Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl reflects on 25 years of Minnesota people, places and food in her new book

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MPR News host Tom Crann (left) with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl in the Kling Public Media Center in St. Paul on Sept. 21.
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If you listen to All Things Considered on MPR News in the afternoon, you’ve probably noticed that host Tom Crann has a passion for talking about food via his weekly Appetites segment.  

And in those conversations, you’ve likely heard Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl’s voice.  

Moskowitz Grumdahl is a nationally respected food writer. She’s a six-time winner of the James Beard Awards — the Oscar of the food world. Her food writing has been published in USA Today, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Bon Appetit and other outlets.  

She’s also explored Minnesota’s culinary scene for decades — from the best “Juicy Lucy” to what’s new to eat at the Minnesota State Fair, from trying to define “northern cuisine” to the hottest Twin Cities restaurants.  

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Moskowitz Grumdahl spoke with Crann last week at an MPR News event about her new book, “The Essential Dear Dara: Writings on Local Characters and Memorable Places.”
 

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