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The bar greets you when you enter Chilango, across from Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis.

Review: Chilango is chef Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex playground

The Minneapolis restaurant pushes the boundaries of south-of-the-border cuisine — with some caveats.
  • Minnesota group bringing fine dining to Wisconsin Dells area, and more restaurant news
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10 beers to sip at your summer bonfire

July 10
A toast with four glasses of beer over a summer bonfire.
From crushable lagers to more contemplative brews like barrel-aged ales, there's a beer for every mood.
  • 6 Minnesota breweries win U.S. Open Beer awards

Minneapolis music eatery Icehouse will avoid eviction under new ownership plan

July 18
This photo was taken from at least six feet away.
Some formerly silent partners in the Eat Street venue are taking over with the continued involvement of founder Brian Liebeck.
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Eat & Drink
July 18
Joe Westerberg pours a beer at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. in Duluth, the brewery credited with pushing the city into the modern taproom era.

What is Duluth's superior beer? We rank the Twin Ports area's many breweries.

The nine most popular taprooms to visit include older favorites and popular newcomers.
Taste
July 17
Summer is an excellent season to delve into the world of naturally fermented wines.

5 pét-nats to pack in your picnic basket

Get to know these fizzy, natural wines — they're perfect for summer meals.
Taste
July 17
Twin Cities eateries are ready for all your summer picnic needs.

These 5 Twin Cities area spots have gourmet delights for all your picnic needs

Whether a romantic outing, playdate with the kids or a grassy hang with friends, there's a basket for you.
Taste
July 16
With a little help from industry friends, Baaska Tegshbileg pulled off a sold-out sushi pop-up on a 90-degree day at Picnic, after storms knocked out

Weekend storms leave Twin Cities restaurants with soggy hangovers

Plus, a new supper club and music venue in St. Anthony Main, pickles for everyone, bar openings and more restaurant news.
Taste
July 15
The menu at Torsk, inside Bar Brava, is inspired by Scandinavian flavors with forays through Europe, like with this Austrian pork schnitzel.

Inside north Minneapolis' natural wine bar, where the only constant is change

Bar Brava is now hosting Torsk, a new Nordic popup serving up smelt, potato bacon dumplings and more.
Eat & Drink
July 12
The restaurant closed after Sunday night's service on June 30, after one more Pride weekend.

Eli's Food & Cocktails closes in downtown Minneapolis, other businesses up for sale

The northeast Minneapolis location will remain open.
Eat & Drink
July 12
The crêpe cake from Oh Crêpe! in Edina is a showstopper.

The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities and beyond this week

A new location of a favorite restaurant, sampling at the Taste of Minnesota, crêpes for Bastille Day and pizza in Lake Country made for an eclectic – and delicious – week.
Eat & Drink
July 11
Deep-fried Ranch Dressing from LuLu's Public House.

Minnesota State Fair unveils the 33 new foods for 2024

Come for the deep-fried ranch dressing, stay for the crab boil wings. There are plenty of tasty reasons to look forward to this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Eat & Drink
July 11
Country fried steak with peppery breakfast gravy dripping off the top, served with a biscuit, hashbrowns and some scrambled eggs.

Minnesota group bringing fine dining to Wisconsin Dells area, and more restaurant news

Plus: There's more hot chicken on the way, new locations for Hope Breakfast Bar and Puralima, Campiello will become an Irish pub and more restaurant news.
Eat & Drink
July 10
Hats (and caps) off to a great first year from Spilled Grain.

6 Minnesota breweries win U.S. Open Beer awards

St. Louis Park's Haggard Barrel also took a trophy after only just hitting the market in January.
Eat & Drink
July 9
Bardo chef/owner Remy Pettus in the bar of his restaurant. "This is literally a dream come true," he said. "It's so enjoyable and rewarding when thing

Former Minneapolis chef Remy Pettus dies at 41

He had recently left the restaurant industry to pursue another passion: writing.
Eat & Drink
July 8
Paul and Gwen Mangiamele, owners of the new Steak and Ale, are photographed in Burnsville on July 3.

Classic Steak and Ale chain reopens in Burnsville, 16 years after it closed

The family-friendly steakhouse is launching a revival from Minnesota, and the first location — salad bar and all — is attached to a suburban hotel.
Taste
July 8
Lucas Sjostrom creates a cocktail called A. Pickle McKinstry, which includes Redhead Creamery’s handcrafted Azro Araga liquor, pickle juice and Marg

Minnesota's Redhead Creamery is now in the liquor business

The popular cheesemaker makes araga, a spirit that's incredibly rare because its key ingredient, whey, isn't available to many distillers.
Taste
July 2
Fresh ripe figs from the Languedoc region of southern France.

How six months in France changed this Minnesota food writer's life

In his new memoir, Steve Hoffman shares the lessons he learned about food, wine and himself while living in a small French village with his family.
Taste
July 2
Freshly cooked dumplings from Saturday Dumpling Co. are plated Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Dots Gray Kitchen in Minneapolis.

Popular pop-up Saturday Dumpling Co. is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Minneapolis

St. Paul's "cop bar" is back, northeast Minneapolis gets a new wine bar and more restaurant news.
Eat & Drink
July 1
Summit's second Sága Goddess Series variety pack features the new Sága Juicy IPA, while Fulton's Hop Kingdom pack boasts the new American IPA.

3 Minnesota breweries package new variations of popular IPA brands

Summit debuted its Sága Juicy this week, following Fulton's Hop Kingdom American IPA and Surly's expanded Mosh Pit IPAs.
Eat & Drink
July 1
Puffy Dutch baby pancakes are served with local maple syrup at Darling in Minneapolis.

Restaurant openings and closings in the Twin Cities

What's open, what's closed and what's still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Eat & Drink
June 28
A tray with a stack of ribs piled high, shaved scallion greens on top

The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week

We mixed the old with the new, from classic sandwiches and classic cocktail bars to newcomers in the food hall, pastry and farmers market scene.
Taste
June 27
An homage to the restaurant's former tenant this savory waffle is different, deriving rich flavor and texture red lentils and coconut flour.

There's a new waffle in Minneapolis: Darling now open in former Birchwood Cafe

The familiar Minneapolis venue gets new life as a breakfast-and-lunch spot, with dinner and drinks coming soon.
Taste
June 27
Nothing says summer like a margarita. The Quincy Margarita is a recipe from Centro and is in "Twin Cities Cocktails."

How to capture a Minnesota summer in a cocktail

Two cocktail books with Twin Cities ties offer summer drink ideas and recipes.
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