Perkins-loving brothers Marlin and Merlin will make your day
These twin brothers start every morning at Perkins — eating breakfast together in the same booth every day for 30 years.
Alcohol in Minnesota: Social districts, food trucks and food halls eyed by lawmakers
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping it can be an economic engine.
Alcohol sales at social districts, food halls
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping their expansion could be an economic engine.
Minnesota restaurants, hotels struggling with staff and occupancy decline: Report
Although restaurant locations have grown since 2019, many owners still struggle with finding enough employees to staff locations. Meanwhile, occupancy rates at hotels have yet to rebound from pre-pandemic levels.
Bird flu drives up egg prices for Twin Cities businesses
Bakeries here in the Twin Cities are scrambling to find eggs, with one Minneapolis bakery facing the hard choice of potentially raising prices.
Taste Buds: Pretty Delicious Bites with the Food Dolls
Stephanie Hansen visits the Food Dolls to celebrate the launch of their debut cookbook, “Pretty Delicious”, which features colorful Mediterranean recipes packed with fresh herbs and flavor.
Chi-Chi's opening its first Minnesota restaurant this year
Chi-Chi's, the popular Mexican restaurant chain founded in Minnesota, recently announced its comeback after closing decades ago, and now it's been revealed where the first restaurant will open.
Taste Buds: Chocolate bonbons, brownies and bundt cake
Stephanie Hansen’s love of chocolate takes her across the Twin Cities to visit some of the area’s best chocolatiers and bakers in this episode of Taste Buds.
Former Betty Danger’s location becoming Big Star Tipsy Taco Bar in 2025
A formerly popular restaurant near the Mississippi River in northeast Minneapolis will have a new owner and concept in 2025.
World Street Kitchen opening location at Malcolm Yards food hall
A popular food hall featuring several restaurants near the University of Minnesota campus has announced a new tenant, World Street Kitchen, will debut within its walls by the end of the month.
James Beard-nominated Chef Yia Vang reflects on accomplishments, looks to future
As Chef Yia Vang continues his rise in the restaurant world, he reflects on getting to where he is today and how going back to his roots will usher in the future.
Award winning chef reflects on journey and future
Renowned Minnesota Chef Yia Vang was recently named a James Beard semifinalist and has won numerous 2024 awards for his restaurant, Vinai. As Vang continues to rise in the restaurant world, he reflects on his journey to where he is today and how returning to his roots will usher in the future. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has more on the story. Watch parts one and two in the video above.
Taste Buds: Handmade Pasta and Easy Ravioli
Visiting her go-to destination for incredible pasta in the North Loop of Minneapolis, Stephanie Hansen teams up with Chef Joe Rolle and Chef Rachael McLeod to create artisan pasta shapes to complement one-of-a-kind dishes.
Fan favorite fried chicken spot Revival abruptly closes Twin Cities locations
"It's an emotional day. There's always a risk of something like this when you own your own business. But it's not a reality you want to face," said co-owner Nick Rancone.
Taste Buds: Hearty soups and savory southern gumbo
Stephanie Hansen celebrates soup season with two of her favorite homemade soups: Beer Cheese Wild Rice and Chicken Chili Verde. But first, she heads up north for a taste of New Orleans at Krewe Restaurant, run by Mateo Mackbee and his partner Erin Lucas. Enjoy!
World's Best Cinnamon Rolls: Wait times longer, frozen options available
After being named as having the “World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls" this week, the people behind Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis are providing an update saying patrons seeking to try one can expect a longer wait than they’re used to.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Walking Tacos
Stephanie Hansen is serving up one of her most popular recipes in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. These walking tacos are made in the crockpot with Doritos, beans, seasonings, and enchilada sauce. Crock it on low for five hours to get a savory base to fill your chip bag.
Taste Buds: Kitchen Fails
Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares is back on FOX and to celebrate, Stephanie Hansen is sharing some of her never-before-seen kitchen fails.
Taste Buds: A Swedish Holiday
Stephanie Hansen dives into a smörgåsbord of Swedish cuisine on this holiday episode of Taste Buds.
Minneapolis’ Boludo fined $105K for alleged wage, tipping violations
An Argentinian-themed pizza purveyor in Minneapolis has been fined $105,000 for allegedly violating labor laws surrounding overtime hours and tip-sharing, and illegally firing an employee who cooperated with an investigation.