When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...

When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...
Champagne over Chambord 1 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur (Chambord is sweet and doesn’t need additional sugars.) 5–6 oz. Champagne (I would...
Drink ideas for Dry January. Consider taking part in Dry January by not taking part of beverages made with spirits, wine or beer. There are some...
There is something delightful to be had when opposites meet and wonderfulness ensues. Can we say the same when chilly meets toasty? How about…
Bourbon and Vodka Spiked Holiday Punch 375 ml vodka 375 ml bourbon 4 cups cranberry juice 12 oz. frozen lemonade 12 oz. frozen orange juice 2 liters...
Cheers to the benefits of drinking organic wine. Making informed choices about the wine we serve at our tables or give as gifts around the holidays...
Lead brewer of Excelsior Brewing Company shares his love for the craft. For James Birnie, beer is more than just a refreshing beverage. It is a way...
This issue features food, wine and entertaining, and I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll...
Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21 guests at your own trick or treat celebration. The Zombie...
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
With summer in high gear, drinks should be fun and refreshing. Here are a few that top my list: For a new entry in cocktails, I choose Ranch Water,...
Wineside is set to host the first self-serve wine bar in the west Metro. Let’s raise a glass—self-serve wine dispensers are soon to be a thing in...
It’s the weekend. You have friends coming over, and they are bringing their kids. You have food and cocktails planned, but what are you giving the...
Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff of the Bootleg cocktail season. Bootlegs are Minnesota’s version of a Mint Julep/Mojito (favored by the...
If you have a bottle of white wine that has been sitting in your fridge for months or a red wine that has spent too long on the wine rack, let’s...
St. Patrick’s Day—when it comes to this day, many people become Irish, wearing a bit of green or having a beer. For people like me, I am Irish every...
Getting to know crémant, the sparkling wine made the Champagne way. Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits....
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Even if you’re not Irish, can we admit that leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold give us a great excuse to celebrate?...
Embrace Valentine’s Day— with a twist. Amour, whether you’re single or not, is worth celebrating. Since love is the cornerstone of more than just...
Once in a while, moons align, and the right wine matches with great food. I hope you enjoy some of my favorites for food and wine pairings. Côtes du...