Food and Drink

Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish
Co-owners and chefs of Oro by Nixta, Gustavo and Kate Romero, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about celebrating heirloom corn and their recent nomination.
What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in
The St. Paul restaurant that claims to serve the most walleye in the world is calling it quits. The family who has owns Tavern on Grand on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue is closing the decades-old landmark in early June.
Sushi restaurants are thriving in Ukraine, bringing jobs and a 'slice of normal life'
Ukraine’s economy is battered by Russia’s full-scale invasion, but its consumer economy is still running — especially the country’s popular sushi restaurants, where cream cheese is a key ingredient.
Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what's opening in 2024
What were the best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what can we look forward to in 2024? MPR News host Tom Crann asked food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl to look into her crystal ball.
Appetites looks back on 2023: Restaurants, Vietnamese meatballs and the secret to entertaining
This year Appetites took a tour of the state, interviewed a writer who’s been keeping close tabs on the Twin Cities food scene for 25 years and tasted dozens of delectable dishes. Here are a few of our favorite conversations.
Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville
For a few hours on Saturdays in November and December, the Englund family’s homemade lefse is available for $6 at a deer stand in Evansville. And the Norwegian delicacy that will grace countless Minnesota dinner tables on Christmas sells out quickly.
Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics
The Red Nose Room at the Red Cow in Uptown has ten different drinks to help you celebrate the season. There are classics with a festive spin and some new concoctions. Red Cow’s Beverage Director Ian Lowther shared some tips and ideas for those looking to recreate these drinks at home or for a holiday party.