Chef Yia Vang opens new restaurant Vinai in Minneapolis
FOX 9's Shayne Wells sits down with Chef Yia Vang to chat about his new restaurant Vinai, which opens July 30 serving traditional Hmong food. The restaurant is located at 1300 NE 2nd St. in Minneapolis.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells sits down with Chef Yia Vang to chat about his new restaurant Vinai, which opens July 30 serving traditional Hmong food. The restaurant is located at 1300 NE 2nd St. in Minneapolis.
Gluek's Bar and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis celebrates 90 years
While some things have changed, the bar's German beer hall atmosphere and liter steins have stood the test of time.
While some things have changed, the bar's German beer hall atmosphere and liter steins have stood the test of time.
Big Guy?s BBQ Roadhouse: Taste Buds
Summer is here and backyard grills are taking center stage, but a smokehouse in Wisconsin is raising the bar in barbecue, and catching Stephanie Hansen?s eye. Big Guy?s BBQ Roadhouse in Hudson, Wisconsin, is serving up smoked prime rib, candied bacon, and other specialty items that have customers hooked.
Summer is here and backyard grills are taking center stage, but a smokehouse in Wisconsin is raising the bar in barbecue, and catching Stephanie Hansen?s eye. Big Guy?s BBQ Roadhouse in Hudson, Wisconsin, is serving up smoked prime rib, candied bacon, and other specialty items that have customers hooked.
Hooked on Shore Lunch: Taste Buds
The lure of sizzling smash burgers and hungry fish brings Stephanie Hansen and the Taste Buds crew to the shores of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis for an epic adventure with Nate P., host of ?Shore Lunch with Nate P." on YouTube.
The lure of sizzling smash burgers and hungry fish brings Stephanie Hansen and the Taste Buds crew to the shores of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis for an epic adventure with Nate P., host of ?Shore Lunch with Nate P." on YouTube.
Christina Nguyen wins Best Chef Midwest at James Beard Awards
Minneapolis Chef Christina Nguyen won a James Beard Award after being named Best Chef Midwest for her restaurant Hai Hai.
Minneapolis Chef Christina Nguyen won a James Beard Award after being named Best Chef Midwest for her restaurant Hai Hai.
Coffee: Taste Buds Face-Off Sweepstakes
Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with coffee roasted in Minnesota. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, taste test medium roasts from UP Coffee Roasters and Peace Coffee. Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.
Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with coffee roasted in Minnesota. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, taste test medium roasts from UP Coffee Roasters and Peace Coffee. Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.
Minneapolis restaurant vying for Best New Restaurant title
A Northeast Minneapolis restaurant is a finalist for Best New Restaurant in the Country from the James Beard Awards. Oro by Nixta is from the chef team of Gustavo and Kate Romero. The pair will head to Chicago on Saturday. Ann Ahmed of Kh?luna and Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai are also finalists for Best Chef: Midwest. The ceremony is on Monday, June 10.
A Northeast Minneapolis restaurant is a finalist for Best New Restaurant in the Country from the James Beard Awards. Oro by Nixta is from the chef team of Gustavo and Kate Romero. The pair will head to Chicago on Saturday. Ann Ahmed of Kh?luna and Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai are also finalists for Best Chef: Midwest. The ceremony is on Monday, June 10.
Seasonings: Taste Buds Face-Off Sweepstakes
Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with seasoning blends. With so many options in this category, Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, zero in on Minnesota-made meat rubs. They taste test 14 Spice and Plump Chef on bread and butter. Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.
Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with seasoning blends. With so many options in this category, Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, zero in on Minnesota-made meat rubs. They taste test 14 Spice and Plump Chef on bread and butter. Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.
Taste Buds Face-Off Sweepstakes: Hot Sauce
Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with a hot sauce battle. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, taste test three Minnesota brands: Paulman Acre's "Don't Pear the Reaper," Sembo's Sauce "Lemon Mango Habanero," and Lost Capital Food's "Pyramid Scheme." Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.
Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with a hot sauce battle. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, taste test three Minnesota brands: Paulman Acre's "Don't Pear the Reaper," Sembo's Sauce "Lemon Mango Habanero," and Lost Capital Food's "Pyramid Scheme." Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.
Foraging feast: Taste Buds
Midwest forests are filled with spring blooms and fresh greens this time of year, and for Chef Alan Bergo, it's time to feast. Alan has a wealth of knowledge and skill in all facets of foraging, and that made him the perfect companion on Stephanie Hansen's quest to harvest nutrients from the great outdoors in the latest episode of Taste Buds.
Midwest forests are filled with spring blooms and fresh greens this time of year, and for Chef Alan Bergo, it's time to feast. Alan has a wealth of knowledge and skill in all facets of foraging, and that made him the perfect companion on Stephanie Hansen's quest to harvest nutrients from the great outdoors in the latest episode of Taste Buds.
Taste Buds Face-Off Sweepstakes: Brie Cheese
Hey Taste Buds! Want to win $500? Taste Buds is teaming up with Gordon Ramsay?s Food Stars to celebrate Minnesota Makers. We?re trying a whole bunch of local products and putting them head-to-head in a taste test to find our favorites. This week's Face-Off was between Alemar Cheese Company and Redhead Creamery. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, tasted brie cheese from each company and picked a winner. Spoiler alert ? It was Redhead Creamery.
Hey Taste Buds! Want to win $500? Taste Buds is teaming up with Gordon Ramsay?s Food Stars to celebrate Minnesota Makers. We?re trying a whole bunch of local products and putting them head-to-head in a taste test to find our favorites. This week's Face-Off was between Alemar Cheese Company and Redhead Creamery. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, tasted brie cheese from each company and picked a winner. Spoiler alert ? It was Redhead Creamery.
Brioche Donuts bring out the crowds to St. Paul
About 10 years ago the country went crazy for cronuts, a cross between a donut and a croissant. There?s a new creation to get excited about in St. Paul. So Yen Desserts is making super fluffy brioche donuts. The donuts are hand-rolled, fried and filled with a light cream. The flavors rotate monthly. For May they?re featuring banana cream caramel pie, strawberry cream, raspberry lychee and an ?everything but the bagel? donut. The shop also has fresh beignets, burnt Basque cheesecake and savory congee bowls. They?re open Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are planning to add Thursdays this summer. They can sell out of the brioche donuts, but they will announce sell-outs on their social media pages. So Yen Desserts is located in Lowertown St. Paul at 275 4th St. E.
About 10 years ago the country went crazy for cronuts, a cross between a donut and a croissant. There?s a new creation to get excited about in St. Paul. So Yen Desserts is making super fluffy brioche donuts. The donuts are hand-rolled, fried and filled with a light cream. The flavors rotate monthly. For May they?re featuring banana cream caramel pie, strawberry cream, raspberry lychee and an ?everything but the bagel? donut. The shop also has fresh beignets, burnt Basque cheesecake and savory congee bowls. They?re open Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are planning to add Thursdays this summer. They can sell out of the brioche donuts, but they will announce sell-outs on their social media pages. So Yen Desserts is located in Lowertown St. Paul at 275 4th St. E.
Mother?s Day sweets with Zo? Bakes: Taste Buds
Stephanie Hansen celebrates Mother?s Day with two of her favorite moms: Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig Fine Foods, and Zo? Fran?ois of Zo? Bakes in the latest episode of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen celebrates Mother?s Day with two of her favorite moms: Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig Fine Foods, and Zo? Fran?ois of Zo? Bakes in the latest episode of Taste Buds.
Minne's D ‘pay it forward’ hopes to feed customers, community
A “pay it forward" board allows current customers to purchase a meal – or anything of their choosing off the menu – and leave it for the next person.
A “pay it forward" board allows current customers to purchase a meal – or anything of their choosing off the menu – and leave it for the next person.
