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Cluck Off, Factory Farms: Eat These 5 Vegan Twin Cities Chicken Sandwiches Instead
As the Chicken Sandwich Wars rage on, we bring you a dispatch from the vegan front.
I’m (Nearly) Broke and I’m Hungry. Can I Be a Vegetarian?
For those with dietary restrictions, finding free or pay-what-you-can meals is often a challenge. But some local groups are working to change that.
The 6 Best Bakery Pop-Ups in the Twin Cities
From apple cinnamon rolls to zucchini goat cheese puff pastries, these are the pop-ups to hunt down.
New 2024 MN State Fair Food: Predicting the Winners and Losers
Let's get all Mel Kiper on the fair's 33 new food concoctions.
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.
Northeast’s ALTBurger Is a Throwback to the Days Before Impossible Foods Ruled
The vegetarian sandwich shop feels like an old-school classic, for better and worse.
The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
This town's most discerning review crew is back with the only fair food takes you can trust.
Freeloader Friday: 83 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Dog parties, Halloween markets, outdoor movies, bonfires, and more.
5 Things to Know About Rollicious, Dinkytown’s Newest Sushi Spot
A DinkyDale Mall newbie that serves up hand rolls and onigiri with a side of whimsy (and won't break the bank).
Vegan Ethiopian, Dino Bars, and More November News in the Racket Restaurant Roundup
Your monthly recap of comings and goings in the food/drink scene.
MPD Wants ShotSpotter In South Minneapolis
Plus new booze and beer at the State Fair, Rochester's downtown success, and news on who is moving into the Pepper & Fries space in today's Flyover news roundup.
Here’s All the Big Restaurant News You Might’ve Missed in March
The triumphant return of Keefer Court, Aster Café's plans for a new 200-cap restaurant and venue, and much more—including a food shop for the Sculpture Garden?—in the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup.
Fright Night Market, 10K Comedy Fest, Falling Water: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Illuminati Hotties, CiderFest, outdoor movie screenings, and so much more.
Beer With Goats, Food Truck Fest, Nerdy Burlesque: This Week’s Best Events
There's lotsa wonderfully weird stuff coming up.
Vegan Ice Cream Shop Crepe & Spoon Will Close After the Summer Season
The Northeast ice cream and crepe joint opened in 2017.
Murals From the Uprising, 5 Fests at Indeed, Cabooze Reopens: This Week’s Best Events
Plus a hot dog fest, dance with Shaboozey, and eat lots of vegan eats.
Pride Fests, Stone Arch Bridge Fest, PorchFest: This Week’s Best Events
Plus non-fest happenings like Orville Peck in concert, gay roller skating, free theater, and more.
New 2023 MN State Fair Food: Predicting the Winners and Losers
Let's get all Mel Kiper on the Fair's 34 new food concoctions.
Black Fashion Week MN, Oktoberfests, Vegan Eats at Francis Fest: This Week’s Best Events
Plus a punk bowling benefit for Nudieland, an anti-car bike ride/picnic, and the Postal Service at the Armory.
5 Things to Know About Bina’s, Centro Restaurant Group’s New ‘Dive Bar’
They have a hell of a good food and drink menu, but Jimmy’s it ain’t.
We Finally Tried D’s Banh Mi. Is it Worth the Wait?
The deep south of Minneapolis is a Vietnamese desert no more.
We Drank Insight Brewing’s Hot Dog-Flavored Hard Seltzer
The limited-edition ‘Glizzy McGuire’ debuted at this weekend’s hot dog-themed fall fest. Yes, we had to try it.
Khue’s Kitchen Finds a New Home, Travail’s Takeover Continues, and More February Food News
Plus Dark Horse rides off into the sunset, The Market at Malcolm Yards looks to expand, and more.
The 13 Best Neighborhood Intersections in Minneapolis
Forget Hennepin & Lake, let's talk about 38th & Grand, Xerxes & 50th, and 42nd & 28th.
