Chi-Chi's opening its first Minnesota restaurant this year
Chi-Chi's, the popular Mexican restaurant chain founded in Minnesota, recently announced its comeback after closing decades ago, and now it's been revealed where the first restaurant will open.
Chi-Chi's, the popular Mexican restaurant chain founded in Minnesota, recently announced its comeback after closing decades ago, and now it's been revealed where the first restaurant will open.
Taste Buds: Chocolate bonbons, brownies and bundt cake
Stephanie Hansen?s love of chocolate takes her across the Twin Cities to visit some of the area?s best chocolatiers and bakers in this episode of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen?s love of chocolate takes her across the Twin Cities to visit some of the area?s best chocolatiers and bakers in this episode of Taste Buds.
Former Betty Danger’s location becoming Big Star Tipsy Taco Bar in 2025
A formerly popular restaurant near the Mississippi River in northeast Minneapolis will have a new owner and concept in 2025.
A formerly popular restaurant near the Mississippi River in northeast Minneapolis will have a new owner and concept in 2025.
World Street Kitchen opening location at Malcolm Yards food hall
A popular food hall featuring several restaurants near the University of Minnesota campus has announced a new tenant, World Street Kitchen, will debut within its walls by the end of the month.
A popular food hall featuring several restaurants near the University of Minnesota campus has announced a new tenant, World Street Kitchen, will debut within its walls by the end of the month.
James Beard-nominated Chef Yia Vang reflects on accomplishments, looks to future
As Chef Yia Vang continues his rise in the restaurant world, he reflects on getting to where he is today and how going back to his roots will usher in the future.
As Chef Yia Vang continues his rise in the restaurant world, he reflects on getting to where he is today and how going back to his roots will usher in the future.
Award winning chef reflects on journey and future
Renowned Minnesota Chef Yia Vang was recently named a James Beard semifinalist and has won numerous 2024 awards for his restaurant, Vinai. As Vang continues to rise in the restaurant world, he reflects on his journey to where he is today and how returning to his roots will usher in the future. FOX 9?s Chenue Her has more on the story. Watch parts one and two in the video above.
Renowned Minnesota Chef Yia Vang was recently named a James Beard semifinalist and has won numerous 2024 awards for his restaurant, Vinai. As Vang continues to rise in the restaurant world, he reflects on his journey to where he is today and how returning to his roots will usher in the future. FOX 9?s Chenue Her has more on the story. Watch parts one and two in the video above.
Taste Buds: Handmade Pasta and Easy Ravioli
Visiting her go-to destination for incredible pasta in the North Loop of Minneapolis, Stephanie Hansen teams up with Chef Joe Rolle and Chef Rachael McLeod to create artisan pasta shapes to complement one-of-a-kind dishes.
Visiting her go-to destination for incredible pasta in the North Loop of Minneapolis, Stephanie Hansen teams up with Chef Joe Rolle and Chef Rachael McLeod to create artisan pasta shapes to complement one-of-a-kind dishes.
Fan favorite fried chicken spot Revival abruptly closes Twin Cities locations
"It's an emotional day. There's always a risk of something like this when you own your own business. But it's not a reality you want to face," said co-owner Nick Rancone.
"It's an emotional day. There's always a risk of something like this when you own your own business. But it's not a reality you want to face," said co-owner Nick Rancone.
Taste Buds: Hearty soups and savory southern gumbo
Stephanie Hansen celebrates soup season with two of her favorite homemade soups: Beer Cheese Wild Rice and Chicken Chili Verde. But first, she heads up north for a taste of New Orleans at Krewe Restaurant, run by Mateo Mackbee and his partner Erin Lucas. Enjoy!
Stephanie Hansen celebrates soup season with two of her favorite homemade soups: Beer Cheese Wild Rice and Chicken Chili Verde. But first, she heads up north for a taste of New Orleans at Krewe Restaurant, run by Mateo Mackbee and his partner Erin Lucas. Enjoy!
