Dining

Restaurants, food news, and local dining scene.

Food truck owner John Martinez recovering after a serious explosion incident.

Food truck owner recovering after explosion: ‘Blessed I’m still here’

John Martinez stood outside his food truck, the smell of grilled meats wafting through the air, a stark contrast to the chaos that unfolded just days earlier. He recalled the moment the explosion rocked his world, leaving him and two others with severe burns. "I feel blessed I'm still here," he...

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Young adults discussing job market challenges in Edina

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Dejected MN Job-Seekers and Other 20-Somethings Unload to the Times

In a cozy corner café in Edina, a group of twenty-somethings gathered to share their experiences in the current job market. The air was thick with a mix of hope and frustration as they recounted their struggles to find meaningful employment after graduation. For many, the pandemic has reshaped...

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Give Me One Good Reason Why You Shouldn’t Listen to These Lovingly Curated New Music Playlists

10 great new local songs, 10 great new songs from everywhere else, and one loud honk of mediocrity.

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I’m Done Doin’ Doin’ Beers

So long, and thanks for all the suds.

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RacketCast, Ep. 64: Ballot Banter Feat. Election Guru Naomi Kritzer

The invaluable sci-fi/election guide author returns to the pod.

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Freeloader Friday: 96 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, and last call for many farmers' markets in town.

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My Favorite New Movie Is About a Couple Who Invite a Filmmaker Into Their Home, Then Things Get Complicated. No, Not That Movie.

MoviesMy Favorite New Movie Is About a Couple Who Invite a Filmmaker Into Their Home, Then Things Get Complicated. No, Not That Movie.Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week. By Keith Harris1:23 PM CDT on October 29, 2026Add Racket to Google‘Wild Horse Nine,’ “Love...

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5 Things to Know About Izakaya Kazama, the Cozy Japanese Tavern on Nicollet Avenue

Bring your friends. Order a bunch. Hang out a while.

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Gardens of Salonica Is Closing Out a 36-Year Chapter of Minneapolis History

“This restaurant, I made it my life,” says owner Anna Christoforides. “Now I get to live my life.”

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Scalding hot coffee thrown into fast-food manager’s face by angry customer, DA says

article A Jack in the Box drive thru fast food restaurant logo sign on November 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images) The Brief A California man is accused of throwing scalding coffee into the face of a fast-food restaurant manager.The suspect allegedly hurled the...

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Future of Sisyphus Brewing, popular Minneapolis stand-up spot, uncertain as Dunwoody declines long-term lease

A Minneapolis brewery that has become a cornerstone of the local comedy scene could be facing an uncertain future after its landlord, Dunwoody College, declined to extend its lease, brewery owner Sam Harriman wrote on Facebook Tuesday.In the post, Harriman said the decision threatens the future of...

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A fun day in Anoka

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } A fun day in AnokaA fun day in Anoka Halloween is just around the corner, and we re celebrating all week long with stories straight from Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World. The historic riverfront town is...

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Feds Are Spying on Us Even More Than We Thought

Plus Tafoya had a bad take in 2023, Sisyphus lease woes, and a fourth floor ice rink in todays Flyover news roundup.

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