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Shakopee to get a huge restaurant and entertainment complex next to Canterbury Park
Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar, the Stable entertainment venue and an 18,000-square-foot trackside patio are in the works for spring 2025.
How to stock the best home bar like the bon vivant you are
From budget friendly to elevated, we have recommendations for wine, spirits, beer, THC and mixers — and the glasses you'll need to serve them.
The suburbs vs. Minneapolis: Where will restaurants go?
Rising costs and regulations in the city are driving restaurateurs to outlying areas hungry for change.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Bargain happy hour sliders, empanadas that deserve your attention plus top-notch gyros, cozy chicken Parm pasta and a new breakfast spot.
New Minneapolis pizzeria will get you to eat more carbs
A first look at Mothership Pizza Paradise, with a menu of pies and pasta, plus dipping sauces that'll convince you to eat all your crust.
Rustica Bakery & Cafe gets a new owner, but the bittersweet chocolate cookie will remain
Jester Concepts adds the beloved Twin Cities bakery to its portfolio.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Comfort food reigned with a standout burger, meatloaf Wellington, nachos, cafeteria coq au vin and pizza.
Minneapolis restaurant will be on tonight's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Guy Fieri's Food Network show premiered Oct. 18 with an episode featuring StepChld in northeast Minneapolis.
6 new foods worth trying at a Timberwolves game
Deep-fried puffy tacos, dough 'knots' and s'mores ice cream sandwiches scored high on our list.
New Minneapolis bars to check out and what to order
Boozy boba, a sweet-sounding wine bar and day drinking at a super cool cafe: where to go and what to order at the city's coolest new bars.
11 great new burgers to try right now in the Twin Cities area
From luxurious wagyu to bargain smashies and a tender turkey burger, these new next-level burgers should be on your fall itinerary.
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
A French dip worthy of a cult following, a great new pizza to try and a restaurant addition serving up delicious green chile-chicken eggrolls.
Burnsville native living showbiz dreams as a Las Vegas showgirl
Ashton Bray dances in "Fantasy," a long-running topless revue. "As long as there's been art, there's been nudity."
The 5 best desserts our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
In honor of National Dessert Day on Oct. 14, we went on the hunt for sweetness and found plenty of it.
Why a flight from Minneapolis to Vegas is worth taking just for the food
In one city you can eat like you're a world traveler, but leave room for local flavor, too.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
It was a week of cultural comfort food with walleye and wild rice, tacos, sambusas, paffutos and chopped cheese.
St. Louis Park gets a flashy new steakhouse from the Crave team
The vibrant West End restaurant Boketto has coastal vibes and a menu that leans "Mediterr-Asian."
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
It was sandwich heaven, including last call for Crooked Spoon in Grand Marais. Plus, a maple bacon ice cream worthy of dessert or breakfast – up to you.
5 Twin Cities restaurants that opened while you were on summer vacation
From the historic Union Depot to a permanent spot for chicken tenders and a fancy sports bar, you might have some catching up to do.
Grief and food intersect in new cookbook from a Minnesota support group
'Good Grief! What's for Dinner' is a collection of simple recipes from widows and widowers — and a chance to share their memories.
Beloved mother's signature dish lives on in a gravesite recipe
It took me five years to decide what her gravestone should say. I finally chose to remember her with a recipe.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our favorite bites — brunch skillet, hot dogs, rice bowl fiesta, ice cream and a new cocktail — will take you from morning to late night and through all corners of the metro.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
From porketta sandwiches to hot dishes, comfort food and other things that warmed the belly.
Sneak peek: Wells Roadside opens next week in the former Galaxy Drive In
The California-inspired burger joint will have a price-conscious menu and be open year-round.
Get the scoop on new Minnesota ice creams
From dreamy gelatos to rich and creamy small-batch ice creams, here are the latest local labels to enter the frozen-treat world.
Eating our own words: Our food writers return to the fair and reassess these low-ranking new foods
Second time was the charm for trying these new foods at the fair.
The 5 best healthy-ish things our food writers ate last week
From vegan to whole food finds, healthy eats were on our minds in anticipation of all the fair fare ahead of us during the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
It's here: Reviews of all the new foods at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
There were 33 new "official" foods, but we went the extra mile and found 30-plus more.
Meet Minnesota's hot dish ambassador – and it's not Tim Walz
Frazee's Amber Estenson has cultivated a large online following for her folksy tribute to Minnesota cooking as That Midwestern Mom.
How they make deep-fried ranch dressing, the most Minnesotan of new State Fair foods
And it's served with hot honey, because we can handle spice.
Smashburger trailblazer Parlour opening in Excelsior this fall
Minneapolis restaurant group Jester Concepts continues its suburban expansion with three new spots on Excelsior's Water Street.
Minneapolis neighborhood restaurant Heather's expanding to the suburbs
Heather Asbury will open a second, bigger location of her seasonally driven, all-day restaurant in Minnetonka.
It's been one hot, affogato summer
Douse the dog days of summer — and your sleepies — with these 14 ice cream-espresso treats.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The pursuit of great frickle pizza, eggs Benedict, pad Thai and more led us across the metro.
Animales finds a sprawling new home in north Minneapolis, and more restaurant news
Plus: Francis' vegan burgers expands, Keys Cafe nears opening in Stillwater, Masu's closing and more restaurant news.
The 15 best chocolate chip cookies in the Twin Cities
To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, we resurface last year's taste test of 40 cookies from the Twin Cities. A bagel shop brunch cookie and a gluten-free surprise were among the top picks.
Want to know more about Tim Walz? Try making his hot dish recipe
The Minnesota governor-turned-VP-candidate can cook, but is it weird that he sometimes uses peas?
