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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl joined the WCCO Radio lineup in March 2013, bringing her many food writing talents as host of the one-hour show “Off The Menu” every Saturday from 11 a.m.- Noon.

Grumdahl was born and raised in New York City and graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. in 1992. Grumdahl wrote for City Pages from 1995 to 2008, and currently writes for Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine.

She has been nominated for seven James Beard Awards for both her food and wine writing and has won four times. She has also written for Gourmet Magazine, USA Today, Wine & Spirits, Bon Appetit, and Saveur.

Grumdahl is among the preeminent food experts in the Twin Cities, and joins WCCO’s rich history of programming dealing with food and nutrition.

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Mother’s Day Ideas With Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl and Chad Hartman: 5/9/13

You know mom worked hard to make sure you had plenty to eat growing up.  Now it’s your turn to take care of mom on this Mother’s Day weekend.  But where to go?  And uh-oh, you waited until the last minute?  No worries.  Dara has you covered with plenty of options!

2013/05/10

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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl’s Top 5 Sustainable Seafood Restaurants

Seafood and what to eat has been controversial, with over-fishing seemingly emptying the world’s oceans. So where can you get the best, sustainable seafood in the Twin Cities? Dara has you covered and here’s her Top 5!

2013/05/04

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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl’s Top 5 Drive-Ins

As the weather turns warmer, maybe it’s a good time to take the top down, enjoy a burger and a malt and take in a warm evening at a drive-in? Everyone remembers the classic drive-in restaurant. Did you know there are several, including really great ones, still around the Twin Cities? Dara jumped in the car to check out some and shares her favorites.

2013/05/01

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Off The Menu With Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl and Chad Hartman: 4/25/13

Thursday afternoon, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl of WCCO’s “Off the Menu” stopped by to talk food and more with Chad Hartman. Dara is heading to New York for her 11th nomination for a James Beard Award, Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern of the Travel Channel have a show in town plus more from the local and national food scenes!

2013/04/26

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Off The Menu Guests From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 4/20/13

This past Saturday on “Off The Menu” with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, we found out what we are supposed to be eating according to our ancestors, the best Fish and Chips and all things cooking with Marianne Miller, chef and owner of cooking school Saga Hill!

2013/04/22

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Off The Menu Guests From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 4/13/13

We can’t promise any “Bizarre Foods” on weekly episodes of WCCO’s new food show “Off the Menu”. But for this Saturday, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl dove in headfirst with the host of the Travel Channel show’s crazy culinary journey and Minnesota’s own, Andrew Zimmern! Plus, the owners of 112 Eatery, Bar La Grassa and Burch plus the Twin Cities Top 5 Places for Fried Chicken!

2013/04/14

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Off The Menu Guests From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 4/6/13

With “No Reservations”, Dara dove headfirst into another version of “Off the Menu” on Saturday . It was Anthony Bourdain from the Travel Channel plus Best Pizza slices and pastry chef’s on this week’s show.

2013/04/09

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Off The Menu Guests From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 3/30/13

Each week on “Off the Menu” with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, we’ll spotlight the people doing amazing things with food and drink! This week, it was food safety, “Cult” pizzas and help with your Easter meal!

2013/04/01

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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl’s Easter Brunch Recommendations

So you missed your chance to get in to the St. Paul Grill. Why not try for 2014. In the meantime, Dara has some great ideas for a perfect Easter Brunch!

2013/03/24

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Off The Menu Recipes From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 3/16/13

Each week Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl shares a couple of new recipes on her Saturday show, “Off The Menu”. This week, in honor of St. Patty’s Day of course, it’s Beets and Cabbage!

2013/03/20

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Off The Menu Recipes From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 3/9/13

This week’s recipe is a New Orleans classic you can easily make in your own kitchen! It’s Dara’s Bananas Foster.

2013/03/12

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Off The Menu Guests From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 3/9/13

It was food, glorious food this past Saturday on “Off The Menu”. Here’s a rundown of who Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl talked to and where you can find more information including her picks of the “Top Five Healthy Restaurants” in the Twin Cities.

2013/03/11

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Off The Menu With Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl and Chad Hartman: 3/7/13

Dara joined Chad with some great tips on places around Minnesota to get your “eat on”! Here are a few of the places she mentioned on this week’s show.

2013/03/07

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Off The Menu Guests From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 3/2/13

Each week on “Off the Menu” with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, we’ll spotlight the people doing amazing things with food and drink! Local farmers, experts in food, wine, beer and spirits, chefs, restaurant owners and much more.

2013/03/07

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Off The Menu Recipes From Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl: 3/2/13

Each week, WCCO’s host and resident expert on food, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, will share a few recipes and places for our listeners to check out. This week, it’s easy desserts to entertain with!

2013/03/05

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