“Minnesota’s 45 most vital restaurants right now” Summer 2026 — Star Tribune
The article begins:
“From fine dining to counter service and Minneapolis to Duluth, these eateries are driving our food scene into a new era. They are the 2026 Minnesota Star Tribune’s Culinary North Stars.”
“Together, the Star Tribune's 45 most vital restaurants and 45 Hall of Famers — the Culinary North Stars — are the beating heart of Minnesota dining. In a challenging year, they kept opening their doors to us, demonstrating Minnesota's greatest strength: its hospitality.”
Dahlia’s feature:
“After building a loyal following at pop-ups across the metro, the Travail-alum team behind Dahlia finally found a permanent home in northeast Minneapolis. In just a few short months, the bakery has already become a hot ticket, thanks to a fleeting menu of meticulously laminated pastries that keeps even regulars on their toes. A savory French onion soup-inspired Danish might be the must-get item one week, but gone the next. Still, there are constants: caramel morning buns and brown butter chocolate chip cookies, sourdough croissants and English muffins that become the foundation of a stacked egg souffle and cheese sandwich. With a growing lunch menu of soups, a hefty Italian sandwich and salads, Dahlia is settling into its brick-and-mortar era just beautifully.”
