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.

Tiki Tom's Thai is set to open at 1601 W. Lake St as Uptown looks for fresh signs of recovery.

After 12 years, Bauhaus Brew Labs will close its Northeast Minneapolis taproom at the end of June, though it will host a final Art‑A‑Whirl Liquid Zoo weekend.

HuHot's St. Cloud restaurant will shut permanently on Memorial Day; customers are being urged to redeem gift cards and Value Connection certificates before May 25.

The brothers behind NOLO's are moving into downtown Waconia: Olive & Elm will take the Wilford's ground-floor retail, city records and the Business Journal show.