Tag: Food
The Buzz on Asal Bee
Asal Bee brings a taste of Yemeni honey and hospitality to the south metro
The Weirdest Bites at the Fair
Jason DeRusha looks back at 10 of the weirdest, wildest, and occasionally regrettable foods he’s tasted at the Minnesota State Fair
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Pizza in Minnesota
A highly snackable guide to Minnesota’s best pizza, from old-school tavern pies and New York-style slices to Detroit-style, Neapolitan, and more
Jason’s Review: The Best New Food at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Blue and red ribbons and the things ”NOT FOR ME,” plus 20+ new foods and counting!
Jason’s Top Minnesota State Fair Food Classics
19 foods that our food editor seeks out year after year at the State Fair
The Fair Starts Here
Minnesota State Fair CEO Renee Alexander weighs in on the traditions and magic that keep the Fair going strong
Best Bets: Aug. 24-30
Things to do in Minnesota this week: pizza night at the Arb, Minnesota State Fair kicks off, improv in the park, and more
Robb Jones Comes Full Circle at the New Saffron
The acclaimed Minneapolis bartender returns to the restaurant that shaped his career—this time as a partner
From Accidental Cookie Stand to State Fair Icon
Sweet Martha’s cofounder Martha Rossini reflects on nearly five decades of cookies, crowds, and State Fair tradition
Eat Your Way Through the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Our walking tour maps out the new Fair foods worth seeking out, from the West End to the North End










