No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Minneapolis farmers market guide: Where and when to find one this summer
There are more than two dozen farmers markets and mini-markets operating in Minneapolis in 2026. Here's when and where to find them.
There are more than two dozen farmers markets and mini-markets operating in Minneapolis in 2026. Here's when and where to find them.
Minneapolis bar dedicated to women's sports named best local sports bar in the US
A Bar of Their Own, Minnesota's only bar focused exclusively on women’s sports, just scored national recognition.
A Bar of Their Own, Minnesota's only bar focused exclusively on women’s sports, just scored national recognition.
Momo Sushi reopening in northeast Minneapolis at new location after fire
Momo Sushi is reopening this summer in a new northeast Minneapolis location after a fire closed its kitchen last December.
Momo Sushi is reopening this summer in a new northeast Minneapolis location after a fire closed its kitchen last December.
National Geographic names Minneapolis one of the world's best food cities
National Geographic has named Minneapolis one of the 14 best food destinations in the world.
National Geographic has named Minneapolis one of the 14 best food destinations in the world.
Borough closing in North Loop, Revival will return in its spot
Well-known Minneapolis restaurant Borough is closing its doors in the North Loop, but a familiar name will soon make a Revival in its former spot.
Well-known Minneapolis restaurant Borough is closing its doors in the North Loop, but a familiar name will soon make a Revival in its former spot.
Rustic Inn gathers wildfire relief donations
Two Harbors, Minnesota, mainstay the Rustic Inn and Café has begun to gather supplies for people affected by wildfires in the area – including two of their own employees. FOX 9 is joined by general manager Callie Hoff to learn about the efforts.
Two Harbors, Minnesota, mainstay the Rustic Inn and Café has begun to gather supplies for people affected by wildfires in the area – including two of their own employees. FOX 9 is joined by general manager Callie Hoff to learn about the efforts.
Bauhaus Brew Labs closing its NE location at end of June
Bauhaus Brew Labs has announced on social media it plans to close its northeast Minneapolis taproom at the end of June, citing challenges including substantial cost increases, shifts in consumer preferences, a global pandemic and a surge in federal immigration enforcement as reasons behind the closure.
Bauhaus Brew Labs has announced on social media it plans to close its northeast Minneapolis taproom at the end of June, citing challenges including substantial cost increases, shifts in consumer preferences, a global pandemic and a surge in federal immigration enforcement as reasons behind the closure.
Sandwich shop opens in Stillwater by 20-year-old entrepreneur
A young entrepreneur is making waves in Stillwater with the launch of a new sandwich shop in a converted bank building.
A young entrepreneur is making waves in Stillwater with the launch of a new sandwich shop in a converted bank building.
New gourmet sandwich shop opens in Stillwater
A new gourmet sandwich shop in Stillwater is owned by a 20-year-old entrepreneur who is betting on himself. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
A new gourmet sandwich shop in Stillwater is owned by a 20-year-old entrepreneur who is betting on himself. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
Subway closes 729 US locations in 2025, marking steepest decline in years
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
Check your ID: Firehouse Subs giving away free sandwiches to people with this name
Firehouse Subs is hosting a nationwide free sandwich giveaway on May 6 for customers who share a specific common name.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a nationwide free sandwich giveaway on May 6 for customers who share a specific common name.
Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
Beast Barbeque closing in NE Minneapolis after 7 years
Barbeque joint Beast Barbeque has announced it will close after a seven-year run in northeast Minneapolis, marking yet another change to the shifting Twin Cities barbeque scene.
Barbeque joint Beast Barbeque has announced it will close after a seven-year run in northeast Minneapolis, marking yet another change to the shifting Twin Cities barbeque scene.
Endless Shrimp: Red Lobster brings back deal after 2024 bankruptcy
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
In-N-Out CEO says no to delivery and East Coast expansion: 'We won't compromise'
America's favorite burger chain isn't bowing to delivery trends and app-based ordering preferences any time soon.
America's favorite burger chain isn't bowing to delivery trends and app-based ordering preferences any time soon.
Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis: City pays $250K annually for 3-year dining recognition
The Michelin Guide is coming to Minneapolis, bringing new attention to a food scene that many say has long deserved national recognition.
The Michelin Guide is coming to Minneapolis, bringing new attention to a food scene that many say has long deserved national recognition.
Minnesota restaurants pushed to 'breaking point,' new report shows
Minnesota restaurant owners say 2026 could be the year they are forced to make tough decisions, like whether to close, as a new report highlights the struggles the industry is facing.
Minnesota restaurant owners say 2026 could be the year they are forced to make tough decisions, like whether to close, as a new report highlights the struggles the industry is facing.
MN restaurant owners warn: We're being pushed to the brink
Hospitality Minnesota released its 2026 State of Hospitality report, revealing that the state's hospitality industry is "stressed and on the brink". Operators are facing a complex economic crisis driven by rising wholesale food and equipment prices, increasing labor costs, tariffs, and metro regulations.
Hospitality Minnesota released its 2026 State of Hospitality report, revealing that the state's hospitality industry is "stressed and on the brink". Operators are facing a complex economic crisis driven by rising wholesale food and equipment prices, increasing labor costs, tariffs, and metro regulations.