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.

January 16, 2013 3:39 PM

Appetites: New batch of taprooms serving up in NE Minneapolis 'brew district'

There's something serious brewing in northeast Minneapolis. The bar story of 2012 was the explosion of taprooms in the Twin Cities. As the New Year begins the pace isn't slowing.

by Tom Crann

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January 2, 2013 12:00 AM

Appetites: Hidden ethnic gems

When looking for authentic food from around the world, it is easy to think about the urban options -- an eating tour of University Avenue or a trip to Eat Street. But there are good global eats hiding out in the suburbs and beyond.

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December 26, 2012 4:31 PM

Appetites: A 'golden decade' for the Twin Cities' dining scene

We have long known that the Twin Cities are great restaurant towns. Rachel Hutton, senior editor of Minnesota Monthly magazine is here to help us trace the evolution of the Twin Cities' foodie "cred."

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December 19, 2012 10:26 AM

Appetites: Local, artisan chocolates make for great gifts

Even the most creative people sometimes find it difficult to find the right gifts for the holidays. But very few people would decline artisan chocolates.

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December 12, 2012 3:45 PM

Appetites: Foodie gifts for the holidays

Consider edible gifts that recipients can enjoy until gone.

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December 5, 2012 3:00 PM

Appetites: Rooftop restaurant 'Union' opens in time for winter

A new restaurant with a rooftop patio opens in downtown Minneapolis just in time for below freezing temperatures. Who does that?

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November 28, 2012 3:00 PM

Appetites: 'Third wave' of coffee evolution brings new level of artisanship

The revolution in local food has a potable component. Craft brewing and locally roasted coffee are rising in popularity, not just in the Twin Cities, but also in other parts of the state, such as Duluth.

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November 21, 2012 3:30 PM

Appetites: Simple truths you are not hearing about cooking Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving dinner can bring a lot of pressure and high expectations.

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November 20, 2012 3:00 PM

Appetites: Thanksgiving bring-alongs for those who don't cook

Thanksgiving is a time of long-standing food traditions for many families. But what if you don't have a go-to Thanksgiving bring-along? Or the time to whip something up?

by Tom Crann