Tuscany

Top 10 wine bars in the Twin Cities

Spending an evening at a great wine bar is one of life's most elegant, refined, and enjoyable dining experiences. Whether you're rediscovering a favorite wine; exploring little traveled regions, wineries, or varietals; seeking a perfect match of food and beverage; or just relaxing in good company, T ... More >>

Do wine and chocolate mix? A few tips on pairing

The combination of chocolate and red wine often sets similar qualities against one-another​Pairing wine and food is often a puzzle, and the question of what wine goes best with chocolate seems to come up fairly often. For some, chocolate and red wine are both so delightful that any combination ... More >>

I Nonni wine tasting October 30

I Nonni's wine shop and restaurant offer elite Italian bottlings ​I Nonni Osteria in Lilydale is set to host its annual wine tasting, showcasing the very finest Italian wine available in our market, some of it only available at I Nonni. The tasting will take place Sunday, October 30, from 3 to 6 ... More >>

Sommelier Leslee Miller picks great holiday wines

Courtesy of AmuséeLeslee Miller gives us her picks.​It's holiday time, and we're sure you've bought all your gifts and are getting ready for an onslaught of family and friends. You've got the turkey ordered, your sides planned, and even that amazing dessert is partially completed and tucked in yo ... More >>

Broders' Michael Rostance: Chef Chat, Part 2

A.J. Olmscheid​Here's part two of our chat with Michael Rostance, executive chef at Broders' Cucina Italiana and Pasta Bar in south Minneapolis. (Read part one here.) Today we talk with the veteran chef about the challenges of grilling in front of customers and why American dried pasta will never ... More >>

Wine 101: Who made your wine--and why it's important

St. InnocentTemperance Vineyard Site​Can you name five wine producers? Many casual wine drinkers might mention Robert Mondavi, Sutter Home, Beringer, Coppola, or Kendall Jackson. But what about Monchhof, St. Innocent, and Felsina? In the fourth of a series of Wine 101 topics (which includes terro ... More >>

Artisan Vineyards wine tasting: Sample great wines for a good cause

Mike Feltault PhotographyOld Arizona's Wine Bar​Charity wine events are popular, but not all are created equal. The best have several things in common. They don't just pour wines under $15, and they make sure to list the vintages of the wines. They offer selections from around the globe. (We a ... More >>

City Pages Beer Fest, Triple Rock bacon bargain: The Week in Food

​ It's festival week! Pay homage to the state's dietary staples: rhubarb, beer, and dairy products. Enjoy free bacon and set your sights on making the world's largest meatball. God bless a Minnesota summer. Tuesday 6/1 Did you know? The record for the World's Largest Meatball was set three time ... More >>

Living on the streets of Minneapolis for a week

More than 9,000 Minnesotans are homeless. I decided to join them.

Sugar Head

When Minneapolis restaurant critic Dennis Cass sets out to explore his own brain, the truth (almost) kills

Elsewhere in Europe

Want to taste your way through another country? Local restaurants are a good first stop

Uzbekistan on No Dollars a Day

'Chasing the Sea' is a postcard sent from a new wasteland

Falling

When Naomi Gaines threw her babies into the river, we were shocked. The truth is, her impulse isn't all that rare.

Sad Spaghetti

Buon Giorno brings sorrow, Italian-style

Let Them Read Cake

A new brand of travel writer savors foie gras, catnaps, and voluptuous idle living for the rest of us

Gone Fishin'

The Story of the Place

Flamenco Finger Food

A Walleye's Eyes

Family Planning

La Corvina