Chocolate shop heads to downtown Excelsior. In a building that looks plucked straight out of the pages of Hansel and Gretel, Truffle Hill Chocolates...
Local Makers
History is Brewing at Excelsior Brewing Company
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...
Treat Students to a Slice of Home This October
Give college-age students a boost with healthy(ish) snacks from local bakers and makers. College students are gearing up for autumn around...
Minnetonka Orchard Opening for the Season
Everything you need to know about what’s new at the orchard and how to pick apples locally. After 45 years, founders Lowell and Phillis Schaper...
Be My Galentine
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...
Baking a Difference
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. Can a cake make a difference? Can a concoction of batter meets frosting cure what ails? At times,...
Coffee for a Cause
One daughter starts the conversation on pancreatic cancer. One morning in August 2019, Minnetonka resident Kym Jolstad got a call from her sister...
Mostly Made Hits Local Markets
Readers might recall reading about Mostly Made in previous issues of Lake Minnetonka Magazine. The company, owned by Deephaven’s Jillian McGary...
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
The Flying Chef
Local teen lands a spot in the blogosphere. Excelsior aspiring chef Spencer Olson may only be 18 years old, but he’s already packed in three years...
Graze Local Provides Customizable Charcuterie Boards and Boxes
“The presentation is just lovely.” As a customizable charcuterie business, Excelsior’s Graze Local makes made-to-order graze boxes and boards that...
Keep on Truckin’
Food truck devotees are out of their ‘cluckin’ minds. In 2020, a new face (read: rooster) strutted into the Lake Minnetonka culinary scene. A...
Canadian Bakin’
Minnetonka native pens food blog from north of the border. Elizabeth Lepage (née O’Connor) grew up in Minnetonka, where she credits her mother,...
Bakery Bingo
Get in the sweetest game. Hey, does anyone see January lurking around? Don’t get us wrong, we love new beginnings and well-intentioned resolutions,...
A Full Table
“We’re uniquely positioned to hit on all cylinders.” “The Grocer’s Table is exactly what Wayzata needed,” says Erica A. on a Facebook review. Talk...
Local Dairy Farmer Starts Side Business Crafting Cheese Boards
The Grater Good offers beautifully-created artisan cheese and meat boards, hearty bread baskets and cheese tasting sessions. Between Hydes and Rice...
Cooking Game for Thanksgiving Dinner: Recipes, Tips and More
Local food blogger Michele Phillips offers recipes and tips for cooking duck, pheasant and Cornish hens for Thanksgiving dinner. Our more than...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. If you’re looking for a local fresh-air getaway, a day trip to Delano may be just...
Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe Hosts 3rd Annual Bakery & Brewery Bike Tour
Do you like exercise with enticing pit stops that include sweets and beer? Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe will host its 3rd annual Bakery & Brewery Bike...
Shop Local at Wayzata and Excelsior Farmers Markets
Wayzata and Excelsior farmers markets help shoppers support local. The Lake Minnetonka area is spoiled for choice when it comes to farmers markets,...
