To grab attention in the liquor store aisles, winemakers are spending more money to make fancier labels. But don't let that be the deciding factor on what you purchase. TCL's Wine Guy, Haskell's Ted Farrell, shares four wines with less than glamorous labels that aren't worth passing up.
The Lookout Bar and Grill in Maple Grove is the perfect spot to celebrate the start of summer.
Baseball games, barbecues, cabin trips… Many of us get swept up in the fun of summer activities so when it comes to cooking dinner for your family this summer, something quick and easy is always your best bet!
Food trucks continue to be all the craze and Owner and Chef of the Lookout Bar and Grill, Mike Kinnan says their Memphis Egg Roll is a food truck sensation!
The supper club culture invites people to visit with friends, enjoy a hearty meal and remains an important part to the Minnesota dining scene because it allows guests to feel at home. Food critic for the Minnesota Monthly, Joy Summer gave a roundup of her favorite supper clubs in the Twin Cities.
In celebration of the new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, Erin Campbell from Nadia Cakes stopped by to give Steve and Elizabeth a lesson on decorating a fun pirate-themed cake using modeling chocolate.
TCL's Wine Guy, Haskell's Ted Farrell, stops by to celebrate two 'holidays' he holds close to his heart: International Chardonnay Day and National Wine Day. Plus, he has exclusive deals for TCLers!
It's time to pack up a picnic basket and enjoy the nice weather in Minnesota. The Editor of Edina Magazine, Angela Johnson, and her team compiled a list of the best Twin Cities parks for having a picnic, along with nearby spots where you pick up food to-go.
Rob Barrett from Cooking For Dads thinks it's crazy how people who have never cooked for crowd need to feed potentially hundreds of people for a graduation party. So he stopped by the TCL kitchen with advice from his own experiences with grad parties (including one that ended with a trip to the hospital!) along with great recipes for a crowd.
Figuring out the best thing to eat before and after a workout is almost as challenging as the workout itself! Fitness expert and owner of the warehouse, Nickie Carrigan has tips on how to get back to the basics with your nutrition and to clear up any confusion!
All week long we've been going hog wild with the Minnesota pork board on twin cities live! Chef Jeff Labeau from Depot Bar and Grill in Faribault, is here to make pork belly sandwiches.
Tim McCarty has been the Executive Chef at the Mayo Clinic Foundation House in Rochester, Minnesota for 20 years. In 2016, Chef McCarty won a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championship in the sandwich category, finishing 5th in the world. Tim McCarty shared his recipe for Mojo Pork la Chuleta Can Can, which is a deep fried pork chop in honor...
Northfield is a cute, quaint town that has lots of character. Some of that character is because of its local businesses. That includes Hogan Brothers' Acoustic Cafe.
It's "Hog Wild" week with the Minnesota Pork Board! Executive Chef, Peter Christenson from Dellwood Country Club, has a Candied Bacon recipe that will go perfect in your next BLT!
It's "Hog Wild" week with the Minnesota Pork Board! It's Handsome Hogs Chef Justin's Sutherland's goal to let the food's natural flavor stand out by cooking with the best seasonal ingredients! He has tips on how to make flavorful pork chops.
We're going "Hog Wild" with the Minnesota Pork Board! Executive Chef Ben McCallum from Crooner's Lounge and Supper Club shares his recipe for fennel and garlic pork tenderloin with gruyere cheese sauce!
TCL In Your Town is celebrating the best of Northfield! To kick things off, the Food and Dining Editor at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, Stephanie March, shares three restaurants in the community worth the drive.
When you hear the words Best Bar on Twin Cities Live, you might expect a craft cocktail on the show. But this time around, we're talking about Protein Bars.
Alice Seuffert, creator of "Dining with Alice," is sharing what she calls, a "fancy-easy" breakfast option that is perfect for Mother's Day.
On Saturday, May 20, over 20 restaurants will battle for your vote at the Twin Cities Burger Battle. We invited two chefs to share what they'll be serving.
In celebration of Steve's upcoming cruise to the western Mediterranean, our Wine Guy, Haskell's Ted Farrell, stops by with his vino picks for Italy, France and Spain along with a bonus from Gibraltar.
Brunch is just not the same without a cocktail and all you need is orange juice and dry sparkling wine to make the perfect mimosa!
Maddie Lu from Something Sweet by Maddie Lu paid a visit to our studio to help us celebrate TCL In Your Town: Coon Rapids!
May is National Salsa Month. To celebrate, reporter Emily Engberg has four Minnesota Made Salsas that not only taste great, but also have interesting stories. Here are four.
Best week ever continues with Chef Mary Jane Miller! Over the years, Twin Cities Live has prepared a lot of yummy food on the show. Elizabeth loved her Pumpkin Lasagna recipe, which is simple to make!
Haskell's 12 Minnesota locations are having their biggest sale of the year. To help navigate you through the deals, we asked our wine guy, Haskell's Ted Farrell, to present some awards. We call these "The Teddies."
The restaurants featured in City Pages 2017 Best of the Twin Cities issue aren't exclusively in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Food critic Mecca Bos from City Pages shares three spots worth checking out, including two located in surburban strip malls.
Executive Chef, Josh Hedquist from The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen made Woke Up Crabby Toast. The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen is adding a Friday brunch starting on May 19th.
We're celebrating the breakfast lunch hybrid all this week and today James Beard nominated Chef Erick Harcey shared some popular choices on the Upton 43 brunch menu.
Jax Cafe has serves steaks and seafood in an elegant, old-school setting with a garden patio. To view their weekly special or to make a reservation click here.
