Joy Summers

Don’t let a border crossing keep you from the breezy patios, chic shops and scenic beauty of Hudson, Wis.

The inaugural Culinary North Stars Hall of Fame honors restaurants that have shaped Minnesota’s dining culture through generations of memorable meals, exceptional hospitality and lasting influence.

Plus plans for a luxe downtown sports bar are scrapped, Nokomis House is opening soon, a beloved market bakery needs a new home and more restaurant news.

The Marjorie Johnson Honey Bee Award will recognize the blue-ribbon baker in the honey sweet rolls category.

The new award established by the family of Marjorie Johnson celebrates the beloved baker’s favorite honey sweet rolls and her record-setting ribbons.

Arepas, cream cheese dill bites, chicken chimichurri paninis, sweet potato gnocchi and mac and cheese with a twist were this week’s favorite bites.

Milton's in Crystal, Parcelle and Indigena by Owamni in Minneapolis, Arepas on the Go in Brooklyn Park and Babe's Kitchen in Anoka.

Love them (we do) or hate them (how could you?), Salted Nut Rolls, Nut Goodies and Mint Patties are part of our state's sweet identity.

Plus: New pizza in Edina, the hot chicken craze continues and pop-ups you won’t want to miss, including a beloved burger.

Donatelli's opening in Bloomington, Dave's Hot Chicken and BirdEz expand, the return of Jorge Guzman, new Edina pizza plus pop-ups you don't want to miss.