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.
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.
Mpls restaurants Sen Yai Sen Lek, Dipped & Debris announce closures
After more than a decade in the Twin Cities restaurant business, the owners of two establishments in Northeast are calling it quits.
James Beard 2022 finalists include Twin Cities restaurants and chefs
Semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Awards have been announced, and similar to years past a number of Twin Cities restaurants and chefs have made the list.
Community shows support for struggling Kinhdo restaurant
Dathao Phan grew up in the kitchen of her family's restaurant, and now she's optimistic they'll be able to continue serving up a taste of Vietnam and China for the foreseeable future.
Spontaneous combustion sparks fire at Windmill Cafe in Savage
After 50 years in service the Windmill Cafe in Savage burned down last month, but now its owners are hoping the community will rally to help keep its employees covered until the restaurant can reopen this summer.