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Man v. Food: Minneapolis Travel Channel Shoot

Man v. Food: Minneapolis Travel Channel Shoot

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What does the host of Travel Channel’s Man v. Food like most about Minneapolis? Find out when Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's restaurant columnist and host of Bizarre Foods Andrew Zimmern interviews Man v. Food’s Adam Richman at a location shoot at Brasa Rotisserie.

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s 2009 Restaurateurs of the Year

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s 2009 Restaurateurs of the Year

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine restaurant columnist and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods, Andrew Zimmern, interviews Tim McKee and Josh Thoma, owners of La Belle Vie, Solera, Smalley’s Caribbean Barbeque & Pirate Bar, and Barrio, about the secret sauce to their success. Plus, find out what’s in award-winning chef Tim McKee’s refrigerator.

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Critics’ Choice: 2009 Best New Restaurants

Critics’ Choice: 2009 Best New Restaurants

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Hungry for something new? Mpls.St.Paul Magazine associate editor Stephanie March takes you on a tour of some of our editors’ picks of the best new restaurants in the Twin Cities, featuring moto-i, Black Sheep Pizza, Barrio, Sen Yai Sen Lek, and The Strip Club.

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Habanero Hell Throwdown

Habanero Hell Throwdown

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Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Steve Marsh, Bill Swanson, Stephanie March, and Adam Platt fire up their taste buds in a gutsy eating contest featuring Chino Latino's new Habanero Hell Poppers. They're flame-tastic!

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Taste! Mpls.St.Paul’s Ultimate Wine & Dine

Taste! Mpls.St.Paul’s Ultimate Wine & Dine

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Taste!, Mpls.St.Paul’s food and wine event at the W Minneapolis-The Foshay, featured nearly 300 wines, cuisine from 20 restaurants, plus guest appearances by Tom Colicchio, chef/owner of Craft Restaurants and head judge of Bravo’s Top Chef, and Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods

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Uncorked: Bill Coy’s Five Worthy Wine Bars

Uncorked: Bill Coy’s Five Worthy Wine Bars

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Wondering where to take your next sip? Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Wine Line columnist Bill Coy recommends five distinct wine bars in the Twin Cities.

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All-American Food: The Critic's Tour

Mac 'n' cheese

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From mac ‘n’ cheese to apple pie, take a look at some all-American favorites across the Twin Cities with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine restaurants editor Adam Platt.

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Critics' Picks 2008: Best Restaurants

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Check out our restaurant experts' picks for the 2008 best restaurants in the Twin Cities. These are the places they'd spend their own buck on any day.

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Best Bakeries: A Guided Tour

Cupcake

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Bakery guru Beth Dooley tours some of her favorite Twin Cities sweet shops.

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Zimmern on Steak

Andrew Zimmern

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Andrew Zimmern visits the meat case at Byerly’s to talk steak—from choosing your cut to cooking it, this video series covers the basics you need to know.

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Wine 101

Bill Coy

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Watch and learn as Mpls.St.Paul Magazine wine columnist, Bill Coy, explains wine basics. From how to store it to how to smell it, this video series will leave you vino savvy.

Recipes

Recipes

Search hundreds of recipes from top Twin Cities chefs, restaurants, and celebrities. Find entries by Andrew Zimmern, host of the Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel, WCCO's Don Shelby, chef Steven Brown, restaurants Palomino and W.A. Frost, and more.

Foie Gras Mousse by Andrew Zimmern

Foie Gras

Controversial?  Yes.  Delicious?  Oh yes. Andrew Zimmern shares his recipe for Foie Gras Mousse.

Brunch Beat
Brunch Beat Victor's brunch offers traditional Cuban fare, from mango and corn pancakes to picadillo with fried eggs.
Foodie File

Foodie File

blog by Mpls.St. Paul Food + Dining Editors

F3: Fireworkin'
by Stephanie March
on July 3, 2009

Stephanie MarchIt's a Fresh Flaggin' Friday and if you're at work, hopefully it's only a half day. By sundown, I'll be sippin' mash and talkin'...

