New restaurant for former Owamni space on West River Parkway sought

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking a new restaurant for its Water Works Pavilion.- a space once inhabited by award-winning Owamni.

Halftime with Taste Buds: Chopped Italian Sliders
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Try Stephanie Hansen’s chopped Italian sliders at your next party for a cheesy, meaty, and delicious snackable sandwich with pickled veggies.

Taste Buds: Sharpen Your Knife Skills
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Stephanie Hansen’s knife skills haven’t always been the sharpest. So, she and her daughter Ellie get professional help from Joseph Rueter, the founder of Vivront Kitchen Knife Shop.

Halftime with Taste Buds: White Chicken Chili Dip
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Stephanie Hansen is serving a creamy dip with a little kick in this halftime edition of Taste Buds.

Taste Buds: Saturday dumplings and weeknight shortcuts
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Stephanie Hansen learns the secrets to the perfect Chinese dumpling at Saturday Dumpling Co., a popular Twin Cities spot for dumplings and modern Asian street food. Back at home, Stephanie tests her dumpling skills and demonstrates an easy weeknight meal hack.

Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve

Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.

Halftime with Taste Buds: Pizza Stromboli
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Kick up your game day platter with Stephanie’s pizza stromboli – a crowd-pleasing roll stuffed with provolone, pepperoni, salami, and pizza sauce, then brushed with melted garlic butter.

These states led (and lagged) in tipping this summer

Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.

Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners

Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.

Cast Iron Cooking: Taste Buds
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Stephanie Hansen’s love for cast iron runs deep. In this episode of Taste Buds, she stops by Twin Cities antique store Finds on Broadway to acquire a cast iron pan, before tackling the task of cleaning and seasoning it properly. Then, Stephanie cooks up a few of her favorite cast-iron dishes, including a hearty green pork chili stew, rhubarb cake, and a showstopping Dutch baby pancake with her daughter Ellie.

Slice Brothers sells to new ownership after expansion, checkered past

The Minneapolis-based pizza company that once ballooned to four locations in as many years, says it has sold to new ownership.

Chick-fil-A launches holiday collection of cozy gifts and décor

Chick-fil-A is expanding its holiday lineup beyond the menu this year, adding cozy clothing, home goods and family entertainment

Wendy’s to shutter hundreds of restaurants nationwide

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants by the end of this year as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and improve profitability.

Halftime with Taste Buds: Crispy Cheesy Chicken Fingers
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Stephanie Hansen’s gameday chicken fingers are golden, crispy, and cheesy for a satisfying bite at halftime. Dip them in her spicy ranch sauce to add a creamy zip.

Denny’s to go private in $620 million acquisition deal

Denny’s announced that it will be acquired by a group of investors in a $620 million deal that will take the iconic diner chain private.

SNAP benefits ending: What Minnesotans need to know

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to end at the end of the month. Here's what Minnesotans need to know.

Restaurants offering free food in MN during SNAP benefit lapse: List

Several Minnesota restaurants and organizations have stepped up to offer free food for those in need during the SNAP benefit lapse. Here's a list.

Japanese ramen and noodle hacks: Taste Buds
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Stephanie Hansen’s destination for authentic Japanese ramen in the Midwest is Zen Box Izakaya, where Owner and Executive Chef John Ng is crafting traditional bowls filled with savory broth and noodles in downtown Minneapolis.