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Eater is a prominent food and dining website that is part of the Vox Media family. It was founded in 2005 by Lockhart Steele and Ben Leventhal, initially concentrating on the dining and nightlife scene in New York City. In 2009, Eater expanded to a national platform, and by 2012, it was covering nearly 20 cities across the United States. In late 2013, Vox Media acquired Eater along with two other sites that were part of the Curbed Network. By 2017, Eater had grown to include approximately 25 local sites in the U.S., Canada, and England. The site has earned recognition from the James Beard Foundation Awards on four occasions.

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Twin Cities Dining Guide to the Minneapolis and St. Paul Food and Drink Scenes

1 week ago | twincities.eater.com | Stacy Brooks |Justine Jones

Cheese-stuffed burgers, basement speakeasies, and aromatic bowls of pho — these are just some of the highlights of the Twin Cities’ restaurant and bar scene. This is the homeland of the Dakota and the Ojibwe, where wild rice grows on the lakes, and where new generations have introduced lefse, sambusas, heirloom corn tortillas, cherry-smoked barbecue, Hmong sausage, soul rolls, and fragrant injera platters. This is a guide for navigating the Cities’ vibrant, ever-evolving food scene.
Recent Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Openings, April 2025

3 weeks ago | twincities.eater.com | Serena Daniels

Having a tough time keeping up with all the new dining options? Welcome to the Opening Report, a curated roundup of recent restaurant openings big and small across the Twin Cities. Did we miss a spot? Drop a note at the tipline or email [email protected] and we’ll consider it for the next update. MarchWHITE BEAR LAKE — A former car wash is now home to the supper club, Stone & Oak, as of Thursday, March 20.
The Twin Cities Have Five James Beard Award Finalists for 2025

3 weeks ago | twincities.eater.com | Emily Venezky

The James Beard Foundation announced finalist nominations on Wednesday, April 2, for the restaurant and chef categories for the 2025 James Beard Awards. Out of the 10 semifinalists announced in January, five Twin Cities restaurants, bars, and chefs have been named James Beard Awards finalists this year.
7 Recent Twin Cities’ Restaurant and Bar Closures to Know

3 weeks ago | twincities.eater.com | Serena Daniels

As we ease into spring, it’s a time of change and new beginnings for the region’s restaurant scene. That means a number of closures to report. The most recent shutters includes Saint Dinette, a longtime establishment in Lowertown, one of the locations for Hamburguesas El Gordo, whose owner became entwined in legal troubles over back taxes, and what just might be the oldest Dairy Queen in the state, which still hasn’t reopened for the season leaving diners curious.
Guatemalan Fried Chicken Chain Pollo Campero Expands to Brooklyn Center

4 weeks ago | twincities.eater.com | Serena Daniels

Central Americans in the U.S. have been singing the gospel of the Guatemalan fried chicken chain Pollo Campero for over two decades. With its savory, succulent pieces of zesty fried chicken, passengers on flights from Guatemala and El Salvador are accustomed to the unmistakable whiff of the chain’s menu wafting from the overhead compartment.
TK Supremely Comforting Soups in the Twin Cities

1 month ago | twincities.eater.com | Cinnamon Janzer

A piping hot bowl of soup is one of the best ways to combat even the chilliest of Midwest winters. Luckily, the Twin Cities is flush with plenty of places to find stellar soups from around the world filled with flavorful and hearty ingredients. Whether it’s ramen, borscht, pho, wild rice gumbo, lentil soup, stew, or lobster bisque calling, there’s a well-executed option around town for any kind of cuisine one’s craving with a spoon.
A New North Loop Restaurant Revives a Beloved Steakhouse by Popular Demand

1 month ago | twincities.eater.com | Serena Daniels

Five years ago, when it became clear that restaurants would close for the unforeseen future to slow the spread of COVID, longtime Twin Cities restaurateurs Isaac Becker and Nancy St. Pierre took even more drastic measures in March 2020 by keeping their four restaurants closed until vaccines became available.
The North Loop Has a New Haven for Bouncy Udon Noodles

1 month ago | twincities.eater.com | Ashok Selvam

Chef Yo Hasegawa doesn’t want to think about what might happen to Cafe Yoto if the new North Loop restaurant’s noodle machine were to break down. Sure, the casual restaurant has handrolls and other non-noodle items derived from the food Hasegawa enjoyed while growing up in Japan. But the noodles are the heart and soul of the operation. The udon is the specialty of the house. They’re made using a machine from Yamato Manufacturing, a Japanese company with a branch in Houston.
Highly Opinionated: A Local’s Favorite Wild Rice Soups in the Twin Cities

1 month ago | twincities.eater.com | Katherine Lawless

Twin Cities Where to seek out the most notable spins on classic wild rice soup in Minneapolis and St. Paul by Katherine Lawless Mar 11, 2025, 3:15pm CDT The wild rice soup at the Kenwood.
Twin Cities’ Restaurant Closures, February 2025

1 month ago | twincities.eater.com | Serena Daniels

Still in the throes of the brutal winter months, now is a time when restaurants that were already thinking of closing shop tend to do so. That’s the case for six closures that have taken place over the past several weeks in the Twin Cities. Recent closures include a brewery in Owatonna, an eatery overlooking the St. Croix River in Stillwater, a longtime restaurant in the Westin Hotel downtown, and more.