Francis’s New Burger Bar Is a Total Treat
Late-night vegan eats come to Northeast.
The Herbivorous Butcher Buys J. Selby’s, With Delicious Consequences
Coming soon: bottomless mimosas at vegan brunch.
Herbie Butcher’s Fried Chicken Led to Slaughter
Plus CTC inks first-ever union contract, happy retirement to Randy Furst, and preliminary details on the MSP-outbound Delta disaster in today's Flyover news roundup.
Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2023
The 9 new restaurants that most charmed and/or delighted Racket’s food and drink editor this year.
Doin’ Beers: 5 Minnesota Beers to Drink in July
This month, it's summer vibes only.
Freeloader Friday: 90 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Pop-up markets, book sales, music in parks, and festivals for hot dogs, THC, and the '90s.
Downsides to Having (Alleged) Alcoholic Fox News Host Running the Pentagon Emerge
Plus Jennifer Carnahan's deathless political ambitions, Hippo Pockets plans brick 'n' mortar, and RIP to a scene photog in today's Flyover news roundup.
Space Cowboys, Hot Pots, and Food for Vegan Stoners in June’s Restaurant Roundup
Plus a few of our favs close up shop.
Recap: Let’s Tour Boubville, Duluth’s Punk Take on Bentleyville
This Christmas fest for weirdos was bigger than ever this year .
It’s Your First Complete Concert Calendar of 2024: Jan. 2-10
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
PryesFest, Veg Fest, Chroma Zone Murals: This Week’s Best Events
Oktoberfests, block parties, and lots of amazing eats this week.
7 New Books From MN Authors to Pair With Your Summer Activities
Going to a show? Celebrating July 4? Fretting over the heat death of the planet? These books are perfect for the occasion.
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.
Folks… He’s Running
Plus 'The Daily Show' visits Duluth, Japanese burgers, and violent beer in today's Flyover news roundup.
Aquatennial, ArtCars, Night Markets: This Week’s Best Events
Bring your sunscreen, this week's filled with outdoor parties.
Everyone’s Announcing Cool New Restaurant News This Month!
Killer suburban pizza comes to the North Loop, a Travail trio sets out on their own, and more in this month’s Racket Restaurant Roundup.
Inside Keiko’s Kitchen, Uptown’s Fun and Funky New Vegan Bodega
The popular Black-owned vegan pop-up has a permanent home, and it's cute as hell.
Free Pinball, Holiday Drag, and a Vegan Meat Raffle: This Week’s Best Events
Do you want to drink booze in the midst of twinkling holiday lights? Yeah, we have a ton of those, too.
Change Is Underway at Malcolm Yards Market
As some other food halls struggle, this Prospect Park market appears to be thriving.
The Libs Are Comin’ for Your Leaf Blowers, Patriots
Plus Texas-style DQ, another new veggie burger, and the Strib's new boss suggests a digital future in today's Flyover.
5 Things to Know About Flora Room, the New North Loop Speakeasy in the Ol’ Marvel Bar Space
For one, they have food now!
Gold From the Soil
With Oro by Nixta Tortilleria, chefs Gustavo and Kate Romero showcase the complexity and versatility of heirloom corn.
We Need to Talk About the Strib’s Dive Bar List
Plus MN Freedom Fund rails against cash bail, a new THC-friendly vegan spot opens this spring, and catching up with Mayor Melvin Carter in today's Flyover.
Pickup Truck Opera, Nershfest, Street Art in Downtown: This Week’s Best Events
Plus week two of the Fringe, Disco Death's b-day, and 'Jaws' in the park.
Yuletide Tunes and Megapop Stars Dominate Your Complete Concert Calendar: December 5-11
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
23 Observations on Drew Barrymore’s Recent Herbivorous Butcher Segment
The glorious return of Racket's 'Observations on Drew Barrymore' series.
