Changes coming to Twin Cities food halls as vendors move in and out

A spring refresh is always a good idea, from closets to area food halls. As the sunny days grow longer, many of these food collectives are bringing in new vendors — and several are opening soon. Here’s what’s happening around town:

There are more changes for Eat Street Crossing’s vendor lineup with the addition of Hikari Hand Roll Bar from chef Jason Yeung. The menu offers a mix of hand and specialty sushi rolls; a grand opening celebration is March 15.

Other recent additions to the two-year-old food hall (2819 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls., eatstreetcrossing.com) include House of Hue and Staff Meeting. Bebe Zito burgers recently closed its stand, and El Sazon has announced it would join the lineup this month.

For anyone who missed it last week, World Street Kitchen is now open at the Market at Malcolm Yards (501 30th Av. SE., Mpls., malcolmyards.market). The fast-casual concept was founded by brothers Saed and chef Sameh Wadi as a food truck back in the earliest days of food trucks. Its permanent location has been serving global comfort foods on Lyndale Avenue since 2012.

Legendary Spice was founded in Chengdu, China, in 2017, with a second location near the University of Minnesota opening later that same year. Its Rosedale menu will offer ramen, rice bowls, boba and Chinese desserts. Look for a late April opening.

What could be more charming than a spin on a carousel with a cone of sprinkle-topped cotton candy? This is the new spring break staycation destination on our list with the opening of Spinning Wylde‘s S.W. Cloud Bar inside Maplewood Mall. The new stand will hold a grand opening on March 15.

Spinning Wylde is the gourmet cotton candy stand with a variety of flavors and optional adornments and sprinkles. Recently the treats have only been available at the State Fair and as a catering option. Find them on the first floor next to the carousel.