Nancy Ngo
Assistant food editor
Home & GardenNancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor.
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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
3 Twin Cities restaurants that serve up great olive oil cake
Three places where local chefs are dressing up the Mediterranean dessert in fresh ways for a whole new experience.
May 12, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
It was all about sushi, burgers - and turning non-believers into lovers of antipasti and cheesecake.
May 9, 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
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
3 St. Paul restaurants and a Minneapolis food hall are closing
Galley food hall, Apostle Supper Club and Burning Brothers Brewing are shuttering; Chip’s Clubhouse has already closed.
May 1, 2025
![The North Loop Galley at The Nordic in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, November 25, 2019. The new mixed-use The Nordic is nearly completed in the North Loop of Minneapolis. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ¥ renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/OLIGZCEBCQLAJRTYLGRZSQJ5VU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Tacos for a new generation in Richfield; a new Lake Minnetonka restaurant
Plus, new lakeside dining by Lake Minnetonka and a favorite pizza patio returns in St. Paul in this week’s food news.
April 29, 2025
The best places to find 10 essential Vietnamese dishes in the Twin Cities area
A culinary journey to Vietnam led food writer Nancy Ngo to reflect on the evolution of the country and its cuisine.
April 26, 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
3 St. Paul restaurants and a Minneapolis food hall are closing
Galley food hall, Apostle Supper Club and Burning Brothers Brewing are shuttering; Chip’s Clubhouse has already closed.
May 1, 2025
Tacos for a new generation in Richfield; a new Lake Minnetonka restaurant
Plus, new lakeside dining by Lake Minnetonka and a favorite pizza patio returns in St. Paul in this week’s food news.
April 29, 2025
The best places to find 10 essential Vietnamese dishes in the Twin Cities area
A culinary journey to Vietnam led food writer Nancy Ngo to reflect on the evolution of the country and its cuisine.
April 26, 2025