Food and Drink

Here are the Minnesotans named as James Beard Awards finalists
Among the announced finalists are five Minnesotans or Minnesota institutions, including three Minnesota chefs in the Best Chef Midwest category: Shigeyuki Furukawa, Diane Moua and Karyn Tomlinson.
U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls
President Trump cites risks from fentanyl to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says interceptions of eggs are way up, compared to 63 fentanyl cases last month.
This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn’t
While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.
Appetites: St. Paul chef re-opens restaurant after fire — and adds surprises to the menu
Eric Pham’s restaurant was destroyed in a fire last year, but that didn’t stop the up-and-coming chef. MPR News guest host Emily Reese spoke with Pham about Khue’s Kitchen and his new menu.
Minnesota food shelves saw nearly 9 million visits in 2024
The report shows food shelf visits increased by an average of 18.4 percent between 2023 and 2024 in Minnesota’s 87 counties last year. 
‘It’s completely draining’: Rising food prices causing continued stress in Minnesota, nationwide
Food prices continue to rise in Minnesota and nationwide — though at a slower rate than dramatic spikes during the pandemic. The high price of eggs is top of mind right now for many grocery shoppers.