Portillo’s Set To Open In Maple Grove This Week

MAPLE GROVE, MN — Portillo’s, the casual Chicago-based restaurant known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, is set to open a second Minnesota location in Maple Grove at 12251 Elm Creek Blvd N Tuesday. The Maple Grove location follows the 2017 opening in Woodbury.

Leading up to the restaurant’s opening, Portillo’s partnered with two local community organizations – Osseo Area Schools and CROSS – to host fundraisers during the restaurant’s sneak peek preview meals. Both organizations were able to collect donations during last week’s pre-opening events, with Portillo’s matching collected donations, up to $5,000, according to a news release.

“The citizens of Maple Grove were very supportive and vocal about bringing Portillo’s to their city,” CEO Keith Kinsey said in a statement. “We felt it was important to return the favor by supporting these two organizations that give back to the local community.”

The 9,000-square foot restaurant features a Prohibition-themed interior, drawing décor inspiration from the 1920’s era. Portillo’s Maple Grove offers seating for more than 200 guests, a seasonal outdoor patio, and double-lane drive-thru.

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