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MY BEST RESTAURANTS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND SAINT PAUL
The DeRusha list: What are the best restaurants in Minneapolis and Saint Paul (and suburbs)? These are not the best NEW restaurants - these are the BEST restaurants!
BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN MINNEAPOLIS
I’ve checked most of them out - you’re not going to want to miss my list of the best coffee shops in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Who roasts their own beans? Dive in!
IF MINNESOTA HAD MICHELIN STARS - HERE’S WHO I’D GIVE THEM TO
We don’t have Michelin stars - but why not DeRUSHA Star? If you’re looking for the best - here are the best restaurants doing fine/finer dining in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
BEST NEW FOODS AT TARGET FIELD FOR TWINS FANS
More than a dozen new foods at Target Field - I’ll give you my real reaction to some of the new food you’ll want to check out when you go to a Minnesota Twins game.
THAT ONE TIME I WAS NOMINATED FOR A JAMES BEARD AWARD
I was a finalist for a James Beard Foundation award for outstanding TV segment about food. What did the judges say about my (losing) entry?
TOP CHEF MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL-STYLE
Kids from 14 Minnesota high schools get 60 minutes to show off their cooking skills - who will be be the Top Chef team from the ProStart competition!?
FRIDAY FISH FRY SEASON 2025
Is a fish fry a legit fish fry without french fries? It’s Lent, it’s Fish Fry Season, I’m trying new ones and classics in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. First up: Mara Bar at Four Seasons Minneapolis.
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