Publications | Tangled Up In Food

The 2024 Heavy Table Local Food Gift Guide (December 6, 2024)
Sweet Spot: The concept behind La Estancia: quality steak and delicious wine, without breaking the bank (November 22, 2024)
The Flying Dutchman Materializes: New ownership at Flying Dutchman Spirits taps into marketing expertise to build brand awareness (November 8, 2024)
A Decade of Spoon and Stable: The landmark North Loop restaurant celebrates 10 years this month, and looks ahead to the 10 to follow (November 8, 2024)
Udon A-Game: Amid an ocean of knockoffs, the noodles at Kinzo are the real deal (November 1, 2024)
Autumn Spice: Mish Sen's pumpkin curry and root veg chaat serve up a sophisticated taste of fall (October 25, 2024)
The Grater Good: A new Upper Midwestern charcuterie board business has century-old roots (September 27, 2024)
A Sutherland Stonewall: The developer Sherman Associates refuses to comment on its two restaurant deal with Chef Justin Sutherland, who faces a felony charge for making threats of violence (September 27, 2024)
The Minnesota State Fair Food and Drink Mega-Roundup (August 23, 2024)
A Taste of Palestine: Palestinian-owned bakeries are changing the taste of the Twin Cities (August 9, 2024)
Naturally Sweet: Persian baked goods made with natural ingredients make Luminous Cafe shine (August 2, 2024)
In the Spotlight-Cocktails in Bloom: A Tattersall Foraged Cocktail Book (July 19, 2024)
Mixed Up But Pure: Mixly Cocktails include no preservatives and no artificial flavors (July 19, 2024)
Tii Cup's "speakeasy," L2, unites boba culture and cocktail couture (June 14, 2024)
Better Bitters: Local companies like Norseman and Dashfire work to elevate an oft-overlooked but crucial cocktail ingredient (May 24, 2024)
Chocolate, Made Transparent: A local bean-to-bar chocolate maker explains why doing things the hard and ethical way can be pretty sweet (May 10, 2024)
"Really Weird" Mezcal: Cántaro Spirits brings novel spirits to Minnesota; a unique variety of Mezcal should arrive in June (April 26, 2024)
Homecoming: A trip to Laos rekindles primal memories for Chef Ann Ahmed (April 26, 2024)
A Taste of the Northside: Appetite For Change's upcoming cookbook is a biography of the group as much as a collection of recipes (April 12, 2024)
"They All Had Rice": Ono Hawaiian Plates co-founder Warren Seta unpacks the appeal of the plate lunch (March 29, 2024)
Street Report: TokiDoki Burger (March 22, 2024)
An Evening at Kim's: A gorgeous new Uptown restaurant still has a ways to go in terms of value for the guest (March 15, 2024)
Fungal Forest: The Mushrooms of R&R Cultivation dazzle with their beauty—and flavor (March 15, 2024)
Street Report: Lulu EthioVegan (February 9, 2024)
Old School Flavor: Dampfwerk takes a traditional, intentional approach to distilling—and to food pairings (February 2, 2024)
Everyday Brazil: A pocket bakery and market helps a growing community of Minnesota-based Brasileiros feel at home (February 2, 2024)
Owamni's winter tasting menu is—and in some important ways, isn't—fine dining (January 19, 2024)
Cocktails Full of Cheer: At All Saints, wood-fired cuisine meets carefully crafted cocktails (January 5, 2024)
Choose Your Own Adventure: Bespoke cocktails and casual eats make for a stylish evening out at Public Domain (December 15, 2023)
Ugly Sweaters and Drunk Uncles: Milkjam's inclusive new Holiday Drinks ice cream flavor series embraces the cozy side of the festive season (December 15, 2023)
Integrity You Can Taste: The At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe 20th Anniversary Cookbook celebrates a place—and a deeply-held ideal (December 8, 2023)
Intoxicating Flavor (Without the Intoxication): Juices, teas, herbs, and spices provide wonderful NA cocktail flavors in Per Se's alcohol-free canned cocktails (December 8, 2023)
The Heavy Table Twin Cities Sufganiyot Ranking (December 7, 2023)
Breaking the chain: Niko Niko Boba strikes out from from Chatime group to find its own destiny (October 13, 2023)
A Fresh Cut: King Coil's Roman-style "pizza to cut" sets the new distillery apart from its peers (October 6, 2023)
