Eat & Drink
March 19
Mara's pastry chef is putting together an astounding display of chocolates for the holiday.

All-in-one guide to Easter brunch, buffets, takeout and carrot cakes

No matter how formal or casual your Easter is, there's a chef ready to lend a hand.
Recipes
March 19
Pork chops are smothered in a maple-mustard sauce and served with mashed potatoes.

How do you improve Southern smothered pork chops? By giving it a Minnesota maple twist.

Plus, a few cooking tips that will make this classic comfort food recipe even better.
Eat & Drink
March 19
The first location of Treats was on St. Paul's Grand Avenue.

Wrecktangle owners get into the sandwich Wrap business at Graze food hall

Plus: Skyway egg sandwiches, ice cream treats and wine in the North Loop, special Ramadan hours and more restaurant news.
Eat & Drink
March 17
The exterior of Demi, Gavin Kaysen's tasting-menu restaurant in the North Loop.

Gavin Kaysen's Demi earns global recognition

The restaurant in Minneapolis' North Loop is among new members of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux hospitality association.
Eat & Drink
March 15
Crab boil wings at Klassics Kitchen and Cocktails from Brittney and Gerard Klass in downtown Minneapois

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

A seafood-free "crab boil" and a new burger both got our attention, go-to Mexican on opposite ends of the metro, and tastes of La Belle Vie brought back all the nostalgic feels.
Eat & Drink
March 15
Pastries are made on site and fresh daily, with a rotating selection of sweet and savory flavors.

5 things to know about Keefer Court's revival at Asia Mall

Minneapolis' iconic Chinese bakery is now open in Eden Prairie, and it's delicious.
Business
March 14
Five Watt Coffee at Keg and Case Market in St. Paul

Five Watt Coffee, Sencha Tea Bar merge to create joint Twin Cities beverage brand

The two are planning a third brand focusing on bubble tea that could launch this year.
Variety
March 14
Cheesecake for Pi Day? Muddy Paws Cheesecake in St. Louis Park is among the local businesses offering special deals in honor of Pi Day, March 14.

Where to find pizza and pie deals on Pi Day

Pizza, pie and cheesecake are among the deals offered on Pi Day.
Taste
March 14
Leading the new season of "Top Chef: Wisconsin" is host Kristen Kish, center, and judges Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio.

Go behind the scenes of 'Top Chef' ahead of its Season 21 premiere

The new season debuts this week with a new host, and we got a firsthand look as the show was filming in Wisconsin.
Taste
March 13
Save room for the raspberry pie at Murray's — you won't be sorry.

Pi Day prep: The best places to get pie in the Twin Cities

While 3.14 is the perfect excuse to order pie, be sure to keep this delicious list on hand all year long.
Eat & Drink
March 13
The bar at Hola Arepa filled with new happy hour food: quesabirria on a tostone, corn pancake, nachos and chips and salsa. March 12, 2024

10 patios with happy hours to celebrate early spring

These patios have food and drink specials that are calling your name.
Eat & Drink
March 13
Updated mural by local artist Adam Turman showing a woman holding a beer for Padraigs Brewery in northeast Minneapolis.

Inside Padraigs Brewing, Minneapolis' Irish-themed brewery

Blending Old World tradition with New World innovation, the craft brewery "with an Irish lilt" fills a gap in the local Irish beer market.
Recipes
March 13
Three Pan-Fried Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Slaw on a wooden cutting board.

This fish taco recipe will perk up your fish-filled Fridays

A creamy, zesty coleslaw tops these tacos, which were inspired by the iconic San Diego dish.
Recipes
March 13
A traditional Irish meal for St. Patrick's Day: Salmon, Colcannon, mixed cabbage and carrots, and soda bread.

4 recipes for a traditional St. Patrick's Day meal, and there's no corned beef in sight

If you're celebrating like they do in Ireland, you'll be cooking salmon, colcannon, cabbage and soda bread.
Eat & Drink
March 13
A rendering of Ate Ate Ate food hall, which is going into the the former Gordmans Department store.

8 things to know about the new food hall coming to Burnsville

Construction has started on Ate Ate Ate, which will open in Burnsville Center this spring.
Taste
March 12
Keefer Court’s Sunny Kwan, left, and its new owner, Michael Bui, outside Asia Mall in Eden Prairie.

Chinese bakery Keefer Court opens at Asia Mall, a bar inspired by 'Friends' and more restaurant news

Plus: Soul Bowl owners open a new restaurant, new suburban restaurants and pop-ups you won't want to miss.
Eat & Drink
March 8
Everything wonderful twirled up with cinnamon and sugar — and entirely gluten-free.

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

We covered all the bases this week: Gluten-free treats, classic breakfast, a dream of a vegan rice bowl, brisket worth seeking out and a top-notch value meal.
Taste
March 7
Walker Art Center's exhibit "The New Eagle Creek Saloon" by Sadie Barnette features a neon sign on a bar, as shown at The Kitchen in New York.

Drink at San Francisco's first Black-owned gay bar inside the Walker Art Center

Oakland-based artist Sadie Barnette has reimagined her father's historic bar for the museum's newest exhibit.
Eat & Drink
March 7
A downtown classic: Buffalo wings at Runyons.

21 slam-dunk downtown restaurants and bars for Big Ten fans

Breakfast, burgers, bars and big meals to satisfy the hungriest basketball fans near Target Center.
Taste
March 7
Kristen Kish in discussion with Alison Arth last summer for Spoon and Stable's Synergy Series, which brings bold name chefs to the Twin Cities.

Meet the secret weapon behind some of the most successful chefs in the Twin Cities

Through her company Salt & Roe, Alison Arth is working with award-winning chefs to help improve the culture of restaurant kitchens.

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