Weed Weviews: 4 THC Treats I Tried in July
Sour gummies, space ice cream, THC bubbly, and a fancy pâte du fruit. Oh la la!
Can a 1-Day City of Minneapolis ‘Emergency Prep’ Course Turn Me Into a Prepper?
Rather than fret anxiously at home, I spent 6 hours at the city's 'Ready Camp.'
Arab Film Fest, Sociable Turns 11, CupcakKe: This Week’s Best Events
Plus food trucks in North Loop, a mega-art fair at the California Building, and last call for Ren Fest.
Did You Know There’s a Vegan Sub Shop on the East Side? And That it Kicks Ass?
The "golden age" of vegan dining comes to St. Paul.
5 Things to Know About D’s Banh Mi, the Year-Round Restaurant Coming to the Ol’ Snack Shack
OK, we spoiled one of the things: Unlike under previous owners Dave's Popcorn and Milk Jam, the 38th Street hut will be open all year.
Get a Sneak Peek of the Indigenous Food Lab—Plus Fresh Tortillas—This Week at Midtown Global Market
The market/restaurant/education center will begin its multiphase opening in about a month.
Leak: Far-Right Militia Members Among MN’s Cops, Military, Politicians
Plus Jack Jablonski's big reveal, Jensen dangles a baby, and a growing vegan bakery empire in today's Flyover.
How’s Caribou Coffee’s First Vegan Sandwich?
The JUST Egg™ Roasted Tomato & Pesto Flatbread gets the Racket™ treatment.
Francis Has Plant-Based Plans for the Old Sen Yai Sen Lek, Dipped & Debris Space
"We remain concerned about how people might feel about either of those spots being replaced, because they were so loved in the community, and so good."
Furry-Flustered Scott Jensen: Where Are Your Children Peeing?
Plus tiny checks for essential workers, Woody Harrelson drops some dough on Mpls, and a feel-good story about a jacket in today's Flyover.
New 2022 MN State Fair Food: Predicting the Winners and Losers
Let's get all Mel Kiper on the Fair's 38 new food concoctions.
Fall Arts Guide 2024
The very best things to do, from music to comedy to festivals and beyond.
Hi Flora!: MN’s First THC Restaurant Gets a New Name, Opening Date
The restaurant will follow later this spring, but the storefront debuts this month. We'll give you ONE GUESS when the grand opening is.
Kevin Gates, Oktoberfest Block Parties, Vegan Eats at Caydence: This Week’s Best Events
Enjoy the street fests before they turn chilly.
Huh: Jane Fonda Weighs in on the Ward 7 Minneapolis City Council Race
Plus Stalk & Spade bites it, talkin' labor at the U, and a journalist becomes a candy scientist in today's Flyover news roundup.
D’s Banh Mi is Finally Opening in the Ol’ Snack Shack!
Plus weed czar needed, the last days of video universe, and an existential threat to St. Anthony Falls in today's Flyover news roundup.
Here’s All the February Restaurant News We Could Track Down
Is it possible that just ONE Twin Cities restaurant closed in February? Almost certainly not. Feel free to correct us in the comments!
With Thaliwala, the Gorkha Palace/MomoDosa Duo Expand Their South Asian Empire
The fast-casual restaurant heads for the ‘burbs.
Openings, Closings, and Some Signs of Spring in the March Racket Restaurant Roundup
Welcoming Wildflyer East, saying bye-bye to Bev's, and getting ready for Gai Noi.
7 Exciting New Books for Young Readers by MN Authors
Locally crafted literary adventures that transport you from the U of M to the Superior Hiking Trail and beyond.
Let’s Get Autumnal With Your Complete Concert Calendar: Sept. 19-25
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Doin’ Beers: 5 Minnesota Beers to Drink in August
This month, we're at wit's end.
How to Help the Victims of Saturday’s Tragic Nudieland Shooting
Plus a bad tweet, the zoo's new treetop trail is zapping attendees, and a local TikTok casino-goer faces jail time in today's Flyover news roundup.
