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I Took the 19-Meal Twin Cities Vegan Challenge

And I only made it to six places. But wait! Here are all the delicious (and kinda meh) things I discovered along the way.

September 13, 2023

How to Eat Like It’s the State Fair, Every Day of the Year

Who cares what your doctor says? You can do it.

September 12, 2023

How Savory Bake House Become a Cult-Loved Longfellow Fixture

Open only a handful of hours each week, this south Minneapolis favorite always has a line down the block.

September 8, 2023

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?