Hmong chef from Minnesota to compete on Netflix reboot of Iron Chef

Minneapolis-based chef Yia Vang has brought Hmong cuisine to Minnesota, but now hopes to reach a broader audience with an appearance on a Netflix reboot of Iron Chef.

Southwest Minneapolis community gives back to neighborhood restaurant

As the business struggles to find workers, one community in Minneapolis is helping make sure their neighborhood restaurant can keep its doors open.

Taco Chon?s fighting back
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After Taco John?s filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a local Mexican restaurant franchise named Taco Chon?s, the owner has rallied around community support to fight back.

Closing: Lake Nokomis restaurant Sandcastle announces last season

End of an era: A longtime favorite along the shores of Lake Nokomis has announced this summer will be its last season serving patrons. After this summer the MPRB will solicit new potential vendors.

Plans this summer? Tourism expected to rebound throughout Minnesota
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After two down years due to travel restrictions and COVID-19 infections, tourism in Minnesota is expected to rebound this summer ? good news for restaurant and resort owners.

North Minneapolis park set to undergo $21 million dollar redevelopment
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A north Minneapolis park is set to undergo a $21 million dollar redevelopment, but at least one resident of the community surrounding it thinks the money could be better spent on business development.

Slice Pizza announces expansion, hopes to create new ‘community space’

Just six months after its grand opening, and five after re-opening again due to a fire, Slice Pizza in Northeast Minneapolis is expanding into its second location and trying to create a community space in the process.

After lawsuit, Taco Chon owner says he will fight to keep name and dream alive

After fast food giant Taco John's filed a lawsuit accusing a local Mexican restaurant chain, called Taco Chon, of trademark infringement, the owner is speaking out to say what the name means to him and make clear his intentions to fight for it.

After lawsuit, Taco Chon owner says he will fight to keep name and dream alive
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After fast food giant Taco John's filed a lawsuit accusing a local Mexican restaurant chain, called Taco Chon, of trademark infringement, the owner is speaking out to say what the name means to him and make clear his intentions to fight for it.

Nordic Waffles closing Rosedale location, will focus on store brand

After garnering a faithful Minnesota State Fair following, Nordic Waffles will focus its attention on its grocery store brand going forward – closing its Rosedale Shopping Center location in the process.

St. Paul’s Grand Catch announces closing

Fans of a spicy seafood boil or Cajun chicken sandwich have one week left to get their fix at St. Paul’s Grand Catch – after more than four years the restaurant will close its doors on April 30.

Minneapolis’ first farmers market opens Saturday

A true sign of spring in the city, the first farmers market in Minneapolis opens Saturday to kick off the 2022 season.

Family and friends hope to save Pilates studio after tragedy

Family, friends and a north metro wellness community are trying to save a Pilates studio following the tragic death of its founder.

‘Skippy’ the food delivery robot unveiled in NE Mpls

As restaurants struggle with a shortage of workers, there’s an increasing chance your next delivery might be made by ‘Skippy’ - a robot.

‘The Square’ opening at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

Nearly two years after the murder of George Floyd, the area now known as George Floyd Square continues to evolve with the community around it as a new events center named The Square has announced its opening.

Minnesota businesses wait to pay tax hike as deadline looms
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Most Minnesota business owners are waiting until the last possible minute to pay a large payroll tax increase triggered when state lawmakers could not agree to a fix.