The annual Delano celebration promises food, merchandise and music for all ages. Minnesota Oktoberfest returns to Delano September 20 and 21. The...
Dining
“Guten Appetit” to This Oktoberfest Classic
With origins in Austria, wiener schnitzel is a popular European dish typically made from cuts of veal. Popularity soon spread to nearby Germany and...
Fermenting Food Continues To Grow in Popularity
Minnetonka Community Education featured classes on fermented foods led by area chef. When it comes to healthy eating, it can be difficult to...
Oktoberfest-style Cocktails
If beer isn’t your thing, have no fear. There are plenty of other delicious drinks to choose from when celebrating Oktoberfest. We like to lean into...
Your Grad Party Punch List
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
The Dish on Back to School Recipes
It’s about that time when home kitchens ramp up breakfast, “cold” lunch and after-school snack repertoires as students get back into the learning...
Sips of the Summer
What’s the best way to beat the heat? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to punch...
Having Fun Around the Lake Is as Easy as One, Two, Three
When it comes to arranging florals, the Power of Three is said to provide depth and variety. I contend that the principle applies elsewhere,...
Creative Cocktails Around the West Metro
Mixologists put creative twists on sips. Cocktails aren’t having a moment; they’re having an evolution. With riffs off of the classics and new...
Recipe To Get in on the Crêpe Craze
Spencer Olson describes one of his most requested recipes as “absolutely delicious.” And if you want to hop on the crêpe cake craze, try his...
Dress up Healthier Burgers
Grilling seems to be a go-to option when celebrating Father’s Day. This year, how about serving a different option of the classic burger? With...
Al & Alma’s Is Anchored in Success
History continues to unfold for Al & Alma’s Supper Club. Many local businesses utilize “the lake” as an enviable backdrop, but how many can say...
Zhinus Delights Bakery Shares How To Create Cupcake Baskets
Kitchen connections create more than sweet treats. The secret ingredient to many relationships can be found while gathered around a kitchen, sitting...
A Novel Bourbon Cocktail
The Wilde Oscar cocktail is a tasty take on an old fashioned with a literary twist. Wilde Oscar (single serving) 1 ½ oz. Bulleit Bourbon 1 oz....
Shaken, Not Stirred Martini
With it being National Martini Month, it seems only fitting that we toast one of the drink’s most famous onscreen versions. Author Ian Fleming...
The General Store of Minnetonka Is 40 and Fabulous
Celebrate the General Store of Minnetonka—a beloved shopping and dining destination for three generations of customers. Amid the office buildings...
Wayzata’s Eloise Set to Open This Fall
The team behind The Grocer’s Table is opening a new concept in a familiar spot. “What was going on between those four walls felt really special and...
North Mallow Shares Sweet Eats and Experiences
Former camp counselors know their way around a classic bonfire treat. What’s more familiar than a s’more in the summertime? The classic crunchy...
Raise a Glass to May
There’s so much to celebrate this month with bridal and baby showers in the offing, as well as Mother’s Day and the opening of the picnic season...
Make Your Own Perfect Patties
Although there is some debate as to the origins of the beloved hamburger, can we all agree that there is no better time than Memorial Day weekend to...
