A longtime Minneapolis eating establishment's doors are open again after a five-week renovation. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge in downtown was closed in order to complete interior remodeling. The 66-year-old restaurant, which was last remodeled in 1984, includes a new bar and lounge area that is "designed as a more casual, energetic zone."

A study by the Tax Foundation finds no city in America can keep up with Minneapolis when it comes to taxing its restaurants. A local assessment on downtown restaurants combined with city and state taxes brings the total over 10.7 percent.

Over 50 new restaurants opened or are coming soon in the Twin Cities. The Heavy Table provides a list and the latest metro restaurant buzz.

A sign on the door of the restaurant chain's Plymouth location says it closed for financial reasons, the Star Tribune reports. Senser's in Eagan closed in November, also apparently because of financial hardships.

The 83-year-old Uptown Theatre in Minneapolis is about to unveil its $2 million renovation that restored some of the venue's old charm and adds modern features, including more luxurious seating, gourmet concessions and a larger screen.

Thom Pham's Wondrous Azian Kitchen in downtown Minneapolis closed Tuesday. Minneapolis City Pages reports phone calls to the business were unanswered and its social media accounts were shutdown hours before a message appeared on their website.

Pat Murray became the patriarch of Murray's Steakhouse in 1960. After serving decades of silver butterknife steaks to Minneapolis' movers and shakers, Murray turned the reins of the 66-year-old institution over to his son, Tim.