Excelsior, Detroit Lakes restaurants pay back employees after illegal tip pooling
Investigations into two Minnesota restaurants showed they owed tens of thousands of dollars to employees who contributed to illegal tip pools.
Busy Valentine's Day weekend for restaurants as restrictions ease
Valentine's Day was a change of pace for many restaurant owners in Minnesota. It fell on the same weekend Governor Tim Walz eased COVID-19 restrictions for these businesses.
Bars, restaurants allowed to resume outdoor service, ban on indoor dining remains
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending his ban on indoor dining at bars and restaurants into January, but will allow outdoor dining to resume at a limited capacity starting Saturday.
Step up your takeout game with restaurant ideas from the Twin Cities Gateway
It's time to step up your takeout game and try something new. Natalie Conrad from Twin Cities Gateway joined the Buzz with hot spots to keep your taste buds happy.
Takeout support - St. Cloud car club boosting sales at restaurants with weekly dinners
Aiming to support local restaurants during the latest shutdown, a St. Cloud car club is hosting weekly appreciation dinners. Founder Michael Morgan joined the Buzz to chat about their effort and how you can join in the fun.
Restaurant table limit expands to 10 people, dancing prohibited
The Minnesota Department of Health updated its guidance for restaurants and bars Thursday as the weather gets colder and more customers opt to sit indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trade group survey: 40% of Minnesota restaurants could go under if capacity isn't increased
Exactly six months ago Minnesota restricted in-person dining at restaurants. Thursday, one group said nearly half the restaurants in the state may close by January if the state doesn’t ease restrictions.
Hospitality leaders urge renewed commitment to health guidelines amid rising COVID-19 cases
With cases of COVID-19 back on the rise, many bars and restaurants are worried about the potential for new closures. Hospitality MN's Ben Wogsland joined the Buzz to chat about the importance of following health guidelines to help slow the spread of the virus.
Hospitality Minnesota: Many restaurants, resorts may only have weeks left to survive
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, many business owners are facing the tough decision to permanently close their doors. Hospitality Minnesota CEO Liz Rammer joined the FOX 9 Morning News to discuss the harsh reality that restaurants, bars, and hotels are dealing with across the state.
As icons of the Twin Cities dining scene close for good, other restaurants look at new ways to survive
The Bachelor Farmer and Marvel Bar in Minneapolis have announced their doors will not reopen, even once the pandemic subsides. Meanwhile, Izzy's Ice Cream has permanently closed its original location in Saint Paul. MSP Magazine's Stephanie March joined the Buzz to chat about the challenges restaurants are facing as the outbreak lingers on.
Drive-in restaurants see surge in business as diners look to social distance while eating out
As the coronavirus pandemic impacts our everyday way of life, some old-school businesses are booming in business.
Restaurants changing practices, ramping up cleaning amid coronavirus
If you need a place to unwind and relax, local restaurants are working hard to welcome guests into a safe and healthy environment amid the coronavirus outbreak. MSP Magazine's Stephanie March has more on what venues are doing to double down on cleaning and keeping space between patrons.
Brooklyn Park serves up diverse dishes in first-ever restaurant week
This week, Brooklyn Park is showcasing its more than 100 restaurants in the city's first-ever restaurant week.
'It's Greek to Me' closes at Lyndale and Lake in Minneapolis
It’s Greek to Me by ATHENA, a popular restaurant at Lyndale Avenue South and West Lake Street in Minneapolis, has closed its doors.
Gavin Kaysen of Spoon & Stable wins James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest
Gavin Kaysen, the owner and head chef at Spoon & Stable in Minneapolis, won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest.