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June 5, 2013A taste of Minneapolis burger joint Zeke's Unchained Animal and St. Paul taqueria Tacos, Nachos, and Beer
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May 9, 2013"As American as apple pie" is the simile we're all familiar with, but when I think of quintessential American comfort food, I think of chicken pot pie. Roasted bird, humble vegetables, and creamy gravy encased in buttery pastry crust - it's all so very homey and soul-soothing. As simple as the ... More >>
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May 1, 2013The new Edina pizzeria boasts excellent toppings, flavorful sauce, and an A+ crust
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March 26, 2013Ann Kim knows her way around a pizza pie. Now that her Pizzeria Lola has become a bit of a phenomenon, she has moved into a new location with a new concept. Say hello to Hello Pizza.
We stopped by for a first look at the new Linden Hills/Edina-area pizzeria.
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Primebar closed
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March 26, 2013In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>
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March 5, 2013As a countdown to the Best of the Twin Cities 2013, coming April 17, the Hot Dish is serving up 50 of our favorite local dishes.At your average beer-centered bar, potato skins and liquid cheese-covered nachos are about as good as it gets, but Republic at 7 Corners (and now in the old Independent spa ... More >>
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February 5, 2013A few weeks back, we reported on the release of a new film called Soul Food Junkies by director Byron Hurt about the unhealthy effects of the high-fat foods that are part of Southern cuisine, particularly on the African-American community. We had a connection to the movie already since local ph ... More >>
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January 18, 2013The Center for Science in the Public Interest puts out an annual list of the most egregious caloric offenders to be found in popular restaurant chains. Released yesterday, the Xtreme Eating "winners" were announced.Readers beware: This is the food version of watching Hoarders. It's b ... More >>
Restaurants
January 9, 2013Hennepin's newest multilevel hotspot has outstanding cocktails, thoughtful food, and a lively vibe
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December 28, 2012Let's just get this out of the way: The new outpost of Republic in Calhoun Square has nothing on the original Seven Corners location in terms of atmosphere. Yes, the views are nice and it's a very welcome addition to an area that's lacking in really good beer bars, but the lofted space, in the forme ... More >>
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October 17, 2012American love Mexican food, and that affair has only deepened as more and more authentic restaurants opened to showcase the real flavors of our southern neighbor. The Twin Cities are no different, especially as the food often comes at a price that fits our frugal nature. Of course, not all restauran ... More >>
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September 21, 2012The newest truck to turn up in St. Paul is a smurf blue vintage Chevy camper, converted and festooned with a grinning Tiki god. Its food is "island inspired" and it's been trolling the streets for a couple of weeks. We stopped by for a first bite.
Restaurants
September 12, 2012From small digs in Minneapolis to a big place and bigger flavor in St. Paul
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August 9, 2012One of the newest farmers markets to pop up in the Cities is the one found in the Apple Valley parking lot outside the Minnesota Zoo. We stopped by to have a peek and a taste of the goodies available. We found the usual, beautiful Minnesota bounty, but then we spotted something unexpected.
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August 9, 2012See also:
Top 10 street eats in the Twin Cities
Top 10 cupcake shops in the Twin Cities
Top 10 dive bars in the Twin Cities
Could Indian food be the perfect regional cuisine? Its exquisite blending of perfectly balanced spices beckon equally in the sultry days of summer or on frigid winter nights. ... More >>
Restaurants
July 25, 2012How to eat like a Scandinavian
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July 25, 2012Lots of little things – good beer, a charming patio, miraculous fries – make a satisfying whole at Longfellow cafe
Restaurants
July 11, 2012The new Eat Street food-and-music venue pulls off small plates in a big way
Restaurants
June 6, 2012Another top-notch neighborhood bistro opens in Linden Hills
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April 6, 2012The recipe-swap, dinner-inspiration, and food-porn website Tablespoon, recently announced nominees for the Munchies, their first ever People's Choice-style food and restaurant awards. They're judged by an expert panel that includes hometown star Andrew Zimmern, and the nominees include well-kn ... More >>
Restaurants
March 14, 2012A taste test of three new fast-casual restaurants
Restaurants
March 7, 2012Diverse menu items made from scratch
Blogs
March 1, 2012At this point, anyone with a computer and a random craving could declare any day on the calendar to be National Pizza Day, or National Rhubarb Day, and social media being what it is, the world would believe it in a matter of hours. But when we learned that today is National Peanut Butter Day, we th ... More >>
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January 18, 2012To kick off 2012, we're highlighting 12 of the best dishes under $12 in the Twin Cities. Scroll down to view the complete list.
It's big. It's boisterous. It's a little bit of Manhattan's Mulberry Street brought to the Midwest. Welcome to Nancy St. Pierre and Isaac Becker's Bar La Grassa.
"Bar L ... More >>
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January 13, 2012To kick off 2012, we're highlighting 12 of the best dishes under $12 in the Twin Cities. Scroll down to view the complete list.
