Family friend restaurant offers craft beer, cocktails, and custom sandwiches for a relaxed dining experience

Ashley and Jon Norine didn’t know what kind of reception to expect when they announced the opening of NorthStar Tavern in Bloomington. But if the reaction to their first

New owner revitalizes Marine General Store's operations to serve growing Marine on St. Crois customer base

Marine General Store is the oldest store in Minnesota, having been in operation since 1849. In fact, it provided the inspiration for “Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery” on the Prairie Home Companion radio show. But Marine General Store is more than just a

Delicious original recipes paired with striking design results in distinctive celebratory experiences at Cream of the Cakes

After growing up in her family’s two restaurants, Liz Shannon always knew she’d go back to her food business roots someday. When the recession hit and her husband was laid off, she decided it was the perfect time to get back into the kitchen and earn an income

Restaurant discount card program encourages healthy choices, with the convenience of eating out 

Lemon Grass Owners Purchase Building to Launch New Restaurant Concept

Chef Ann Ahmed opening Lat 14 Asian Eatery in Golden Valley this summer with help of gap financing provided by Open to Business

Lemon Grass Thai restaurant, tucked into a strip mall nearly hidden behind a grocery store in the northwest suburb of Brooklyn Park, doesn’t enjoy the best visibility. But

Down Home Traditions Thinks Outside of the Box

Natural Products line uses creative strategies to expand its Watertown-based operation

It’s not uncommon for cottage industry businesses to experience significant challenges when trying to expand or take on wholesale orders. But Meredith Free-Phillipps, owner and