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5 Best Things

Our expert eaters fan across the metro and state each week to sample dishes and report back with their favorites

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

A refreshing way to ring in pumpkin season, discovering new favorites at old standbys and more.
October 3, 2025
Basil Cafe Khao Mun Gai Taut - fried chicken with rice, cucumbers and house made sauce.

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Finding our own tropical, State Fair, Cake Picnic vibes and more.
September 26, 2025

The 5 best things we ate along the North Shore and Gunflint Trail this week

Checking out newly opened eateries in Duluth, Grand Marais and beyond as the fall colors turn.
September 19, 2025

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

We found new French pastries in Apple Valley, dined al fresco on Nicollet Mall, revisited a television-famous restaurant and more.
September 12, 2025

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

It was a satiating week of farmers market finds, road-trip pies and a birthday celebration at a newly opened steakhouse.
September 5, 2025

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Lakeside and farmers market hangs, road trip finds and other odes to summer.
August 15, 2025
Bryndelwood tomatoes with fresh herbs, mozzarella and dressing at The Pines restaurant.

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Nostalgic acts, dishes that geared us up for the fair and more.
August 8, 2025

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

Nostalgic pizza, a jalapeño popper tribute and a double scoop of joy.
August 1, 2025

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

A week of great strip mall, food hall, road trip finds and beyond.
July 25, 2025

The 5 best new ice creams our food writers ate this week

The hunt for great new scoops in honor of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday was a sweet success.
July 18, 2025
Marc Heu Passionfruit soft serve in half a butter croissant as a cone. Garnished with freeze dried berries.

The 5 best things our food writers ate last week

Italian, Ethiopian, Laotian eats and a beat-the-heat summer cocktail.
July 14, 2025

The 5 best sandwiches our food writers ate this week

Discovering new places to grab this favorite bite in breakfast, lunch and dessert form.
June 27, 2025
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