Eat & Drink
May 2, 2023
Chef Christian de Leon plates up lamb birria in the crowded kitchen in Eagan, Minn., on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Gas station taco stand El Sazon will open a full-service restaurant in Minneapolis

The exact address hasn't been released, but it will be in the Tangletown neighborhood.
Eat & Drink
April 28, 2023
The iconic Uptown restaurant KinhDo will close this weekend.

Last call for egg rolls: Uptown institution KinhDo will close on Sunday

For 36 years, the family-run restaurant supplied Minneapolis with their favorite Vietnamese dishes.
Eat & Drink
April 28, 2023

The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week

It was a breakfast-heavy week with an over-the-top brunch, doughnuts, savory scones and avocado toast (but in a bowl). Oh, there's meat, too.
Recipes
April 27, 2023
When the weather turns warm, turn to chilled carrot soup. It makes the most of the fresh, sweet carrots. Recipe and photo by Robin Asbell, Special to

What's to love about carrots? Everything

From desserts to side dishes, the nutritious vegetable powerhouse won't let you down. And it's easy to grow, too.
Eat & Drink
April 27, 2023

Review: Chelas in Minneapolis serves up fusion with flair

Latin and Southeast Asian flavors creatively coexist at this Tangletown newcomer.
Taste
April 27, 2023

Review: Chelas in Minneapolis serves up fusion with flair

Eat & Drink
April 26, 2023
Chef David Fhima goes big with new Maison Margaux restaurant in Minneapolis

Chef David Fhima goes big with new Maison Margaux restaurant in Minneapolis

The restaurateur is about to open his dream bistro, turning the historic Ribnick Fur building into a sprawling classic French wonderland.
Recipes
April 26, 2023
Use homemade lemon curd in desserts — or just eat it plain out of the jar. Recipe and photo by Beth Dooley, Special to the Star Tribune

A lemon curd so good it needs nothing else

Brighten your day and your palate with homemade lemon curd. It's good on scones, in desserts or just by itself.
Eat & Drink
April 25, 2023
Macanda in Wayzata is starting brunch service this weekend.

A sure sign of spring? New brunch offerings popping up at Twin Cities restaurants

Plus: New restaurants opening, so long to P.F. Chang's and more.
Eat & Drink
April 24, 2023
The crew from Falling Knife Brewing Co. took best in show for its Tomm's American lager at the 2023 Minnesota Brewers Cup. Provided

Best beer in the state? Winners of the Brewers Cup announced

After a three-year hiatus, the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild conference and competition is back.
Taste
April 21, 2023
Credit: David McLain. Dan Buettner celebrated the birthday of his frequent traveling partner and dad, Roger, while on the road researching in Hawaii.

Minnesotan Dan Buettner celebrates American 'Blue Zones' in new cookbook

Minnesota chefs Sean Sherman, Yia Vang, Andrew Zimmern and Alan Bergo offer recipes.
Eat & Drink
April 21, 2023
The Czech burger at the Ettlin's Cafe. Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune

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

The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
Eat & Drink
April 19, 2023
King Coil Distillery will have a selection of spirits and liqueurs when it opens in St. Paul this summer. Danielle Gernes Photography Inc.

Attention, St. Paul: There's a new distillery coming your way this summer

King Coil Spirits will open a distillery, cocktail bar and pizzeria in the Vandalia Tower.
Recipes
April 19, 2023

Have a zest for spring? Try this lemony chicken pasta dish

Be sure to have this recipe on hand when gray skies get you down.
Recipes
April 19, 2023

Bring on all things maple — we're ready for a taste of spring

Use maple syrup to infuse butter, in stir-fry sauces or pair it with chocolate for a whipped dessert.
Eat & Drink
April 19, 2023
Sean Sherman, on the terrace of his restaurant Owamni, has been recognized by Time magazine for his trailblazing work with Native cuisine.

Sean Sherman recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people

Plus: Pop-up darlings the Salsa Collaborative heading to Chanhassen brewery and other food news.
Business
April 18, 2023
Raku in Edina in 2010.

Two west metro restaurateurs sentenced for scheme that cheated state out of nearly $240K

They were sentenced to the workhouse but may serve time on electronic home monitoring if the court finds them eligible.
Eat & Drink
April 14, 2023
Bar+Cart on Grand Avenue has a menu filled with foods to pair with their top-shelf bar program.

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

The Taste team shares the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
Eat & Drink
April 13, 2023
A range of dishes from India Spice House. Jon Cheng, Special to the Star Tribune

Our critic's quest for the best Indian food in the Twin Cities area

Spoiler alert: It's all in the suburbs.
Eat & Drink
April 12, 2023
Fresh off their star-making turn at the fair, Rana Kamal and her brother Khalid Ansari are opening a new kind of cafe and bakery this summer.

State Fair darling Baba's opening hummus house in Minneapolis

Fresh-topped hummus, date-sweetened lattes, Jerusalem-style bagels and a grab-and-go market are all part of the plans.

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