Surly preps for Darkness Day, adds Halloween pop-up
Surly Brewing goes all out every year to release its unique imperial stout, Darkness. Darkness Day is a free all-day party on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m. and ending just before midnight. The event includes live music of the punk and metal genres, live tattooing, and timed taps all day long. Surly has transformed the pizza restaurant upstairs into the Sinister Circus, an October pop-up with fun menu additions and plenty of spooky d?cor.
Surly Brewing goes all out every year to release its unique imperial stout, Darkness. Darkness Day is a free all-day party on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m. and ending just before midnight. The event includes live music of the punk and metal genres, live tattooing, and timed taps all day long. Surly has transformed the pizza restaurant upstairs into the Sinister Circus, an October pop-up with fun menu additions and plenty of spooky d?cor.
New creperie brings French flavors to France Ave
Oh Cr?pe opened over the summer at 44th and France Avenue in Minneapolis, the former location of the first Caribou Coffee. Owner Claire Corvaisier grew up in Brittany, France - the region crepes originated. The creperie uses traditional recipes for sweet and savory crepes, plus a 25-layer crepe cake sold by the slice.
Oh Cr?pe opened over the summer at 44th and France Avenue in Minneapolis, the former location of the first Caribou Coffee. Owner Claire Corvaisier grew up in Brittany, France - the region crepes originated. The creperie uses traditional recipes for sweet and savory crepes, plus a 25-layer crepe cake sold by the slice.
Taste Buds: Spring Rolls & Noodle Bowls with Christina Nguyen
Stephanie Hansen explores flavors from Southeast Asia with Hai Hai Chef Christina Nguyen in this episode of Taste Buds.
Stephanie Hansen explores flavors from Southeast Asia with Hai Hai Chef Christina Nguyen in this episode of Taste Buds.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Bacon Cheeseburger Muffin Cups
Stephanie Hansen is serving up another game-day recipe in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. This week, kick your football party apps up a notch with Bacon Cheeseburger Muffin Cups.
Stephanie Hansen is serving up another game-day recipe in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. This week, kick your football party apps up a notch with Bacon Cheeseburger Muffin Cups.
Kevin Hart's vegan restaurant chain closes all locations: report
After just two years in the restaurant scene, Kevin Hart's plant-based restaurant chain is calling it quits.
After just two years in the restaurant scene, Kevin Hart's plant-based restaurant chain is calling it quits.
Taste Buds: Sweet, spicy, and pickled for fall
Eager to seize the summer season in a jar, Stephanie Hansen enlists her favorite canning and pickling friends in this episode of Taste Buds.
Eager to seize the summer season in a jar, Stephanie Hansen enlists her favorite canning and pickling friends in this episode of Taste Buds.
St. Paul’s Lowertown faces challenges as restaurant closures mount
Once a vibrant area of St. Paul, the Lowertown neighborhood has struggled in recent years to keep restaurant tenants.
Once a vibrant area of St. Paul, the Lowertown neighborhood has struggled in recent years to keep restaurant tenants.
Vellee Deli announces closures: Landlord, construction issues cited
Vellee Deli has announced that on Sept. 8 all of its locations will be closed “until further notice" - citing both landlord issues, and hurdles caused by construction.
Vellee Deli has announced that on Sept. 8 all of its locations will be closed “until further notice" - citing both landlord issues, and hurdles caused by construction.
Barrio abruptly closes in downtown St. Paul after 15 years
Barrio tequila bar in downtown St. Paul abruptly shut its doors over the weekend after 15 years in business.
Barrio tequila bar in downtown St. Paul abruptly shut its doors over the weekend after 15 years in business.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Layered BLT Dip
Football season is back and Taste Buds has you covered with more halftime recipes throughout the fall! This week, Stephanie Hansen is serving up an easy layered BLT dip to satisfy your party guests.
Football season is back and Taste Buds has you covered with more halftime recipes throughout the fall! This week, Stephanie Hansen is serving up an easy layered BLT dip to satisfy your party guests.
Park Tavern reopens after deadly crash
The Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is reopening on Wednesday, days after an alleged drunk driver plowed into the patio, killing two people and injuring several others.
The Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is reopening on Wednesday, days after an alleged drunk driver plowed into the patio, killing two people and injuring several others.
