The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund

From the beginning, we’ve focused on creating safe, intentional spaces centered around food and meal times. In moments like this throughout Minnesota, these spaces matter.

February is Support Small Business Month in Minnesota, but the responsibility doesn’t end there. Supporting local means choosing neighborhood businesses, staying engaged, and recognizing the people behind the work.

The restaurants, makers, and service providers that shape our neighborhoods in Minneapolis and beyond are navigating uncertainty, financial pressure, and difficult day-to-day decisions.

That’s why the launch of the Salt Cure Fund matters. It’s a reminder that small businesses don’t exist in isolation. They rely on community support to stay open, pay their teams, and continue showing up in the ways they always have.

If donating is not an option for you, consider making a plan to eat out this month, gather with friends or neighbors, and make a difference.

THE SALT CURE FUND

Creating Work Zones in Your Kitchen

Ever wondered what the six main work zones are for your kitchen? Floor plans can be condensed in some spaces, often working with an existing footprint, and maximizing your new space matters. Some of these items come up in early conversations, while others evolve during the design process. Regardless, take a look here - which zones resonate with you?

Twin Cities dining renovation with limestone floors and custom dark alder hutch.

SIX KITCHEN WORK ZONES

ICYMI: Kitchen Remodel Costs in 2026

A kitchen remodel is one of the most valuable updates you can make, and one of the easiest places for budgets to get blurry. Costs vary wildly not because contractors aren't clear, but because a “kitchen remodel” can mean anything from swapping surfaces to reworking the entire footprint, systems, and cabinetry.

This guide breaks down what a kitchen remodel costs in 2026, where the money typically goes, and the decisions that move the number the most. The goal is simple: help you plan with realistic ranges, ask better questions early, and invest in the parts of your kitchen that will pay you back every day.

KITCHEN REMODEL COSTS IN 2026

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