Eat & Drink
September 29, 2021
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea is giving away a free 12-ounce cup of coffee with the purchase of any breakfast or lunch item.

7 coffee deals in the Twin Cities for National Coffee Day

Find deals all day long for coffee drinkers on Sept. 29.
Recipes
September 29, 2021
Mini bean cakes.

4 simple snack recipes for your next cocktail party

If a night out isn't in the cards, throw your own party with an array of cocktails and snacks.
Taste
September 29, 2021
Sooki & Mimi’s new downstairs dream is a mid-Mod basement rec room with records spinning, walls piled with vintage wooden furniture and a bar set in

50 of the best places to grab a cocktail in the Twin Cities metro area

Whether you want Japanese whiskey, a tiki drink or a White Russian on tap, there's a bar for every craving.
Recipes
September 29, 2021
The Lexington in St. Paul serves four different takes on the old fashioned (clockwise, from left): Jalisco Style, Island Style, The Sconnie and The Tu

8 classic cocktails with a twist and how to make them at home

Taste
September 29, 2021
The Pepper Le Pew at Skaalvenn Distillery in Brooklyn Center.

12 of the most creative cocktails to try right now in the Twin Cities

Master mixologists are unleashing their creativity behind metro-area bars.
Variety
September 29, 2021
Du Nord Social Spirits’ Foundation Vodka is now available on Delta flights.

Minneapolis' Du Nord vodka will be sold on Delta flights

The airline is adding the craft spirit from America's first Black-owned distillery to its beverage carts.
Business
September 28, 2021
Sea Change has been closed throughout the pandemic. Now, the Guthrie Theater is looking to revamp its food and beverage offerings.

The Guthrie Theater is back. Will Sea Change restaurant reopen with it?

A former Bachelor Farmer chef is overseeing the search for a restaurant that will reflect a changed downtown Minneapolis neighborhood.
Duluth
September 27, 2021
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5 restaurant patios to soak up Duluth sun in the fall

These outdoor spaces offer thoughtful touches or spectacular views.
Taste
September 25, 2021
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Minnesota baking icon Betty Crocker turns 100

To mark the centennial of "America's most trusted cook," a collection of 100 favorite recipes celebrates all things Betty Crocker.
Eat & Drink
September 24, 2021
Rick Nelson • Star Tribune

5 dining ideas for your leaf-peeping tour in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Check out these fine dining spots from Winona to St. Joseph.
Variety
September 24, 2021
The cheese curd burger at Northern Taphouse.

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

Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and food writer Sharyn Jackson share the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Recipes
September 22, 2021
Mette Nielsen • Special to the Star Tribune

Here's a quick and easy way to pickle vegetables

Fall's harvest provides the perfect pickling base, no canning required.
Recipes
September 22, 2021
Meredith Deeds • Special to the Star Tribune

Celebrate Minnesota apples with ginger-kissed crumble

No matter how you top it, fall fruits make the best desserts.
Taste
September 22, 2021
The secret ingredient for better cookies? This pungent powder from the Middle Ages

The secret ingredient for better cookies? This pungent powder from the Middle Ages

Using the chemical version of an ancient ingredient creates wondrous heritage baked goods.
Taste
September 22, 2021
J. Selby’s in St. Paul.

St. Paul restaurant J. Selby's voluntarily pauses indoor dining again

J. Selby's is closing the dining room until COVID cases drop. It will resume curbside pickup.
Eat & Drink
September 22, 2021
Credit: The Restaurant Project

5 events at Twin Cities restaurants to put on your calendar

From three-course dinners to Christmas celebrations, there's no shortage of activities.
Photography
September 17, 2021

How a local hummus brand became the star of the Minnesota State Fair

Eat & Drink
September 17, 2021
How a local hummus brand became the star of the Minnesota State Fair

How a local hummus brand became the star of the Minnesota State Fair

Baba's Hummus shares the Palestinian-American experience in a bowl.
Eat & Drink
September 17, 2021
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6 lunch destinations in the Minneapolis skyways

There are plenty of options for workers and downtown residents.
Eat & Drink
September 17, 2021
Pan con tomate at Petite León.

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

Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and food writer Sharyn Jackson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.

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