eat & drink
Looking for the best pho in the Twin Cities? It's not in Minneapolis or St. Paul
Our favorite spot for this classic Vietnamese soup, plus two more places to try.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our food writers share the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
Que Viet is bringing its famous egg rolls to Grand Avenue
The new outpost will also bring more traditional Vietnamese food to the table.
3 new hotspots to look forward to in downtown Minneapolis
First up is Mother Dough, which opens next week.
Siblings set out to find the best cheeseburger in Wayzata
Alison Spencer wanted to spend more time with her brother, Teddy, so the two embarked on a four-month journey of burgers, fries and conversation.
Chow mein on a sheet pan? Yes, and it's great
This adaptable recipe hits all the right notes.
St. Paul is getting a new neighborhood restaurant: GusGus moving into Stewart's
A couple's notebook of ideas and Jell-O shots fuel St. Paul's new "come as you are" eatery.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our food writers share the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
A new exercise routine can help you change your relationship with alcohol
It doesn't need to be a hardcore workout — even a walk is effective.
New restaurant Noa is betting on downtown Minneapolis dining
Debut heralds a return to dining in downtown Minneapolis.
These top Minnesota chefs left restaurants to find 'a higher quality of life'
Glimpsing normal life during the pandemic, many chefs left restaurant roles that they loved. But they're still cooking.
Trattoria Mucci on Lake Street in Minneapolis closing Jan. 29
But it's business as usual at the St. Paul location.
A 12-pack of the best nonalcoholic beer for Dry January
Advances in brewing technology have made the NA options tastier than ever.
Subscription bakery Laune opens storefront on E. Lake Street in Minneapolis
The owners are taking a hyperlocal approach to sourcing ingredients.
Gov. Walz's hot dish tweet might be his most controversial message of year
His food photography skills could use some work.
Updated: Which Twin Cities restaurants require proof of vaccination?
A running list of restaurants where you'll have to show your vax card or proof of a recent negative test to dine indoors.
St. Cloud's Sawatdee to add Filipino flavors under new owners
The St. Cloud site known for traditional Thai cuisine opened in 1994.
These 2 Minneapolis restaurants are raising the Twin Cities sushi game
Billy Sushi and Kado no Mise provide two very different experiences. Here's what to expect.
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our food writers share the highlights of their weekly dining experiences.
22 heated patios for dining outdoors in the Twin Cities area this winter
These restaurants have outdoor spaces even in the darkest, chilliest days.