December 26, 2023

The Twin Cities’ Most Heartbreaking Restaurant Closures of 2023

Farewell to Tracy’s Saloon (though the wings live on). | Google Street View The places we can’t bear to say goodbye to It’s an Eater […]
December 22, 2023

Twin Cities Dining Experts’ Favorite Meals of 2023

Panang spaghetti at Gai Noi. | Justine Jones Kanom krok coconut pancakes, baked Alaska, and a final order of mushroom birria tacos It’s an Eater […]
December 21, 2023

The Cities’ Most Exciting Restaurant Debuts of 2023, According to Local Food Writers

Baba’s Hummus House, on Lyndale Avenue. | Tim Evans/Eater Twin Cities A retrospective on (many of) 2023’s biggest and brightest openings It’s an Eater tradition […]
December 20, 2023

These Were Twin Cities Food Writers’ Go-To Comfort Meals at Local Restaurants in 2023

Khao mun gai and larb at Hot Grainz. | Tim Evans/Eater Twin Cities Seeking refuge in egg sandwiches, khao soi, and reliable smash burgers It’s […]
December 19, 2023

Twin Spirits Distillery Is Set to Close at the Year’s End

Twin Spirits’ last day is Saturday, December 30. | Eli Radtke Plus, updates on Burnsville’s incoming Pacifica Square food hall and Asian supermarket, and chef […]
December 18, 2023

Fiery, Funky Thai Street Food Awaits Inside a St. Paul Shopping Mall

A lunch spread at Hot Grainz, in St. Paul’s Sunrise Plaza. At her restaurant Hot Grainz, chef Aunyamanee Ritneatikun serves soul-warming khao soi, earthy Northern […]
December 15, 2023

Meet the Family Behind Duluth’s ‘Unapologetically Palestinian’ Pop-Up

Falastin plans to expand to a brick-and-mortar deli. | Falastin Duluth At Falastin Duluth, food — from musakhan to date-stuffed ma’amoul — reflects history, lineage, […]
December 13, 2023

Thirsty Whale Bakery Is Reopening, With Help From YoYo Donuts

Not much will change on Thirsty Whale’s menu. | YoYo Donuts YoYo’s owners have purchased the bakery, and plan to reopen it on December 18 […]
December 13, 2023

Where to Eat on Christmas Day in the Twin Cities

Giulia is serving a special Christmas menu all day. | Giulia Matzo ball soup, all-you-can-eat brunch buffets, and hot pot For anyone less-than-excited at the […]
December 12, 2023

A Second Hmongtown Marketplace Is Coming to Maplewood Mall

Hmongtown Marketplace 2.0 may feature a farmers market and night market. | Hmongtown Marketplace Plus, a Vietnamese coffee shop lands in Linden Hills, and more […]