Eat & Drink
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Afro Deli Is Prepping Thousands of Sambusas for the State Fair
The State Fair’s newest Food Building vendor is a beloved Twin Cities restaurant serving up nationally-renowned flavors. Read more
Aug 25, 2023
Photo by Caitlin Abrams
Ranking All the New State Fair Beers
Our team ranked their favorite new beers at the State Fair. Read more
Aug 25, 2023
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Reviewing All the New Minnesota State Fair Foods
We ate all of the new foods so that you can best budget your time and gut space. Read more
Aug 25, 2023
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Dara’s Picks: Best New Foods at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair
Here are the top new foods to eat at the Minnesota State Fair this year, according to our food critic. Read more
Aug 24, 2023
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How the State Fair Chooses the Official New Foods Each Year
Danielle Dullinger, the State Fair food and beverage manager, demystifies the mysterious selection process. Read more
Aug 24, 2023
Photographs by Caitlin Abrams
Healthy-ish Foods at the State Fair
Have your battered stuff on a stick, sure, but for folks with allergies, sensitivities, or simply craving a bit of fruit, here's your bite-sized guide to healthy-ish finds at our favorite unhealthy food fest. Read more
Aug 23, 2023
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How to Eat All the New State Fair Foods in One Day
A guide from the Mpls.St.Paul food team. Read more
Aug 21, 2023
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Ease On Out
There's beer in the museum, corn on the roller coaster, the old Farmer is cooking steak, and it's time to hold your stein. Read more
Aug 18, 2023
All photos by Caitlin Abrams
Sneak Peek: Porzana from Daniel del Prado in North Loop
Take a look inside the Argentinian steakhouse re-do of the former Bachelor Farmer space in North Loop. Read more
Aug 17, 2023
Sneak Peek: King Coil Spirits in St. Paul
Take a look inside the distillery coming to the historic Vandalia Tower in St. Paul. Read more
Aug 16, 2023
Photo by Caitlin Abrams
Dreams on Wheels
We’ve had food trucks in the Twin Cities for more than a decade now. But have we ever grappled with what they really are and what they really do? Read more
Aug 13, 2023
Photos by Caitlin Abrams
Goodbye to Sooki & Mimi, Hello to Kim's
James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim is making major changes to her Uptown restaurant, and it's personal. Read more
Aug 11, 2023
