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The Echo

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Punch Pizza coming to West End

Punch Pizza coming to West End

Ted McCarren January 25, 2024

Many people say Punch Pizza is the best pizza they've ever had, and the new location coming to Park is drawing lots of attention. Set to open early to mid 2024, construction for the restaurant is finishing...

Graphic by Abby Bartleson

Roll down the red carpet with ease

Abby Bartleson October 9, 2023

As a senior, I have had my fair share of school dances. In my opinion, the homecoming dance itself is the most boring part of the night — it turns out to be the place where I spend the least amount of...

Sugar donut, churro donut, and carmel donut from mochinut on April 26th. Mochinut is a new bakery Bde Maka Ska.

Mochinut brings fun new flavors

Rachel Arkis May 1, 2023

Having recently opened up in Calhoun Commons, I was excited to try a new donut place — especially after learning they’re a cross between regular donuts and mochi. With an extensive menu, Mochinut serves...

St. Louis Park Applebee’s restaurant without customers Jan. 10 before Tim Walz lifted bar and restaurant COVID-19 restrictions. Guests were allowed to dine inside Jan. 11.

Walz loosens COVID-19 restrictions

Molly Schochet January 14, 2021

In a press conference Jan. 6, Gov. Tim Walz announced a dial back in COVID-19 restrictions that began Jan. 11. Senior Evie Gutzke said although she is excited to be able to start working again, the loosened...

The new Trailhead restaurant, Mill Valley Market, was suppose to open March 14-17 during the World Cup. However, the restaurant is postponing its opening because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Theodore Wirth Trailhead to open Mill Valley Market

Sofia Seewald March 19, 2020

After spending hours skiing and enjoying outdoor activities at Theodore Wirth Park, senior Rakesh Plantz said the new restaurant opening at the Trailhead will benefit and unite the community.  “I'm...

The Galaxy Drive In lights illuminated at night. The last time the restaurant was open was 2015.

Galaxy Drive In to reopen mid-April after five years of closure

Sofia Seewald March 15, 2020

Looking back at her memories of the Galaxy Drive In, senior Lauren Schmelzer said she is thrilled to hear the restaurant in St. Louis Park is opening once again. “I remember I used to go to Galaxy...

Craft and Crew Hospitality’s latest restaurant, The Block, will feature a dog-friendly patio and dog menu. Construction on the restaurant began in May 2019 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2019.

Pet-friendly restaurant prepares for opening

Sam Swisher October 7, 2019

According to director of communications for Craft and Crew Hospitality Chasity Sorenson, The Block hopes to benefit from community events happening nearby. “The Block will be a great place for students...

Local pad thai flavors vary

Local pad thai flavors vary

Noah Orloff April 9, 2019

I tasted vegetarian pad thai at five different local restaurants, reviewing the various components that make up a pad thai. The reviews below are not based off authenticity or traditionality — subjects...

Photo illustration by Emma Leff

“The Block” restaurant to open in 2019

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte December 19, 2018

With four restaurants around the Twin Cities, Operation Director for Craft and Crew Hospitality, Luke Derheim, said they chose their newest restaurant, the Block, in St. Louis Park because they noticed...

Junior works as Chipotle kitchen manager

Junior works as Chipotle kitchen manager

Noah Orloff December 2, 2018

According to junior Elliott Rickert, who started his job at the St. Louis Park Chipotle Mexican Grill location toward the end of June, his responsibilities consist of overseeing the restaurant. “I’m...

Vibe Organic Juice Bar opens on Excelsior blvd March 19. The juice bar will serve a variety of juices and organic foods.

Juice bar looks to attract Park community

Sofia Seewald February 24, 2018

As local owner and founder of Vibe Organic Juice Bar Amber Thielen prepares to open her juice bar off of Excelsior Boulevard, she said she hopes to gain interest among people of all ages for her business. “We’re...

People from the local community arrived to camp outside prior to Chick-fil-A's grand opening Feb. 1 in hopes of receiving a coupon loaded with 52 free meals.

Chick-fil-A opens in Knollwood

Nicole Sanford February 2, 2018

Starting as a new employee at the recently opened Chick-fil-A restaurant located in St. Louis Park, sophomore Demareon Caston said he predicts the new location will be a hit. “It’s actually my...

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