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5 new restaurants to know about — and what you should order Across the metro you’ll find sleek cocktail dens, serious sandwiches and sweet reasons to get out of bed a little earlier in the mornings.

Beef chow fun like you wouldn't believe, honey butter toast with truffles, an all star breakfast sandwich & some incredible cocktails. www.startribune.com/5-new-restau...

Asal Bee’s first Minnesota cafe is now open in Burnsville Plus: New fried chicken at Graze food hall, Victor’s 1959 Cafe changes hands, sandwiches at Aki’s BreadHaus and more restaurant news.

Burnsville's new honey-centric cafe is halal, open late & that Yemeni spiced latte is a glorious cup of something special.
plus, more food news ⚡ www.startribune.com/asal-bees-fi...

‘Please come back’: Minnesota restaurants brace for a long recovery after ICE surge With no official bailout on the horizon, the restaurant community tries to save itself.

With no official bailout on the horizon, the restaurant community tries to save itself. Story by Sharyn Jackson for the Star Tribune.
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Underrated Restaurants Twin Cities Live highlights lesser-known restaurants worth exploring. Joy Summers from the Star Tribune presents her favorite off-the-beaten-path dining spots. These hidden gems offer a unique experie...

The metro are is filled with incredible restaurants tucked into quiet corners, unassuming strip malls and spaces worth exploring. I stopped by Twin Cities Live last week to talk about a few of my favorites. kstp.com/tcl/underrat...

Just in case you forgot: V-Day is Saturday. www.startribune.com/best-last-mi...

Glam Doll Donuts reopens to long lines days after employees filmed Alex Pretti’s killing Co-owner Teresa Fox talks about her mad dash to reach employees as they watched history unfold outside. “The experience we had will haunt us all for life.”

Just over an hour after Glam Doll Donuts reopened, co-owner Teresa Fox sat down with me to talk about all they've been through and what comes next. www.startribune.com/glam-doll-do...

Yuen: My parents thought we had made it. Now we carry papers. Living under ICE’s crackdown has changed how some Minnesotans of color, including U.S. citizens, move through the world.

From my brilliant colleague @laurayuen.bsky.social

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James Beard nods come at a time when chefs, restaurants have little to celebrate Some of Minnesota’s best chefs are struggling to survive: “I would trade any possible accolade for peace of mind.”

“I hope it gets picked up by national press so that people can actually see, yeah, James Beard-nominated restaurateurs of the year are trying to raise funds because of the effect that this is having in our whole community."
Story by @sharynjackson.bsky.social

How Twin Cities restaurants are changing amid ICE surge: ‘We are pretty much back to COVID’ Locked doors, extra security, staff shortages, changing hours and temporary closures are all part of doing business in an effort to stay afloat.

Locked doors, short staffed, uncertainty - my colleague Sharyn Jackson spoke with restaurant owners about what it's like to try and operate in the Twin Cities right now.

Minneapolis restaurants step up to help amid uncertainties Faced with staffing shortages and safety concerns, restaurants hold food drives, fundraisers and serve up hot cocoa to create community.

Hot cocoa, food shelf drops, fundraisers and hope: Minneapolis hospitality folks show up for their communities. www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Bellecour North Loop brings chef Gavin Kaysen’s French bistro ambitions full circle The much-anticipated restaurant opens this week, with pastries and light lunch by day and classic French fare at night.

The story of a restaurant that had to close to find its true footing.

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There's a secret happy hour inside one of @mallofamerica.bsky.social 's luxury shops - this and a few other helpful tips to tuck away for holiday shopping season.

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50th & France has a new daytime cafe with fresh pastries, bottles of bubbly & irresistible fries. Welcome back Bellecour. www.startribune.com/bellecour-no...

Find Labubu macarons and more must-have treats at a new St. Paul bakery Plus Krispy Kreme is almost here, three new eateries opening in Kingfield, cocktails in Northeast and more food news.

I finally got a Labubu! And then I ate it. Get your own & all the tasty food news of the week ---> www.startribune.com/x2-pastries-...

New cocktail bar opening on Northeast's new hotspot street. www.startribune.com/mestiizo-bar...

A sneak peek inside the new Animales Barbeque a week before it opens Like the meats cooked inside, this Minneapolis restaurant took time and care, but chef-owner Jon Wipfli is ready.

Feast your eyeballs on all the goods coming our way from Animales Barbeque Co. - opening 10/23! www.startribune.com/animales-bbq...

Daniel del Prado is bringing upscale French fare to 50th & France Thérèse will open in November in the former Lynhall space, serving the Edina neighborhood tartine, escargot, brunch and more.

Just in time for the coziest season, DDP Restaurant Group shares its plans for this about-to-open restaurant.

5 Best Things We Ate includes this hometown bakery in Red Wing & a Wisconsin bar worth the drive. www.startribune.com/the-5-best-t...

The Pines is bringing farm-to-table fine dining to the North Woods Grand Rapids is the setting for a couple’s dream restaurant, which highlights locally grown food while raising the bar on this small-town dining scene.

The power of great service, thoughtfully prepared seasonal produce and community - get to know the Pines.

Chi-Chi’s is back, but is it as good as we remember? What to expect as you head to St. Louis Park for fried ice cream, chimichangas, margaritas and free chips with salsa.

There is a certain kind of magic found inside a deep fried flour tortilla. www.startribune.com/new-chi-chis...

3 Spooky Halloween bar pop-ups we're dying to check out. www.startribune.com/best-hallowe...

Make the most of National Coffee Day with these late night cafes More than great coffee, these cafes offer space for sober hangs, game nights, art events and more.

While late night food options have dwindled since the pandemic, late night coffee shops are back and better than ever.

St. Paul’s most famous patisserie will make a holiday appearance in Minneapolis The “Merry Marc Heu Christmas Popup” opens in October and will focus on the cozy flavors of the season.

St. Paul's Marc Heu Patisserie will open a temporary bakery in Linden Hills

New Little Bird Delicatessen in Mpls. will have sandwiches, gelato and pup treats Plus: Rustica heads downtown, and five metro restaurants that are closed, closing, or on the verge of closing.

How about a new little spot for great sandwiches and premium gelato scoops?

Your ultimate guide to eating in downtown Minneapolis Whether you’re back in the office, in town for an event or on a staycation, here’s our curated guide on where to get breakfast, lunch and dinner.

I cannot tell you how fun it is to roam the skyways: following aromas of long-simmered pho broth, richly braised goat curry and freshly roasted coffee.

The 2025 Minnesota Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest is now open Start shopping for butter and polishing those cookie recipes — this could be your year.

It's time to talk cookies: send us your best holiday recipes!
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15 can’t-miss breakfast spots in the Twin Cities Jump start the day with eggs your way, gooey caramel rolls, blueberry-jammed pancakes and so much more.

I love breakfast 🥞 www.startribune.com/best-breakfa...

We tried more than 80 new foods at the fair and lived to write about it From the genius of falafel waffles to sambusas and frozen beer, this year’s new crop of foods is fresh, spicy and flavorful.

Wanna know how the MN State Fair new foods rate? ----> @startribune.com www.startribune.com/we-tried-mor...

#MNStateFair Food Fans 🚨 Join @sharynjackson.bsky.social @nicolehvid.bsky.social @nancyngotc.bsky.social & I TODAY for all things 😋 -> Live chat 11 a.m. at Star Tribune .com - then we'll be live on the Strib stage at the far at 2pm AND I'm gonna be on Twin Cities Live at 3pm!