Nancy Ngo

1 week ago | startribune.com | Nancy Ngo

The Donut Trap, which features creative varieties of the sweet treats in vending machines across the Twin Cities, is giving fans another option that doesn't require pressing buttons to order. Owners Bradley and Ashley Taylor are setting up a retail space with a walk-up window at 1350 Hague Av. in St. Paul, in the same building where they run their commercial kitchen and catering arm. The new location will kick off with a soft opening this week on Thursday, which is Juneteenth.

1 week ago | startribune.com | Nancy Ngo

Vellee Deli. St. Dinette. And, now, Young Joni in Minneapolis. They're among the high-profile restaurants that have announced closures in the past year after reaching a crossroads with their leases. How is it fathomable that places with waiting lists and lines out the door come to an end? It turns out that many things can happen during five- or 10-year lease terms, common in the industry. And even the buzziest restaurants around aren't immune to those issues.

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Nancy Ngo

CHICAGO - Minnesota swept in two categories at this year's James Beard Awards, considered the nation's top culinary honors. Bûcheron in Minneapolis was awarded Best New Restaurant, a national award. In the Best Chef: Midwest category, Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel in St. Paul took the top honor. Winners of the prestigious awards, considered the "Oscars of the food world," were announced Monday night at Lyric Opera in downtown ChicagoCopyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Nancy Ngo

Canterbury Park in Shakopee draws thousands of people each year for its horse racing, casino, music events and more. There’s a growing number of residential, commercial and restaurant developments surrounding the park, and a restaurant and bar with a sprawling trackside patio and attached entertainment space is the latest. Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar rolls out on Saturday. Meanwhile, the adjacent Stable entertainment space opened over this past weekend.

1 week ago | startribune.com | Nancy Ngo

By Nancy Ngo Just a week after the building owner that houses Young Joni sued the restauranteur for more than $140,000 after lease negotiations allegedly stalled, Ann Kim announced Monday she will close the award-winning restaurant this fall. Vestalia Hospitality, the company that owns Young Joni, said the closing will be effective September 14. Opened in 2016 in northeast Minneapolis, Young Joni won national acclaim for its wood-fired pizzas and globally inspired dishes.