Let’s imagine a trip to the Willamette Valley in Oregon to Illahe Vineyards. While curbside pick-up may bring convenience, it certainly limits the...
Drinks
Get the Scoop on 2 Local Malt Shops
Snuffy’s Malt Shop and Convention Grill have been serving up malted goodness for generations. Snuffy’s first opened its doors in the Cleveland...
It’s Rosé Season—Here’s Our Expert’s Pick
The 2019 vintage just released, and you will find exceptional values in Rosés from France, Germany, Austria and right here in the U.S. “Rosé.” I...
The Best Bloody Marys in the Twin Cities
Take a sip of some of the bloody marys in Edina and beyond. A celery rib here, a pickle spear there, a hot pepper over here—for years, this veggie...
Local Artists Hope to Bring Community Together with Caribou Coffee Mural
The story behind the mural on the wall of Caribou Coffee in Edina is as interesting as the mural itself. The story of the mural is as interesting as...
Minneapolis Favorite Rustica Bakery Comes to Southdale
Acclaimed Twin Cities bakery and café comes to Southdale Center. Rustica Bakery is a welcome addition to Southdale Center. Clearly, retail trends...
Give Canned Cocktails a Chance with These Great Local Options
With something for everyone, these canned cocktails are easy, convenient and cost effective. Whether it be lack of supplies at home, or the ease of...
Wine, Cheese and Chocolate: The Most Delicious Combinations
Pairing chocolate, cheese and wine makes for a sensory-taste experience like no other. Wine, cheese and chocolate pairings. You just never know if...
Dampfwerk Distillery’s New Lounge Offers High-class Cocktails
If you’re in the mood for “foofy,” sugar-filled drinks, look elsewhere. The Dampfwerk Distillery, owned by local residents and located in St. Louis...
Recipe: Homemade Irish Cream to Get You Through the Holidays
A recipe for enduring relatives. It’s December, and I’ve got a homemade Irish cream recipe that you can say you totally made up all on your own. (I...
Boozy Bookends: A Beginner’s Guide to Aperitifs and Digestifs
Bridgit Loeffelholz from Dampfwerk Distillery gives us a crash course on aperitifs and digestifs. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is...
Recipe: Get Creative with This Classic Old Fashioned
Even though an Old Fashioned only has three ingredients, you can still get quite versatile with this classic cocktail. It’s time for evenings...
3 Cranberry Cocktails to Serve This Holiday Season
Serving cranberry-infused cocktails at your holiday party helps infuse the atmosphere with a festive ambience. This article originally appeared in...
This Autumnal Red Wine is Made with the ‘King’ of Grapes
Because of its light skin, high acid and juicy fruit flavors, Gamay is bound to taste amazingly good with all of your fall favorites. My fall flavor...
Dampfwerk Distillery’s Latest Creation is a Sweet and Spicy Spirit Perfect for Fall
Substitute this in your next bloody Mary, old fashioned, or other classic cocktails to add a Northern twist worthy of any Minnesotan. One...
How to Start a Home Bar
Here's everything you need to stock your first home bar. With so many options and so many price points, many people resist creating a glittering...
The Different Types of Tequila Explained
It’s peak margarita season, and our liquor columnist is here to help you choose the right tequila! It’s peak margarita season, and I’m here to help...
Two of Edina’s Best Bars Mix Up Summer Party Drinks
Our Best of Edina finalists have your cocktail and mocktail recipe needs covered. Hosting a summer party is a Minnesota tradition. Whether it’s at...
Even If You’re Not a Vodka Fan, You’ll Want to Try Bēt
Minnesota-made Vodka makes a believer out of our liquor specialist. Did you know that sugar beets are one of Minnesota’s largest crops? Not the red...
Canned Wine is the Perfect Cookout Complement
Canned wine is perfect for pairing to most any backyard fare from potato salad to burgers on the grill. There’s nothing better than grilling up some...
