Chi-Chi’s restaurant in St. Louis Park to begin construction

Construction is set to begin on the St. Louis Park location of Chi-Chi’s, the popular Mexican restaurant chain founded in Minnesota that closed decades ago.

Ohio Chick-fil-A ruffles feathers with teen chaperone policy

An Ohio Chick-fil-A upset locals this back-to-school season by reminding customers of its "teen chaperone policy."

2-ingredient bagel hack: Taste Buds
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Stephanie Hansen visits St. Paul Bagelry to watch them roll, boil, and bake their New York-style bagels and craft them into sandwiches named after rock and roll icons, including the John Denver and the Joni Mitchell. Back in her kitchen, Stephanie puts her own spin on a viral two-ingredient bagel recipe before piling them up with homemade gravlax and easy veggie schmear.

Chick-fil-A launching fall menu featuring new drink, sandwich

Chick-fil-A’s new fall limited-time menu launches nationwide this month with returning favorites and new items.

Krispy Kreme plans October 2025 opening in Fridley

Those still mourning the loss of a longstanding institution in Columbia Heights for their morning fix will have another option this fall, with Krispy Kreme slated to open in Fridley in October.

Excelsior: Where to eat amid restaurant boom
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Excelsior, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, is experiencing a restaurant boom. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the latest on where to eat in Excelsior.

Taste Buds: Farm fresh pizza and easy crust
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Stephanie Hansen crafts wood-fired pizzas at Alpha & Omega Pizza Farm, a beloved family-owned farm that features local ingredients and friendly goats in the latest episode of Taste Buds. Kim Hayes shows Stephanie her popular recipe for the Tuscan Tart rhubarb jam pizza, and a fresh take on dill pickle pizza dubbed the Dilly Goat. Alpha & Omega hosts pizza nights, goat yoga, and glamping through the summer in Princeton, Minnesota.

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
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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.

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.

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.

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.