Take the stress out of preparing the big meal with a little help from neighborhood businesses. I believe planning a Thanksgiving meal is truly a...
Restaurants
Global Cuisine Takes Flight at Starling
Starling features flavors from around the world. Minnesota is almost the farthest you can get from the equator, or at least that’s how it feels in...
Picnic Brings Fresh Flavor to Linden Hills
Casual eatery makes its debut in Linden Hills. Elizabeth “E” Kitzenberg was looking for a way to make her life a little easier. She moved with her...
New Kowalski’s Location Amps up Close-by Grocery Options
Kowalski’s debuts its latest store with trusted standards and enticing newcomers. George Charles is a self-described Kowalski’s Markets enthusiast....
Edina’s Beloved Convention Grill Is Back
Beloved diner reopens, mixing classic comfort foods with new surprises. Convention Grill is an Edina staple. When it shuttered its doors during...
The Hilltop Blends Tradition With Reinvention
“Of course I know The Hilltop. I’m there at least once a week, sometimes twice, depending on the season,” Jim Nunn says. In fact, Nunn has been a...
How King Coil Spirits Crafts Delicious Sips
Edina entrepreneur unleashes a spirited venture in St. Paul. Built in 1918, the Vandalia Tower in St. Paul has been home to many businesses over the...
Old Southern BBQ Is a Mouthwatering Success
Legacy of the Anderson family’s love of barbecue carries on to the third generation. James Anderson has been to New York City, but he’s never seen...
Raag Reinvents the Recipe for Success
Raag's new owner embraces the big city flavors of Indian fusion. Raag is undergoing a transformation that’s turning it into a culinary destination...
Snuffy’s Malt Shop Cheers to 40 Years
Beloved burger and malt shop celebrates a milestone anniversary. Anniversaries are milestones, but when there’s a 40 preceding it, that anniversary...
Muddy Tiger Roars Onto the Restaurant Scene
Muddy Tiger Indian Bistro brings South Asian street food to our own backyard. Flavors of authentic Indian cuisine vastly differ every 100 kilometers...
Make the Most of the Dog Days of Summer With Your Pup
Bring your furry friend along to these local patios. Summer is arguably peak dog owner season. And while there is much fun to be had with our fluffy...
Women, Business and a Good Glass of Red
With a little help from her friends, Lyndsey Jacques gave her favorite neighborhood wine bar a new lease on life. Mix one part tradition with a good...
Entrepreneurship Runs In The Family
Paul Abdo, a second-generation entrepreneur, shares his love of food with the Twin Cities. On any given Sunday afternoon, you can find Edina...
Gathering Around the Table with Chef Gavin Kaysen
In his restaurants, chef Gavin Kaysen brings to life his values of connection and restoration. From the age of 16, Gavin Kaysen knew he wanted to be...
A Delicious Day in Edina
Our Food issue inspires me to imagine my ideal day of dining in and around Edina, with newer favorites that have all opened since 2020. My day...
Cheers to Dry January and Beyond
Co-founders of Zero Proof Collective are changing the Twin Cities non-alcoholic beverage scene. Every year, millions of Americans and others...
Vegan Fast-Food?
Yes, It’s a Thing. Across society, it’s becoming increasingly popular to cut down on the intake of animal protein—whether because of moral...
Steeped in Tradition
Dig into the ritual and history of afternoon tea. As a lifelong anglophile, I find the goings-on of the British royals so interesting. (The...
Get a Taste of Lousiana at Edina’s Newest Restaurant
Creole etouffee. Bleu crab beignets. Fried catfish with chili vinaigrette. That’s just a sneak peek of the Cajun-inspired fare served at Mr. Paul’s...
