James Beard Awards 2025: Twin Cities restaurant, chef wins awards
A Minneapolis restaurant and St. Paul chef secured a 2025 James Beard Award Monday night.
A Minneapolis restaurant and St. Paul chef secured a 2025 James Beard Award Monday night.
Wampach's in Shakopee is perfect breakfast spot
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is rolling into Shakopee on Wednesday, and Shayne Wells stopped by Wampach's Restaurant in Shakopee. The popular spot is known for its breakfast and other meals made from scratch.
The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is rolling into Shakopee on Wednesday, and Shayne Wells stopped by Wampach's Restaurant in Shakopee. The popular spot is known for its breakfast and other meals made from scratch.
St. Paul hosting Downtown Block Party Friday night in Mears Park
Businesses and city leaders are banding together to host an inaugural Downtown Block Party on Friday, calling it a "kick-off to summer."
Businesses and city leaders are banding together to host an inaugural Downtown Block Party on Friday, calling it a "kick-off to summer."
Lagniappe, Du Nord Cocktail Room announce closures set for May 31
Opening in September 2024 on a stretch of Lake Street still rebuilding from the pandemic and 2020 protests, the owners behind Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room have announced they will throw in the towel at the end of the month.
Opening in September 2024 on a stretch of Lake Street still rebuilding from the pandemic and 2020 protests, the owners behind Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room have announced they will throw in the towel at the end of the month.
Hope Breakfast Bar owners reach settlement to dissolve Give Hope nonprofit
The Give Hope nonprofit is dissolving after an assurance of discontinuance was reached with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
The Give Hope nonprofit is dissolving after an assurance of discontinuance was reached with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
Taste Buds: Strawberry Delights
Stephanie Hansen goes big for strawberry season with showstopping recipes and family favorites in this episode of Taste Buds. First, she heads to Jackie Thesing?s house to make strawberry pie cookies and strawberry angel food cake ice cream. Jackie?s popular Instagram, @sweetgirltreatsmn, features all her unique recipes and fun moments with her three kids (who love to lend a hand in the kitchen). Find the recipes for Jackie?s cookies and ice cream at sweetgirltreatsmn.com. Back at home, Stephanie whips up a simple strawberry salad with buttermilk dressing, and her famous strawberry cake ? a family favorite during her birthday at the cabin.?
Stephanie Hansen goes big for strawberry season with showstopping recipes and family favorites in this episode of Taste Buds. First, she heads to Jackie Thesing?s house to make strawberry pie cookies and strawberry angel food cake ice cream. Jackie?s popular Instagram, @sweetgirltreatsmn, features all her unique recipes and fun moments with her three kids (who love to lend a hand in the kitchen). Find the recipes for Jackie?s cookies and ice cream at sweetgirltreatsmn.com. Back at home, Stephanie whips up a simple strawberry salad with buttermilk dressing, and her famous strawberry cake ? a family favorite during her birthday at the cabin.?
Dark Horse reopening in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood this summer
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery has announced it will reopen with new ownership following its closure after a decade-long stretch in February.
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery has announced it will reopen with new ownership following its closure after a decade-long stretch in February.
Herbivorous Butcher kitchen fire shuts down Minneapolis location
A kitchen fire on Tuesday night caused serious damage to the vegan butcher shop's northeast Minneapolis location.
A kitchen fire on Tuesday night caused serious damage to the vegan butcher shop's northeast Minneapolis location.
Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.
Apostle Supper Club closing in St. Paul at the end of the month
The Apostle Supper Club in downtown St. Paul is closing at the end of May, with its owners blaming crime and office vacancy rates as challenges to running a business in the city.
The Apostle Supper Club in downtown St. Paul is closing at the end of May, with its owners blaming crime and office vacancy rates as challenges to running a business in the city.
Isles Bun & Coffee co-owner dies, remembered as ‘mentor’ in Uptown
Isles Bun & Coffee in Uptown, Minneapolis, announced the unexpected death of its co-owner Jeff Veigel on Tuesday - someone who's since been described as a "mentor" to other business owners in the city.
Isles Bun & Coffee in Uptown, Minneapolis, announced the unexpected death of its co-owner Jeff Veigel on Tuesday - someone who's since been described as a "mentor" to other business owners in the city.
Minneapolis’ Falling Knife Brewing Co owner dies at 46
The owner of Falling Knife Brewing in Minneapolis died over the weekend, the company announced on Monday.
The owner of Falling Knife Brewing in Minneapolis died over the weekend, the company announced on Monday.
James Beard Awards 2025: Here are the Minnesota finalist nominees
Five Minnesotans have been named finalists in the prestigious James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. Here's who is up for the award.
Five Minnesotans have been named finalists in the prestigious James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. Here's who is up for the award.
Minnesota taco shop faces eviction after legal battle
A Minnesota Mexican restaurant that changed its name after a legal battle with Taco John's is now facing a new challenge.
A Minnesota Mexican restaurant that changed its name after a legal battle with Taco John's is now facing a new challenge.
Perkins-loving brothers Marlin and Merlin will make your day
These twin brothers start every morning at Perkins — eating breakfast together in the same booth every day for 30 years.
These twin brothers start every morning at Perkins — eating breakfast together in the same booth every day for 30 years.
Alcohol in Minnesota: Social districts, food trucks and food halls eyed by lawmakers
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping it can be an economic engine.
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping it can be an economic engine.
Alcohol sales at social districts, food halls
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping their expansion could be an economic engine.
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping their expansion could be an economic engine.
Minnesota restaurants, hotels struggling with staff and occupancy decline: Report
Although restaurant locations have grown since 2019, many owners still struggle with finding enough employees to staff locations. Meanwhile, occupancy rates at hotels have yet to rebound from pre-pandemic levels.
Although restaurant locations have grown since 2019, many owners still struggle with finding enough employees to staff locations. Meanwhile, occupancy rates at hotels have yet to rebound from pre-pandemic levels.
Bird flu drives up egg prices for Twin Cities businesses
Bakeries here in the Twin Cities are scrambling to find eggs, with one Minneapolis bakery facing the hard choice of potentially raising prices.
Bakeries here in the Twin Cities are scrambling to find eggs, with one Minneapolis bakery facing the hard choice of potentially raising prices.
Taste Buds: Pretty Delicious Bites with the Food Dolls
Stephanie Hansen visits the Food Dolls to celebrate the launch of their debut cookbook, ?Pretty Delicious?, which features colorful Mediterranean recipes packed with fresh herbs and flavor.
Stephanie Hansen visits the Food Dolls to celebrate the launch of their debut cookbook, ?Pretty Delicious?, which features colorful Mediterranean recipes packed with fresh herbs and flavor.