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 Star Tribune in 2021.
Latest from Joy Summers
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
It was a week of cultural comfort food with walleye and wild rice, tacos, sambusas, paffutos and chopped cheese.
September 27, 2024
Recipes
The original ‘Great British Baking Show’ winner is betting on small batches
Social media darling Edd Kimber believes in the power of therapy baking and sharing that joy at home. He’ll be in Minneapolis next week.
September 26, 2024
Eat & Drink
New York Times lists two Minneapolis restaurants among its favorites of 2024
Oro by Nixta and Vinai are among the 50 restaurants declared the best in America.
September 24, 2024
Eat & Drink
Breakfast sandwich alert: Momo Korean Egg Drop coming to Dinkytown
Plus: A new coffeeshop, an opening date for Grackle, a dive bar changes hands, Oysterfest and more restaurant news.
September 24, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
It was sandwich heaven, including last call for Crooked Spoon in Grand Marais. Plus, a maple bacon ice cream worthy of dessert or breakfast – up to you.
September 20, 2024
Eat & Drink
5 Twin Cities restaurants that opened while you were on summer vacation
From the historic Union Depot to a permanent spot for chicken tenders and a fancy sports bar, you might have some catching up to do.
September 19, 2024
Recipes
With her new cookbook, Zoë François is firmly in her cookie era
The bestselling “Zoë Bakes Cookies” shares recipes, stories and lessons that dot the author’s sweet journey from humble beginnings to awe-inspiring desserts.
September 17, 2024
Eat & Drink
Hospitality titans team up on new Minneapolis bar, and more restaurant news
Plus: David Fhima heads to Excelsior, Vellee’s back in the skyway, the end of a Chicago dog era and more restaurant news.
September 17, 2024
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
It was sandwich heaven, including last call for Crooked Spoon in Grand Marais. Plus, a maple bacon ice cream worthy of dessert or breakfast – up to you.
September 20, 2024
Eat & Drink
5 Twin Cities restaurants that opened while you were on summer vacation
From the historic Union Depot to a permanent spot for chicken tenders and a fancy sports bar, you might have some catching up to do.
September 19, 2024
Recipes
With her new cookbook, Zoë François is firmly in her cookie era
The bestselling “Zoë Bakes Cookies” shares recipes, stories and lessons that dot the author’s sweet journey from humble beginnings to awe-inspiring desserts.
September 17, 2024
Eat & Drink
Hospitality titans team up on new Minneapolis bar, and more restaurant news
Plus: David Fhima heads to Excelsior, Vellee’s back in the skyway, the end of a Chicago dog era and more restaurant news.
September 17, 2024