Eat & Drink
January 10, 2022
W.A. Frost in St. Paul was among the first to require vaccines.

Updated: Which Twin Cities restaurants require proof of vaccination?

A running list of restaurants where you'll have to show your vax card or proof of a recent negative test to dine indoors.
Eat & Drink
January 7, 2022
Credit Wing Ta: Sushi from Kado no Mise in Minneapolis.

These 2 Minneapolis restaurants are raising the Twin Cities sushi game

Billy Sushi and Kado no Mise provide two very different experiences. Here's what to expect.
Eat & Drink
January 7, 2022
Avocado toast from Brim.

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
January 6, 2022
Smack Shack has permanent heaters for cold-weather dining.

22 heated patios for dining outdoors in the Twin Cities area this winter

These restaurants have outdoor spaces even in the darkest, chilliest days.
Taste
January 5, 2022
Braised Beans and Greens. Credit: Mette Nielsen, Special to the Star Tribune

Beans and greens are a lucky combination

Eating this quick, simple braise in January is said to bring good fortune.
Taste
January 5, 2022
Ginger Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup. Credit: Meredith Deeds, Special to the Star Tribune

Ginger and lemon brighten up classic chicken noodle soup

This sunshine in a bowl is exactly what we need to help get us through a cold January.
Taste
January 5, 2022
Three Cheese Pasta and Vegetable Bake. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Tom McCorkle

A cheesy pasta that's good (or at least better) for you

It's also easy to make and freezes well.
Eat & Drink
January 5, 2022
Pig Ate My Pizza in Robbinsdale is becoming Nouvelle Brewing by Travail.

Get caught up with recent restaurant openings and closings in the Twin Cities area

Out with 2021, in with 2022.
Taste
January 5, 2022
Fermented foods like kimchi are becoming more popular and more widely available.

From kimchi to kombucha, younger diners treasure tart food and beverages

Sweetness is out of vogue as younger generations embrace tart, complex flavors.
Taste
January 4, 2022
The lush dining room and bar at Mr. Paul’s Supper Club

First look: Mr. Paul's Supper Club brings a taste of New Orleans to Edina

An impressive culinary and cocktail team brings a taste of the Big Easy to 50th and France.
Taste
January 3, 2022
Lower town St. Paul has seen a revitalization that marks its as an increasingly popular oasis that celebrates art, music, good food. Barista Maria Koe

Lowertown St. Paul mainstay Black Dog Cafe closes doors after 23 years

The 23-year-old cafe and music venue is the first announced restaurant closure of 2022.
Eat & Drink
January 1, 2022
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The 10 most anticipated Twin Cities area restaurants of 2022

Our food writers predict pizza, great wine and good times at these highly anticipated new restaurants.
Variety
December 31, 2021
Daniel del Prado took his Linden Hills restaurant Rosalia offline until Jan. 2 to allow his staff to reset.

COVID concerns force Twin Cities restaurants to cut holiday season short

A typically festive New Year's Eve turned into another blow for restaurants as they temporarily closed.
Taste
December 31, 2021
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Take the chill off with these 12 winter soup recipes from the Star Tribune's archives

Cold snaps mean soup kettles are out in full force, and we have delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes for all tastes.
Eat & Drink
December 31, 2021
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Fhima family plans restaurant complex at Ribnick Furs site in Minneapolis

Longtime restaurateur David Fhima is planning a restaurant, event center and speakeasy at the Ribnick Furs location.
Eat & Drink
December 30, 2021
Order The Full Monty, a New Year’s Day brunch special at 246 Grill inside the Uptown VFW.

Kick off 2022 with a New Year's Day brunch at these Twin Cities restaurants

Six hangover-busting, couch-snuggling, fortifying brunches fit for every kind of reveler.
December 29, 2021
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Minneapolis' only cat cafe is bringing kitty cuddles to New Hope

Uptown's unique cat rescue/coffee shop will open a second, larger location.
Taste
December 29, 2021
Tropical Storm punch from “Hot Little Suppers” is a crowd-pleasing option for New Year’s Eve.

7 cocktail recipes that add a twist to your New Year's celebration

The night doesn't have to be all about bubbly. Try a tropical punch, espresso martinis or another new concoction.
Taste
December 29, 2021
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6 Twin Cities area restaurants serving the best fresh oysters right now

Flown in directly from the coast, these briny bites are an ideal way to kick off the new year.
Taste
December 29, 2021
Citrus Fennel Olive Salad. Credit: Mette Nielsen, Special to the Star Tribune

Let citrus make your New Year's shine

After heavy holiday fare, a salad with loads of citrus can be a welcome change.

Taste

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