Pizza Luna will open a stall at Midtown Global Market next Friday, a sign that East Lake Street may be slowly recovering after last year’s federal enforcement activity. The vendor is listed as "coming soon" on the market's site.

Kitchen and Rail opened Monday in the former Mort's Deli spot in Golden Valley, bringing lunch service, a full bar and a pastrami tribute called The MORT.

Minnesota-born Crisp & Green is planning a St. Cloud location as part of a roughly 10-store state expansion. The company has not yet confirmed an address or opening date.

The Maple Grove Golden Corral is listed as permanently closed on the chain's site; the Maplewood restaurant is now the company's only Minnesota location.

Afro Deli's founder is launching Martiya, his first sit-down Somali-fusion restaurant in Minneapolis. Renderings show a modern dining room that expands the brand's Afro‑Mediterranean approach.

The TikTok‑favorite Roni’s Mac Bar is opening at the Mall of America and has a second Twin Cities location planned for Dinkytown. Mall and contractor notices show progress, but dates are still fluid.

Permits filed with the city show Diane’s Place plans to expand its Food Building footprint, potentially adding seats at the acclaimed Hmong‑American restaurant. Details and a timeline remain unannounced.

Groundswell, a Hamline‑Midway mainstay since 2009, said it will not reopen after a 2025 fire. Owners will hand out free vegan banana bread Friday as a final send‑off.

A drive-through Dave's Hot Chicken is planned for Rogers this summer at the former Wells Fargo site, part of a 30-location Minnesota expansion.

Sun Street Breads will close on March 22 after 15 years in Kingfield; owners cite rising costs and plan to pivot to Moon Cow BBQ.

Wendy's House of Soul will remain open while Pillsbury United Communities pauses North Market for a planned relaunch later in 2026. The deli will continue catering and delivery during the transition.

Local Rumor on Selby Avenue will close this Saturday after a brief run. Owner Scott Cochran said he couldn’t reach a lease deal he called unsustainable.

Burrito Loco in Dinkytown has quietly closed and the building has sold for $1.35 million, leaving a turnkey restaurant space vacant near campus.