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28-05-2025
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Minnesota restaurant openings & closings for May 2025
Lakeside dining with coastal flair on Lake Minnetonka, a small town's first brewpub and a Japanese restaurant serving eye-catching street food are among the newest dining attractions in Minnesota. Here's a round-up of the latest restaurant openings and closings across the state: Cabana Anna's (4165 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park): Guests are invited to "unwind and dine" at the coastal-inspired restaurant inside the brand new Shoreline Hotel on Lake Minnetonka. Cabana Anna's serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch and promises a blend of Floridian coastal cuisine and the beloved comforts of Minnesota. Chipotle (15180 Bluebird Street Northwest, Andover and 135 Allen Avenue, Owatonna): Minnesota gained two new Chipotle restaurants in May and both feature a drive-through. Read more here. The Block Food + Drink (21400 John Milless Drive, Rogers): Craft & Crew Hospitality's newest restaurant serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Guests can enjoy a dog-friendly patio and an outdoor bar and sand volleyball courts are coming soon. Egg on a Roll (945 Northeast Broadway, Minneapolis): Chef/owner Adam Bresina opened Minneapolis' third Egg on a Roll location this month, next to Spyhouse in northeast Minneapolis. The bodega-style egg sandwich shop began as a food counter in the North Loop, where the concept initially gained acclaimed. Golden Thyme Restaurant & Bar (934 Selby Avenue, St. Paul): A Rondo neighborhood business legacy lives on at a new restaurant and bar on Selby Avenue. The menu at Golden Thyme features a catfish po'boy, jambalaya linguine, tater tot gumbo and other New Orleans-inspired fare, as well as desserts such as sweet potato brulee and Kentucky butter cake. Read more here. Hope Breakfast Bar (10950 Club West Parkway Northeast, Blaine): Hope Breakfast Bar opened in Blaine on May 19 and the restaurant is continuing its expansion across the Twin Cities. The brunch destination, which serves piña colada French toast, carrot cake pancakes, red velvet waffles and other Instagram-worthy breakfast and lunch fare, is headed to Chanhassen next. Koronis Brewing Company (511 Highway 55, Paynesville): Paynesville's first brewery celebrated its soft opening this month, offering locals a new place to relax after a day out on Lake Koronis. The brew pub's official opening is set for June 1, with grand opening festivities scheduled for June 6-8. La Michoacana (14638 Cedar Avenue, Suite 100A, Apple Valley and 2329 Lavender Parkway, Suite 400, Owatonna): Macarons by Maddie Lu (326 West Broadway, Bloomington): The French macaron shop has returned to Mall of America after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. Fresh cannoli, jumbo cake pops and dirty sodas have been added to the menu. Read more here. Maruichi Udon (13000 Technology Driver, Suite 120, Eden Prairie): A new, made-to-order Japanese noodles and tempura restaurant is now open near the Asia Mall. In addition to udon noodle soups, Maruichi Udon offers a range of Japanese street food. Sonny Bar & Restaurant (114 Jefferson Street South, Wadena): Small town Wadena has gained a new spot for Asian cuisine and late-night drinks. The menu includes a range of beef noodle soup dishes, dumplings and egg rolls, lo mein and more. The bar is open daily until 2 a.m. Thai-riffic (1217 2nd Street Southwest, Rochester): A new, fast-causal Thai restaurant opened across from Mayo Clinic's Saint Marys Hospital this month. The menu features a variety of curry dishes, soups, egg rolls and other Thai cuisine, with mild, medium or "fire" levels of spice offered with some dishes. Mango sticky rice, a traditional dessert, is currently available while mangoes are in season. Waddup Dough (2700 39th Avenue Northeast, St. Anthony): Colorful donuts and boba drinks, both infused with ice cream, are the focus of a new dessert shop in St. Anthony. Wingstop (7455 Currell Boulevard, Woodbury):Wingstop's newest Twin Cities location is now open in Woodbury. The Texas-based chain specializes in cooked-to-order chicken wings (classic or boneless) and also offers chicken tenders, sandwiches, hand-cut fries and more. Apostle Supper Club (253 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul): The tiki-themed restaurant is closing after May 31, with chef/owner Brian Ingram blaming the general decline of downtown St. Paul as a reason for closure, though his comments have since received pushback. Read more here. Burning Brothers Brewing (1750 Thomas Ave. W., St. Paul): Minnesota's pioneering gluten-free brewery closed on May 10 after more than a decade in business. Read more here.' Chip's Clubhouse (272 Snelling Ave., St. Paul): The American pub closed abruptly at the start of May, with a note on its door thanking patrons for their business over the years. Read more here. Falastin (4721 East Superior Street, Duluth): A Palestinian deli in Duluth closed its doors permanently this month after one year in business. In announcing the closure, the owners said the decision to close arrived "after much consideration and reflection on this current chapter of Falastin, and the determination to carve out a sustainable and purposeful future for ourselves, our family, and the community that we share in." Read more here. Lagniappe and Du Nord Cocktail Room (2700 East Lake Street, Minneapolis): The New Orleans-style restaurant and attached cocktail bar is closing on May 31 after less than a year in business. Read more here. Maverick's Wood Grill and Bar (11328 W. River Rd., Champlin): The neighborhood eatery is closing on May 31 after 18 years in business. The restaurant's managers are planning to open a new concept elsewhere, while the owners are looking for buyers to take over the spot. Read more here. North Loop Galley (729 Washington Avenue, Suite 102, Minneapolis): North Loop Galley closed this month after nearly six years in business. The food hall's four tenants at the time of the closure were Good Boy, Wrecktangle Pizza, Ono Hawaiian Plates and Ramen Kawae. Read more here.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Largest Middle Eastern fragrance company to open first Minnesota store
In addition to the return of Macarons by Maddie Lu and the upcoming arrival of Miniso, the Mall of America has revealed another new shop is ready to open its doors. Arabian Oud, the largest Middle Eastern fragrance company in the world, has announced that it will soon open its first Minnesota storefront at the Bloomington megamall The company, founded in 1982, has built an empire of more than 1,200 stores in 37 countries on its perfumes, oils, and incenses, many of which center around the resin oud. 'Welcoming Arabian Oud to Mall of America brings a world-renowned fragrance house with deep cultural heritage and global acclaim to our mix of luxury and experiential retailers,' said Ashley Hofmann, Director of Leasing at Mall of America. The Minnesota outpost will house more than 400 different products and reside on Level 2, West at the Bloomington shopping center.
