Nancy Ngo
Assistant food editor
Home & GardenNancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor.
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The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Somali and Korean fare, plus comfort dishes with a twist, topped our list of favorite bites.
February 20, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Delectable Greek, Tibetan and Mexican bites, plus off-script pizza and snack finds.
February 13, 2026
Great date-night restaurants in the Twin Cities area
These 22 cozy, well-appointed restaurants set the stage for a romantic night out with your sweetheart, and not just on Valentine’s Day.
February 11, 2026
New Roman-style and coal-fired pizza restaurants on the way from the owners of Tono
Plus: A new Northeast bar officially opens, Scandinavian candy in the skyway and more food news.
February 10, 2026
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Our favorite chicken wings of the moment, just in time for the Super Bowl
Here are more than 30 of our favorite places serving up wings of all types and spice levels in the Twin Cities area — separated into categories for your snacking convenience.
February 8, 2026
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Thai and West African cuisine, Eat Street and sweet treats capped off a delicious week.
February 6, 2026
Bar Brava closes indefinitely after fallout from owner’s social media posts
Tensions bubbled over after Dan Rice made comments linking the Somali community and crime that led its chef in residence to leave.
January 30, 2026
10 great dishes for under $10 in the Twin Cities
It’s possible to find delicious meal deals on a budget — you just have to know where to look.
January 29, 2026
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The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Our best bites included matcha tea cakes, birria stew, Jerusalem bagels, “potachos” and shaved ice treats we never knew we needed until now.
January 23, 2026
10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards
With recognition in major categories, the prestigious awards shine a light on local talent during a rough time for restaurants.
January 21, 2026
Get groceries and dinner in one stop at these 12 global markets
Our go-tos for getting fresh pastries, brimming containers of sticky rice, crispy pork tacos, tropical fruit plus the pantry staples we need for the week.
January 21, 2026
Meet bun bo Hue, the kicky cousin to pho
The Vietnamese noodle soup is built on beef broth and branches off from there. Here are three spots to find the dish that caters to spice lovers.
January 19, 2026
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