Banh Mi House has opened in the Mill District at 1024 Washington Ave S, serving banh mi, rice and noodle bowls and Vietnamese coffee with a family-run touch.

A St. Cloud technical college student launched the Sizzle N Sass Shack in Cold Spring, testing coconut shrimp, sweet corn nuggets and gourmet grilled cheese.

Chef Denny Hogenson's North Table has set up at Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph, serving seasonal, scratch-made plates with local sourcing and dietary-friendly options.

State officials warned that select Milkjam pints and in‑shop scoops may contain metal fragments. The Uptown shop says it will reopen June 2.

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.