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Appetizers, pizza and an elevated daiquiri cocktail were among the stars of this week's best bites and sips.
Restaurant openings and closings in the Twin Cities
What's open, what's closed and what's still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Lake country dining, suburban edition: Where to eat and drink near Lake Waconia
Discover dockside dining, charming main streets, sizzling fusion and killer barbecue in Waconia, Victoria, Minnetrista and St. Bonifacius.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Mini hamburger sliders from a pop-up, a pho place in the skyway and a vegetarian Reuben from a meat-lovers' restaurant were among our favorite finds.
A sneak peek at Yia Vang's dream restaurant Vinai
Every detail is personal at the chef's Minneapolis restaurant, which opens next week.
From St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago, here's where to eat if you're traveling by train
Amtrak's new Borealis rail line gives us a chance to taste the Upper Midwest.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Checking out a hot chicken place, brewing company, Italian bistro, health-conscious eatery and a sun-filled coffee shop.
These 5 Twin Cities area spots offer gourmet delights for summer picnics
Whether a romantic outing, playdate with the kids or a grassy hang with friends, there's a basket for you.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities and beyond this week
A new location of a favorite restaurant, sampling at the Taste of Minnesota, crêpes for Bastille Day and pizza in Lake Country made for an eclectic – and delicious – week.
Minnesota State Fair unveils the 33 new foods for 2024
Come for the deep-fried ranch dressing, stay for the crab boil wings. There are plenty of tasty reasons to look forward to this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Classic Steak and Ale chain reopens in Burnsville, 16 years after it closed
The family-friendly steakhouse is launching a revival from Minnesota, and the first location — salad bar and all — is attached to a suburban hotel.
Popular pop-up Saturday Dumpling Co. is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Minneapolis
St. Paul's "cop bar" is back, northeast Minneapolis gets a new wine bar and more restaurant news.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
We mixed the old with the new, from classic sandwiches and classic cocktail bars to newcomers in the food hall, pastry and farmers market scene.
There's a new waffle in Minneapolis: Darling now open in former Birchwood Cafe
The familiar Minneapolis venue gets new life as a breakfast-and-lunch spot, with dinner and drinks coming soon.
How to capture a Minnesota summer in a cocktail
Two cocktail books with Twin Cities ties offer summer drink ideas and recipes.
Where to eat in Minneapolis during the U.S. Olympic gymnastic trials
Events will criss-cross downtown, where there are plenty of good places to eat.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The best ice cream, empanadas and croffles the Taste team ate this week.
Craft & Crew restaurant group is buying Rogers' Muni bar
The fast-growing northwest suburb's municipal bar will close later this year to make room for a new restaurant with a dog-friendly patio.
The 5 best sandwiches our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Do sandwiches taste better when someone else makes them? We test that theory as we tried a fresh batch of restaurants, food trucks and farmers market stands.
Travail targets Bloomington for a new Pig Ate My Pizza
Plus, Maple Grove gets new cocktails, Midway has biscuits coming and a good dose of coffee news for the week.
Hai Hai's Christina Nguyen wins James Beard Award
The Minneapolis chef was recognized in the Best Chef: Midwest category.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
There was shrimp-stuffed bánh xèo, Italian-style brunch, pizza in a grocery store, snacks along the Mississippi and a biscuit revolution as we add food trucks and farmers markets to our weekly stops.
Meet the Minnesotans vying for a James Beard Award
The annual ceremony is Monday in Chicago, and here's what you need to know about the restaurant and chefs representing the Twin Cities.
This Minnesota teacher tries a new doughnut every week. Here are her 10 favorites.
We're celebrating National Doughnut Day early with a nod to Donut Odyssey, Kara Johnson's pandemic project. Three years later, she's still at it.
These are the best burgers in the Twin Cities area
From smashed to stuffed, we name a cult and classic burger in 9 burger categories.
9 pizza farms (and one burger farm) you'll want to visit this summer
The cheese is as high as an elephant's eye on the pizza farm, an Upper Midwest tradition.
First look: Starling brings a taste of global fusion to Edina
The first suburban restaurant from the group behind P.S. Steak and Butcher & the Boar has been years in the making.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Among our best bites: Stumbling across a steak sandwich, a wine bar with top-notch boards, cocktails with a kick and a taste of nostalgia in the form of cardamom buns and fish and chips (but not together).
Meteor's star keeps rising, waffles in Bloomington and more restaurant news
Plus: More outdoor dining and celebrating cardamom buns.
TPT's new season of 'Relish' is back with longer episodes – and lutefisk
Now in its fifth season, host Yia Vang digs deeper into Minnesota cuisine and highlights its global influences.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Devouring the menu at a new music club, barbecue for brunch, a transportive Puerto Rican favorite, a don't-miss lunchtime sushi special and celebrating morel season made for a tasty week.
Groundbreaking Minneapolis restaurant Saffron is coming back
Chef/co-owner Sameh Wadi says he's ready to revive the critically acclaimed Middle Eastern eatery that closed in 2016.
El Sazon bringing its Mexican magic to Stillwater, and more restaurant news
Plus: Minnesota's most beautiful restaurant, rapid expansion for Dave's Hot Chicken, the closing of favorite Richfield restaurant, and new coffee alert.
Old new burger alert: Edina's Convention Grill is back
After a 4-year hiatus, the storied diner is once again serving burgers, malts and nostalgia. Add this to your weekend plans.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The new sandwich game in town, pulltabs and meat-raffle pizza, a taste of vegetable heaven, getting reacquainted with a friend and visiting the Restaurant Capital of Minnesota.
Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries
The pastries at Chez Annalise in Minneapolis are available with and without CBD.
