Producers are inviting struggling restaurants within roughly 40 miles of Minneapolis to apply for a possible Gordon Ramsay rescue. Here are the application details and what owners should consider.

A Madrid‑style tapas restaurant and bakery are headed to Cathedral Hill this June. Tasca Madrid will serve tapas, paella and Spanish breads in the former Handsome Hog space.

Scott Ja‑Mama's Hot Barbeque in south Minneapolis says it will most likely close at the end of the summer; the tiny Tangletown counter has not named a final day.

Riva Terrace at the Four Seasons reopens today with coastal‑Italian plates, skyline seating and weekend hours as Minneapolis patios swing into summer.

A Bar of Their Own, Minneapolis’ women's-sports tavern, topped USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Best Local Sports Bar list — a win owners say signals rising support for women's athletics.

Jakeeno's is expanding into grocery shelves and opening a refreshed bar as it celebrates 50 years in South Minneapolis. The family owners say wholesale helps preserve recipes while growing reach.

Tropico is moving from the Kickernick Building into the historic Lumber Exchange, roughly doubling its downtown footprint and bringing a full Colombian menu next week.

Pioneer Press’s 2026 Patio Guide highlights 14 new Twin Cities patios, from CrowBar’s creekside cocktails to Alary’s revived back patio.

A hidden speakeasy called the Farmer's Cellar is operating behind an Amoco in Lakeville, serving craft cocktails and elevated comfort food in a moody, Prohibition-style room.

After 13 years in the North Loop, Borough will close on June 28 as Jester Concepts converts 730 N. Washington Ave into Revival, a full‑service fried‑chicken and burger spot.

Altera, InnerBloom's Highland Park restaurant, will close May 31 after about a year and a half. The company thanked guests in an Instagram post but hasn't announced what's next.

Potbelly has opened Minnesota to franchising and is targeting the Twin Cities for a 15-plus shop roll-out, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports.

After a decade on Hennepin, Red Cow's Uptown restaurant will close June 1 when its lease expires. Staff will be offered roles at other Red Cow and Red Rabbit locations.