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Jason DeRusha

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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 a WCCO Radio host. Follow him on Instagram, @DeRushaJ, and Twitter, @DeRushaEats.

Revisiting Dusty's Bar

Jason and Joy return to the classic Nordeast dive for dagos

Review: O’Brien’s Public House

The locally owned Irish pub fills a void in the south metro where chain restaurants dominate

Why Paul Berglund Earned a James Beard Award

Food critic Jason DeRusha explains how Berglund's The Bachelor Farmer is at the forefront of defining a cuisine for the Upper Midwest

Top Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

Food critic Jason DeRusha lists the best restaurants to celebrate the Mexican holiday

The Not-So-New Trend of No Reservations

Is it worth waiting to dine at some of the hottest and newest spots in town?

Terrific Twin Cities Tacos

Jason and Joy share their top taco picks in the metro

An Alternative to Mother's Day Brunch

Jason and Joy are skipping the crowds and bringing their moms out for an extra special meal

Heirloom Features Creative Country Flavors

Jason and Joy visit the Merriam Park eatery for modern, yet comforting dishes

The Draft Horse Pairs Minnesota Ingredients with a European Vibe

Jason and Joy sample the menu's local fare, using ingredients from the restaurant's Food Building neighbors

Revisiting Muffuletta

Jason and Joy return to Parasole's first bistro and discover that it may need some attention

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