At the beginning of each school year, Mounds View undergoes a variety of changes. For many students, a prominent feature that grasps their attention is lunch. This year, the cafeteria has made several...

Wood-fired pizza has become more popular in recent years, providing a more high-end and authentic alternative to fast food pizza. Known for their fresh ingredients and thin crust, Punch Pizza was created...

Five years ago, the idea that started Happy Monday & Co became a reality. From a small pottery brand in one owner’s basement, they truly began as a “coffee cart” that popped up in events all...

The Taco Bell Defy is a concept that focuses on the quick customer service aspects of a fast food restaurant. In doing this, they improved service times to two minutes or less and reduced customer contact...

I visited the European Christmas Market in the St. Paul Union Depot on opening weekend to scope out one of the city’s Christmas traditions. The market itself opened in Dec. 2014 and has operated every...

The Minneapolis-Saint Paul area has a vibrant food scene, with pho being a favorite for many, so I decided to try the classic pho tai, a mix of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meats, at three popular restaurants:...

Mediterranean cuisine has long been known for its delicious, healthy, diverse and plentiful food. I decided to see if these restaurants in the greater Twin Cities live up to this reputation. Overall,...

In Saint Paul, a new Burmese restaurant called Mandalay Kitchen opened in Nov. 2023 at 383 University Ave W. The restaurant’s owner, Chris Tunbaw, ethnically Karen — a minority group from Myanmar —...