The Convention Grill is once again serving burgers, fries and malts.

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.

A first look at Chilango, Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex restaurant

May 1
The flautas on the appetizer menu are tortillas wrapped around potato before being fried crispy and served under sauce.
What you need to know before visiting the James Beard-nominated chef's new restaurant overlooking Bde Maka Ska.

Lyn-Lake bar Fool Me Once abruptly closes after less than a year

May 1
Behind the bar at Fool Me Once in Minneapolis' Uptown is a changing neon light installation depicting a cowboy.
Staffers say the closing of the Minneapolis bar was without notice.
Eat & Drink
May 3
A trio of flavorful margaritas are on special at Masa & Agave in downtown Minneapolis.

10 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities this weekend

From salsa dancing to riverside views and margaritas, there's plenty of fun to be had.
Eat & Drink
May 3
From left, Mike Hidalgo, Danny Guerrero, Angel Torres and Daniel Torres make up the Behind a Bar bartending collective that's shaking up the Minneapol

A Latin bartending collective is shaking up the way Minneapolis drinks

Behind a Bar brings together notable local bartenders to share their skills and culture while trying to make the world a better place.
Eat & Drink
May 3
Greg's a hunger crusher. Who knew Hot Cheetos were what's missing in a wrap sandwich? Find it at Wrap.

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.
Local
May 2
Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture

Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture

Asia Village at Northtown Mall will open in 2025.
Eat & Drink
May 2
CBD-infused scones from Chez Annalise, a new Minneapolis cannabis bakery.

Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries

The pastries at Chez Annalise in Minneapolis are available with and without CBD.
Taste
May 1
Local pastry chef will compete on Food Network show

This Minneapolis pastry chef is taking on Paris in the Food Network's new baking competition

It's Jeremy Intille's moment to shine, and he's spent a lifetime preparing for it.
Eat & Drink
April 30
The owner of the popular restaurant i.e. Italian Eatery explains the reason they're shutting down at the height of its popularity.

The story behind why Minneapolis' successful Italian Eatery is closing

Plus: a long-awaited Northeast restaurant has a name, a new Edina spot is opening soon and more restaurant news from the Twin Cities and Duluth.
Taste
April 29
Crème Brûlée French Toast at Baldamar's Champagner brunch

25 Mother's Day brunches in the Twin Cities that will dazzle mom

It's a list tailor-made for every mom, with dinners, brunches, high tea and even a spa day sans kids.
Music
April 26
Indie-rock band the Cloak Ox performed in 2013 at Icehouse, not long after the supper club opened and helped create buzz for Nicollet Avenue in Minnea

Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue

"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Eat & Drink
April 26
SoYen's pork congee is everything savory and wonderful in a bowl.

The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week

A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.
Taste
April 25
Amelia Rayno, Star Tribune
The small, but best fall patio destination: The Italian Eatery.

A wild week in restaurants with 4 closings and an opening

We say goodbye to I.E., Un Dito, Ramen Shoten and Hark Cafe, while Wayzata's Grocer's Table gets a sister restaurant.
Eat & Drink
April 25
From left, Bent Paddle Brewing Company's Bryon and Karen Tonnis and Colin and Laura Mullen Thursday afternoon.

6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup

Start mapping your brewery tour now to sip these award-winnings beers, crowned this week at the annual international competition.
Eat & Drink
April 24
A brick wall and the sliding metal door adorned with Ramen Shoten. There's a yellow neon sign that reads "Ramen" above the door.

Ramen Shoten at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis is closing

But the popular food hall space won't be empty for long as Vegas chef Louross Edralin brings in Staff Meeting.
Eat & Drink
April 24
Few pastas in the Twin Cities compare to Dario's Doppio, filled with sunchoke, ricotta, honey, hazelnuts and rosemary.

Review: New North Loop spot Dario a spectacle for talent, pasta and Instagram

Review: The restaurant has room for opportunity to grow into a premier destination in the North Loop.
Eat & Drink
April 23
This is the last week to pop into Hark Cafe in downtown Minneapolis for its vegan, gluten-free treats and meals.

More Punch Pizza, another reason to hit the St. Paul Farmers Market, and more restaurant news

Plus, Chimborazo opens in St. Paul, more Punch Pizza and another reason to hit the St. Paul Farmers Market.
Local
April 22
A Black man wearing a black t-shirt and gray jeans sits in front of a deli counter

Sammy McDowell, celebrated owner of Sammy's Avenue Eatery on the North Side, dies

Long a fixture of the north Minneapolis community, McDowell opened the sandwich and coffee shop in 2012.
Eat & Drink
April 22
Lobster and wagyu surf and turf is available courtside and in the Chairman Clubs during the first two Timberwolves playoff games.

On the Wolves' playoff menu: Surf and turf, Ann Kim's Korean ribs and Marc Heu's pastries

Team executive chef David Fhima ups the glitz and brings in top chefs for games 1 and 2.
Travel
April 20
Las Vegas' newest attraction, the Sphere shows an immersive film that can make you feel like you're soaring over picturesque landscapes.

9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The immersive Sphere arena, smoke-free options, millennial nostalgia and Minnesota-friendly spas are keeping Sin City fresh.
Taste
April 19
A cocktail on the 66th floor terrace of Alle Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Dining with altitude: Top-floor restaurants give new meaning to 'high roller' in Las Vegas

High above the Strip, thrill seekers can sip cocktails, take in a four-course tasting dinner, swim or just enjoy the view.
Taste
April 19
A cocktail on the 66th floor terrace of Alle Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Dining with altitude: Top-floor restaurants give new meaning to 'high roller' in Las Vegas

High above the Strip, thrill seekers can sip cocktails, take in a four-course tasting dinner, swim or just enjoy the view.

Eat and Drink

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