food

Great Plains Food Bank fears shortages amidst inflation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With eggs, chicken and ground beef prices rising due to inflation, Great Plains Food Bank is starting to feel its effects. Operators say food prices increased about 12 percent in the last year and they expect prices to remain at a high level. The food bank is not seeing as many food and financial donations as…

Fargo-Moorhead Eats Facebook page gaining steam

A Fargo man creates the "Fargo-Moorhead Eats" page as a hub for food fans around and restaurant reviews across the region.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  — A social media page is seeing more activity where you can openly talk about what you’re making and the best restaurants in the F-M region. Rick Gion used to work in restaurants like the Green Mill and Outback Steakhouse so he understands the growing pains restaurants go through to stay relevant. “I really know food, I…

Food Truck Festival has community buzzing

Food, fun and the sun bring people out to Fargo Elks Club for the 3rd annual Fargo Pop-up Food Truck festival

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s something people look forward to and an event that has grown in popularity. “I’m just someone who really loves to eat man and with an event like this I can’t miss it you know, it’s rare to have events like this, and for someone like me who likes to eat and for anyone that likes…

Boss’ Pizza and Chicken opens in downtown Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new restaurant in Fargo wants to become a hub for late-night foodies. Boss’ Pizza and Chicken brings its low-key setting, adding another restaurant to the downtown area on Broadway and 3rd Avenue North. They are now open every day starting at 11 in the morning until 3 A.M. People can get creative by building…

Celebrating National BBQ Month

National BBQ month is here and one local restaurant has special plans for national brisket and hamburger day.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Jay’s Smokin’ BBQ has been serving the Fargo-Moorhead community for years, they offer smoked BBQ, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Tacos, Sandwiches, and Nachos. They say the BBQ community in the area is continuously growing and they’re forming their own culture. This month is being celebrated all over the country, “On top of national BBQ month, tomorrow is…

Fargo Chef Up for James Beard Award

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–We have a follow-up to a story KVRR first brought you last night: a Fargo chef is gaining recognition in the culinary world. Ryan Nitschke, the head chef and owner of Luna Restaurant in Fargo, is a semifinalist for a James Beard Award under the category “Best Chef in the Midwest”. Nitschke is a Fargo native and says…

Golden Drive brings holiday cheer to the needy

"We have raised over 18,000 pairs of socks this year."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Santa is helping Golden Drive raise money and homelessness awareness in the cold. Santa and his helpers are ringing their bells at the West Fargo Fire Department accepting donations to help homeless kids in the community. “It warms me so much that it helps me pass the -40 nights up in the North Pole. Especially this…

Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade is back and brightening up the metro

"It is a chance for the community to come together and celebrate the holidays."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brightens up Fargo-Moorhead with holiday spirit. After skipping a year due to COVID, the annual Holiday Lights Parade is back and everyone is excited. “The lights and everyone being down here having a good time. There is a lot of food, there is a lot of good people down…

Mobile Food Pantry Stops Planned For September 28

Hawley, Ulen, Felton, Glyndon, Moorhead and Dilworth

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More mobile food pantry stops are scheduled next Tuesday in Hawley, Ulen, Felton, Glyndon, Moorhead and Dilworth. Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be carrying fresh vegetables, bakery items and boxed goods when it makes stops in each community on Tuesday, September 28. Anyone in need of food assistance is welcome to attend and receive…