Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
From pandemic project to business: Waconia family starts ice cream company
When pandemic life was giving out lemons, the Hillesheim family made ice cream.
When pandemic life was giving out lemons, the Hillesheim family made ice cream.
Don't eat cicadas if you are allergic to shrimp, shellfish, FDA warns
The Food and Drug Administration has a colorful warning for people with a shellfish allergy: don’t eat cicadas. Turns out, the agency warns, that the noisy insects actually share a "family relation" to shrimp and lobsters.
The Food and Drug Administration has a colorful warning for people with a shellfish allergy: don’t eat cicadas. Turns out, the agency warns, that the noisy insects actually share a "family relation" to shrimp and lobsters.
Costco food courts, sampling and churros coming back
Costco's food sampling is back in June with new safety protocols.
Costco's food sampling is back in June with new safety protocols.
Breweries, distilleries offering free drinks to vaccinated Minnesotans
Free drinks at breweries, distilleries and wineries join the list of incentives for Minnesotans to get vaccinated.
Free drinks at breweries, distilleries and wineries join the list of incentives for Minnesotans to get vaccinated.
Capacity, distancing limits end overnight for Minnesota restaurants, bars
The indoor capacity and distancing limits are going away for restaurants and bars in Minnesota.
The indoor capacity and distancing limits are going away for restaurants and bars in Minnesota.
National Burger Day: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Pepsi offer discounts, freebies on May 28
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Minnesota’s best grocery bagger to compete for national title
Justin Kizilos is the best grocery bagger in Minnesota and his talent could earn him $10,000 at the national championships in September.
Justin Kizilos is the best grocery bagger in Minnesota and his talent could earn him $10,000 at the national championships in September.
Bellecour Bakery pastry chef finds sweet success inspired by Hmong heritage
The pastry chef at Bellecour Bakery infuses tastes from her Hmong heritage to craft delicious treats.
The pastry chef at Bellecour Bakery infuses tastes from her Hmong heritage to craft delicious treats.
St. Paul bistro plans to pay employees $20 an hour with no tipping
Augustine's, in St. Paul, says it will pay all of its employees $20 an hour with benefits and will have no tipping as part of a business model it hopes catches on.
Augustine's, in St. Paul, says it will pay all of its employees $20 an hour with benefits and will have no tipping as part of a business model it hopes catches on.
St. Paul bistro plans to pay employees $20 an hour with no tipping
A neighborhood bistro in St. Paul that is set to open next week says all of its employees will earn $20 an hour.
A neighborhood bistro in St. Paul that is set to open next week says all of its employees will earn $20 an hour.
Excelsior bar's 'Labor Inducer' burger credited with 31 births and counting
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
First-of-its-kind free food market opens in Twin Cities area
A new free food market will take food from grocery store shelves and give it a second chance for those who need it.
A new free food market will take food from grocery store shelves and give it a second chance for those who need it.
Hospitality industry faces worker shortage as restrictions ease
The hospitality industry is facing a worker shortage as COVID-19 restrictions ease up.
The hospitality industry is facing a worker shortage as COVID-19 restrictions ease up.
Catalytic converter stolen from Anoka food shelf delivery truck
A food truck for a Twin Cities metro food shelf is now sidelined after the vehicle's catalytic converter was stolen.
A food truck for a Twin Cities metro food shelf is now sidelined after the vehicle's catalytic converter was stolen.
Valleyfair to reopen May 22 with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.
Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.
'It's all about community': Gandhi Mahal owner continues to rebuild 1 year after riots
Not long after the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, the owner of one burned down restaurant was recognized for his support for the protests. The owner of Gandhi Mahal said they’re working to recover, but it’s taking some time.
Not long after the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, the owner of one burned down restaurant was recognized for his support for the protests. The owner of Gandhi Mahal said they’re working to recover, but it’s taking some time.
Minnesota State Fair announces 5-day walk-through event over Memorial Day weekend
Missing the Great Minnesota Get-Together? You could get a preview later this month.
Missing the Great Minnesota Get-Together? You could get a preview later this month.
Where does your favorite food come from? New book takes on American cuisine
It's part history lesson, part foodie road trip. Author and producer David Page is out with a new book, "Food Americana". David joined the Buzz to chat about his latest work, which explores the origins of all your favorite foods, from sushi to pizza.
It's part history lesson, part foodie road trip. Author and producer David Page is out with a new book, "Food Americana". David joined the Buzz to chat about his latest work, which explores the origins of all your favorite foods, from sushi to pizza.