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How MN-Made Salted Nut Rolls Became ‘A Brewer’s Lunch’

A brief history of the delicious, locally launched candy craze.

December 8, 2022

Here’s What Makes Eden Prairie’s New, Massive Asia Mall Worth the Trip

From bubbling hot pot served by cat robots to boba tea to springy mochi donuts, the Pan-Asian mall is your new one-stop shop.

December 6, 2022

A Globally Popular Korean Chicken Chain Is Coming to Minnesota

For brand-new franchisee Emily Krouse, bringing bb.q Chicken to the Twin Cities was a truly emotional journey.

November 30, 2022

Uptown Changes, A Boatload of Closures, and More November Restaurant News

It's out with the old and in with the new in the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup.

November 30, 2022

The Brass Strap Wants to Bring a New Kind of Queer Bar to the Twin Cities

Inside the plan to open Minneapolis's first co-operatively owned queer bar.

November 28, 2022

Dangerous Man Brewing Co. Is Expanding, Will Soon Be In Liquor Stores and Bars

The celebrated northeast Minneapolis brewery just added a satellite production facility.

November 18, 2022

23 Observations on Drew Barrymore’s Recent Herbivorous Butcher Segment

The glorious return of Racket's 'Observations on Drew Barrymore' series.

November 18, 2022

Stepchld Founder Fancies up Crustless PB&J with Gallant Tiger

Gallant Tiger hit Dogwood Coffee Co.'s Northeast shop about a month ago; soon they'll be at coffee shops around town.

November 17, 2022