Nicole Hvidsten

Taste Editor

Hvidsten grew up in Minnesota and knew that journalism was her calling way back in middle school, when the Star Tribune published two of her essays. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in mass communications and a love for all things journalism and politics. Hvidsten worked at newspapers across the country for several years before finally returning to where it all started. She and her husband are proud parents of three amazing kids.

Hvidsten grew up in Minnesota and knew that journalism was her calling way back in middle school, when the Star Tribune published two of her essays. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in mass communications and a love for all things journalism and politics. Hvidsten worked at newspapers across the country for several years before finally returning to where it all started. She and her husband are proud parents of three amazing kids.

Contact

nicole.hvidsten@startribune.com

612-673-7563

Latest from Nicole Hvidsten

Eat & Drink

Chef Jorge Guzmán and Petite Leon sever ties

The restaurant adds an employee ownership plan as its founding chef moves on to focus on Chilango and other projects.

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

Burch fans rejoice: The steakhouse is coming back. Sort of.

Isaac Becker and Nancy St. Pierre will open a new iteration of their beloved Minneapolis restaurant this spring.

January 16, 2025

Eat & Drink

7 Twin Cities area restaurant closings so far in 2025

Say farewell to plant-based burgers, a downtown sports bar, a Stillwater distillery and more.

January 10, 2025