Nancy Ngo
Assistant food editor
Home & GardenNancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor.
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Eat & Drink
‘The greatest comeback’? Nankin and original Hong Kong Noodles owners unite to open Jade Dynasty
The two Asian restaurant powerhouses are teaming up to ring in the new lunar year, ushering in a new era with a side of nostalgia.
January 25, 2025
Eat & Drink
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
Eat & Drink
Minnesotans nab 11 semifinalist nods for the 2025 James Beard Awards
Local chefs and restaurants have a stellar showing in both national and regional categories.
January 22, 2025
Eat & Drink
9 great meatless handhelds in Twin Cities-area restaurants right now
Whether you’re looking to eat less meat or just want a really good sandwich, these are some of our current menu favorites.
January 22, 2025
Eat & Drink
Two buzzy new Minneapolis brunches you’ll want to try, and more restaurant news
Plus: A new sports bar, another Pazzaluna pop-up, sauna time, goodbye to a brewery and other restaurant news.
January 21, 2025
Eat & Drink
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
Eat & Drink
Sneak peek: Xelas by El Sazon in Stillwater opening soon
The team behind two Twins Cities food destinations is switching gears to Mayan cuisine and the east metro for their latest venture.
January 13, 2025
Eat & Drink
7 decadent Twin Cities area food deals for champagne tastes but beer budgets
First-rate oysters, crab legs, steak, duck and more from these Twin Cities restaurants and stores can be yours at bargain prices if your timing is right.
January 11, 2025
Eat & Drink
Two buzzy new Minneapolis brunches you’ll want to try, and more restaurant news
Plus: A new sports bar, another Pazzaluna pop-up, sauna time, goodbye to a brewery and other restaurant news.
January 21, 2025
Eat & Drink
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
Eat & Drink
Sneak peek: Xelas by El Sazon in Stillwater opening soon
The team behind two Twins Cities food destinations is switching gears to Mayan cuisine and the east metro for their latest venture.
January 13, 2025
Eat & Drink
7 decadent Twin Cities area food deals for champagne tastes but beer budgets
First-rate oysters, crab legs, steak, duck and more from these Twin Cities restaurants and stores can be yours at bargain prices if your timing is right.
January 11, 2025