Comfort food is the cure for election stress
To say the least, this election season was a doozy. Anxiety was high for many on both sides of the political aisle. To calm…
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Indigenous foodways gaining interest in Fargo-Moorhead
by Rick Gion | Oct 16, 2024
Indigenous cuisine continues to gain traction in the regional food scene.
Read NowLocal food nonprofits have huge impact in our region
by Rick Gion | Sep 18, 2024
The vibrant restaurant scene here in Fargo-Moorhead tends to garner much of the social media attention. Although the food buzz is usually about the…
Read NowArea Mexican dining options aplenty
by Rick Gion | Aug 14, 2024
The recent fire at Mango’s Mexican and American Grill on Main Avenue in Fargo has left a void in the local food scene. But don’t…
Read NowScrew politics, let’s talk about bacon
by Jim Fuglie | Aug 3, 2024
I’m writing this on the day after the Fourth of July, so I’m thinking patriotic thoughts. But none of those thoughts envision Donald Trump…
Read NowThaiKota goes to Thailand
by Rick Gion | Jun 19, 2024
and T.J. & Gina Edra [email protected] T.J. and Gina Edra own ThaiKota, a favorite, flavorful hole-in-wall in downtown Fargo. In April, they made a trip…
Read NowThe 2024 Downtown Fargo Burger Royale
by Rick Gion | May 16, 2024
and Dan Altenbernd [email protected] HPR: Hi, Dan. Thank you for doing this interview. Please introduce yourself to HPR’s readers. Dan Altenbernd: Hey there, I’m…
Read NowAg and food: yesterday, today but what about tomorrow?
by Madeline Luke | May 9, 2024
Dr. John Ikerd will discuss farming and foodways in Valley City.
Read NowLocal pie scene is prolific
by Rick Gion | Apr 18, 2024
Ever since Pi Day on March 14 of this year, I’ve been on a pie-eating program. And although the shape of Fargo-Moorhead is not…
Read NowThe allure of Asian and American Super Market
by Annie Prafcke | Mar 21, 2024
A and A’s success reflects demographic changes in North Dakota, as well as an Asian food hype.
Read NowFish fry findings in Fargo-Moorhead
by Rick Gion | Mar 7, 2024
The Lenten Friday fish fry is becoming more popular in this area of the prairie and for good reason. Beer-battered, panko-coated, pecan-crusted, or tempura-dipped…
Read NowFrench onion soup favorites at Fargo restaurants
by Rick Gion | Feb 15, 2024
In this land of hotdish and ham, the knoephla soup of German-Russian heritage seems to reign supreme. In my opinion though, the French have…
Read NowNoshing on knoephla at Fargo restaurants
by Rick Gion | Jan 18, 2024
In the upper Midwest, a bowl of knoephla soup is where dumpling dreams are made. And lately, my dumpling dreams have frequently come true.…
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