FOOD

Study: 1 in 10 babies in Lake Superior region are born with high levels of mercury

One of every 10 babies born in the Lake Superior region of Minnesota has unsafe levels of toxic mercury in his or her bloodstream, according to a Minnesota Department of Health study released Thursday.

By John Myers , February 03, 2012

Duluth becoming Minnesota destination for beer tourism

It’s been a big couple of years for beer. Last spring, what’s now known as the “Surly Bill” passed the Minnesota Legislature, allowing breweries to sell beer on site.

By Tom Crann and Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl , February 03, 2012

News Tribune Attic: Old-school Taco John's in Duluth

By Andrew Krueger , February 02, 2012

Faces & Names: Puck wins food honor

The so-called Oscars of the food world this year will give the ultimate nod to a man best known for feeding celebrities at the real Oscars.

January 31, 2012

Making a fresh start for the new year, Japanese-style

Nearly a month after the fact, the University of Wisconsin-Superior rang in the new year Japanese style on Sunday afternoon at the Yellowjacket Student Union.

By Peter Passi , January 30, 2012

Recipes for Jan. 29

January 29, 2012

Wild game recipe: Slow-cooked venison roast

2 to 3 lb. venison roast Montreal Steak seasoning 2 T. oil for browning 1 can low-salt beef broth 1 c. strong black coffee

January 29, 2012

Noodles restaurant coming to Duluth

Want pasta? Noodles & Company, a popular fast-casual restaurant known for its pastas, is coming to the Miller Hill Mall this summer.

By Candace Renalls , January 27, 2012

Noodles & Company says it's going to open restaurant at Duluth's Miller Hill Mall

Want pasta? Noodles & Company, a popular fast-casual restaurant known for its pastas, is coming to the Miller Hill Mall this summer.

By Candace Renalls , January 26, 2012

Taco Bell introduces breakfast menu in some parts of the country

Taco Bell, the fast-food chain that caters to late-night snacking, is making a play for the breakfast crowd.

By Associated Press report , January 26, 2012

Faces & names: Chefs cook for Community Garden Program

Seven chefs will join forces to dish up “The Art of Local Food,” a fundraising dinner for the Duluth Community Garden Program. The chefs gathered Tuesday at the Duluth Depot to publicize the five-course dinner and silent auction, to be held Feb. 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Depot. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/22060 or from the Duluth Grill, At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Café and the Duluth Community Garden Program office. For more information, contact Sarah Nelson at (218) 722-4583 or Dan Kislinger at (218) 722-6482.

January 25, 2012

Minnesota man reports theft of peppers, meat, burritos from home

An Underwood, Minn., man received a spicy surprise on Sunday when he discovered that a gallon of jalapenos had been taken from his home.

By Ryan Howard , January 24, 2012

Recipes for Jan. 22

January 22, 2012

Old Country Buffet parent company files for bankruptcy; local restaurant stays open

Minnesota-based Buffets Inc., parent company of Old Country Buffet, filed for bankruptcy for a second time Wednesday and will close 81 restaurants.

By Mike Creger , January 19, 2012

Old Country Buffet's parent company files for bankruptcy; Duluth restaurant to remain open

Minnesota-based Buffets Inc. filed for bankruptcy today for a second time and will close 81 restaurants.

By Mike Creger , January 18, 2012