Dairy in Motion: Alemar Cheese, now 15 years old, is continuing to evolve (September 29, 2023)
The Chaos Masters: The team behind Wrecktangle Pizza navigated some brutally confusing times and built a thriving local enterprise (September 15, 2023)
In their own words: Freddie Bitsoie, Chef-in-Residence at the Indigenous Food Lab (September 3, 2023)
50 years of Cooks: Cooks | Bellecour marks the golden anniversary of an evolving company (September 1, 2023)
Eating and Drinking the 2023 Minnesota State Fair (August 25, 2023)
In their own words: Tom Nechodomu of Behind the Breadbox (August 19, 2023)
Back to the Cutting Board: When it comes to building the next great Minnesota State Fair flavor, vendors start early...a year early, in many cases (July 21, 2023)
Edible Etsy? A new market platform called Lodegas aims to make local makers more accessible to consumers (July 7, 2023)
Get to Know: Menoush Bakery (July 7, 2023)
Food, Decolonized: The Indigenous Food Lab at Midtown Global Market brings together dining, education, and commerce (June 23, 2023)
Tofu That's Hard to Top: Upon close examination, MinnTofu's soft product reveals hidden strengths (June 9, 2023)
First Taste of the Season: A farmers market preview spotlights creative and intriguing fare from prepared food and beverage vendors (May 12, 2023)
The Ovens of Anoka: Our guided tour of four bakeries puts a spotlight on a suburb that loves its carbs (May 5, 2023)
Andean Range: La Mesa presents diners with a broad and nuanced spectrum of Ecuadorian-inspired fare (April 28, 2023)
Part aspirational lifestyle experience and part curated specialty shop, Kruse Markit brings a mix of retail and restaurant service to Nicollet Avenue (April 7, 2023)
Butcher and the Boar Elevates Non-alcoholic Cocktails (March 3, 2023)
Sara's Automated Injera Machine: Katar River in Minneapolis is a restaurant, a bakery, and a proving ground for mechanical culinary innovation (February 3, 2023)
Street Report: Francis Burger Joint (January 13, 2023)
The Enigmatic End of Common Roots Cafe (January 4, 2023)
Dashfire Gin Classes Are More Academic, My Dear Reader (December 23, 2022)
Heavy Table's 2022 Local Food (and Drink!) Gift Guide (December 9, 2022)
Precision Cookies: a detail-oriented new cookie cookbook holds myriad secrets for delicious desserts (November 11, 2022)
Thanksgiving with Rustica (November 11, 2022)
Growing Better Aquaculture (November 11, 2022)
Pastry Archipelago: Puff da Pastry melds Indonesian and Midwestern baking traditions to create something entirely new (October 28, 2022)
Duluth's Tiny Bear On To Big Things: The popular Ursa Minor survived a pandemic and fire to forge its path in Minnesota’s beer scene (September 16, 2022)
The Taste of Gratitude: The samosas, paneer and more at Krishna’s Delight have become cult favorites at Minneapolis farmers markets (September 16, 2022)
Eating and Drinking Duluth (September 9, 2022)
Apostle Supper Club promises big things, but sends diners spinning in circles (September 2, 2022)
Eating (and Drinking) the 2022 Minnesota State Fair (August 26, 2022)
Hot Wok Academy: A new Asian-focused culinary school shares serious cooking chops while bridging cultures (August 22, 2022)
Bubbling Up: The sparkling personality of Blackberry Bakery's founder is a key selling point (July 22, 2022)
Sweet substance: A seemingly gimmick-driven menu at Cardigan Donuts offers real appeal (July 15, 2022)
"Smooth, silky, luscious": Minnesota-made Ooyoo spreads combine complex flavors with a silken texture (June 10, 2022)
Forged in iron: The stroopwafels of Sweet Anchor are in a different league than their mass-market peers (June 3, 2022)
"The bread all of a sudden had flavor": Omri Zin-Tamir of the Bakery on 22nd is building a business based on bold bread (May 13, 2022)
Street Report: Mother Dough (May 6, 2022)
Island Time: The spirit of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine drives the forward-looking food of Pau Hana in Savage, Minn. (April 29, 2022)
Street Report: Bub's Aussie Gourmet Pies (April 8, 2022)
Upper Crust: The distinctive taste and texture of Soga Mochi Donuts have been a local rarity—until now (March 18, 2022)