MN State Fair, Nur-D and new recipes: Taste Buds
Season two of ?Taste Buds with Stephanie? begins at the Minnesota State Fair. Join Stephanie Hansen as she tries Quesabirria Taquitos and Esquites at El Burrito Mercado, a family-owned restaurant that has worked for more than 10 years to get a spot as a State Fair food vendor.
Season two of ?Taste Buds with Stephanie? begins at the Minnesota State Fair. Join Stephanie Hansen as she tries Quesabirria Taquitos and Esquites at El Burrito Mercado, a family-owned restaurant that has worked for more than 10 years to get a spot as a State Fair food vendor.
Red Lobster closes 2 MN locations amid bankruptcy
Two Red Lobster locations in the Twin Cities have closed as the company moves through bankruptcy.
Two Red Lobster locations in the Twin Cities have closed as the company moves through bankruptcy.
Kim’s in Uptown announces closure after workers unionize in June
Less than two months after voting to unionize, workers at Kim’s in uptown, Minneapolis, will likely be out of a job on Aug. 31.
Less than two months after voting to unionize, workers at Kim’s in uptown, Minneapolis, will likely be out of a job on Aug. 31.
Minnesota pizza joints nationally ranked in new Yelp survey
Minneapolis is home to several notable pizza places that are gaining even more attention thanks to a recent ranking by consumer-review site Yelp.
Minneapolis is home to several notable pizza places that are gaining even more attention thanks to a recent ranking by consumer-review site Yelp.
Walz students praise instincts, bar owners criticizes COVID-19 decisions
The storm of an election is swirling around Gov. Tim Walz these days, but his former students seemingly have his back as service industry owners question previous decisions.
The storm of an election is swirling around Gov. Tim Walz these days, but his former students seemingly have his back as service industry owners question previous decisions.
Minneapolis Labor Standards Board march held by city leaders, workers
Hoping to establish a Minneapolis Labor Standards Board (MLSB) that would study new requirements for businesses in industries such as restaurants and hospitality, a march is planned on Wednesday to increase awareness of its proposed creation.
Hoping to establish a Minneapolis Labor Standards Board (MLSB) that would study new requirements for businesses in industries such as restaurants and hospitality, a march is planned on Wednesday to increase awareness of its proposed creation.
PinKU returns inside Eat Street Crossing Food Hall
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.
A favorite Northeast Minneapolis restaurant that closed during the pandemic has returned inside a food hall in the Whittier Neighborhood. Chef John Sugimura has reopened PinKU with Chef Louross Edralin of Staff Meeting. The spot will serve sushi daily, but on Friday and Saturday nights they?ll offer Omakase by Chef Sugimura. This is a special five-course meal at the ten bar seats. Omakase means chef?s choice. Reservations for August sold out in six minutes. Reservations for September will open on Aug. 25 at 6:30 a.m. Eat Street Crossing is located at 2819 Nicollet Ave. S. It?s open seven days a week.
Yia Vang opens Vinai in northeast Minneapolis
Named after the refugee camp where his parents met, and where he was born, Vang calls the restaurant a 'love letter' to his parents who taught him to cook.
Named after the refugee camp where his parents met, and where he was born, Vang calls the restaurant a 'love letter' to his parents who taught him to cook.
Chef Yia Vang opens the doors of Vinai
One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year is finally here. Vinai is open now in the Sheridan Neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. It?s named after the refugee camp in Thailand where Vang?s parents met and where he was born. The restaurant honors both of his parents by utilizing their recipes and methods of woodfire cooking. It?s located at 1300 2nd St. NE, the former location of Dangerous Man Brewing. Vang is a James Beard Finalist. He also runs Union Hmong Kitchen which has two locations, one in the North Loop and one on West Lake Street. He will also serve Hmong food once again at the Minnesota State Fair.
One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year is finally here. Vinai is open now in the Sheridan Neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. It?s named after the refugee camp in Thailand where Vang?s parents met and where he was born. The restaurant honors both of his parents by utilizing their recipes and methods of woodfire cooking. It?s located at 1300 2nd St. NE, the former location of Dangerous Man Brewing. Vang is a James Beard Finalist. He also runs Union Hmong Kitchen which has two locations, one in the North Loop and one on West Lake Street. He will also serve Hmong food once again at the Minnesota State Fair.