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Nancy Ngo

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  • 2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Nancy Ngo

    During a recent stay in downtown St. Cloud, I was struck by the number of independently owned restaurants dishing distinctive fare alongside beer-and-burger staples. They were the kind of places that leave a lasting impression, enough to make one jealous they aren't in your neighborhood. It might not be surprising that such an independent spirit exists given its history, which began with settlers in the mid-19th century.

  • 2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Nancy Ngo

    May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and a delicious way to celebrate is to explore a variety of rich food traditions right in our backyards. There are plenty of great Asian grocery stores in the Twin Cities that stock specialty ingredients for the recipe you've been wanting to tackle. We're also fortunate that there are plenty of restaurants serving up authentic cuisine from Asia and the Pacific islands.

  • 3 weeks ago | www2.startribune.com | Sharyn Jackson |Nicole Hvidsten |Nancy Ngo

  • 3 weeks ago | startribune.com | Nancy Ngo

    Olive oil cake, a popular Mediterranean dessert from back in the day, won over hearts for many reasons. For one, baking with olive oil instead of butter was considered a healthier alternative. The ingredient also rendered light and airy results. And, its more neutral profile allowed flavors - such as the citrus in a lemon olive oil cake or chocolate in a chocolate version - to shine through.

  • 1 month ago | startribune.com | Nancy Ngo

    By Nancy Ngo Chef Yia Vang's restaurant Vinai is getting even more time in the sun: The northeast Minneapolis eatery has been named among the world's best new restaurants by a global publication. This week Condé Nast Travel released the Best New Restaurants in the World: 2025 Hot List, which spotlights 34 restaurants around the world from Bolivia to Sydney and Kenya to Paris.

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21 Feb 23

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