Eat & Drink
April 16, 2021
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Remember the Embers? A look back at the local chain's start – and recent ending

After an influential 65-year run, Minnesota's longest-running homegrown restaurant chain has served its last Emberger Royal.
Taste
April 14, 2021
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12 bargain wines that taste good, too

If you're looking for value wines, here are 12 that crush it.
Variety
April 14, 2021
Cave Tools Roast Rack holds up to 20 pounds and holds the poultry at a unique 20-degree angle. (Cave Tools/TNS) ORG XMIT: 13145037W

Grill a chicken or turkey on this unique rack

Dishwasher-safe rack speeds cooking — and cleanup time.
Variety
April 14, 2021
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Twin Cities chefs and bartenders unite to fight racism against Asian Americans

Minnesota Rice is a collective effort to raise awareness and money.
Taste
April 14, 2021
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Cool herb salad and peanut-crusted pork chops a winning combination

A citrus-touched herb salad brings a bright balance to peanut-crusted pork chops.
Taste
April 14, 2021
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Use leftover bread to make 'Poor Man's Parmesan'

Leftover bread can be the main attraction when seasoned and toasted.
Taste
April 14, 2021
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From cocktails to kombucha, 4 new beverages from Twin Cities makers

Local beverage makers have been busy roasting, brewing and creating.
Variety
April 9, 2021
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Longtime Twin Cities chef Hector Ruiz is changing his restaurants with the times

He was named the Star Tribune's Titan of the Year in 2019. Then the pandemic hit.
Variety
April 9, 2021
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Check out these 5 new Twin Cities area restaurants

Get your fix for roast beef, tacos, pizza, sushi and more.
Eat & Drink
April 9, 2021
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5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week

Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Eat & Drink
April 7, 2021
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Crave owners reviving Butcher & the Boar in downtown Minneapolis

The Butcher's Tale, led by several key Butcher & the Boar staffers, will open next month.
Taste
April 7, 2021
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Roasting vegetables is key to this springtime soup

Use cauliflower — or any vegetable — as the base for a meal that takes the chill off spring.
Taste
April 7, 2021
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These 11 hops-heavy beers make good springtime sippers

Change of seasons calls for a crisp, bitter bite and citrus, resin and tropical fruit flavors.
Taste
April 7, 2021
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14 indoor and outdoor restaurant openings in the Twin Cities and beyond

Slowly, but surely, the dining industry is showing signs of normalcy as doors open.
Taste
April 6, 2021
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It's National Twinkies Day: Go ahead and treat yourself

Buy a local version of the snack cakes — or even make your own.
Eat & Drink
April 6, 2021
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Two Tilia vets plan to open Spanish restaurant in former Noodles & Co. in Minnetonka

Chicken- and pork-centric Toma Mojo Grill will focus on Spanish and Portuguese fare.
Eat & Drink
April 5, 2021
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Only 24-hour restaurant in Mpls. is adding a cabaret

The Nicollet Diner is relocating to the former Ichiban at Nicollet Mall and Grant Street in downtown Minneapolis.
Taste
April 2, 2021
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Chef Yia Vang on why he won't change his father's Hmong sausage recipe — no matter who asks

Chef Yia Vang penned a powerful essay on preserving his family heritage with his cooking.
Taste
April 1, 2021
3 simple and delicious plant-based recipes to add to your rotation

3 simple and delicious plant-based recipes to add to your rotation

Recipes: Cavatappi With Pesto and White Beans, Red Lentil Soup With Spring Vegetables, Carrot Hummus Tartine With Pickled Beets
Taste
April 1, 2021

4 cookbooks to build a repertoire of tasty, meatless meals

Whatever your tastes, cookbooks can help guide your culinary adventures. Try these recent meatless additions.

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