Minneapolis culinary arts teacher wins national honor
A Minneapolis high school is preparing students for a career in the food industry, and earning its creator an award in the process.
Breweries celebrate bill allowing growler sales in large taprooms
Big changes could be coming to Minnesota's liquor laws, leading breweries across the state to say “cheers.”
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
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.
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.
Minneapolis, St. Paul Starbucks locations vote to unionize
A Starbucks location in Minneapolis has become the city’s first to unionize.
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.
Taco John's sues local restaurant Taco Chon over its name
Taco John's is accusing a local Mexican restaurant of trademark infringement because its name is Taco Chon.
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.
‘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.
50 Twin Cities bars and restaurants get Naloxone kits
Fifty Twin Cities bars and restaurants will receive Naloxone kits this month, as industry leaders look for ways to save lives during an unprecedented rise in overdose deaths.
50 Twin Cities bars and restaurants get Naloxone kits
Fifty Twin Cities bars and restaurants will receive Naloxone kits this month, as industry leaders look for ways to save lives during an unprecedented rise in overdose deaths.
Mother-daughter duo urge viewers to eat up on Central in YouTube restaurant reviews
A mother and daughter are eating their way down Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis - supporting businesses and posting videos along the way.
Mother-daughter duo urge viewers to eat up on Central in YouTube restaurant reviews
A mother and daughter are eating their way down Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis - supporting businesses and posting videos along the way.
Plymouth's new 'Brew Park' to offer indoor dog park, coffee and wine bar
Two veterinarians are opening a hybrid dog park and bar that will also serve pet owners coffee, wine and more.
University of Minnesota bus crashes into Acadia Café
A crash involving a University of Minnesota bus will leave a beloved West Bank restaurant closed indefinitely.
New Ties Lounge and Rooftop owners: ‘We’re still fighting for downtown’
After COVID-19 and civil unrest kept many people away from downtown Minneapolis, a group of young entrepreneurs is hoping to bring new life to Nicollet Avenue with a bar, lounge, restaurant and rooftop concept.
High gas prices pinching profits at restaurants
The recent spike in gas prices isn't just causing pain at the pump, they're putting a pinch on profits at local businesses as well.
More than a restaurant: Perkins in Edina closes after 50 years
One Perkins Family Restaurant has served up everything from early morning breakfasts to late night snacks over the years. But there were a lot of emotions as employees and customers prepare to say their final farewells.