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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

Drinks, Restaurants

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

Local Makers, People, Restaurants

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

Arts, Drinks

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

Restaurants

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

Drinks, Noteworthy

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

Drinks, Recipes

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

Entertain, Local Makers, Recipes, Shops

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

Noteworthy, Recipes

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

Drinks, Giving Back, Pets

Each year, about five local organizations are involved in Wayzata Brew Works' adoption event. After releasing a new stout called Puppies, Rainbows...

Welcome Winter with Back Channel Brewing’s Soviet Slayer Release Party

Drinks, Local Makers

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

Ingredients, Local Makers

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

Local Makers

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

Entertain, Local Makers, Noteworthy

Tips from Masterchef Junior Ariana Feygin. Prep, prep, prep. When I host my private dining experiences, one of the most important parts of making...

October Wine Recommendation: Pour a Glass of GD Vajra’s Blends

Drinks, Noteworthy

GD Vajra from Piedmont, Italy makes terrific wines, and while their single varietal ones are great, our columnist says the blend is a good way to...

Being Sober Doesn’t Mean You Need to Stop Celebrating

Drinks, Noteworthy

How to navigate life without alcohol. How I celebrate life’s milestones has changed quite a bit. Not long ago, I celebrated the two-year anniversary...