Nancy Ngo
Assistant food editor
Home & GardenNancy Ngo is the Minnesota Star Tribune assistant food editor.
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The 5 best sandwiches our food writers ate this week
Discovering new places to grab this favorite bite in breakfast, lunch and dessert form.
June 27, 2025
This week in restaurant news: 1 reopening, 2 closings and 4 new spots coming soon
Plus: Bloomington’s eggy food truck opens a restaurant, Lowertown pizzeria is closing and more food news.
June 24, 2025
Historic Roseville Dairy Queen has reopened as Sprinkles
The new owner of the beloved ice cream spot talks about ditching the original name idea, “Dairy Cream,” making improvements and a menu that includes ice cream and more.
June 20, 2025
David Fhima's Sicilian eatery opening soon in Excelsior spot with link to Rolling Stones
The chef has revealed the details of Vagabondo, featuring pizza, pasta and gelato in a space that famously is said to have inspired a Rolling Stones song.
June 20, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A new place with a dog-friendly patio, a peanut-butter banana muffin fit for Elvis and fresh finds at oldies but goodies.
June 20, 2025
Donut Trap walk-up window coming to St. Paul plus new Korean food in Richfield
Plus: New Korean food in Richfield, another My Burger, upcoming food truck festivals and more doughnut happenings in this week’s restaurant news.
June 18, 2025
Here's why restaurant lease negotiations like Young Joni's can go wrong
Recent announcements of high-profile restaurant closures, like Young Joni in Minneapolis and Saint Dinette in St. Paul, often come as a surprise. They shouldn’t.
June 17, 2025
Bucheron and Myriel’s Karyn Tomlinson win James Beard Awards
The Minneapolis restaurant is the nation’s best new restaurant, and the St. Paul chef is the Best Chef: Midwest winner at the prestigious culinary awards.
June 17, 2025
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A new place with a dog-friendly patio, a peanut-butter banana muffin fit for Elvis and fresh finds at oldies but goodies.
June 20, 2025
Donut Trap walk-up window coming to St. Paul plus new Korean food in Richfield
Plus: New Korean food in Richfield, another My Burger, upcoming food truck festivals and more doughnut happenings in this week’s restaurant news.
June 18, 2025
Here's why restaurant lease negotiations like Young Joni's can go wrong
Recent announcements of high-profile restaurant closures, like Young Joni in Minneapolis and Saint Dinette in St. Paul, often come as a surprise. They shouldn’t.
June 17, 2025
Bucheron and Myriel’s Karyn Tomlinson win James Beard Awards
The Minneapolis restaurant is the nation’s best new restaurant, and the St. Paul chef is the Best Chef: Midwest winner at the prestigious culinary awards.
June 17, 2025