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The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
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Classic St. Paul restaurant is fit for a queen: Queen Sonja of Norway, to be exact
The W.A. Frost staff ramped up the hospitality for the Norwegian royal when she dined there during her recent visit: "We did it up."
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Ask the Taste team: Is there such a thing as a quiet restaurant anymore?
The Star Tribune's food writers clear out their inboxes and answer readers' questions.
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Apostle Supper Club opens in St. Paul; beloved El Norte Kitchen food truck shutting down
Plus: An opening date for Vincent Francoual's restaurant and a few closings to know about.
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Squash and sausage are a match made in autumn heaven
Pick your favorite varieties of each for a quick one-pan dinner.
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Comforting fall stew ties together French, Minnesota influences
Forget raindrops and roses: Apples and dairy are our favorite things, and they shine in this hearty meal.
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This Halloween, conjure up spooky suppers with simple pantry staples
Two recipes that will fortify ghosts and goblins of any age before an evening of trick-or-treating.
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Want to cook like top Minnesota chefs? Thanks to these cookbooks, you can
With so many bookshelf-worthy cookbooks published by Minnesotans in 2022, there's no excuse not to cook local.
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13 cookbooks from Minnesota authors that should be on your shelves
Chefs, bloggers, recipe developers and spiffed-up favorites have made 2022 a very delicious year.
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After 19 years, Clancey's closes Linden Hills butcher shop in Minneapolis and moves to new location
The boutique shop will open next week in the former Grand Cafe in Minneapolis with old favorites and new offerings.
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The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
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Red Table Meat of Minneapolis will close at the end of the year
Erik Sather from Lowry Hill Meats will take over Red Table's space in the Food Building.
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7 essential cocktails every drinker should know how to make
And learn the history behind these classic drinks while on your way to becoming a master mixologist.
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Review: Guacaya Bistreaux pushes Minneapolis' North Loop to cuisines near and far
Chef Pedro Wolcott's food takes sometimes delicious twists and turns as he embraces his Panamanian roots by way of Louisiana.
Twin Cities area sees wave of new coffee shops opened by people of color
While most coffee is farmed by Black and brown people in Latin America and Africa, nearly 70% of U.S. coffee roasters are white, according to Zippia, a career website.
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If you love Cacio e Pepe, then you'll really love this cheesy dip
Hold the pasta: Pepper and Pecorino bring all the flavor you need for entertaining.
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Fact: Smashed potatoes are better than mashed potatoes
The technique brings out the best of potatoes — and it's better for you, too.
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The chopped cheese sandwich has (finally) reached Minnesota
The invention is decidedly New York, but fans of Maid Rite, sloppy Joes and Runza should take note.
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Restaurant news: Jinx Tea and Folly Coffee open combined shop in Minneapolis
Plus: Fare Game at Tattersall, expanding steakhouses and coffeehouses and scary events at the Lex.
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