Eat & Drink
March 1
Coconut Whisk co-founder Bella Lam grew her waffle and pancake mix business into a cafe on Nicollet Mall.

Downtown Minneapolis gluten-free, vegan cafe Coconut Whisk is closing

The restaurant will shut down at the end of March.
Eat & Drink
March 1
A Salvadorian quesadilla, a sweet cheese dessert that's a handy on-the-go treat from a Bloomington strip mall.

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

A pastry case that stopped us in our tracks, late-night eats, a new suburban pizza place, skyway sushi and a heritage pork chop with Minnesota sensibilities.
Eat & Drink
February 29
An array of dishes at Raag, a hidden gem of a restaurant near 50th and France.

4 hidden restaurant gems you need to know about

Our restaurant critic shares the Twin Cities eateries he can't stop thinking about.
Business
February 28
Wendy's CEO had said the burger chain would start testing dynamic pricing. But after the comments began to circulate widely, the company said it will

Wendy's now says it won't start using surge pricing similar to Uber, Lyft

However, the fast-food chain confirmed it is spending $20 million on AI-powered menu boards.
Recipes
February 28
Celebrate Leap Day by eating carrot cake — and don't forget the cream cheese frosting.

A simple — and delicious — carrot cake

This classic recipe gets much of its sweetness from root vegetables — and the cream cheese frosting.
Taste
February 28
The dining room of the James J. Hill House, a local example of the Gilded Age.

Want to throw a Gilded Age dinner party? Here's the book for you

"The Gilded Age Cookbook" peeks into the extravagant parties of the 19th-century American elite, from gelatin-encased food to a monkey as the guest of honor.
Recipes
February 27
A comfort food classic gets a modern upgrade in Skillet Tamale Pie with Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Crust.

Remember tamale pie? The classic comfort dish gets an upgrade

The recipe has little resemblance to tamales, but the cornbread topping makes it a dinnertime favorite.
Eat & Drink
February 27
Pizza and cheesesteak from the new Tono in Maple Grove

There's a new burger shop in town, and it's from the owner of Ramen Kazama

Plus: Say goodbye to Hell's Cafeteria and Apoy, and hello to more pizza in Maple Grove, a Minneapolis outpost of Tono's, a bright SunBean coffee spot, Vinai preview dinners and more restaurant news.
Eat & Drink
February 26
Tattersall Distilling's Northeast cocktail room was a place for cocktail aficionados.

Tattersall Distilling closing Minneapolis cocktail room at the end of 2024

After a dramatic start to the year, the company will focus its efforts on its facilities in River Falls, Wis.
Eat & Drink
February 26
A Bar of Their Own is located in the former Tracy's Saloon at 2207 Franklin Av. E. in Minneapolis.

Minnesota's first bar dedicated to women's sports opens this week

A Bar of Their Own, located in the former Tracy's Saloon, is expecting big crowds.
Variety
February 26
Alejandro and Jenna Victoria opened their first Nico's Tacos and Tequila Bar all the way back in 2013. The newest outpost opened in February of 2024.

How a restaurant family went from a crowd-pleasing Italian eatery to a deeply personal Mexican mini-chain

The story behind Nico's Tacos and Tequila Bar, which has expanded its mission and reach as it opened a third location.
Taste
February 25
This carne asada burrito is hiding a little secret compartment of super-crispy French fries.

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

Unlocking burrito perfection, cozying up with a popular Afghan dish, spicing up vegetable dumplings, perking up with Vietnamese coffee and a new burger discovery made for a busy (but delicious) week.
Recipes
February 23
Oven-Baked Sweet Spicy Salmon with Oyster Sauce Noodles makes quick work of dinner. From "Wok for Less,"  by Ching-He Huang, (Kyle Books, 2023).

Sunday supper: Oven-Baked Sweet Spicy Salmon with Oyster Sauce Noodles

A recipe that comes together quickly, for those times when the day slips away.
Taste
February 22
Kamal Mohamed in his northeast Minneapolis restaurant, Stepchld. It's one of several food companies for the entrepreneur.

Meet the entrepreneur who's quietly creating a northeast Minneapolis food empire

Kamal Mohamed burst onto the local scene with Nashville Coop, but his bold flavors and ideas can be found across the Twin Cities, from sandwiches to the fine-dining restaurant StepChld.
Taste
February 22
The iconic Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown is back in business — sort of. Hours and menu are limited, but there are burgers, fries and malts.

Annie's Parlour is back serving malts after a four-year closure — and Convention Grill is next

Two beloved Twin Cities diners are returning after a four-year pandemic closure.
Taste
February 21
Kamal Mohamed posed for a portrait in the future space of his newest creation, WildChld, in Minneapolis.

New cocktail bar WildChld is coming to northeast Minneapolis this spring

Plus: Tavern Grill heading to Vikings territory, Cafe Ceres expanding, accolades for Owamni and more restaurant news
Recipes
February 21
Millet Polenta Cakes with Roast Tomatoes and Garlic.

Among the many uses of millet? Polenta

The ancient cereal grain is a nutritional (and delicious) powerhouse that adds texture and flavor to meals and baked goods.
Taste
February 21
Fired up flameware pottery from Clay Coyote

Why this Minnesota-made clay cookware should be in your kitchen

Art meets functionality as Clay Coyote in Hutchinson is one of a handful of studios in the country making versatile flameware cookware.
Recipes
February 20
Three types of mushrooms help give Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup its earthy flavor.

How to take a recipe from good to great

Creamy roasted mushroom soup uses a few key tricks and ingredients to bring out the best flavors.
Eat & Drink
February 19
A round plate with 6 rectangular double ravioli

First look: The North Loop gets an energetic, fresh pasta restaurant in Dario

The menu boasts a long list of pastas that leans into chef Joe Rolle's Italian heritage, and an infusion of Asian flavors both at the bar and the table.

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