Thrillist

I Spent a Romantic Week in Montreal and This Is What It Cost (October 1, 2024)

Travel Squire

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa (September 25, 2024)

Wander With Wonder

Roost Baltimore Offers Comforts of Home in a Trendy Setting (March 2, 2024)
Lodge Kohler: Luxurious Relaxation in Green Bay (June 19, 2023)

Wine Enthusiast

Is Kernza the Answer to Whiskey's Sustainability Woes? (November 20, 2023)
How Computers are Being Used to Hack Grapes (April 2, 2019)
Using Champagne to Elevate Your Chocolate Experience (February 12, 2019)
Minneapolis, One of the Best Wine Scenes in America (October 11, 2018)

Minneapolis City Pages

To help fight the shortage, Norseman Distillery switches to sanitizer production (March 24, 2020)
Goodbye, sad desk salad: Lunch in style at the Lex (March 9, 2020)
At "Too Good to Waste," local chefs test their mettle using NETZRO and Tattersall's upcycled grains (March 5, 2020)
What's the heart of Yia Vang's Vinai funding request? Hmong community ownership. (February 6, 2020)
YUMI brings beautiful sushi and Japanese-inspired cocktails to St. Paul (February 5, 2020)
Parlour's burger will hit the streets in a food truck—but why now, mid-winter? (January 30, 2020)
Seven Steakhouse and Sushi re-does menus and decor to to feel less nightclub-y (January 24, 2020)
Minnesota's microdistilleries campaign to avoid becoming victims of their own success (December 17, 2019)
Improve your feelings (instead of just eating them) with Moody's Ice Cream (November 26, 2019)
Inside the debut of Tattersall's chic new private party room, the Clover Club (November 14, 2019)
A pop-up hit, Ichigo Tokyo Crepes just opened a place all its own (November 1, 2019)
This Minneapolis company is making yogurt from sunflower seeds (September 26, 2019)
Is blue-collar best? Bypassing 'grammable doughnuts for simpler joys (September 25, 2019)
First look at Borough, revamped: Roaming trolley's and a new butcher's menu (September 24, 2019)
5 (new) things to know about JUN Szechuan Kitchen & Bar—(re)opening this Sunday (September 12, 2019)
First look: Vann delivers inspired, lakeside respite of Scandinavian seafood in Spring Park (August 12, 2019)
Wanna try 100 kinds of soda? You can do that this weekend (August 2, 2019)
The 9 best happy hours in the Twin Cities...for eating (July 22, 2019)
First look: Rose Street Cafe at St. Paul's Schmidt Brewery complex (July 18, 2019)
Preview: Brace yourself for this weekend's first annual Vegan Invasion (July 8, 2019)
5 things to know about Tony Jaros' new Burger Dive (June 24, 2019)
14 Twin Cities restaurants serving up Father's Days deals (June 11, 2019)
On Sunday, 12 local chefs will compete to win this trophy. (It's a mushroom. We promise.) (June 7, 2019)
Nobody has won Angry Taco's 5-lb burrito challenge. Can you? (May 30, 2019)
With deep dish pies and "Willy Wonka" toppings, The Fitz is poised to be a pretty big deal (May 21, 2019)
Where to find the biggest and best shareable cocktails in the Twin Cities (May 16, 2019)
Meet the local tea company sourcing all of its herbs from Minnesota (May 10, 2019)
6 takeaways from the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs Conference (May 7, 2019)
9 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without being a racist (May 2, 2019)
Where to find the best vegan baked goods in the Twin Cities (May 1, 2019)
5 exciting things to look forward to at the Farmers Markets of Minneapolis this year (April 25, 2019)
A non-alcoholic spirit—yes, really—is coming for local cocktail lists (April 23, 2019)
A farmers market for wine pops up in St. Paul this weekend (April 22, 2019)
Get a sneak peek inside Tare Market, Minnesota's first no-waste grocery store (April 18, 2019)
Where to find Tax Day food and drink deals in the Twin Cities (April 11, 2019)
9 patios you could be drinking on right now (April 8, 2019)
Allianz Field food will include Handsome Hog, Brasa, Afro Deli, and a 96-tap brew hall (April 5, 2019)
The new Giulia isn't your average hotel restaurant (April 3, 2019)
Boba King brings a massive menu of milk teas, smoothies, and specialties to Dinkytown (April 2, 2019)
Ono Hawaiian Plates has people lining up—and for good reason (April 1, 2019)
Roux 32 will serve up Cajun and Creole food like "nobody in town" (March 29, 2019)
Target Field's "Gate 34 Experience," a new food option with a farmers market feel (March 25, 2019)
Cochon555 is back and pork-ier than ever (March 21, 2019)
New in Northeast, Momo Sushi has thrifty prices and maximalist rolls (March 18, 2019)
Where to eat, drink, and celebrate Patrick Swayze this St. Patrick's Day weekend (March 15, 2019)
8 places to find Pi Day deals on pizza and sweets (March 14, 2019)
At Ziadi's, find Mediterranean comfort food and one of Midtown Global Market's best budget-friendly meals (March 7, 2019)
It's opening day for Penny's new Linden Hills bakery, and you're gonna want to go (March 4, 2019)
British booze, bowling, and biking: 5 things to know about Royal Foundry Craft Spirits (February 28, 2019)
