Jon Cheng

These are the fish dishes that have been on the mind of our island-born restaurant critic.

The lakeside Minneapolis restaurant pushes the boundaries of south-of-the-border cuisine — with some caveats.

The Minneapolis restaurant pushes the boundaries of south-of-the-border cuisine — with some caveats.

The menu at the Minneapolis restaurant changes weekly, but the talent and hospitality are constants.

Inquiring audience minds want to know about quiet restaurants, cuisine preferences, the one food he can’t live without — and the one he can’t stand.

The Minneapolis restaurant is a window to the chef’s past as it charts the cuisine’s future.

My third year as the Minnesota Star Tribune’s restaurant critic brought surprises, friendships and, of course, good food.

Chef Jason Sawicki melds culture, comfort and fire to put his own stamp on northeast Minneapolis dining.

This year’s winners – Bûcheron, Diane’s Place and Vinai – have one thing in common: They are distinctly Minnesotan.

A stunning cup of affogato, unforgettable barbecue and evenings soaking in delicious surroundings: here’s what stood out this year.