"Pho, of course, isn’t unique to Minnesota, but the Twin Cities’ Vietnamese community has made an indelible stamp on the state’s food culture, and relentlessly cold winters have made pho a defining dish. There’s a wealth of excellent spots to get pho around the metro, but one standout St. Paul option is Trieu Chau, where Minh Nguyen and family have been serving beefy, crystalline, richly layered pho for more than 30 years. (Trieu Chau is currently working on a few repairs to the restaurant, but keep an eye on Facebook for a reopening green light.)" - Joy Summers