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Hot Dish, Hops & a Whole Lot More
Minnesota’s renowned chefs and vast array of dining destinations, from mom-and-pop restaurants to high-end spots, have fueled its reputation as a foodie haven. Eclectic culinary offerings range from international fare providing a world of flavor to locally grown, farm-to-table fare. A vibrant craft beverage industry produces beers, spirits, ciders and award-winning wines sure to enrich any culinary adventure.
Food Halls Brim With Variety & Flavor
Set foot in a Minneapolis-St. Paul area food hall and you'll feel as if you’ve traveled to multiple countries in a matter of minutes. Offering a variety of ethnic ingredients and everything from road food to seafood, the vendors, restaurants and bars at these retail marketplaces cater to diverse tastes.
Keg and Case / Paul Vincent
Enjoy cotton candy from Spinning Wylde at Keg and Case / Paul Vincent
Midtown Global Market features authentic cuisine from around the world
Sip Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits
Minnesota-based craft distilleries, breweries, wineries and cideries, many offering both tours and tastings, produce a host of uniquely flavorful beverages that are winning fans around the globe. Sip and sample this hand-crafted goodness at tasting or cocktail rooms around the state, or in local restaurants.
Panther Distillery, Osakis
Bent Paddle Brewing's colorful taproom in the Lincoln Park Craft District is the perfect home base for Duluth adventures
Four Daughters Winery in Spring Valley / Photo by Ruth Olson
Iconic Food & Drinks
Blue Door Pub Juicy Lucy / @kimlycurry
The Famed Juicy Lucy
It may not be the official state dish, but the Juicy Lucy, a delicious cheese-stuffed burger, has staked out a claim to culinary fame. Inventive takes on the cheeses and toppings make this a must-try-more-than-once dish.
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Eat Minnesota-caught Red Lake Nation walleye at both FireLake Grill House locations, Bloomington and Minneapolis
Wonderful Walleye
Walleye, a white fish that’s abundant in Minnesota’s fresh waters, is known for its sweet, succulent flavor and flaky texture. Catch and cook it yourself or head to one of the many excellent restaurants that serve it.
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Saint Paul Winter Carnival ice bar
Raise a Glass at an Ice Bar
A fixture of winter festivals and outdoor restaurant decks, an ice bar is a signature way to enjoy a Minnesota winter. The whole bar is made of ice and you'll find not only delicious cocktails but also ice sculptures, bonfire pits and games.
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Apple cider doughnuts are a delicious addition to any orchard outing / Davin Brandt
Honeycrisp Apples
A true, ripe Honeycrisp tastes like an apple with the volume turned up, and it was invented right here in Minnesota. Pick your own at an apple orchard, try it baked into a pie, or drink it by way of a hard cider.
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