Hot Spots: Piggy Bank hopes that fifth time is the charm for Uptown spot


Kaskaid Hospitality, the company behind Crave, Union Rooftop, and Burger Burger, may be facing one of its biggest challenges yet with its new concept, Piggy Bank in Uptown.

The high-profile restaurant space at 2841 Hennepin Ave. S. has seen four restaurants open — and close — since Old Chicago Pizza left in 2013. BoneYard, Salsa a la Salsa, Game Sports Bar and Lotus Restaurant all lacked staying power.

Kaskaid CEO Kam Talebi is confident Piggy Bank won't face the same fate, and said he's…

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