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Joy Summers is a St. Paul-based food reporter who has been covering Twin Cities restaurants since 2010. She joined the Star Tribune in 2021. 


The 5 best things our food writers ate this week in the Twin Cities (and beyond)

It was an eclectic week of eating: the king of desserts, a Best breakfast in Duluth, dinner at a new Minneapolis restaurant, the return of Arepa Bar (but in St. Paul) and a signature taste of Minnesota.


8 Midwestern supper clubs that get it right

Inspired by the latest "Top Chef" challenge, we look at old-fashioned dining in style.


Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley is launching a food truck, and more restaurant news

The collaboration with food website Fit Foodie Finds will open in May. Plus: Donut Star expansion, more seasonal openings, going casual at Kado No Mise and more restaurant news.


Dining out on the cheap: 15 favorite meals for $10 and under

Prices might be rising, but there still are delicious bargains to be found at local restaurants, from a stellar short stack to cabbage rolls.


Why an award-winning Minnesota restaurateur is getting into the THC beverage business

Dana Thompson, formerly of Owamni, has released Heti, a new line of drinks inspired by nature.


Chef Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex spot Chilango opens April 18, and more restaurant news

Plus: Sea Salt adds a sandwich shop, a new club in downtown Minneapolis, a St. Paul bakery for your radar and lots of other restaurant news.


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

Our latest finds for breakfast sandwiches, bánh mì and lumberjack-sized sandwiches, plus flavors of Brazil and Keefer Court.


The first new foods to find for the Twins' 2024 season

There were plenty of Minnesota flavors as Target Field unveiled its newest lineup of snacks in the stands.


You asked, our Taste team answered: Espresso martinis, date-night dining, a D'Amico closing

You asked the questions, and we have the answers.


Minneapolis restaurant Oro, 2 Mpls. chefs are finalists in James Beard Awards

Ann Ahmed and Christina Nguyen both advanced in the Best Chef: Midwest category.