Food and Drink

April 27, 2016 2:47 PM

Appetites: The Synergy Series

Chef Gavin Kaysen is asking four chefs to leave the big city and come to Minnesota for a night or two of cooking as part of his Synergy Series.

by Tom Crann and Krystyna Pease

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April 26, 2016 9:30 AM

Vegan restaurants struggle with quandary of pest control

Rats, roaches and spiders. The critters pose ethical dilemmas for vegan restaurant owners who need to keep pests out of their kitchens while trying to abide by no-kill values.

by Associated Press

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April 13, 2016 4:24 PM

Appetites: Is downtown Minneapolis in an independent-restaurant massacre?

The list of critically acclaimed eateries that have closed up shop in the state's biggest city continues to grow.

by MPR News Staff

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April 4, 2016 4:17 PM

New cold-hardy wine grape debuts at U of M

The University of Minnesota has released it's fifth cold-hardy wine grape and anticipates it will add some variety to the grapes already available in the region.

by Manda Lillie

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February 12, 2016 10:55 AM

Friday Roundtable: Food connects these Twin Cities change-makers

Three people profiled in City Pages' recent "People Issue" make up this week's Friday Roundtable panel. They all work with food and they all have big ideas about making connections and making change in their communities.

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December 30, 2015 12:43 PM

Appetites: The local food trends of 2015, from thin burgers to skipped tips

Local booze, "thinny" burgers and the decline of tipping made Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl's list of the top local food trends of 2015.

by Krystyna Pease

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November 25, 2015 6:03 AM

Breaking the cranberry mold: New ways to savor this seasonal berry

Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving tradition. But if you're ready for a fresh take on this staple, why not try cranberries in chutney or cake? America's Test Kitchen founder Chris Kimball offers ideas.

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November 4, 2015 3:00 PM

Appetites: Chefs cook on stage with the Minnesota Orchestra

"A Musical Feast" will feature chefs from Butcher and the Boar, Vincent A Restaurant, Travail Kitchen and Patisserie 46 showing off their talents, accompanied by the orchestra.

by Krystyna Pease

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October 28, 2015 2:42 PM

Appetites: Mastering the martini

For Easy and Oskey co-founder Erik Eastman, the martini is more than a drink. "It's a life skill," he says. "It's like changing a tire.

by Krystyna Pease

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October 21, 2015 3:00 PM

Appetites: The Birchwood Cafe celebrates 20 years

A new cookbook details some of Birchwood's most popular recipes as well as historical highlights and select regional farmers.

by Tom Crann

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