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Counter Intelligence

Eateries open, close and change chefs and menus at a fast clip. Our weekly report keeps you up to date.

Team behind Patisserie 46 to bring a taste of France to Lilydale

John Kraus and Elizabeth Rose are planning a restaurant, retail and production facility for their next project.
December 4, 2025

Saturday Dumpling Co. opens third restaurant; TokiDoki Burger is closing

Saturday Dumpling Co. in Armatage has all the hits plus congee hash browns. Plus, TokiDoki Burger is closing and more restaurant news.
December 2, 2025
Peter Bian and Linda Cao, co-founders of Saturday Dumpling Co., left to right, pose for a portrait Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Dots Gray Kitchen in Minneapolis.

David Fhima will open 3 fast-casual concepts in Coborn’s new Plymouth store

The announcement falls on the heels of the chef’s rollout of his Sicilian restaurant Vagabondo in Excelsior.
November 19, 2025

Rustica’s Wayzata location opens this week. Here’s what to expect

The cafe and bakery from Jester Concepts will have your favorite baked goods, but is leaning more into its savory side, too.
November 19, 2025

Good news, burrito lovers: Lito’s is now open on Lake Street

Plus: New Vietnamese coffee and BBQ, Buttered Tin expands, pizza updates and more food news.
November 18, 2025

Bellecour is now open in Edina, and it’s serving those iconic French fries

The daytime cafe is one of three late-year restaurant openings for chef Gavin Kaysen.
November 18, 2025

X2 Pastries opens in St. Paul's Mac-Groveland; Krispy Kreme returns

Plus Krispy Kreme is almost here, three new eateries opening in Kingfield, cocktails in Northeast and more food news.
November 11, 2025
A green Labubu macaron outside X2 Pastries bakery

A new Mexican-Asian bar moving in to Modern Cafe space in Minneapolis

Mestiizo will join the ranks of buzzy bar and restaurants in the area when it moves into the former Modern Cafe digs in Minneapolis.
November 10, 2025

Herbivorous Butcher set to reopen after spring fire

Plus: New shawarma in Blaine, lefse-inspired doughnuts in Duluth, pizza openings and closings and more restaurant news.
November 4, 2025

Keys Cafe closing in downtown Minneapolis

It’s the last call for downtown diners to savor the caramel rolls and comfort food from the long-running establishment.
November 3, 2025

Zen Box Izakaya closing after 20 years in downtown Minneapolis

The Mill District Japanese restaurant, known for its craft ramen and izakaya fare, will serve its final meal Nov. 22.
October 31, 2025

Popular bakery pop-up moving in with Minneapolis ice cream shop

In a unique space-sharing arrangement, Dahlia will serve breakfast and lunch, while MN Nice Cream will have evening hours.
October 28, 2025
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