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Food and Drink

The two-day festival featured vendors, musicians, a zipline and live wrestling.

Taste of Minnesota showcases the state’s culinary diversity

by Gabriel Brito
Published July 9, 2024

The Taste of Minnesota festival hosted restaurants, food trucks and vendors from across the state in downtown Minneapolis last weekend, allowing visitors to savor the state’s unique and delectable cooking. Festival...

Since Minnesota legalized THC edibles and drinks in 2022, Hideaway has started to carry a variety of THC products.

Bongs, edibles and beyond: the cool and crazy items at Hideaway

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 4, 2024

Hideaway, the biggest smoke shop in Dinkytown, is one of 13 locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin. While it is mostly smokers and THC users that flock to Hideaway for pipes, lighters and edibles, there...

The annual pedestrian festival was held June 15 and 16.

Stone Arch Bridge Festival celebrates 30th birthday

by Gabriel Brito
Published June 18, 2024

The annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary this Saturday and Sunday along a mile-long stretch of West River Parkway in downtown Minneapolis, spanning from Gold Medal Park to...

Katja Johnson and her ceramic bananas, which she demonstrated how to make at the Mudluk Pottery table for the 2024 American Craft Fest in St. Paul.

Handcrafted community at the American Craft Fest

by Sommer Wagen
Published June 10, 2024

The American Craft Fest (ACF), held June 8 and 9 at the Union Depot in St. Paul, was bustling with crafters and guests of all ages. The event was a first for the American Craft Council (ACC) and hosted...

Shuang Cheng Restaurant on Tuesday. Shuang Cheng has been open for business in Dinkytown since 1990.

Ranking beef and broccoli from five Chinese restaurants on campus

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 24, 2024
I set out to find who makes this basic dish the best.
Known for its malts, Annie’s becomes one of the best stops for dessert on campus.

Review: Annie’s Parlour

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 29, 2024
The treasured restaurant has re-opened for the first time since the pandemic.
The exterior of Wallys Falafel and Hummus in Dinkytown. Restaurants such as Mim’s and Wally’s offer traditional Palestinian food such as falafel and hummus.

Best Palestinian-owned restaurants in the Twin Cities

by Max Mueller
Published February 27, 2024
These are the places to go to try dishes influenced by Palestinian culture.
The Taylor and Travis IPAs from Surly Brewing Company.

Review: ‘Taylor’ and ‘Travis’ IPAs from Surly Brewing Co.

by Ethan Lambert
Published February 7, 2024
Surly scores another touchdown with a new pair of IPAs.
A can of Surly Winterize poured into a pint glass.

Review: Surly Brewing Company’s Winterize is an exquisitely flavorful lager for the season

by Ethan Lambert
Published December 5, 2023
The Twin Cities-based brewery has struck gold with a new beer once again.
The lamb shepards pie in the dimly-lit dining area of Zhora Darling.

Review: Zhora Darling is a new hip, upscale eatery and bar in NE Minneapolis

by Ethan Lambert
Published November 21, 2023
The new late-night spot hosts live music along with their spendy food and drinks.

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