Bar Brava has evolved since it first opened, just like the wines it pours. startribune.com/bar-brava-wine…

What happens when power is knocked out ahead of a sushi pop-up? Throw an epic neighborhood picnic. Star Tribune Going Out startribune.com/weekend-storms…

Load up and head out - it's Friday. Grab a bottle or two for the cabin, front porch, back deck or couch air conditioning. startribune.com/pet-nat-wines-…

In a major shift in local beer news, FINNEGANS Brew Co. & Fulton Beer start a new collab as the urban breweries spearhead a creative taproom evolution. startribune.com/minneapolis-cr…

Looking around Lake Street Mpls some people see ghosts. For Du Nord Social Spirits they see hope & a delicious new tomorrow. Star Tribune Going Out startribune.com/du-nord-open-n…

A sleek cocktail bar, open flame cooking, aerial patio on a haunted mansion & 🌮🌮🌮 - what's about to open next. startribune.com/new-restaurant…

St. Paul's historic mansion @Forepaughs will reopen in just a couple of weeks. startribune.com/inside-forepau…

The good news? There's still time for a few more burgers and Canadian Cold Presses. startribune.com/saint-dinette-…

In other big news of the week: Animales Barbeque Co found a home; Francis brings the vegan 🍔 party to #Longfellow & more startribune.com/animales-finds…

Fire devastates a University Av. restaurant that was just about to open. startribune.com/st-paul-restau…

Disco balls on patio, pitchers of margaritas, and proper taco salads 🌮 🪩☀️🍹 startribune.com/centro-tacos-o…

It's coffee. It's ice cream. It's everything. AFFOGADO startribune.com/affogato-minne…

Writing the “Where Tim Walz can Avoid Spicy Foods in Chicago at the DNC” map.

It's going to be a glorious first day - I legitimately cannot wait. Look for Nicole Hvidsten Sharyn Jackson Nancy Ngo Star Tribune Going Out & I in our matching shirts! #TeamTaste Minnesota State Fair startribune.com/the-five-state…

Highlight of the summer was the level of productivity won from researching the best affogato spots in the cities. @CremaMpls 's Miel has become an obsession. startribune.com/affogato-minne…

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Listening, learning and finding new ways to move forward: Inside Longfellow's new all day cafe. startribune.com/lynette-open-m…

It's cookie time! startribune.com/the-2024-minne…

Over the weekend Barrio left Lowertown & Vellee needs help while all three locations hit pause. startribune.com/restaurant-clo…

Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel in St. Paul shines for her "warmth and light, grace and hospitality, life-changing lentils, and a soul-satisfying apple pie." startribune.com/myriels-karyn-…