Appetites®

Every week, we bring you local and regional food and drink news, trends, reviews, flavors, recipes and advice. Appetites airs every Wednesday on MPR News' All Things Considered.

July 18, 2018 1:37 PM

Appetites: Don't settle for bad bagels. Here's how to find the 'real deal'

And now, a conversation about one of the world's most popular formats for carbohydrate intake, the bagel.

by Tom Crann

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July 11, 2018 1:07 PM

Appetites: Tastier than walleye? Other lake fish to try

Award-winning food writer Amy Thielen says Minnesota anglers shouldn't be too quick to throw back their non-walleye catch.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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June 27, 2018 3:36 PM

Appetites: Why Minneapolis' Rabbit Hole is closing its doors

An acclaimed chef known for breaking traditions to redefine authenticity is moving on.

by Matt Sepic and Sara Porter

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June 20, 2018 3:19 PM

Appetites: What State Fair food are you looking forward to?

No, it's not too early to talk about the new State Fair food for this year!

by Tom Crann

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June 13, 2018 1:00 PM

Appetites: Somali-Americans blend cultures and flavor

This week on Appetites, we look at a new Somali-American Cookbook "Soo Fariista: Come Sit Down" published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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June 6, 2018 3:00 PM

Appetites: Finding the freshest picks at the farmers market

Minnesota's farmers markets are booming. Not just with produce but new products made from locally grown goods. Here's a rundown of some of the best finds.

by Tom Crann

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May 30, 2018 3:48 PM

Appetites: Where to find the best eats on East Lake Street

HeavyTable.com's editor recently took his crew on a food crawl down East Lake Street. Here's what they found.

by Tom Crann

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May 23, 2018 3:45 PM

Appetites: New Minnesota chefs who impress the best chef in the Midwest

Gavin Kaysen, winner of Best Chef in the Midwest at the James Beard awards, talks about how restaurateurs are changing the way they treat the people cooking and serving your food.

by Tom Crann