time to take a drive into the local carhop culture.
Taste
July 29, 2020
Grilled Chicken BLT With Charred Corn-Basil Mayo Photo by Meredith Deeds

For the perfect BLT, head to the farmers market for ingredients

Look for one-stop shopping for the best of ingredients at your favorite summer market.

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