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Should Restaurant Patrons be Called ‘Customers’ or ‘Guests’?

'Guest' has supplanted 'customer' throughout America. Is that a good thing?

December 14, 2022

Coming Soon to Lake Nokomis: The Painted Turtle

Sandcastle's replacement has been announced, opening spring/summer 2023.

December 13, 2022

Doin’ Beers: 5 Minnesota Beers to Drink in December

Winter-strength beers to keep you warm at least until 2023.

December 12, 2022

How MN-Made Salted Nut Rolls Became ‘A Brewer’s Lunch’

A brief history of the delicious, locally launched candy craze.

December 8, 2022

Here’s What Makes Eden Prairie’s New, Massive Asia Mall Worth the Trip

From bubbling hot pot served by cat robots to boba tea to springy mochi donuts, the Pan-Asian mall is your new one-stop shop.

December 6, 2022

A Globally Popular Korean Chicken Chain Is Coming to Minnesota

For brand-new franchisee Emily Krouse, bringing bb.q Chicken to the Twin Cities was a truly emotional journey.

November 30, 2022

Uptown Changes, A Boatload of Closures, and More November Restaurant News

It's out with the old and in with the new in the latest Racket Restaurant Roundup.

November 30, 2022

The Brass Strap Wants to Bring a New Kind of Queer Bar to the Twin Cities

Inside the plan to open Minneapolis's first co-operatively owned queer bar.

November 28, 2022