The Minneapolis-born fried chicken brand is back with storefronts in Edina, Woodbury and Inver Grove Heights after a stint at Target Field.

Happy Joe’s opens in Mendota Heights on Aug. 24, its first Twin Cities metro store after decades confined to Greater Minnesota.

Chef Jason Mueller is closing out a 30-year culinary career and urging diners to spend down their gift cards before the doors shut.

Chef Baaska Tegshbileg is skipping outside investors and asking diners to help fund his Downtown East restaurant instead.

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.