Food and Drink

October 2, 2013 1:18 PM

Appetites: Tiki drinks get a 'Minnesota Exotic' twist

Once cool, then decidedly out of fashion, the loosely Polynesian-inspired lounge lizard tiki bar scene is experiencing a national and local revival.

by Tom Crann

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September 28, 2013 9:19 AM

Birch syrup on those pancakes?

Americans have a longstanding love affair with maple syrup. According to the USDA, production of the sticky stuff in the United States totaled 3.25 million gallons this year. However, it isn't the only tree syrup that's available to drizzle on your short stack or sweeten your latte. The Aunt Jemima alternatives vary, depending on the types of trees there are in a region. There's Kahiltna birch syrup made in Alaska, blue spruce pine syrup from Utah and Georgian black walnut syrup.

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September 24, 2013 11:03 AM

Raising tastier sea urchins for foodies and the environment

A scientist in Birmingham, Ala. is trying to help overharvested sea urchins, considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, find their way back to a restaurant near you.

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August 31, 2013 9:00 AM

Go For the Food: Oozing burgers at The Nook in St. Paul, Minn.

Unlike Minneapolis with its hip downtown vibe, St. Paul is the sleepier of the Twin Cities. But its neighborhoods offer dining gems, some of which, like The Nook, are more hole-in-the-wall than chic gastropub.

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August 30, 2013 12:20 PM

Three who know food name their State Fair picks

Andrew Zimmern describes cheese curds as "perfect."

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August 24, 2013 12:56 PM

Wine has sommeliers. Now, beer has cicerones

If you've been to a fancy restaurant, you've probably seen a sommelier -- those wine experts who make sure you get the best possible match for your meal. But what if you don't want a chardonnay or pinot? What if you want a nice cold beer? A new program is working to bring this same level of knowledge to the world of malt and hops by turning out batches of certified beer experts known as Cicerones.