Joy Summers

Baristas voted to unionize last August and the restaurant group continues to be in talks with local reps.

Marrone’s in the Kingfield neighborhood plans an intimate setting, urban courtyard and maybe a mirror ball oven.

Prized possessions include letters from Julia Child, a James Beard Award and priceless artifacts celebrating the art and love of cooking.

The irresistible lure of cotton candy clouds; the pursuit of great sandwiches, Mexican fare and one last call.

Notes from Julia Child, copper cookware and more treasures hit the auction block March 21.

Plus: More fried chicken in Minneapolis, a Richfield food hall, the Iron Door Pub closes and other restaurant news.

Plus: A car wash becomes a supper club, restaurant expansions, a North Loop tiki bar and more restaurant news.

A delicious pannenkoeken and egg sandwich gets us through breakfast, while ramen and burritos take us through lunch and beyond.

Wrecktangle Pizza is joining forces with Wild State Cider in Lincoln Park.

Plus: A new Japanese cafe in North Loop, riverside dining in Champlin and more as March restaurant news comes in like a lion.