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My First Visit to Margaritaville Was Jimmy Buffett’s Wake

After the beachcombing bard died Friday, we took a pilgrimage to the Mall of America restaurant chain bearing his name.

September 5, 2023

Weed Weviews: 4 Things I Tried in August

I tried two bubblies, a classic gummy, and an after-dinner mint this month.

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on 3 Decades of MN Food Writing

The award-winning local critic on deadbeat landlords, Martin Amis, and finding beauty in the little things.

The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

This town's most discerning review crew returns with the only fair food takes you can trust.

August 25, 2023

The New State Fair Beers of 2023, Ranked by Their Minnesota-ness

Dan Patch’N Fruit IPA, Babe’s Blueberry & Maple Golden Ale, Duck Duck Blue Duck... which beer local-angled the best?

A Cheapskate’s Guide to the Minnesota State Fair

Here's one family’s Blue Ribbon Bargain Book strategy.

The Best Fancy Deviled Eggs You Can Order at Twin Cities Restaurants

Not sure what’s more surprising: The number of local restaurants that have deviled eggs or the number of ways you can dress ‘em up.

A Very Biased Guide to Duluth’s Best Dive Bars

Cheap beer. Free biscuits 'n' gravy. 'Odd smells.' Here's where to drink in Duluth.