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The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
An excellent smash burger, egg sandwich, loaded fries and gold-star roasted vegetables at a chef-driven restaurant were some of this week's great finds.
Doing Dry January? New Maple Grove shop brings 'dirty soda' craze to Minnesota
The new suburban soda shop serving up drinks named after songs from the 1990s started as a food truck.
7 Twin Cities area restaurant closings so far in 2025
Say farewell to plant-based burgers, a downtown sports bar, a Stillwater distillery and more.
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
New places to grab bagels, dim sum and tiki drinks, plus oldies but goodies for hot dogs and hibachi.
The New York Times found one great slice in the Twin Cities. We're here to say there's more.
Sure, we'll take the dangling pizza bait. Here are 9 restaurants beloved for their East Coast style.
112 Eatery menu goes retro for 20th anniversary
Chef Isaac Becker is bringing back beloved classics, including the English muffin burger bun, for the occasion – and he's taking requests.
Sean Sherman opening new restaurant in former Seward Co-op Creamery
The historic building will house a commissary kitchen and offices for the chef's NATIFS nonprofit in addition to a counter-service restaurant.
Hello, 2025: What we're excited about on the Twin Cities restaurant scene
Permanent spots for beloved pop-ups, explosive growth in the suburbs and long-awaited projects coming to life are just some of the anticipated highlights.
Burger news from Bebe Zito as one location closes and another expands
Plus: Tropical vibes open on St. Anthony Main, Animales takes its wagyu burgers inside, Dario celebrates with friends, restaurant closings and more news.
South Minneapolis restaurant ie Italian Eatery is reopening as part of Travail Collective
"ie By Travail" will make its comeback in February.
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.
Restaurant service charges will disappear, but don't call them 'junk fees'
Many restaurants will return to traditional tipping on Jan. 1, when Minnesota's law banning health and wellness fees takes effect.
It's dumplings every day at Saturday Dumpling Co.'s new Minneapolis restaurant
The viral pop-up is now a standalone restaurant, with scallion pancake burritos, rice bowls and more joining the menu.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in 2024
A stunning cup of affogato, unforgettable barbecue and evenings soaking in delicious surroundings: here's what stood out this year.
Minnesotans are taking their beloved recipes to the grave
As headstones get more personal, family members are honoring their loved ones by having their signature dishes engraved on them.
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Lefse-wrapped Swedish wontons, a soothing bowl of rice porridge and a gravy-laden commercial filled our week with comfort and warmth.
A new wave of comfort food in 2024
Drive-in burgers, family-fun pizzas, a vintage Homer Hanky and a side of fries gave us cozy eating feels.
Swedish meatballs are having a moment in Twin Cities restaurants
The traditional holiday mainstay is being championed and reinvented by local eateries.
Creative drinks, stellar soundtracks and other Twin Cities restaurant trends we spotted in 2024
Among them: Creative drinks, great service and stellar soundtracks.
For Diane Moua, her Minneapolis restaurant is about 'two worlds clashing'
Diane's Place shares the chef's exquisite take on the classic Hmong food she grew up cooking.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Massive burritos, brothless ramen, cake muffin and a cup of Dayton's nostalgia.
Popular sourdough pizza pop-up finds steady home in northeast Minneapolis
Farina Rossa Kitchen will open soon at Fair State Brewing.
22 Twin Cities area restaurants marking milestones this year
Celebrating classic steakhouses, pad thai, al pastor and local burger chains.
From humble dreams to standard bearers, 10 beloved Twin Cities restaurants with staying power
A toast to milestone Twin Cities eatery anniversaries that happened this year.
Lose yourself in these new immersive Las Vegas experiences
Sin City attempts to lure new visitors with multisensory, interactive attractions, from life-size computer games to flying like a bird.
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Meritage brunches are back, plus a pepperoni roll and tartine worth considering and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