Chambers Announcement Expected Today
by Adam Platt
on June 29, 2009

Adam PlattWe are expecting a major announcement today, first previewed in this blog a couple weeks ago, from Chambers Kitchen and the Chambers Hotel. The expectation...

Andrew Zimmern

Chow & Again

blog by Andrew Zimmern

Chambers New Home for D'Amico Restaurant
on June 29, 2009

After 22 years, and untold droves of ecstatic diners, D'Amico Cucina served its last meal on Saturday evening. This morning, less than 48 hours later,...

Family Affair
on June 22, 2009

Yes, just to set the record straight—since I have gotten a flood of e-mails about it throughout the last few days—my father-in-law, Bill Haas, is...

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Victor's 1959 Cafe

Victor's 1959 Cafè

Victor's brunch offers traditional Cuban fare, from mango and corn pancakes to picadillo with fried eggs.

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Our five picks of must-visit restaurants that sizzle this month.

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bordeaux

Bord'oh!

This overanalyzed French region has more to offer than $600 reds and Byzantine labeling. See our five Bordeaux picks.

tian jin

Tian Jin

The most authentic Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine is in Chanhassen in a space that's a cut well above the average chop suey joint.

Meritage

Meritage

Meritage's brunch spread includes perfectly turned-out omelets, spicy bloody marys, brioche French toast, a memorable eggs benedict, and corned beef hash so good it may just lift your spirit.

Hudson Wisconsin

Food Lovers Guide: Hudson, Wisconsin

Food lovers will find heartland specialties, burgers, pizza, funky jerk, good steaks, fancy drinks, and craft beer in Hudson, a St. Croix River town 45 minutes from the Twin Cities. Here are ten restaurants worth checking out.

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Cathay Chow Mein

From egg foo young to shrimp fried rice, Cathay Chow Mein does takeout right__properly smoky, salty, and gooey in large bargain-sized portions.

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Alsace: Germance Personified

From Riesling to pinot gris, wine columnist Bill Coy picks five Alsatian whites from Alsace, France.

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La Belle Crêpe

La Belle Crêpe offers a tasty, international snack on Nicollet Mall.

Oregon Wines

Oregon

There are several wine regions in Oregon and a diverse selection of grapes—syrah, pinot blanc, cabernet sauvignon.

bradstreet crafthouse

Bradstreet Craftshouse

Bradstreet Craftshouse is the latest addition to the growing list of places combining creative small plate dining and specialized libations. It’s arguably the most sophisticated and ambitious of the genre.

black sheep pizza

Black Sheep Pizza

Like neighborhood joints in Brooklyn, it’s all about the pie. And like those tiny storefront gems in a big city, Black Sheep serves an assortment of families, guys just off a shift, singles, and couples from the apartments nearby.

Pho Hoa

Pho Hoa

With an abundance of fresh, flavorful ingredients, the latest noodle shop to hit Eat Street does not disappoint.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

With such a wide array of styles that include fruity, rich, and tannic notes, there's a cabernet sauvignon for every taste.

moto-i

moto-i

Freshly brewed sake along with small plates make for a fun, casual, low-cost, and creative approach to dining.

Couples Who Cook Stewart and Heidi Woodman

Couples Who Cook

The highest-pressure, most failure-prone business out there is, surprisingly, one of the most fertile territories for husband-wife partnerships. Here’s a look at marriages in the pressure cooker.

Rinata

Rinata

This Italian hot spot serves humble dishes with a subtle touch.

Zahtar By Fhima

Zahtar By Fhima

David Fhima's newest venture offers a handful of notable dishes.

Frugal Gourmet Favor Cafe

Favor Cafe

Favor Cafe's vibe is homey, the service is over-the-top friendly, and the soul food leaves you satisfied.

Malbec

The malbec grape may be hot, but it is not new. The Argentines have been growing it for decades, and the French have been using it for centuries.

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Best Restaurants 2009

Best Restaurants 2009

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