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Appetites®

Every week, we bring you local and regional food and drink news, trends, reviews, flavors, recipes and advice. Appetites airs every Wednesday on MPR News' All Things Considered with host Tom Crann.

After long detour, Chef Sameh Wadi revives Saffron, the restaurant that never left his mind

After long detour, Chef Sameh Wadi revives Saffron, the restaurant that never left his mind

After shuttering Saffron nearly eight years ago, Chef Sameh Wadi went on to World Street Kitchen and Milkjam Creamery in Minneapolis. Now, he’s ready to return to his roots.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Ngoc Bui

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Appetites: Sisters bottle up mom’s ‘magic’ chutney recipes

Appetites: Sisters bottle up mom’s ‘magic’ chutney recipes

On Mother’s Day, many celebrate the mother figures in their lives with flowers or by cooking a meal. Sisters Yasameen and Sheilla Sajady have been celebrating their mom, Fatima, with their sauce company, Maazah, and sharing the “magic” of her chutney recipes.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Appetites: As team elevates play, Wolves head chef elevates arena menu

Appetites: As team elevates play, Wolves head chef elevates arena menu

Basketball fans headed to the Target Center have seen the quality of play from the Timberwolves improve over the past couple of years. It just so happens that the fan dining experience also has made an Anthony Edwards-esque leap.
by Tom Crann, Josh Cobb and Ngoc Bui

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Appetites: Flaky and puffed with air, popovers are a Passover staple

Appetites: Flaky and puffed with air, popovers are a Passover staple

Thousands of popovers push through the doors at Yum! Kitchen and Bakery every year during Passover. MPR News Host Tom Crann talks with Yum co-owner, Patti Soskin on how they’re made and why they’re such a versatile Passover pastry.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Lukas Levin

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Move over IPAs: Craft brewers win over new fans with lighter beers

Move over IPAs: Craft brewers win over new fans with lighter beers

When the weather warms up and the days get brighter, so do the beers people drink. And increasingly, craft brewers are focusing their efforts on those light, refreshing lagers.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Oro by Nixta, Khaluna, Hai Hai restaurants, chefs named James Beard award finalists

Oro by Nixta, Khaluna, Hai Hai restaurants, chefs named James Beard award finalists

Two chefs and one restaurant remain in contention for a James Beard Award in June this year. Oro by Nixta is a finalist for Best New Restaurant, while Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai and Ann Ahmed of Khâluna are finalists for the Best Chef of the Midwest category.
by Matt Mikus

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Combating loneliness over a shared meal at Gigi’s Cafe

Combating loneliness over a shared meal at Gigi’s Cafe

A group of Minnesotans host a weekly gathering at a Minneapolis cafe for a communal meal. The invitation is open to everyone, especially those needing companionship and human connection.
by Tom Crann and Matthew Alvarez

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