4+ week, 1+ day 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…...

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…...

3+ mon, 4+ 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…...

7+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

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…...

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,…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

1+ year, 1+ day 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…...