Where to find heart-shaped pizza, doughnuts, bagels, and cookies this Valentine's Day (February 8, 2019)
5 things to know about the Local West End, the latest in the growing Local empire (February 5, 2019)
Ice bars, the most Minnesota way to do some drinking, are back (January 17, 2019)
Where to find discounts and deals for furloughed employees (January 16, 2019)
9 restaurants to try if you're already sick of your resolution to eat healthy (January 7, 2019)
From the makers of the "PieCaken" (?), it's the "PieLogen" (?!) (December 21, 2018)
Naan crusts from a famous chef: 5 things to know about Pizza Karma (December 14, 2018)
5 things to know about Minnesota's first Duck Donuts (December 7, 2018)
A juice bar with smoothies so good, you'll want 'em all winter long (December 6, 2018)
A limited-time menu at the Walker showcases British food (that doesn't suck) (December 4, 2018)
The ultimate Minnesota gift guide for foodies (November 29, 2018)
Twin Cities taprooms are turning waste into ciders and cocktails (November 26, 2018)
At Norway House, a sugary celebration of Twin Cities' history and Minnesota's Scandi heritage (November 21, 2018)
Robot chefs, no cash: Revolution Hall updates mall dining for our food-and-drink-obsessed age (November 20, 2018)
Where to find Twin Cities food and drink deals on Election Day (November 5, 2018)
I cooked steak on a rock at the Mall of America (November 2, 2018)
Meet MOSES, and learn why our region has one of the strongest organic farming movements anywhere (October 22, 2018)
Didn't get Hamilton tickets? You still have a shot to meet the stars (September 26, 2018)
First look: New in Uptown, Brim has bountiful bowls and beautiful Bde Maka Ska views (September 24, 2018)
Pop-up tattoo shops, dachshund races, and lots of beer: Your guide to Oktoberfest in Minnesota (September 19, 2018)
Keg & Case Market is finally open in St. Paul. Here are 5 things to know before you go. (September 14, 2018)
First look: Lat14 will bring southeast Asian delicacies and nifty DIY drinks to Golden Valley (September 13, 2018)
Coconut Whisk mixes make vegan baking as easy as...owning a whisk, basically (September 11, 2018)
5 things to know about Birch's Lowertown, the St. Paul brewpub opening next week (August 27, 2018)
First Look: Los Ocampo is the Mexican food that was missing from the Minneapolis skyway (August 21, 2018)
Peek inside the stylish Hyacinth, St. Paul's new southern Italian-meets-Mediterranean restaurant (August 14, 2018)
More new Minnesota State Fair foods: boozy fruit kabobs, wine slushies, charcuterie, and frosé (August 13, 2018)
What is "Quad City-style" pizza? The rare 'za format has arrived in the Twin Cities (July 24, 2018)
5 things to know about Fairgrounds, the North Loop's whimsical new coffee shop (July 11, 2018)
Is this the beginning of the end for plastic drinking straws? (July 5, 2018)
Where to find the most Instagram-friendly fare in the Twin Cities right now (July 3, 2018)
Union Depot Bar & Grill opens at last, with steak frites, stir-fry, and rooftop bees (June 27, 2018)
Here's everything we know so far about St. Paul's massive Keg and Case Market (June 14, 2018)
Get all-you-can-eat Cardigan Donuts on Saturdays this summer (June 1, 2018)
Get outside: Sea Salt, Sandcastle, and many more seasonal favorites are now open (May 10, 2018)
Mexico meets Minnesota in Dulceria Bakery's bicultural sweets (May 9, 2018)
Is Travail’s hefty price tag really worth the splurge? A skeptical cheapskate investigates (April 10, 2018)
Big bean news: Peace Coffee's longtime CEO is buying the company (April 4, 2018)
Fresh, "local" salmon? In Minnesota? Twin Cities-based Surrender Salmon has it (March 30, 2018)
You can still snag hot cross buns in time for Easter at these bakeries (March 29, 2018)
Crooked Water Spirits wins awards and takes over shelves, all without a space of its own (March 28, 2018)
Celebrate Pi Day with Sara's Tipsy Pies, because they have booze in them (March 14, 2018)
Hot lunch tip: La Loma Tamales is back in action in the St. Paul skyway (March 13, 2018)
Taste a little bit of a lot of things with these Twin Cities food flights (March 7, 2018)
This Valentine's Day, turn to Twin Cities chocolatiers for inventive bon bons and bars (February 7, 2018)
Fire up your Fitbit and start stepping to theses skyway salads (January 4, 2018)
Here's where to find the best Ethiopian food in the Twin Cities (December 21, 2017)
True Stone brings a first-of-its-kind accredited 'coffee campus' to the Upper Midwest (November 16, 2017)
A cheese-lover's guide to indulging in the Twin Cities (October 4, 2017)
10 Hidden Gem Coffee Shops You Need to Know About (March 30, 2016)
5 Hidden Gem Bakeries In and Around the Twin Cities (February 9, 2016)
The Twin Cities Spots That Made the List of 1,000 Things to Eat Before You Die (April 10, 2015)
Spring Break Dining for Those of Us Who Can’t Afford a Trip (March 11, 2015)
10 Best Snacks in the Minneapolis Skyway (February 5, 2015)

