Adam Ritter and Jeanie Janas Ritter’s new version of fine dining takes home Best New Restaurant, while Myriel's Tomlinson wins Best Chef: Midwest

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Missing $379,000: The Real Reason Palmer’s Bar Is Closing

Court documents reveal missing money and broken trust

Brand-New Juicy Lucy Festival Coming to Valleyfair

Taking place July 12-13 and 19-20, the event celebrates one of Minnesota's most iconic culinary creations

OG ZaZa to Open at Mall of America This Fall

Food Network star Josh Hedquist brings his cult-favorite New Haven-style pizza to the state’s biggest attraction

New Minnesota State Fair Foods for 2025, Ranked

Our food editor ranks 33 official new Fair foods, plus eight new vendors

Adam Lerner Promoted to Executive Chef for Company that Runs Pizzeria...

Hewing Hotel also announces new executive chef

Minnesota’s Most Iconic Foods

What makes up the state's culinary canon? That’s in flux—as it should be.
 

Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar Brings a Coastal Cool—and Racing Thrill—to Shakopee

A new Shakopee hot spot brings East Coast charm, craft cocktails, and racetrack energy to the metro’s outer edge

Italian Eatery Returns with a Travail Twist

Italian Eatery by Travail offers a new take on a beloved Minneapolis staple

Hope Breakfast Bar Is on a Delicious Mission

Savor creative dishes, unique cocktails, and a warm community spirit at Hope Breakfast Bar

Chefs Duel Through 12 Courses at Travail Kitchen and Amusements

Fifteen years after opening, a new wave of Gen Z cooks and chefs has Travail feeling like it did in 2010: exciting, inventive, delicious
 

Old Bar, New Tricks: Exploring Minnesota’s Historic Bars

Embark on a guided tour of some of Minnesota’s longstanding local favorites, each with distinctive history and charm

Fulton and Minnesota Frost’s Kelly Pannek Launch Second Championship Beer

Back-to-back wins calls for back-to-back brews—enter the ”Been There Won That… Again”

Wine Bars Are on the Rise

Hip and relaxed wine bars are taking the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota by storm

Chefs Duel Through 12 Courses at Travail Kitchen and Amusements

Fifteen years after opening, a new wave of Gen Z cooks and chefs has Travail feeling like it did in 2010: exciting, inventive, delicious
 

Apple Bars With Cinnamon-Cardamom Glaze

This quick-and-easy bar recipe is a perfect treat for sharing at get-togethers—or keeping on hand for you and your family

Master the Art of the Cookie Swap

Expert tips for creating the perfect holiday cookie exchange with themed treats, festive drinks, and personalized recipe books
Strawberry Shrimp Lettuce Cups

Berry Delicious

Include a pop of nutrition in your diet with sweet, juicy strawberries
Spinach and Gruyere Souffle

Spinach and Gruyere Soufflé Recipe

The lofty, airy soufflé is often seen as the domain of chefs and kitchen magicians, but it’s really not as hard as it seems,...

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