For the last few years, it has become more common for people to go on low-sugar, low-carb and keto diets—and companies in the food and beverage...
Drinks
Pop the Cork on Crémant
Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits. As we move into brunch season and springtime celebrations, let’s...
Gopher State Grapes
When searching for great domestic wineries, Minnesota might not be the first place you think of looking. Yet, cold-climate Minnesota boasts 80...
Be My Galentine
Dedicate a day to celebrating the girls you love. Galentine’s Day is a time to surround yourself with your best friends and to celebrate...
Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Mocktail
Like so many, I always tend to start the new year with a health kick—a new gym, yoga, immunity shots, essential oils. I’ve tried it all. This year,...
Wine of the Times
Sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the holiday...
A Clean Start
Former Chicagoan Sherri Fink moves to Edina to Open Minnesota’s first Clean Juice Store. With the holiday season fast approaching, big meals and...
Seasonal Sips
Embrace and enjoy “transitional” wines. With temperatures firmly in the cool camp and fall holidays around the corner, this is the time to fully...
A Goulish Good Time
We dissect a brain full of party planning ideas sure to make your monster mash a smashing success. Concept 1: Day of the Dead. Lean into the...
Percolating Passion
Local couple launches a coffee roasting business. For some people, there’s nothing better than starting the morning with a steaming cup of coffee....
“Genießen”
The German word for enjoy, savor, relish … Grüner Veltliner (groo-ner velt-lee-ner) is an herbaceous white wine from Austria and if you don’t...
Summer Sparkle
Celebrate with this sip tip from Sonoma. Everyone’s drinking it, pét-nat, a wine style that isn’t just for natural wine lovers anymore. Petillant...
On a Roll
The Fab Tap serves up bubbly, flowers and fun. Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee took it...
Yes She Can
Our wine expert suggests socially aware producer. Introducing the SHE CAN canned wines from the McBride Sisters. Known as the largest Black-owned...
Patio Pick
I’m a sucker for a good wine label, but there is rarely a correlation between the label and the quality of the wine. This month’s recommendation is...
Shake, Stir, Rattle and Roll
Bar carts add glamour to your at-home happy hours. Bar carts, once a staple in many American homes, offices and restaurants, have made a trendy...
Isn’t It Romantic
Treat your valentine to a creative cocktail. The Prelude bar at the Westin Edina Galleria is a perfect spot to canoodle with your sweetheart during...
The Color of Love
A red wine worth celebrating. “Love You Bunches.” Pun intended in this month of Valentine’s Day recommendation. Love You Bunches by the Stolpman...
Our Wine Expert Recommends a Perfect Port
Scott Anderson says Warre’s Otima 20 Year Tawny Porto is a must-have Port. I want to share with you a new, must-have Port that everyone will love....
The Story Behind BĒT Vodka (Plus 3 Festive Cocktails)
Edina's Ben Brueshoff is the brains behind BĒT Vodka. He shares the story of his award-winning spirits. With craft distilling booming almost as...