Beloved Convention Grill reopening in Edina after years-long closure
For nine decades, the Convention Grill has been known for serving up no-frills American classics. But after four years of customers waiting and wondering, the burgers are back on the grill at the beloved diner.
For nine decades, the Convention Grill has been known for serving up no-frills American classics. But after four years of customers waiting and wondering, the burgers are back on the grill at the beloved diner.
Dangerous Man Brewing new location announced, outdoor taproom campaign launched
After closing its northeast Minneapolis location last October, the owners of Dangerous Man Brewing promised they would return - fans of their beer now know where.
After closing its northeast Minneapolis location last October, the owners of Dangerous Man Brewing promised they would return - fans of their beer now know where.
Billy Sushi and tuna rolls: Taste Buds
Stephanie Hansen dives deep into the art of the sushi roll with nationally renowned chef?Billy Tserenbat, founder of?Billy Sushi in Minneapolis, on the latest episode of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen dives deep into the art of the sushi roll with nationally renowned chef?Billy Tserenbat, founder of?Billy Sushi in Minneapolis, on the latest episode of Taste Buds.
Bachelorette dinner date: Taste Buds
Stephanie Hansen?s good friend, Jack Leius, has a new girlfriend ? and she?s no stranger to TV. Michelle Young captured hearts as the runner-up on season 25 of ?The Bachelor,? and as ?The Bachelorette? in 2021. And while Michelle?s love story took a few unexpected turns, she and Jack are thrilled that their paths finally crossed. Anxious to meet Michelle and celebrate their relationship, Stephanie prepares a romantic dinner plan with Jack on the latest episode of Taste Buds. They head to Kowalski?s grocery store for ingredients, then get to work making shrimp fettuccine with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, strawberry salad with honeyed almonds, a signature tequila cocktail, and 2019 Napa Valley red wine from Magna Carta.
Stephanie Hansen?s good friend, Jack Leius, has a new girlfriend ? and she?s no stranger to TV. Michelle Young captured hearts as the runner-up on season 25 of ?The Bachelor,? and as ?The Bachelorette? in 2021. And while Michelle?s love story took a few unexpected turns, she and Jack are thrilled that their paths finally crossed. Anxious to meet Michelle and celebrate their relationship, Stephanie prepares a romantic dinner plan with Jack on the latest episode of Taste Buds. They head to Kowalski?s grocery store for ingredients, then get to work making shrimp fettuccine with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, strawberry salad with honeyed almonds, a signature tequila cocktail, and 2019 Napa Valley red wine from Magna Carta.
New caf? and coffee shop moves into northeast Mpls
A busy corner in northeast Minneapolis has a new spot for coffee and clean eats. Parcelle Organics took over the New Bohemia spot at Hennepin and University. The shop boasts a Wesley Andrews coffee counter with Japanese siphons. There?s also smoothies, bakery items plus breakfast and lunch options. They make everything they can in-house, including the breads and milks. The smoothies are also available as a new food item at Twins games this season. The restaurant is from Kamal Mohamed of STEPCHLD and Nashville Coop. Parcelle is open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
A busy corner in northeast Minneapolis has a new spot for coffee and clean eats. Parcelle Organics took over the New Bohemia spot at Hennepin and University. The shop boasts a Wesley Andrews coffee counter with Japanese siphons. There?s also smoothies, bakery items plus breakfast and lunch options. They make everything they can in-house, including the breads and milks. The smoothies are also available as a new food item at Twins games this season. The restaurant is from Kamal Mohamed of STEPCHLD and Nashville Coop. Parcelle is open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Homemade bread recipes: Taste Buds
Stephanie Hansen?s love of focaccia, sourdough, and croissants leads her on an epic Minneapolis bread journey in this episode of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen?s love of focaccia, sourdough, and croissants leads her on an epic Minneapolis bread journey in this episode of Taste Buds.