World's Best Cinnamon Rolls: Wait times longer, frozen options available
After being named as having the “World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls" this week, the people behind Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis are providing an update saying patrons seeking to try one can expect a longer wait than they’re used to.
After being named as having the “World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls" this week, the people behind Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis are providing an update saying patrons seeking to try one can expect a longer wait than they’re used to.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Walking Tacos
Stephanie Hansen is serving up one of her most popular recipes in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. These walking tacos are made in the crockpot with Doritos, beans, seasonings, and enchilada sauce. Crock it on low for five hours to get a savory base to fill your chip bag.
Stephanie Hansen is serving up one of her most popular recipes in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. These walking tacos are made in the crockpot with Doritos, beans, seasonings, and enchilada sauce. Crock it on low for five hours to get a savory base to fill your chip bag.
Taste Buds: Kitchen Fails
Gordon Ramsay?s Kitchen Nightmares is back on FOX and to celebrate, Stephanie Hansen is sharing some of her never-before-seen kitchen fails.
Gordon Ramsay?s Kitchen Nightmares is back on FOX and to celebrate, Stephanie Hansen is sharing some of her never-before-seen kitchen fails.
Taste Buds: A Swedish Holiday
Stephanie Hansen dives into a sm?rg?sbord of Swedish cuisine on this holiday episode of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen dives into a sm?rg?sbord of Swedish cuisine on this holiday episode of Taste Buds.
Minneapolis’ Boludo fined $105K for alleged wage, tipping violations
An Argentinian-themed pizza purveyor in Minneapolis has been fined $105,000 for allegedly violating labor laws surrounding overtime hours and tip-sharing, and illegally firing an employee who cooperated with an investigation.
An Argentinian-themed pizza purveyor in Minneapolis has been fined $105,000 for allegedly violating labor laws surrounding overtime hours and tip-sharing, and illegally firing an employee who cooperated with an investigation.
Taste Buds: Holiday Sweets with Zo? Bakes
Macaroons, gingerbread houses, and salted caramels are on the menu in this holiday episode of Taste Buds.
Macaroons, gingerbread houses, and salted caramels are on the menu in this holiday episode of Taste Buds.
Chi-Chi's is making a comeback in MN
Chi-Chi?s restaurants are making a comeback in 2025 after closing their doors nearly 20 years ago. While exact details are not yet known, the first two stores will be opened in Minnesota sometime next year. The popular chain was founded in Minnesota in 1975 by former Green Bay Packers player Max McGee and restaurateur Marno McDermott. It expanded to over 200 locations across the U.S. before closing in 2004.
Chi-Chi?s restaurants are making a comeback in 2025 after closing their doors nearly 20 years ago. While exact details are not yet known, the first two stores will be opened in Minnesota sometime next year. The popular chain was founded in Minnesota in 1975 by former Green Bay Packers player Max McGee and restaurateur Marno McDermott. It expanded to over 200 locations across the U.S. before closing in 2004.
Chi-Chi’s restaurant chain returning in 2025, first stores opening in Minnesota
While exact details are not yet known, the first two stores will open in Minnesota next year.
While exact details are not yet known, the first two stores will open in Minnesota next year.
Office space lottery could boost struggling downtown St. Paul
St. Paul is holding a lottery to give away six months of free office space and parking in downtown in the hopes that once people come back to the area – they will stay there.
St. Paul is holding a lottery to give away six months of free office space and parking in downtown in the hopes that once people come back to the area – they will stay there.
Touching Thanksgiving giveaway tradition passes to new generation
A Twin Cities tradition feeds thousands of people on Thanksgiving every year, and it has now extended to a new generation.
A Twin Cities tradition feeds thousands of people on Thanksgiving every year, and it has now extended to a new generation.
Owners of iconic Minneapolis dive bar CC Club considering possible sale
The owner of iconic Minneapolis dive bar CC Club could be looking to sell, if the right offer came along.
The owner of iconic Minneapolis dive bar CC Club could be looking to sell, if the right offer came along.