James Beard Awards 2024: Here are the Twin Cities semifinalists
Known as one of the highest honors in the restaurant and hospitality industry, the James Beard Awards have announced its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists, which includes several Twin Cities nominations.
Known as one of the highest honors in the restaurant and hospitality industry, the James Beard Awards have announced its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists, which includes several Twin Cities nominations.
Taste Buds: Protein Packed Soup and Salad
New year = new goals! Stephanie Hansen is doubling down on her nutrition and learning about protein with Stephanie Meyer (@stephanie.a.meyer on Instagram). Stephanie is a coach, personal chef, instructor, and author at Project Vibrancy. Follow along with the Stephanies as they create a protein packed soup and salad combo with rotisserie chicken, Northern Waters Smokehaus chorizo, kale, and crispy prosciutto!
New year = new goals! Stephanie Hansen is doubling down on her nutrition and learning about protein with Stephanie Meyer (@stephanie.a.meyer on Instagram). Stephanie is a coach, personal chef, instructor, and author at Project Vibrancy. Follow along with the Stephanies as they create a protein packed soup and salad combo with rotisserie chicken, Northern Waters Smokehaus chorizo, kale, and crispy prosciutto!
Tavern on Grand in St. Paul is closing after 35 years in business
It’s a Thursday in January, a frigid 8 degrees outside, and Tavern on Grand’s lunch crowd was bustling. The owners chalk it up, in part, to the announcement they made only hours earlier that the iconic restaurant would be closing later this year.
It’s a Thursday in January, a frigid 8 degrees outside, and Tavern on Grand’s lunch crowd was bustling. The owners chalk it up, in part, to the announcement they made only hours earlier that the iconic restaurant would be closing later this year.
New brunch spot opens in Uptown
The Breakfast Club has arrived in Uptown. It’s open seven days a week at 1300 Lagoon Ave. This is the first Breakfast Club in the Twin Cities. There are three locations in Iowa. The space is lively and colorful with TV screens playing a mix of music videos from the '80s and '90s and Cocomelon (because you eat your breakfast while watching cartoons). The brunch menu is expansive and even offers starters like breakfast corn dogs and a crepe flight. You can follow along on Instagaram @TheBreakfastClubMPLS
The Breakfast Club has arrived in Uptown. It’s open seven days a week at 1300 Lagoon Ave. This is the first Breakfast Club in the Twin Cities. There are three locations in Iowa. The space is lively and colorful with TV screens playing a mix of music videos from the '80s and '90s and Cocomelon (because you eat your breakfast while watching cartoons). The brunch menu is expansive and even offers starters like breakfast corn dogs and a crepe flight. You can follow along on Instagaram @TheBreakfastClubMPLS
Soul Bowl creator opens coffee caf? in the Mill District
The founder?s of Soul Bowl are adding two new restaurants to their repertoire. They?ve taken over the former Smith and Porter space. First, they opened C.R.E.A.M. Caf?, which is an acronym for Coffee Rules Everything Around Me. The caf? serves craft coffee and coffee flights, tea and breakfast all day plus lunch options. They?re open Sunday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 428 S. 2nd St. in the Mill District of Minneapolis. In March, they?ll open a restaurant next door to C.R.E.A.M Caf? called Klassics Kitchen + Cocktail.
The founder?s of Soul Bowl are adding two new restaurants to their repertoire. They?ve taken over the former Smith and Porter space. First, they opened C.R.E.A.M. Caf?, which is an acronym for Coffee Rules Everything Around Me. The caf? serves craft coffee and coffee flights, tea and breakfast all day plus lunch options. They?re open Sunday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 428 S. 2nd St. in the Mill District of Minneapolis. In March, they?ll open a restaurant next door to C.R.E.A.M Caf? called Klassics Kitchen + Cocktail.
Minnesota US Foods workers picketing, restaurant deliveries delayed
US Foods workers in Plymouth formed picket lines Monday, causing delays in orders to several restaurants throughout the Twin Cities.
US Foods workers in Plymouth formed picket lines Monday, causing delays in orders to several restaurants throughout the Twin Cities.
Taco Chon's changes name, ends beef with Taco John’s
A longstanding beef between a Minnesota-based family restaurant and national chain Taco Johns has seemingly come to a not-so-spicy resolution.
A longstanding beef between a Minnesota-based family restaurant and national chain Taco Johns has seemingly come to a not-so-spicy resolution.
Dry January: Taste Buds
Who says Dry January can?t be filled with fun? Stephanie explores the massive mocktail selection at Minnesota?s first non-alcoholic bottleshop, Marigold, and samples vibrant and festive food pairings with Chowgirls Catering. Create your own mocktails at home with the recipes featured in the episode.
