Joy Summers
Food and Drink Reporter
Food and Drink ReporterJoy Summers is a St. Paul-based food reporter who has been covering Twin Cities restaurants since 2010. She joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2021.
Latest from Joy Summers
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
The start of patio, ice cream and plant-sale season led us to some delicious bites.
May 16, 2025
St. Paul daytime cafe is closing after 8 months
Plus: Egg on a Roll is on a roll, Golden Thyme reopening, expanding Southern Social in the suburbs, Art-A-Whirl dining and more restaurant news.
May 13, 2025
Gavin Kaysen’s Bellecour is back
Fall openings are planned in Edina and the North Loop.
May 12, 2025
20 places to eat in downtown Minneapolis before (and after) Timberwolves games
Head downtown early and maybe stay a bit later to celebrate a win at these local bars and restaurants.
May 8, 2025
These 60 all-star patios in the Twin Cities are ready for summer
Our 2025 picks for the rooftop, lakeside and urban oases where you should soak in the Minnesota summer.
May 8, 2025
2 new restaurants for Excelsior, and another steakhouse in Minneapolis
Jester Concepts will be serving up noodles and ‘American fare,’ plus: A new Minneapolis steakhouse, Gavin Kaysen expands to Florida and more restaurant news.
May 6, 2025
3 Twin Cities patios with margaritas by the pitcher
Enjoy good times by the pitcher as you raise a glass to fun in the sun with friends.
May 5, 2025
The 10 best things to order when in Anoka's social district
We checked out all of the participating restaurants ahead of the season, which kicked off May 1.
May 2, 2025
These 60 all-star patios in the Twin Cities are ready for summer
Our 2025 picks for the rooftop, lakeside and urban oases where you should soak in the Minnesota summer.
May 8, 2025
2 new restaurants for Excelsior, and another steakhouse in Minneapolis
Jester Concepts will be serving up noodles and ‘American fare,’ plus: A new Minneapolis steakhouse, Gavin Kaysen expands to Florida and more restaurant news.
May 6, 2025
3 Twin Cities patios with margaritas by the pitcher
Enjoy good times by the pitcher as you raise a glass to fun in the sun with friends.
May 5, 2025
The 10 best things to order when in Anoka's social district
We checked out all of the participating restaurants ahead of the season, which kicked off May 1.
May 2, 2025