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Surly to close Mpls. beer hall in November, 150 to lose jobs
The beer hall and pizzeria's final day will be Nov. 2. Owner Omar Ansari said COVID restrictions had made it unprofitable, and the closing was being planned long before employees announced they would form a union.
Eat & Drink
A Twin Cities chef is front-and-center in new documentary 'A Woman's Place' on Hulu
Chef Karyn Tomlinson is part of a documentary on women in the culinary field.
Taste
Grilled nachos will satisfy some Minnesota State Fair cravings
Make use of those hot coals for the chicken, corn, jalapeños and nachos themselves.
Taste
Chicken salad for the end of summer
A panzanella type of salad suits the vegetables of the season.
Eat & Drink
New chicken wings spot B.A.D Wingz opening inside Glam Doll Donuts
B.A.D Wingz will offer both poultry and plant-based wings.
Eat & Drink
Butcher & the Boar has closed in downtown Minneapolis
Owners cite the pandemic and "unrest in Minneapolis" as reasons for the restaurant's demise.
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9 Mexican restaurants, new or coming soon to the Twin Cities
These spots are riding the wave of heightened interest in this cuisine.
Variety
This northeast Minneapolis takeout spot is making 'perfect' tortillas
Nixta chef Gustavo Romero focuses on the art and science of Mexican cuisine.
Local
Complaints spur virus-related inspections for bars, restaurants
State regulators are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing, social distancing and other requirements imposed on Minnesota's bars and restaurants to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eat & Drink
5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
Food critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his weekly dining experiences.
Taste
A summery gratin starts with tomatoes
In praise of the crown jewel of summer produce, we put our ripe tomatoes on the menu immediately.
Taste
Eat & Drink
Izzy's Ice Cream closing its Minneapolis scoop shop on Aug. 31
The company's ice creams will continue to be available in supermarkets.
Eat & Drink
After 2 years away from Lake and Chicago, Los Ocampo returns bigger and better
After a two-year absence, family-owned Los Ocampo has returned to its longtime address in a bigger, better space.
Eat & Drink
Heavy Table founder revives popular Twin Cities dining and cooking website
The website is coming out of a hiatus with a subscription-driven format.
Eat & Drink
Dive into a multi-course menu at these 5 Twin Cities restaurants
Diner's Journal: Fine dining is still on the menu.
Eat & Drink
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
State Fair Food Parade gets rolling at the fairgrounds
A drive through the grounds connects fair fans with their favorite fair food: funnel cakes, corn dogs, Sweet Martha's chocolate chip cookies and more. It started this morning at 9 a.m. But you need advance tickets, and they sold out immediately for the three-weekend event.
Eat & Drink
James Beard Foundation cancels 2020 chef and restaurant awards
Nominees, including five from Minneapolis, were announced in March.
Eat & Drink
Macy's closes its Lakeshore Grill restaurants at Ridgedale and Southdale
The restaurants were a last vestige of a Twin Cities retailing legacy.
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