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5 Twin Cities area restaurants now open or coming soon
Farina Rossa is officially open, Bar Siena in Hopkins offers a sneak peek, pho in Roseville and more restaurant news.
December 31, 2024
Duluth
As Duluth’s Vikre Distillery turns 10, it leads charge to shop local
New liquor laws have benefitted the Canal Park distillery, but business flowing to large corporations still hurts it, owners say.
December 30, 2024
Eat & Drink
Restaurant service charges will disappear, but don’t call them ‘junk fees’
Many restaurants will return to traditional tipping on Jan. 1, when Minnesota’s law banning health and wellness fees takes effect.
December 30, 2024
Eat & Drink
It’s dumplings every day at Saturday Dumpling Co.’s new Minneapolis restaurant
The viral pop-up is now a standalone restaurant, with scallion pancake burritos, rice bowls and more joining the menu.
December 30, 2024
Eat & Drink
What’s cooking, good looking? The prettiest new restaurants in the Twin Cities.
From Harry Potter-esque spaces to those dripping in opulence, this year’s lookers gave us stunning backdrops to enjoy steaks, pastas, global fusion fare and beyond.
December 28, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in 2024
A stunning cup of affogato, unforgettable barbecue and evenings soaking in delicious surroundings: here’s what stood out this year.
December 27, 2024
Food & Culture
Minnesotans are taking their beloved recipes to the grave
As headstones get more personal, family members are honoring their loved ones by having their signature dishes engraved on them.
December 25, 2024
Eat & Drink
2 Minnesota bakeries make New York Times best list
Diane Moua’s Minneapolis restaurant and bakery debuted in April while the St. Joseph bakery, coffee and flower shop is in its fourth year.
December 25, 2024
Eat & Drink
5 new Twin Cities breweries to try over winter break
Taprooms such as Brühaven in Minneapolis and Trove in Burnsville emphasize quality and diversity to counter closures within the industry.
December 24, 2024
Eat & Drink
11 food (and food-adjacent) books from Minnesota authors to scoop up
From cooking, baking and cocktails to great reads for cold winter days, consider these books from local writers.
December 24, 2024
Recipes
Classic NA drinks you can make at home
Master the dirty martini and a Minneapolis Mule, no spirits required.
December 23, 2024
Food & Culture
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Lefse-wrapped Swedish wontons, a soothing bowl of rice porridge and a gravy-laden commercial filled our week with comfort and warmth.
December 20, 2024