9 Salmonella cases linked to Woodbury, Minnesota juice bar

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a salmonellosis outbreak lined to Nekter Juice Bar in Woodbury, Minnesota.

New bar, restaurant capacity restrictions take effect in Wisconsin

A new mandate limiting bars and restaurants in Wisconsin to 25 percent capacity went into effect Thursday, but in western Wisconsin there are questions why the mandate stretches statewide.

Restaurant table limit expands to 10 people, dancing prohibited

The Minnesota Department of Health updated its guidance for restaurants and bars Thursday as the weather gets colder and more customers opt to sit indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Recipe: Chicago hot dog Cuban sandwich

This week marks the return of Thursday Night Football on FOX. To accompany this Tampa-Chicago matchup, Dr. BBQ cooked up this combination of the cities' two most famous dishes, Cuban sandwiches and hot dogs, respectively.

Election to certify Surly hospitality staff union loses by 1 vote

A majority of eligible hospitality employees at Surly Brewing Company did not vote to be represented by the union, falling short by one vote, according to Surly and the union, UNITE HERE Local 17.

13 Minneapolis restaurant staffers who worked Trump fundraiser quarantined

Thirteen staff members from a Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week, the restaurant said Monday.

Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' Irish court says

Ireland’s Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a “staple food.”

National Coffee Day 2020 deals: What to do to get that free cup

It's National Coffee Day, and a lot of stores are offering deals for a cup of joe to customers wanting a pick-me-up.

Surly management, workers reach union election agreement

A hospitality union representing employees of Minneapolis-based Surly Brewing Company said the company and its employees have agreed on a fair election process to certify a union. 

Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters

With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.

Trade group survey: 40% of Minnesota restaurants could go under if capacity isn't increased

Exactly six months ago Minnesota restricted in-person dining at restaurants. Thursday, one group said nearly half the restaurants in the state may close by January if the state doesn’t ease restrictions.

National Guacamole Day: How to score free guac

National Guacamole Day, Sept. 16, lets you celebrate the creamy, rich fruit that is the avocado.

Minnesota State Fair bringing back its Food Parade this October with fall-inspired fair foods

If you missed out on Minnesota State Fair’s drive-thru food experience this summer, you’ll get a second chance to get your fair food fix this fall. The State Fair announced Tuesday it is bringing back its Food Parade for an encore in October. 

Employees at Spyhouse Coffee, Fair State Brewing vote to form unions

Employees at Minneapolis-based Spyhouse Coffee and Fair State Brewing Cooperative voted to unionize this week, joining a growing list of Twin Cities establishments that have already done so.