We’re Getting a ‘Simpsons’-Inspired Steamed Hams Restaurant
Meet Hammies, the plussed-up slider operation with brick 'n' mortar ambitions.
The Fair’s Over (And So Is Summer?) But You Still Have Your Complete Concert Calendar: September 5-11
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in Twin Cities clubs and parks this week.
Freeloader Friday: 118 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Oktoberfests, food truck parties, vintage pop-ups, and way more.
There’s More to Rocktober Than Rock in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Oct. 3-9
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Uptown Theater Returns This Year—And So Does Prof?
Plus students demand answers about Azad's death, dairy farmers are crybabies, and parks do markets in today's Flyover.
Kim Crockett: Liar? Idiot? Both?
Plus a costly chicken dispute, understaffed cop night shifts, and PETA vs. Jucy Lucys in today's Flyover.
Egg On a Roll Expands, Saint Dinette Announces Closing Date, and More Twin Cities Restaurant News
It's the January Racket Restaurant Roundup.
The Timberwolves Will Be Good. But Will Target Center’s Food?
Mostly, yeah. But please, read on!
Slurp Pop-Up Noodle Shop Slaps
We ate our way through 3/4 of the Slurp menu. (OK, so there's only six dishes, but still.)
Hell Yeah: Minnesota’s Only Black-Owned Cold-Pressed Juice Bar Is Expanding
Coming soon to The Dripping Root: waffles, paninis, salads, flatbreads, and more!
Freeloader Friday: 59 Free Things To Do This Weekend
All the free things I could find this week.
Dulono’s Gets Evicted, Travail to Take Over Italian Eatery, and More of the Latest Restaurant News
It's the last Racket Restaurant Roundup of 2024 and the first Racket Restaurant Roundup of 2025.
Forget the Turkey—Here’s all the Restaurant News You Might’ve Missed in November
Say goodbye to Hi Flora! and hello to Saturday Dumpling Co., plus a whole lot more in this month's Racket Restaurant Roundup.
Your Boss Has a Plan to Save Downtown Minneapolis
Plus incoming food options, rentable scooters and bikers, and large pothole saviors in today's Flyover.
A New Jazz Club in North Loop and Lots Else to Check out in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Feb. 6-12
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Finally! Clancey’s Meats & Fish Confirms Grand Ave. Move, Plans to Add Vegan Eats
The Linden Hills shop is moving to a bigger space and it's all happening so fast.
Duluth’s Wealthy ‘Climate Refugees’ Are Driving Up Real Estate Costs
Plus a $3 million fib, RIP Eat Street Social, and the two local angles to Mario's boots in today's Flyover.
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.
A Twin Cities Vegan Big Mac Showdown
Comparing the McDonald's taste-alikes at local vegan pillars J. Selby's and Reverie.
Thai New Year, Vegan Meat Raffle, Queer Bazaar: This Week’s Best Events
Plus the world's largest bounce house is coming to town.
The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair
Our review crew returns to the fair for the first time since 2019.
With Ramen Shoten, Eat Street Crossing Gets a Traditional Stand-Up Noodle Shop
The grab, slurp, and go spot will open alongside the rest of the food hall this November.
At Sociable, Francis Serves Up Vegan Burgers a Carnivore Will Love
"We've gotten so many responses of like, 'That's the first vegan burger I've had, and it's the best burger I've had in a long time.'"
Coming Soon: Indigenous Food Lab Expands with Tea Bar, Restaurant, Market
The Midtown Global Market commissary kitchen gets a big addition.
Hello to a New Chimborazo, Fool Me Once Flees, and More April Restaurant News
Plus changes at Eat Street Crossing and more in the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup.
Two Icons Return, Some Local Chains Shrink, and a Witchy Gin Bar Debuts in the October Restaurant Roundup
Plus an all-day coffee shop with Football Pizza, a new bún bò huế joint, and more!
