Graze Food Hall is turning its North Loop yard into a tropical playground with nine kitchens, tiki drinks, hula and fire dancers. The Aug. 14 luau starts at $50.

Minnetonka is getting a third Chipotle this week, but this one skips the chain's signature Chipotlane drive-thru.

El Sazon Cocina & Tragos will close after Saturday service, ending its nearly three-year run in south Minneapolis. The de Leons will continue operating other El Sazon concepts around the Twin Cities.

Even Keel will move into 2901 Lyndale Ave S in Uptown, replacing Aurelia's. The new menu leans on burgers, seafood and steaks; opening date is TBA.

Giordano’s opened at Mall of America on July 16, bringing its stuffed deep‑dish pies, kiosk ordering and a grab‑and‑go setup to Level 3 South.

Laune Bread will temporarily pause service starting Aug. 16, cutting staff and ending its subscription as the owners scale back to a simpler menu.

Harold's Chicken is opening a sports bar and rooftop at the northeast corner of Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. The Chicago chain will take over the space once occupied by Daisy's and Cowboy Slim's.

Pannekoeken Huis has returned inside Latuff’s Pizzeria in Plymouth, reuniting longtime staff and serving Dutch pancakes alongside thin-crust pizza. The combined spot runs breakfast by day and pizza by night.

The last White Castle on University Avenue has closed after a property sale, ending a roughly century-long presence on the corridor. The building was sold and no reuse has been announced.

Chick‑fil‑A will open five new Minnesota restaurants through 2028, starting with a Mankato location this summer and promising more than 500 jobs statewide.

Haraz Coffee House has opened its first Minnesota location in Lyn‑Lake, taking over the former Iron Door Pub with a menu focused on Yemeni‑style coffee and extended evening hours.

The Great Minnesota Get‑Together added 36 new dishes and nine new vendors for 2026, from Pickle Pie to Korean BBQ bao buns. Small local operators join a lineup heavy on novelty and global flavors.

Pastry chef Jasmine Weiser Kaysen is opening Clementine, a 20-seat patisserie in Tangletown at 614 W. 54th St. The shop will serve viennoiserie, cakes, ice cream and coffee this fall.