Travail Takes Over North Loop Food Hall

The Graze Food Hall in Minneapolis's North Loop is undergoing a major transformation as the chef collective from Travail takes over the space, rebranding it as Graze Food Hall by Travail. This 14,000-square-foot venue will introduce new culinary concepts, including Tixtli, a masa-focused taco counter from Gustavo and Kate Romero of Oro by Nixta, and Wrad, a new tavern-style pizza concept from Wrecktangle Pizza. Additionally, a salad shop called Graze on the Greens will be launched by the Travail team, along with a revamped beverage program led by Robb Jones, featuring a potential spritz bar. Current tenants like Fabled Rooster and Two Mixed Up will remain in the food hall, which had struggled with tenant turnover since its opening in 2019. The overhaul aims to rejuvenate the food hall experience by enhancing community engagement and hosting special events, with Molly Herrmann appointed as the director of operations. This change reflects Travail's broader expansion strategy, which includes new ventures like a cocktail bar named Stargazer and an expansion of Pig Ate My Pizza in Bloomington.