Taste
December 15, 2021
Carpet and wood paneling were installed at the new Creekside Supper Club & Lounge to make it cozier.

Wisconsin-style supper club opening Dec. 29 in south Minneapolis

The Creekside will aim to re-create the authentic supper club experience.
Taste
December 15, 2021
Miso Soup, Mette Nielsen, Special to the Star Tribune

Miso soup proves that not all comfort food needs to be heavy fare

A little miso livens up stews, soups, marinades and dressings all year long.
Taste
December 15, 2021
Chicken and Sausage Cacciatore provides warmth on a chilly winter night. Meredith Deeds, Special to the Star Tribune

Bold flavors are a comfort in this classic Italian braised chicken dish

If you're looking for something to take the chill out of the air, this recipe is it.
Eat & Drink
December 15, 2021
Crawdads are tossed in a house-made cornmeal batter before being fried and stuffed into a giant sandwich.

Mr. Paul's Po' Boys and Jams brings stuffed sandwiches to Edina

The sandwich shop, an offshoot of the supper club, is now open.
Eat & Drink
December 15, 2021
Augustine's in St. Paul has closed

St. Paul bistro Augustine's has closed, only 6 months after relaunch

What had been a pub and bakery reopened mid-pandemic as a French restaurant. It closed Thanksgiving weekend.
Eat & Drink
December 14, 2021
Inside the newest Yum Kitchen and Bakery in St. Paul.

Suburban darling Yum Kitchen and Bakery now open in St. Paul

Patticakes, a year-round patio, bubbly and more has come to Snelling Avenue.
Eat & Drink
December 14, 2021
The former Sassy Spoon space is going to become the new home of Asa’s Bakery.

Bagel-maker Asa's Bakery is moving into the former Sassy Spoon in south Minneapolis

Baker/owner Asa Diebolt plans to open in the new location in mid- to late-January.
Photography
December 12, 2021

Gingerbread Wonderland is the Norway House's sweet holiday tradition

Variety
December 12, 2021
Coppersmith Photography// The Norway House is holding its annual Gingerbread Wonderland, and 2021 marks the seventh year. See the exhibit through Dec.

Gingerbread Wonderland is the Norway House's sweet holiday tradition

Bakers of all ages were elbow-deep in royal icing and candy for this annual event.
Variety
December 10, 2021
Credit: Barrett Radziun Musician Barrett Radziun is baking his way through Claire Saffitz's "Dessert Person." Peach Melba Tart

Minnesota-born musician bakes — and Instagrams — his way through bestselling cookbook

Barrett Radziun is determined to make every recipe in Claire Saffitz's "Dessert Person," and he's almost there.
Photography
December 10, 2021

Minnesota-born musician bakes — and Instagrams — his way through bestselling cookbook

Eat & Drink
December 10, 2021
Smoked whitefish smörgåsar at Fika.

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

Our food writers share the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
Taste
December 9, 2021
A steak-vegetable pot pie is one of many a la carte options at Wise Acre Eatery. Provided

Takeout for Christmas? An updated list of Twin Cities restaurants that are cooking for the holidays

Let someone else cover the cooking duties during this holiday season, and order a takeout Christmas lunch, dinner, brunch or afternoon tea.
Eat & Drink
December 9, 2021
The current Pig Ate My Pizza in Robbinsdale replaced the former Travail space.

Pig Ate My Pizza, the popular pizzeria in Robbinsdale, is closing

The pizzeria will stay open through the end of the year. In January it will become Nouvelle Brewing by Travail.
Eat & Drink
December 8, 2021
Chef/owner Max Thompson is ready for a break

St. Paul's intimate neighborhood restaurant Stewart's will close Dec. 22

After more than eight years, chef/owner Max Thompson says it's time to move on.
Eat & Drink
December 8, 2021
Chef Tyler Shipton holds French truffles that are currently in season at Borough in Minneapolis. "Who doesn't love truffles?" (Courtney Perry/Special

Former chef of Borough in Minneapolis opens Lanesboro restaurant

Plus: Saji-Ya temporarily closing to make way for new building.
Taste
December 8, 2021
Our 15 top cookbooks of the year cover everything from easy dinners to baking challenges

Our 15 top cookbooks of the year cover everything from easy dinners to baking challenges

The picks are suitable for gift-giving, but you might want to keep them for yourself.
Taste
December 8, 2021
Goat Cheese-Black Pepper Quick Bread // credit: Mark Weinberg Excerpted from BAKING WITH DORIE: Sweet, Salty, & Simple © 2021 by Dorie Greenspan.

Try these 5 recipes from our favorite cookbooks

Sweet, savory and somewhere in between, this year's crop of cookbooks have recipes to suit all tastes.
Variety
December 8, 2021
Sticky Toffee-Date Cake alone makes Zoë François’s “Zoe Bakes Cakes” worth buying.

11 cookbooks from Minnesota authors that deserve to be on your shelves

From baking cookies and bread to global flavors, this year's local cookbook scene has been a vibrant one.
Taste
December 8, 2021
Soy Honey-Glazed Crispy Tofu with Broccoli and Carrots. Credit: Meredith Deeds, Special to the Star Tribune

The key to crispy tofu? A shot of vodka

Tossed with vegetables and a quick yet complex sauce, it can be a hearty meat-free meal.

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