For Valentine’s Day, sip on an Italian blend from Banfi. I’ve chosen a great red wine from Banfi for February. Banfi has long been known for...
Dining
‘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...
3 Unconventional Destinations for a Wine-focused Vacation
Take a wine-focused vacation that bucks the clichés. When you think of wine, food and travel, places like Napa and Italy typically first come to...
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...
Want Fresh Fruit in Winter? Try Crab Apple Trees
Eating winter’s underappreciated abundance. In January, winter sets in, typically with the coldest days of the year. Local fresh fruit seems a...
These Minnetonka Women Can Help You Live a Fad Free Lifestyle
Two Minnetonka moms provide healthy solutions for keeping New Year's resolutions. Minnetonka’s Ashley Robins and Samantha Moscoe ditched their...
This Month’s Liquor Pick is a Brandy That Will Definitely Warm You Up
Torres 10 is like brandy meets sherry meets rum, our liquor expert says. For January, this will warm you up. This is not a cocktail rum. I’d say...
BA Craftmade Aprons Gives Back with Service Industry Health Fund
Project Black & Blue gives back to chefs struggling with physical or mental illnesses. Kate Meier and Trent Taher are living the dream; their BA...
The Best Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Local liquor expert Kevin Castellano recommends some great sparkling wines. For December I’ve chosen some great sparkling wines—something a bit...
‘Community, Conversation and Coffee’: Penny’s Opens Third Location in Wayzata
For the minds behind Penny's Coffee, the location of their third shop was an easy choice. After opening two successful locations in Minneapolis,...
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...
Inside The Freight Room, The Depot Coffee House’s Rebranded Music Venue
Over the past year, the 150-person music venue, now called the Freight Room, has undergone a rebranding. The Depot Coffee House has been a hub in...
MyBurger Comes to Lake Minnetonka
Fresh local chain MyBurger now has restaurants in Minnetonka and Wayzata. Minneapolis-based MyBurger launched in 2004, focusing on made-to-order...
Sauvignon Blanc is Our Wine Expert’s Thanksgiving Dinner Go-to
It’s time to start planning Thanksgiving dinner, and sauvignon blanc is always a good pairing for turkey, ham and sweet potatoes. For November I’ve...
The Beginner’s Guide to Aperitifs and Digestifs
Learn about aperitifs and digestifs from knowledgeable purveyors. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an alcoholic drink taken...
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...
Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Pasta is a Weeknight Family Favorite
Editorial board member shares a favorite family weeknight dish. Sometimes the most beloved family recipes aren’t the ones trotted out once a year...
Bark and Brew: Wayzata Brew Works Hosts Dog Adoption Event
Each year, about five local organizations are involved in Wayzata Brew Works' adoption event. After releasing a new stout called Puppies, Rainbows...
