El Mazatlan
El Mazatlan, a staple Mexican restaurant based in Mankato, is preparing to open its second location in St. Peter. Situated in the former KFC building, this new restaurant plans to make full use of the space to offer a variety of options, including a burrito-and-bowl bar, drive-thru, delivery, and curbside pickup, alongside its traditional dine-in […]
Altitude Cocktails and Wine Bar
Opening March 2025 Altitude Cocktails and Wine Bar is expected to open in March 2025, alongside Zenith Basecamp. Owned and operated by Justin Steinbach and Alex Taray, this cocktail bar aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere for both travelers and locals. Aimed at enhancing the overall experience at Zenith Basecamp, the bar will offer a […]
SoMi Art Fair at Bachman’s
The Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis is relocating and rebranding due to ongoing construction and increased production costs. The event, now called the SoMi Art Fair at Bachman’s, will take place in a garden center parking lot. The Uptown Association, the event’s organizers, stated that the construction along Hennepin Avenue, including a new median, prevents […]
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Topgolf Woodbury
Opening Late 2025 Topgolf has broken ground on its newest venue in Woodbury, Minnesota, which is set to open in late 2025. This will be the second Topgolf venue in the state, joining the location in Brooklyn Center. The three-level venue will feature 102 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays, a full-service bar and restaurant, and various […]
Chicken & Whaaat
Opening December 9, 2024 Chicken & Whaaat is a new chicken-focused restaurant set to open in early December 2024 in the Duluth area, specifically along Central Avenue. It will serve a variety of chicken dishes, including chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, and unique fries. The restaurant is part of the Duluth Grill family, which is well-known […]
Scooter’s Coffee
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The St. Cloud area witnessed a dynamic business environment in 2024, with several establishments closing down and new ones opening. Notable closures included the Fulfillment Distribution Center, Crafts Direct, Arrow Hardware, and several bars and restaurants. However, new businesses sprang up, including Mexican restaurants Sol Azteca and Tres Pozoles, barbecue joint House BBQ Ribs, ice […]
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Several new eateries have recently opened or will soon open in the Twin Cities area. Bar Siena, a contemporary American-Italian pasta bar, had a soft opening last week in Hopkins, with a grand opening set for January 9. Stone Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant, opened a new location in Roseville on Christmas Day. Farina Rossa, a […]
Sol Azteca, House BBQ Ribs, Jupiter Moon
In 2024, the St. Cloud area saw several businesses close, including Fulfillment Distribution Center, Crafts Direct, Arrow Hardware, and various bars and restaurants. However, it also welcomed many new businesses, including restaurants like Sol Azteca, House BBQ Ribs, Jupiter Moon Ice Cream, Tres Pozoles, Pasta Buckets, Mie Bistro and Boba, and Scooter’s Coffee. Other new […]