A ‘revival’ for Revival under new ownership
When Revival abruptly closed its four locations earlier this year, the move sent shock waves through the local restaurant community.
Taste Buds: T-Rex Cookies and Monster Bites
Stephanie Hansen is teaming up for an epic cookie collab in the latest episode of Taste Buds. Partnering with Tina Rexing, owner of the nationally renowned T-Rex Cookie bakery, Stephanie helps create a bold, sweet-and-spicy treat that gives back in a big way.
Wrap Wars: McDonald's Snack Wrap returns nationwide Thursday amid fast-food fight
McDonald's is bringing back the Snack Wrap nationwide on July 10, sparking a "wrap war" amid multiple fast-food chains.
Heights Bakery closing in Columbia Heights after 70+ years in business
Heights Bakery has announced its fourth generation of family ownership will be its last, officially closing its Columbia Heights location doors on Aug. 1, 2025.
OG ZAZA opening Mall of America location, continues Twin Cities expansion
Popular pizza purveyors OG ZAZA have announced plans to open a new location in the Mall of America.
Café Lurcat closing after 23 years in Minneapolis location
Café & Bar Lurcat has announced it will closing its doors in September after a 23-year run at its iconic location.
McDonald's Egg McMuffin heats up this summer with limited-time spicy sandwich
McDonald's is launching Spicy McMuffin sandwiches nationwide for a limited time starting July 8.
Annie's Parlour in Dinkytown closed after more than 50 years in business
Annie's Parlour has announced its permanent closure, bringing an end to half a century of traditional burgers and malts at the iconic location.
Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis to close in September
A fixture of the Minneapolis West Bank announced this summer will be its last, with Palmer's Bar set to close its doors in mid-September.
Taste Buds: Ballpark bites and dressed up dogs
Stephanie Hansen is slinging ballpark hits in this hot dog-themed episode of Taste Buds.
James Beard Awards 2025: Twin Cities restaurant, chef wins awards
A Minneapolis restaurant and St. Paul chef secured a 2025 James Beard Award Monday night.
Wampach's in Shakopee is perfect breakfast spot
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is rolling into Shakopee on Wednesday, and Shayne Wells stopped by Wampach's Restaurant in Shakopee. The popular spot is known for its breakfast and other meals made from scratch.
FOX 9 Evening News: May 30, 2025
FOX 9 Evening News: May 30, 2025
St. Paul hosting Downtown Block Party Friday night in Mears Park
Businesses and city leaders are banding together to host an inaugural Downtown Block Party on Friday, calling it a "kick-off to summer."
Lagniappe, Du Nord Cocktail Room announce closures set for May 31
Opening in September 2024 on a stretch of Lake Street still rebuilding from the pandemic and 2020 protests, the owners behind Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room have announced they will throw in the towel at the end of the month.
Hope Breakfast Bar owners reach settlement to dissolve Give Hope nonprofit
The Give Hope nonprofit is dissolving after an assurance of discontinuance was reached with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
Taste Buds: Strawberry Delights
Stephanie Hansen goes big for strawberry season with showstopping recipes and family favorites in this episode of Taste Buds. First, she heads to Jackie Thesing’s house to make strawberry pie cookies and strawberry angel food cake ice cream. Jackie’s popular Instagram, @sweetgirltreatsmn, features all her unique recipes and fun moments with her three kids (who love to lend a hand in the kitchen). Find the recipes for Jackie’s cookies and ice cream at sweetgirltreatsmn.com. Back at home, Stephanie whips up a simple strawberry salad with buttermilk dressing, and her famous strawberry cake – a family favorite during her birthday at the cabin.
Dark Horse reopening in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood this summer
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery has announced it will reopen with new ownership following its closure after a decade-long stretch in February.
Herbivorous Butcher kitchen fire shuts down Minneapolis location
A kitchen fire on Tuesday night caused serious damage to the vegan butcher shop's northeast Minneapolis location.
Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.