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twincities.eater.com > restaurant-news > 37865 > minneapolis-st-paul-restaurant-bar-openings-2026

The Twin Cities’ Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2026

4+ week, 18+ hour ago  (335+ words) From an Indigenous barbecue spot to a French-by-Midwest restaurant, here's what's in the works for the coming year Despite the mire, Twin Cities restaurants are still fighting to move forward with planned openings. The year ahead brings a new wave…...

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twincities.eater.com > restaurant-news > 37805 > minnesota-james-beard-award-semifinalists-chefs-restaurants

These Are Minnesota’s 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (171+ words) Twin Cities chefs Diane Moua, Yia Vang, and Ann Ahmed are under consideration by the James Beard Awards committee The official James Beard Restaurant and Chef nominees will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, followed by a ceremony reveal of the…...

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Where to Get a Taste Hmong Flavors in the Twin Cities

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (553+ words) The country's largest community of Hmong Americans offers a diverse selection of Southeast Asian specialties Within the frigid winters of Minnesota is a hotbed of Southeast Asian cuisine. The state's culinary landscape is shaped by a thriving Southeast Asian community…...

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twincities.eater.com > restaurant-news > 24/44/4087 > recent-twin-cities-restaurant-bar-openings-to-know-august-2025

5 Recent Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know

7+ mon, 6+ day ago  (286+ words) A Vietnamese sandwich stand and a hotel bar are among the latest additions Summer is nearing its end, and the following restaurants are among the Twin Cities" last openings of the season. From a much-anticipated banh mi shop to a…...

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twincities.eater.com > restaurant-news > 36306 > minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-2025

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair’s Best New Items

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (194+ words) The State Fair returns on Thursday, August 21 When the State Fair returns next month from Thursday, August 21, through Labor Day, September 1, attendees will be treated to 33 new items and eight new vendors. There are upwards of 300 official vendors serving more…...

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twincities.eater.com > jbfa > 36010 > twin-cities-minnesota-james-beard-awards-winners-restaurants-bars-chefs-2025

2 Twin Cities Restaurants and Chefs Win James Beard Awards

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (287+ words) Both St. Paul's Myriel and B'cheron in Minneapolis exemplified Midwest pride at the ceremony B'cheron won the Best New Restaurant category, with co-owner Janas "Jeanie" Ritter accepting the Kingfield bistro's national award. B'cheron was one of 10 nominees in the category,…...

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twincities.eater.com > 2025 > 6 > 6 > 24/44/4086 > shota-bbq-minneapolis-sean-sherman-indigenous-food-lab-moving-expansion

As an Indigenous Barbecue Restaurant Takes Shape, Owamni’s Founder Has Even Bigger Moves on the Horizon

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (376+ words) The Twin Cities Indigenous Food Lab is relocating, and more like it are in the works across the United States Take a moment to imagine it: the rich, woody scents of smoked turkey, bison ribs, and whole antelope cooked low…...

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twincities.eater.com > 2025 > 5 > 15 > 24/43/0895 > herbivorous-butcher-fire-minneapolis-twin-cities-go-fund-me-donations

Herbivorous Butcher’s Owners Vow to Rebuild After Fire Closes Nation’s First Vegan Butcher Shop

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (469+ words) Supporters have already donated more than $16K for repairs. Supporters have already donated more than $16K for repairs. A kitchen fire ripped through the Herbivorous Butcher on Tuesday night, and the nation's first vegan butcher shop sustained serious damage. No injuries were…...

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twincities.eater.com > 2025 > 4 > 24 > 24/41/5787 > pinoli-italian-house-of-jane-vegetarian-restaurant-cannabis-shop-uptown

Kim Bartmann’s Pinoli Closes After Two Years in Uptown

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (277+ words) A vegan restaurant and cannabis-focused lifestyle store are forthcoming. A vegan restaurant and cannabis-focused lifestyle store are forthcoming. Uptown Italian eatery Pinoli closed its doors at Lake and Irving on Saturday, April 19, after two years. Placemaker Hospitality, helmed by Kim…...

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twincities.eater.com > 2025 > 4 > 2 > 24/39/9563 > minnesota-james-beard-awards-finalists-2025-minneapolis-st-paul-chefs-restaurants-bars

The Twin Cities Have Five James Beard Award Finalists for 2025

1+ year, 15+ hour ago  (311+ words) Compared to 2024, two more chefs and restaurants from Minneapolis and St. Paul made it to the final round of the prestigious awards Compared to 2024, two more chefs and restaurants from Minneapolis and St. Paul made it to the final round…...