Jason DeRusha
Jason DeRusha is Minnesota Monthly's Food Editor. He was a James Beard Foundation Award finalist for his TV work covering food and is also a WCCO Radio host. Follow him on Instagram, @DeRushaJ, and Twitter, @DeRushaEats. Sign up for Jason's weekly newsletter, The DeRusha Download.
The 13 Best Spots for Fish Fry in 2026
Food Editor Jason DeRusha’s annual guide to the best fried (and baked) fish in Minnesota—for Friday or any day
Minnesota Chocolates for Valentine’s Day
Shop local! Give the gift of love and candy for Feb. 14
Bar Brava Temporarily Closes After Owner Posts About ‘East African Crime’
Follows Sushi By Baaska pop-up ending its residency
Supporting Immigrant-Owned Restaurants: A Guide
Make a plan to support immigrant-owned eateries in your neighborhood or across town
10 Minnesota Restaurants and Chefs Get James Beard Semifinalist Nods
Travail, Khâluna, Bar La Grassa, Joan’s in the Park, and more
Best New Restaurants of 2025
From Rochester to Duluth, new spaces from many familiar faces highlight a turbulent year in dining
Sameh Wadi’s Saffron To Launch in Former Young Joni Space
Sameh and Saed Wadi to launch a new version in Northeast Minneapolis
Fhima’s Sicilian Turn Is a Triumph
Vagabondo, David Fhima’s homage to his grandmother’s Sicilian cooking, may be his best restaurant yet
FIRST LOOK: Bellecour Is Back—and It Might Be Better!
Elegant yet casual, fancy yet approachable—Bellecour’s new North Loop home is perfect for the times
The Rise of the VIP Room
The latest dining trend isn’t about what’s on the plate—it’s about where you’re seated
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