Jason DeRusha
Jason DeRusha is Minnesota Monthly’s food critic and editor. He was a James Beard Foundation Award finalist for his TV work covering food and is also WCCO-TV’s morning news anchor. Follow him on Instagram, @DeRushaJ, and Twitter, @DeRushaEats.
Jason’s Top 6 Restaurants for Gopher Tailgate Food
These restaurants near the University of Minnesota serve up the goods on game day
New Restaurant Review: Elephant Bar
The St. Paul spot defies categorization, blending modern American with South Asian influences
Jason Reviews the Minnesota State Fair’s New Foods
What to eat, what not to eat, at the 2019 State Fair
The Hottest New Sandwiches in the Twin Cities
Four necessary new lunch stops—from fried chicken to roast beef and banh mi sandwiches
New Beer at the Minnesota State Fair, by Location
Where to find all the new suds at the 2019 State Fair
All 53 New or Exclusive Beers and Beverages at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair
Plus the big sippable trends—from cotton candy to wine drinks
Restaurant Review: Giulia
Yes, it’s the place that pulls the mozzarella at your table. But it’s also a lot more.
Restaurant Review: Beast Barbecue
Against the backdrop of a Twin Cities barbecue explosion, does Beast compete?
Jason’s Top 5 Patios in the Twin Cities
Eat outside at food critic Jason DeRusha’s top five restaurant patios around the metro
