2026.04.09

A group of Minnesota restaurant owners appeared at the Capitol Wednesday to plead with lawmakers for short-term relief to severe financial strain hitting the industry, Fox 9 reports. “A State of Hospitality Report shows Minnesota restaurants face economic uncertainty with lower profits, increased costs, rising wages, and reduced traffic, worsened by federal surge impacts in early 2026.” Via MinnPost
https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-restaurants-being-pushed-breaking-point-new-report-shows

In dining news of a different kind, Michelin, the international restaurant rating guide, announced it will be coming to six cities in the “American Great Lakes” region, including Minneapolis (sorry St. Paul). Ratings will likely begin in 2027, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. Via MinnPost
https://www.startribune.com/after-years-of-speculation-michelin-is-finally-coming-to-minneapolis/601663256 ( Read more... )