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Calhoun Square’s Vegetarian Haven Will Close May 31

Fig & Farro announced the news over the weekend

The open front dining room with farmhouse chairs, wood tables, blue walls, all set for service
The beautiful dining room at the corner of Uptown’s mall
Katie Cannon

Fig & Farro, the vegetarian/vegan restaurant inside Calhoun Square announced on Sunday that it would close May 31. The restaurant opened in the winter of 2017 with ambitious plans to combat global climate through delicious vegetable dishes. After struggling a bit in its early days, a few changes to staffing found Fig & Farro hitting its sweet spot with a beloved brunch, and a family friendly vibe.

The closure announcement on Facebook alluded to the sweeping closures affecting restaurants thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. “With uncertainty of when we can reopen our dining room safely, we have decided to turn our mission of food and climate into a foundation.”

Minnesota’s state governor closed all restaurants and bars as gathering places March 17. June 1 restaurants with patios will begin to be able to re-open, with restrictions.

Fig & Farro continues to be open and serving take out and delivery through next Sunday. After that, the owners will begin building a new foundation to continue its mission.

It’s with deep sadness that we are announcing we’ll be closing our restaurant permanently. With uncertainty of when we...

Posted by Fig + Farro on Sunday, May 24, 2020

fig + farro

3001 Hennepin Avenue South, , MN 55408 (612) 208-0609 Visit Website

Fig + Farro

3001 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 Visit Website

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