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At nine years of age he baked and decorated his own birthday cake. In the fifth grade his first piece of writing was published. It was inevitable that he passionately writes about Food and Drink today.

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Figlio is on its second of nine lives as Il Gatto

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The new name for the beloved mainstay café at the corner of Hennepin and Lake has been revealed, or shall we say – the cat is out of the...
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These burgers and shakes are not getting a fair shake

Burger Jones is the latest edition to the rapidly saturating “better burger” scene here in the Twin Cities. The Parasole concept, that is...
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Smashburger satisfies in spite of local marketing efforts leaving a bad taste

Smashburger seems to have recovered quickly from a series of missteps and snafus surrounding their local marketing and PR efforts. A gas leak put the...
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Baja Sol Restaurants Group continues expansion in the Twin Cities

The Baja Sol Restaurant Group announced the signing today of a Franchisee who will develop a territory that covers Anoka and Northern Ramsey Counties....
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Gas-tro-nome is bringing you pork and whiskey, what else could you need?

You can tell a place is going to be good based on the passion of the people behind it. Co-owner and Chef Erick Harcey practically bursts at the seams...
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In the quest for the perfect Pastrami, Minnesotans have a new choice

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Minnesotans have a strange love/hate relationship with Deli’s that open in the Twin Cities. On one hand, we hold it up to the perfect light of...
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Smashburger is coming to the Twin Cities

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The burger battles are heating up.The Smashburger chain of fast-casual burger restaurants is planning to open its first Minnesota location. It is...
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Saint Paul dining scene – literally putting the twin in Twin Cities

With a rash of new restaurants opening or announced in Saint Paul, there appears to be some great new spots taking up residence in the city of Saint...
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Baja Sol opens two new locations in the Twin Cities

Earlier this week, Baja Sol opened their second Cantina location in Eden Prairie, and today, they opened a Baja Sol Fresh Tortilla Grill in Woodbury....
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Dunkin' Donuts plans to open 100 stores in Minnesota

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The Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., a well-known purveyor of coffee and donuts, is negotiating with developers who would build and...
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