Who says Dry January can?t be filled with fun? Stephanie explores the massive mocktail selection at Minnesota?s first non-alcoholic bottleshop, Marigold, and samples vibrant and festive food pairings with Chowgirls Catering. Create your own mocktails at home with the recipes featured in the episode.
Muddy Paws Cheesecake receives $40K order after seeking help to stay open
The popular Twin Cities bakery Muddy Paws Cheesecake got a big donation from a TV philanthropist, putting them one step closer to raising enough money to keep their doors open.
The popular Twin Cities bakery Muddy Paws Cheesecake got a big donation from a TV philanthropist, putting them one step closer to raising enough money to keep their doors open.
Muddy Paws saved by CNBC host donation, order
After starting a crowdfunding campaign to remain open, St. Louis Park?s Muddy Paws Cheesecake will remain open for the time being thanks to a large donation and even larger owner by the host of CNBC?s ?The Profit,? Marcus Lemonis.
After starting a crowdfunding campaign to remain open, St. Louis Park?s Muddy Paws Cheesecake will remain open for the time being thanks to a large donation and even larger owner by the host of CNBC?s ?The Profit,? Marcus Lemonis.
Muddy Paws Cheesecake seeking donations to keep it from closing for good
Muddy Paws Cheesecake in St. Louis Park is closing, but the owner is hoping the public will help save the shop.
Muddy Paws Cheesecake in St. Louis Park is closing, but the owner is hoping the public will help save the shop.
Buffalo chicken chili: Halftime with Taste Buds
Stephanie Hansen is serving up a gameday smash in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. Get everything you love about chicken wings inside a delicious chili!
Stephanie Hansen is serving up a gameday smash in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. Get everything you love about chicken wings inside a delicious chili!
Holiday drinks and apps: Taste Buds
Stephanie Hansen and Ian Lowther visit Red Nose Room at Red Cow Uptown as it's decked out for Christmas and cocktails (or mocktails). Stephanie is also serving up a creative holiday gift ? homemade Irish Cream, and cheesy appetizers like Gruy�re Cheese Puff and Goat Cheese Log in this latest episode of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen and Ian Lowther visit Red Nose Room at Red Cow Uptown as it's decked out for Christmas and cocktails (or mocktails). Stephanie is also serving up a creative holiday gift ? homemade Irish Cream, and cheesy appetizers like Gruy�re Cheese Puff and Goat Cheese Log in this latest episode of Taste Buds.
Taste Buds holiday special: Dec. 14, 2023
Here are three of Stephanie Hansen's favorite episodes to help viewers prepare for the holidays, including baked desserts, Indigenous cooking and cookies.
Here are three of Stephanie Hansen's favorite episodes to help viewers prepare for the holidays, including baked desserts, Indigenous cooking and cookies.
Taco braid: Halftime with Taste Buds
Stephanie Hansen is serving up a delicious twist on tacos with the Taco Braid, a shareable gameday favorite in this halftime edition of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen is serving up a delicious twist on tacos with the Taco Braid, a shareable gameday favorite in this halftime edition of Taste Buds.
First Caribou Coffee location closes
After more than three decades in operation, the first-ever Caribou Coffee location on France Avenue in Edina has poured its last cup.
After more than three decades in operation, the first-ever Caribou Coffee location on France Avenue in Edina has poured its last cup.
Easy Fudgy Cookies with Sarah Kieffer: Taste Buds
It?s holiday cookie season and Stephanie is learning from the ultimate cookie queen, Sarah Kieffer. With four cookbooks under her belt and a massive social media following, Sarah has become a go-to resource for foolproof recipes. In this episode of Taste Buds, she shares a simple way to make three kinds of cookies from two batches of dough. She also has a few tips and tricks for achieving crispy edges and fudgy centers in your cookies.
It?s holiday cookie season and Stephanie is learning from the ultimate cookie queen, Sarah Kieffer. With four cookbooks under her belt and a massive social media following, Sarah has become a go-to resource for foolproof recipes. In this episode of Taste Buds, she shares a simple way to make three kinds of cookies from two batches of dough. She also has a few tips and tricks for achieving crispy edges and fudgy centers in your cookies.
McDonald's plans unprecedented growth with the opening of 10,000 new stores in 4 years
McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain.
McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain.
Young entrepreneurs aim to become gumball machine moguls
A pair of 12-year-old Minneapolis boys have their sights set on becoming gumball machine moguls, and they're getting a nice boost from a well-known restaurant.
A pair of 12-year-old Minneapolis boys have their sights set on becoming gumball machine moguls, and they're getting a nice boost from a well-known restaurant.
Thirsty Whale bakery closing in north Minneapolis citing ‘economic changes’
Citing an “especially hard year" for its business filled with "economic changes," a popular bakery in north Minneapolis has announced it will cease operations.
Citing an “especially hard year" for its business filled with "economic changes," a popular bakery in north Minneapolis has announced it will cease operations.