Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wee Willie's closed its doors for the final time on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Two local restaurants and a food truck recently ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Irish Lion Restaurant and Pub was a favorite place to visit on St. Patrick’s Day. This year wasn't the best for a couple of ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. Bloomington is lauded as a town with an impressive ...

Some people just don't want to bother with creating or hosting a meal on Thanksgiving. For those who want to eat a Thanksgiving Day meal at a restaurant, here's a list of Bloomington restaurants open ...

Bloomington is fortunate to have scores of independent restaurants serving everything from burgers and fries to cuisine from cultures around the world. In 2025, four Bloomington restaurants closed ...

Ciao Bella, a new Italian restaurant located at 405 E. Kirkwood Ave., opened Aug. 13. Its menu is filled with house-made pastas, pizzas and dessert. Ciao Bella replaced the oldest pizzeria in ...

Smack Shack’s newest Twin Cities restaurant is adding steak and boosting its selection of seafood. Ownership announced Tuesday that the company’s Bloomington location will soon become Smack Shack ...