Reimagined Camden Tavern opens in Minneapolis
For decades, Camden Tavern was a well-known dive bar in north Minneapolis. New owners took over in 2022, gutted the space, and have turned it into a dining destination. The owners describe the menu as elevated comfort food with a southern twist. There's also live jazz music during brunch on the weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells chats with Camden Social co-owner Fonzie Mayfield to learn more about the new space.
Camden Social: Raising the bar on the north side
For decades, Camden Tavern was a well-known dive bar in north Minneapolis. New owners took over in 2022, gutted the space, and have turned it into a dining destination. FOX 9's Shayne Wells chats with Camden Social co-owner Kathryn Mayfield to learn more about the new space.
New creperie brings French flavors to France Avenue
Oh Crêpe opened over the summer at 44th and France Avenue in Minneapolis, the former location of the first Caribou Coffee. Owner Claire Corvaisier grew up in Brittany, France, the region where crepes originated. The creperie uses traditional recipes for sweet and savory crepes, plus a 25-layer crepe cake sold by the slice. Oh Crêpe is open Wednesday through Monday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Surly preps for Darkness Day, adds Halloween pop-up
Surly Brewing goes all out every year to release its unique imperial stout, Darkness. Darkness Day is a free all-day party on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m. and ending just before midnight. The event includes live music of the punk and metal genres, live tattooing, and timed taps all day long. Surly has transformed the pizza restaurant upstairs into the Sinister Circus, an October pop-up with fun menu additions and plenty of spooky décor.
New creperie brings French flavors to France Ave
Oh Crêpe opened over the summer at 44th and France Avenue in Minneapolis, the former location of the first Caribou Coffee. Owner Claire Corvaisier grew up in Brittany, France - the region crepes originated. The creperie uses traditional recipes for sweet and savory crepes, plus a 25-layer crepe cake sold by the slice.
Taste Buds: Spring Rolls & Noodle Bowls with Christina Nguyen
Stephanie Hansen explores flavors from Southeast Asia with Hai Hai Chef Christina Nguyen in this episode of Taste Buds.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Bacon Cheeseburger Muffin Cups
Stephanie Hansen is serving up another game-day recipe in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. This week, kick your football party apps up a notch with Bacon Cheeseburger Muffin Cups.
Kevin Hart's vegan restaurant chain closes all locations: report
After just two years in the restaurant scene, Kevin Hart's plant-based restaurant chain is calling it quits.
Taste Buds: Sweet, spicy, and pickled for fall
Eager to seize the summer season in a jar, Stephanie Hansen enlists her favorite canning and pickling friends in this episode of Taste Buds.
St. Paul’s Lowertown faces challenges as restaurant closures mount
Once a vibrant area of St. Paul, the Lowertown neighborhood has struggled in recent years to keep restaurant tenants.
Vellee Deli announces closures: Landlord, construction issues cited
Vellee Deli has announced that on Sept. 8 all of its locations will be closed “until further notice" - citing both landlord issues, and hurdles caused by construction.
Barrio abruptly closes in downtown St. Paul after 15 years
Barrio tequila bar in downtown St. Paul abruptly shut its doors over the weekend after 15 years in business.
Halftime with Taste Buds: Layered BLT Dip
Football season is back and Taste Buds has you covered with more halftime recipes throughout the fall! This week, Stephanie Hansen is serving up an easy layered BLT dip to satisfy your party guests.
Park Tavern reopens after deadly crash
The Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is reopening on Wednesday, days after an alleged drunk driver plowed into the patio, killing two people and injuring several others.
MN State Fair, Nur-D and new recipes: Taste Buds
Season two of “Taste Buds with Stephanie” begins at the Minnesota State Fair. Join Stephanie Hansen as she tries Quesabirria Taquitos and Esquites at El Burrito Mercado, a family-owned restaurant that has worked for more than 10 years to get a spot as a State Fair food vendor.
Red Lobster closes 2 MN locations amid bankruptcy
Two Red Lobster locations in the Twin Cities have closed as the company moves through bankruptcy.
Kim’s in Uptown announces closure after workers unionize in June
Less than two months after voting to unionize, workers at Kim’s in uptown, Minneapolis, will likely be out of a job on Aug. 31.
Minnesota pizza joints nationally ranked in new Yelp survey
Minneapolis is home to several notable pizza places that are gaining even more attention thanks to a recent ranking by consumer-review site Yelp.
Walz students praise instincts, bar owners criticizes COVID-19 decisions
The storm of an election is swirling around Gov. Tim Walz these days, but his former students seemingly have his back as service industry owners question previous decisions.
Minneapolis Labor Standards Board march held by city leaders, workers
Hoping to establish a Minneapolis Labor Standards Board (MLSB) that would study new requirements for businesses in industries such as restaurants and hospitality, a march is planned on Wednesday to increase awareness of its proposed creation.