Food & Drink

Various foods and drinks packed for a picnic.
[Food & Drink]
Pack Your Picnic Basket and Head to One of These Local Parks

The Lake Minnetonka area features several picture perfect parks for picnicking.

A kitchen drawer full of untensils.
[Kitchen]
3 Tried and True Kitchen Tools from Kowalski's Market
The bar at Birch's on the Lake.
[Restaurants]
Birch's on the Lake: Anatomy of a Supper Club
A glass of Cloudline pinot noir.
[Drinks]
This Entry Level Pinot Noir is a Sleeper Deal
The counter of Red Bench Bakery in Excelsior, filled with pastries.
[Food & Drink]
Red Bench Bakery Fills a Community Knead in Excelsior

Red Bench Bakery built its second home on Excelsior’s Water Street this spring, bringing a modern vibe and European-style baked goods to a new community.

GD Vajra wine from Piedmont, Italy
[Drinks]
October Wine Recommendation: Pour a Glass of GD Vajra's Blends

GD Vajra from Piedmont, Italy makes terrific wines, and while their single varietal ones are great, our columnist says the blend is a good way to get into them.

Leaves sit sliced on a cutting board in preparation for dinner party.
[Food & Drink]
Hosting a Dinner Party? Use These Tips from MasterChef Junior Ariana Feygin

Tips from Masterchef Junior Ariana Feygin.

Montenidoli vernaccia di San Gimignano
[Drinks]
This Delicious White Wine is Like Sauvignon Blanc Meets Chardonnay

Montenidoli makes a wonderful vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Qiuxia and Kevin Welch, co-owners of Boom Island Brewing Company, opening soon in Minnetonka
[Drinks]
Boom Island Brewing Company Brings New Taproom to Minnetonka

Boom Island Brewing Company moves from Minneapolis to Minnetonka with a larger taproom and a promise of more beer.

Twin Cities Instagram foodie Lyuba Ellingson, aka @pastrysnobmsp, samples some of the Lake Minnetonka area's best desserts.
[Food & Drink]
Follow Foodie Instagram @pastrysnobmsp for the Twin Cities' Best Desserts

Local Instagram foodie @pastrysnobmsp takes us to her favorite sweet spots around Lake Minnetonka.

Joey Nova's Chef Gary Ezell and his employees review orders in the back kitchen.
[Restaurants]
'I Love Gary': Joey Nova's Chef Takes Care of His Community

Joey Nova's chef Gary Ezell takes care of his employees and beyond—wrapping his community up in love and comfort food.

A mason jar salad, one of many ways to spice up your bag lunch suggested by MasterChef Junior contestant Ariana Feygin
[Food & Drink]
Spice Up Your Bag Lunch with These Tips from MasterChef Junior's Ariana Feygin

Former "MasterChef Junior" contestant Ariana Feygin offers up tips for taking your lunch to the next level.

Bread and peppers covered in dips from Darling Pickle Dips
[Food & Drink]
Best Friends Make Snacking Easier with Darling Pickle Dips

Darling Pickle Dips are all made with pickled vegetables, cream cheese and white beans.

A cone of frozen custard from Adele's Frozen Custard in Excelsior.
[Food & Drink]
Why Excelsior Loves Adele's Frozen Custard

Adele’s Frozen Custard in Excelsior has brought out smiles—and hilariously happy reactions—from its guests for 35 years.

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