Our editor's guide to where to shop and eat in downtown Excelsior. Breakfast at Red Bench Bakery Enjoy a perfect mix of French baking sophistication...
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Nautical Bowls Goes Mobile with Food Truck
Minnetonka’s Nautical Bowls launches a mobile spot for acai goodness. Husband-and-wife team Bryant and Rachel Amundson founded Minnetonka’s Nautical...
Mound Native Writes Her Life Story Through Recipes in New Cookbook
When Jules Meyer completed her cookbook titled Passion: My Journey through Food, she realized she'd written her life story. Food has always been at...
‘Only the Best’: The Caterers in Hopkins Handles All Things Food
Kitchen turns out great food and deep culture in Hopkins. If you’ve ever met someone who is doing what they’re truly meant to be doing in life, you...
How to Pair Cheese, Wine and Chocolate for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Spread
Local cheesemongers and wine experts share their recommendations for a perfect Valentine’s Day spread. Whether you’re hosting a romantic dinner,...
Former Viking Chad Greenway Gets Into the Booze Business with Gray Duck Vodka
Retired Viking Chad Greenway creates a hit spirits line. From throwing the football to brewing spirits, Chad Greenway, Wayzata resident and...
Boom Island Brewing Brings Belgian Beer to Minnetonka
After an eight-year run in Minneapolis, Boom Island Brewing moves its taproom to Minnetonka, tripling its space and keeping its dog- and...
Renowned Twin Cities Chef Opens New Restaurant Vann in Spring Park
New restaurant Vann brings water and its relationship to food front and center. Lake Minnetonka’s majestic blue waters reflect the sunlight back...
How to Host a Modern Thanksgiving
Tips from local vendors to help refresh your table and hack the holidays. Plaid potholders, canned cranberries and mom in the kitchen all morning...
Welcome Winter with Back Channel Brewing’s Soviet Slayer Release Party
Back Channel Brewing wraps up Thanksgiving week with its Soviet Slayer release party. Cheers! On November 30, local craft beer darling Back Channel...
What’s for Dinner? Try These Simple, Delicious Recipes Featuring Red Bench Bakery’s Baguettes
Red Bench Bakery's Andy Mooney provides a litany of simple yet delicious meal ideas that all start with the same thing: a baguette. The baguette is...
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...
Hosting a Dinner Party? Use These Tips from MasterChef Junior Ariana Feygin
Tips from Masterchef Junior Ariana Feygin. Prep, prep, prep. When I host my private dining experiences, one of the most important parts of making...
‘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. Gary Ezell expected another...
Best Friends Make Snacking Easier with Darling Pickle Dips
Darling Pickle Dips are all made with pickled vegetables, cream cheese and white beans. Sara Doherty and Britt Jungerberg met in the cafeteria at...
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. Being in middle school, I am always...
Follow Foodie Instagram @pastrysnobmsp for the Twin Cities’ Best Desserts
Local Instagram foodie @pastrysnobmsp takes us to her favorite sweet spots around Lake Minnetonka. Lyuba Ellingson is a self-proclaimed foodie with...
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. There’s one thing about...
Minnesota Winery Alliance Hopes to Bring Oenophiles to Big Woods
Consortium of winemakers hopes to develop regional wine trail. Most wine lovers have heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma, but what about the Big Woods...
A Year in Beer: Annual Events at Excelsior Brewing Co.
Excelsior Brewing Co. offers a wide range of events, from fundraisers for local organizations to cribbage night. Excelsior Brewing Co. was voted...
