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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 new downtown Minneapolis lunch spot, tacos and souffle pancakes in St. Paul, and breakfast, sandwich destinations in the suburbs.
April 11, 2025
Diced raw tuna with slaw on a hoagie roll

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

We had shots for lunch, a flavor-packed grain bowl, a salad that channels the tropics, wine and snacks and wings that deserve your attention.
April 4, 2025

The 5 best pizzas our food writers ate this week

Fanning out and exploring pizzas new to us, because discovering a great slice never gets old.
March 28, 2025

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

The irresistible lure of cotton candy clouds; the pursuit of great sandwiches, Mexican fare and one last call.
March 21, 2025
A squat ceramic duck mug with rosy cheeks and little feetsies has a cone hat and a swirl of sprinkle-dotted cotton candy coming out of his head. Sitting on a white table top.

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Delicious Reubens, Mediterranean plates and sweet treats fueled our week and kept us satiated.
March 14, 2025
A hand holds a plate with a Rueben: marble rye bread, thick layers of corned beef with visible sauerkraut and thousand island dressing in the Urban Growler taproom.

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Delicious destinations for Jamaican fare, a burger, dumplings and more for the week ending Feb. 28.
February 28, 2025

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Housemade animal crackers, Spam sliders, a sushi pop-up, nostalgic hot turkey sandwiches and more made for fun times.
February 21, 2025
A paper basket of animal crackers on a black countertop

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Delicious new destinations for fried chicken, Tater Tot hot dish with a twist, Mayan and Korean cuisine and more.
February 14, 2025
Ma Po hot dish is a bowl of the spicy tofu dish topped with tater tots.

The best dishes we ate at Minnesota’s 11 James Beard semifinalist restaurants

Want to check out the Minnesota eateries on this year’s long list? Make these menu items part of your order to get a taste of each of these places’ distinct flavor and flair.
February 7, 2025

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

A chilly week had us in pursuit of cozy comforts: pasta and Coneys at neighborhood spots, a new suburban pho place and a love letter to a Minnesota cocktail.
January 24, 2025
For the month of January, Jakeeno's is offering its spaghetti at 1975 prices.

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

An excellent smash burger, egg sandwich, loaded fries and gold-star roasted vegetables at a chef-driven restaurant were some of this week’s great finds.
January 17, 2025

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

New places to grab bagels, dim sum and tiki drinks, plus oldies but goodies for hot dogs and hibachi.
January 10, 2025
An oblong bagel studded with sesame seeds held in front of a twinkle light decorated building on Grand Avenue.
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