Steven Joel Brown thought maybe it was time to move on. "I was kind of thinking I was done working in restaurants," he confesses," and that part of my life was over."
I ... More >>
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January 4, 2012To kick off 2012, we're highlighting 12 of the best dishes under $12 in the Twin Cities. Scroll down to view the complete list.
Tim McKee's fingerprints are scattered around the Twin Cities. And we all eat better because of it. The first Minnesotan to be anointed Best Chef: Midwest by the James Be ... More >>
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December 21, 2011Offering plenty of old-country fare
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November 21, 2011Maybe you've been serving the same boring turkey dressing at Thanksgiving for years and you're ready to break out of your rut. Or maybe you'll just enjoy watching Aunt Martha gag when you tell her, after dinner, what her two helpings of stuffing were made from. Either way, here are five real Thanksg ... More >>
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November 9, 2011Joy SummersA pig and a pint, now available at 50th and FranceAnother restaurant lands in the midst of 50th and France. Just three weeks ago the new Pig & Fiddle opened in the former Pearson's space. Brought to Minneapolis by Mark van Wie and Paul Schatz, who also run St. Paul's Muddy Pi ... More >>
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October 5, 2011Scratch-made Spanish-Latin fast food
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September 28, 2011Governor Dayton's sons open first-rate restaurant
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September 21, 2011Middle Eastern mainstays remain on the menu
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September 7, 2011Spanish eatery offers more than just a great rooftop
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August 17, 2011Iconic coffee shop gets new digs
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August 11, 2011This week we've been chatting with chef Jorge Guzman, executive chef at Solera. Thus far we've covered his growing years and career. (Get caught up here and here). Today we wrap up our conversation talking about what really matters: food--Spanish food, Mexican food, comfort food, and shrimp heads ... More >>
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June 9, 2011Oceanaire's Rick KimmesSo what's the big deal about this Copper River Salmon we've been hearing about? To get the scoop, the Hot Dish went to Oceanaire general manager Rick Kimmes to find out more about the bounty from this Alaska river and what makes it so delish. He not only educated us but gra ... More >>
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May 11, 2011Steven Brown's comeback rings out loud and clear
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April 5, 2011photo by Saed WadiSameh WadiSaffron's Sameh Wadi has a lot on his proverbial plate. He was named as a semifinalist for the "Rising Star Chef of the Year" James Beard Award and was invited to cook at the awards ceremony this May. He's also collaborating on a family book of Palestinian cooking ... More >>
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March 26, 2011 Mo PerryAnnona Gourmet has a whole wall lined with delicious flavored vinegarsTucked away in a sleepy corner of Northeast Minneapolis, in the Saint Anthony Village strip mall, lies a hidden gem. Annona Gourmet, a small shop whose motto is "educate your appetite," invites guests to do just t ... More >>
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March 16, 2011More complex flavors, fancier platings
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February 18, 2011Not your average filet o' fishIt's been a busy week at Sea Change in Minneapolis. First chef de cuisine Erik Anderson was nominated by Food & Wine magazine as one of the Midwest's best new chefs, then he was recognized as one of the semi-finalists for a James Beard Award for best Midwestern c ... More >>
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February 16, 2011Minneapolis and Edina get new java-based joints
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February 9, 2011Gourmet pizza for mozzarella lovers
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February 3, 2011First, White Castle comes in candle form, now as chili? The White Castle slyder slips down so easily that it's difficult to conceive of the little steam-grilled burgers as anything other than a three-bite snack. So the Hot Dish was a little stunned to receive these recipes that call for slyde ... More >>
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January 28, 2011What has science done?"In a few years it will read Pizza and Cookies and Weed." That was the first comment that made sense to us when we saw DiGiorno's latest product: a cheese or pepperoni pizza packaged with Toll House cookie dough in one giant $8 box labeled "Pizza and Cookies." Yes, we al ... More >>
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January 19, 2011Eden Prairie restaurant merges sports and great eats
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January 14, 2011Lisa GulyaChino Latino's executive chef Tuan Nguyen tells the secret to his baby back ribsChino Latino's executive chef, Tuan Nguyen, is an award-winning chef. Outside work, he is also a typical Minnesota guy and dad: While Nguyen is passionate about "pushing the envelope" with Chino Latino's ... More >>
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December 17, 2010 Lisa GulyaRuby Moon chocolate trufflesFrazzled by the holiday hubbub? A little chocolate cookery could help soothe those frayed nerves. Three chefs share their tips for cooking with chocolate, plus a recipe for mole sauce.
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November 17, 2010
Michelle BruchChef Chris Stevens overhauled the old Blackbird menu. Blackbird is back, and we sat down with chef Chris Stevens for an early look at the menu.
The restaurant shut down in February after a grease fire destroyed a line of businesses at 50th and Bryant. Blackbird reopened for dinne ... More >>
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