Latest news with #Fig+Farro
Axios
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Restaurant roundup: Top food critic departs, "dirty soda" comes to St. Louis Park
Minnesota Star Tribune food critic Jon Cheng is stepping down after nearly four years in the role. Cheng, who succeeded longtime critic Rick Nelson in 2021, wrote in his farewell column that he "miss[es] being anonymous" and dining out "without the pressure to overly dissect." Yes, but: While he's leaving the role, he said he'll still be a regular at Twin Cities restaurants. 🥕 Uptown is getting a new plant-based restaurant with a prime rooftop patio. Former Fig + Farro owner Michelle Courtright will open Matriarch in the spot formerly occupied by Amore Uptown and Pinoli in early July, per a release. Also planned for the space: House of Jane, a retail shop with low-dose cannabis offerings from its own line and other products from women-owned companies. ❌ Owamni chef Sean Sherman 's nonprofit NATIFS will shut down Indigenous Food Lab, its quick-service cafe and retail space inside Midtown Global Market, on June 7. The restaurant will reopen inside NATIFS new headquarters in Seward, according to a release. No word yet on an expected date. 🍕 After rumors of its closure following "damages to the space," Wrecktangle Pizza's Wrestaurant at the Palace is officially no more. The spot adjacent to St. Paul's Palace Theatre now has signs for a restaurant called Palace Pub, per the Pioneer Press.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kim Bartmann's Pinoli restaurant closes after 2 years in Uptown
Uptown restaurant Pinoli has closed its doors. Minneapolis restaurateur Kim Bartmann, of Placemaker Hospitality, opened the Italian restaurant two years ago in the former Amore Uptown space at the corner of Lake and Irving. 'I'm proud of both the top-notch food we created and the excellent service offered by our team," Bartmann said in an announcement. "We gave it a go and got great reviews, but despite those positives, ultimately, the concept just didn't take off." Michelle Courtright, who owned Uptown vegan restaurant Fig + Farro from 2017 to 2020, has announced plans to take over the space. Her lifestyle brand Jane, which incorporates low-dose cannabis products, launched in 2023 and Courtright is now planning to bring a flagship store and new plant-based restaurant called Matriarch to Uptown. 'Kim and I have known each other for years, and I am delighted about this opportunity to return to Uptown,' Courtright said in a statement. "I look forward to collaborating with Kim and other Uptown entrepreneurs to work toward energizing this unique part of the city." According to Bartmann, Pinoli staff have the opportunity to continue employment with Placemker Hospitality or the incoming business. Additionally, Pinoli's mission to support regenerative agriculture will live on as pastas and breads made with heritage grains will be served at the group's other restaurants. Bartmann's other restaurants include Barbette, across the street from Pinoli, Trapeze, Tiny Diner, The Book Club, Bread & Pickle, Gigi's Cafe, and Pat's Tap.
