13 min readThe Kitchen Overlooking the River: Pryes Brewing CompanyBy Tasting Notes StaffThere is a version of this conversation that happens in nearly every brewery, and it goes something like this: the... Read More
14 min readVille City Pizza Co.: Exceptional pizza, hidden in plain sight.By Tasting Notes StaffYou can drive Woodhill Drive a dozen times and never once think, “this is where tonight’s pizza story begins.” In... Read More
11 min readSuperior Ramen House: A bowl worth crossing the bridge for.By Tasting Notes StaffThere are certain meals that simply make sense in the Twin Ports. Food that doesn’t just taste good, but feels... Read More
11 min readFulton Beer’s New Kitchen: A Promising Step Forward, Still Working Out the KinksBy Tasting Notes StaffFor as long as Minneapolis has been reshaping its old industrial corners into places to drink, gather, and argue about... Read More
7 min readStormKing Brewpub & Barbecue: Finding Stability in an Ever-Shifting LandscapeBy Tasting Notes StaffIf there’s any one constant in the world of restaurants and breweries, it’s uncertainty. Concepts shutter without warning, beloved spots... Read More
8 min readHeather’s: The Corner Restaurant That Became South Minneapolis’s HeartBy Tasting Notes StaffIn the relentless churn of the dining world, our attention typically gravitates toward the new—big-name debuts, flashy openings, the promise... Read More
7 min readBeyond the Beer: Finding Unexpected Comfort in Fulton’s North Loop TaproomBy Tasting Notes StaffIn Minneapolis, a city now teeming with breweries in every repurposed warehouse and forgotten industrial corner, it’s easy to forget... Read More
4 min readIt “Feels Just Like Home”: How Diane Moua’s Minneapolis Jewel Became Food & Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the YearBy Tasting Notes StaffTo walk into Diane’s Place on a Minneapolis morning is to feel an immediate sense of calm. The air, thick... Read More
10 min readGoing Back For Seconds: A Recap From Day Two at the Minnesota State FairBy Tasting Notes StaffOur feet and bodies sore. Sleep is a distant memory. And yet, our excitement is somehow even higher than before.... Read More
16 min readFirst Bites: A Dispatch From Day One at the Minnesota State FairBy Tasting Notes StaffThe gates open, and the scent hits you first: a chaotic perfume of mini donuts, grilled corn, and livestock. This... Read More
19 min readThe Great Minnesota Feast: Your Ultimate Guide to the 33 New Foods of the 2025 State FairBy Tasting Notes StaffLet’s be honest, the moment the Minnesota State Fair announces its new foods, calendars are marked, and group chats ignite.... Read More
3 min readKhue’s Kitchen — Resilience and Flavor in Equal MeasureBy Tasting Notes StaffSome restaurants win you over slowly. Others have you plotting your return before you’ve finished your first plate. Khue’s Kitchen,... Read More