Eater Twin Cities

Where to Eat on Christmas Day in the Twin Cities (December 2, 2024)
The Best Happy Hour Deals in Minneapolis and St. Paul (November 21, 2024)
The Best Restaurants to Eat Out on Thanksgiving in the Twin Cities (November 4, 2024)
21 Destination Restaurants in the Twin Cities Suburbs (May 23, 2024)
The Twin Cities' Best Friday Fish Fries for Lent (February 9, 2024)
Where to Eat on Christmas Day in the Twin Cities (December 13, 2023)
Where to Get a Lovely Whole Cake in the Twin Cities (April 20, 2023)
16 Stellar Lunch Spots in Minneapolis (March 29, 2023)
Where to Find a Friday Fish Fry in the Twin Cities (February 21, 2023)
A Guide to Holiday Dinners in the Twin Cities (December 12, 2022)
The Kitschiest, Most Delightful Holiday Pop-Up Bars in the Twin Cities (November 14, 2022)
Where to Celebrate Halloween in the Twin Cities (October 19, 2022)
Where to Find Decadent Doughnuts in the Twin Cities (August 4, 2022)
9 Swoon-Worthy Pie Shops Around Minneapolis and St. Paul (July 26, 2022)
15 Essential Ice Cream Shops in the Twin Cities (June 28, 2022)
15 Essential Twin Cities Breakfasts (July 15, 2022)
13 Phenomenal Wings in the Twin Cities (October 23, 2020)
Where to Dine Outdoors All Year Round in the Twin Cities (October 21, 2020)
Where to Order Barbecue Takeout for Memorial Day Weekend in the Twin Cities (May 22, 2020)
Now is the time to eat dessert first, and this is where to order (April 16, 2020)
12 Decadent Dessert Restaurants Made for Indulgence (May 15, 2019)
8 Classic Twin Cities Irish Bars (March 4, 2018)
11 Finest Seafood Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul (December 21, 2018)
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in style in the Twin Cities (December 14, 2018)
16 Twin Cities Restaurants to Indulge Vegetarian and Vegan Cravings (November 12, 2018)
12 Twin Cities Bottomless Brunch Cocktails to Dive Into this Weekend (November 7, 2018)
Discover the Twin Cities Nordic Eateries (October 15, 2018)
Where to Eat Around Lake Minnetonka (June 4, 2018)
Where to Eat and Drink in Linden Hills (May 4, 2018)
Where to Drink Juleps and Cheer the Ponies for Derby Day (April 27, 2018)
Where to find the Twin Cities Top Middle Eastern Restaurants (April 25, 2018)
6 Essential Ethiopian Eateries in the Twin Cities (March 20, 2018)
10 Essential Thai Restaurants in the Twin Cities (February 26, 2018)
8 Excellent Downtown Minneapolis Happy Hours (February 19, 2018)
11 Enticing Skyway Restaurants (December 26, 2017)
The Twin Cities' Coolest Cupcake Creators (November 13, 2017)
23 Destination Restaurants in the Twin Cities Suburbs (October 13, 2017)
12 Sweetest Cookie Shops in the the Twin Cities (August 7, 2017)
The Twin Cities' Best Places to Drink When You're Not Drinking (July 17, 2017)