Category Archives: Uptown

Vacant theater in Uptown will likely be retail space

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

The StarTribune reports that the Suburban World theater, the well-placed, historic, but little-used landmark in Uptown, might get a new occupant.  The city’s Heritage Preservation Commission will consider a proposal next monthfrom Realtor Jesse Olson, who wants to “renovate the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown

Yogurt Lab adding four Twin Cities locations

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

The Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal reports that frozen yogurt chain Yogurt Lab is adding four locations in the Twin Cities area.  Its newest shop is in Eagan and opened last week, and a shop in downtown Wayzata will … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Valley, Eagan, Uptown, Wayzata

Truce Brings Fresh Juice to Uptown

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

James Norton of Heavy Table reports that now Minnesota boasts its first fully-dedicated fresh-pressed juice bar. Truce (a cheeky portmanteau of true and juice) opened in late April in Uptown Minneapolis. Co-owner Blaire Molitor describes the thought process behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown | Tagged , , , ,

Uptown’s retail scene heats up

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Michelle Bruch of the Southwest Journal reports that the Uptown-area retail environment remains healthy. The former Atmosfere space at Lake & Hennepin was leased to a national home accessory store without any marketing. The Eyedeals storefront at 3042 Hennepin Ave., … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown

Spill the Wine open in Uptown

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Eater reports that Spill the Wine has closed up its downtown location and is now open in its new Uptown location — located at the intersection of Lake and Bryant. The lunch/dinner menu features mostly small plates, including salt cod … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown

Primebar closed in Uptown

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

CityPages reports the following:  “Around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night, word started getting around that Primebar in Calhoun Square was abruptly closing its doors for good. The chain, which is owned by Restaurants America, opened its Minneapolis outpost in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown

H Design in Uptown closes

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

According to the Pioneer Press, H Design, the Minneapolis salon featured on Bravo’s “Tabatha Takes Over” television series, has closed.  This week, the salon doors were locked and a For Lease sign was posted on the building. The salon’s website … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown

Calhoun Square in Uptown preps for possible sale

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

According to the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, the owners of Calhoun Square in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood are preparing to put the renovated shopping center on the market this summer. New York-based investment firm Blackrock bought the complex in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown

New Irish bar opening in Uptown

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

According to Michelle Bruch of the Southwest Journal, Morrissey’s Irish Pub will open March 14 at 913 West Lake Street in Uptown. Nineteen beers on tap will naturally includeGuinness, Harp and Smithwick’s, along with locals Fulton and Summit. The kitchen … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown

Kinsen Noodle Bar to close

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

OurUptown.com reports that Kinsen Noodle Bar, located at 1300 Lagoon announced on its Facebook page that it would close its restaurant on Wednesday, February 27th. It did not cite a reason for its closing, but did encourage patrons to come … Continue reading →

Posted in Uptown