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5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and restaurant critic Rick Nelson keep things cool as they highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Celebrate summer at these 5 Twin Cities area drive-ins
Here's where to get burgers, corn dogs, malts and more classics.
10 restaurants and bakeries that got their start at Twin Cities farmers markets
Farmers markets can be a fruitful place to launch a business.
Twin Cities chef's new foraging book encourages eating local plants – even hosta
In "The Forager Chef's Book of Flora," author Alan Bergo introduces a new world to Midwestern cooks.
Walker Art Center restaurant changing hands: Goodbye Esker Grove, hello Cardamom
Chefs Daniel del Prado and Shawn McKenzie are teaming up to bring a more casual, Mediterranean flair to the museum's table.
Twin Cities food halls Keg and Case, Market at Malcolm Yards announce additions
Don't worry if you've lost track of the goings-on at local food halls — you're not alone. Some updates:Keg and Case (928 W. 7th…
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
Sioux Chef Sean Sherman's new Minneapolis restaurant will blend past and future
The much anticipated restaurant Owamni, opening soon, is the centerpiece of the new Water Works park.
Snack bars give Minneapolis restaurant Max's Cafe a boost of energy
Max Broich has taken his popular kitchen creation to the next level to help business at his downtown restaurant.
Wedge Table in Minneapolis, the Wedge Co-op's Eat Street outpost, is closing in July
The final day of production is scheduled for July 12.
A Midwestern supper club with Louisiana touches is coming to 50th and France in Edina
Mr. Paul's Supper Club chef/owner Tommy Begnaud is aiming for an October opening.
9 new Twin Cities patios to look forward to this summer
As we flip the calendar to another month, be sure to note these patio openings.
How Utepils, Modist, Surly and other Minnesota beer makers got their names
What's an Utepils? And are breweries really Modist or Surly? We explain Minnesota's odd monikers.
Twin Cities chef Jack Riebel back at the Lexington amid cancer treatment
His return is marked with a new dinner menu.
Chef Hector Ruiz's flagship Minneapolis restaurant Ena has reopened
The move comes with some safety-minded changes in place.
5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Taste editor Nicole Hvidsten and restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlight the favorites of their weekly dining experiences.
66 Twin Cities area restaurant patio suggestions to start your summer
These patios belong on everyone's dining-out list.
6 Twin Cities restaurant openings and reopenings you should know about
The restaurant scene is updating at a brisk pace.
5 best things our restaurant critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
Our restaurant critic highlights the favorites of his recent dining experiences.
New Twin Cities restaurant Joey Meatballs will serve pasta with a side of redemption
Food Network prize winner and former felon Joshua Hedquist wants to create "a flagship for second chances."