The story behind Excelsior’s favorite French bakery—and a Valentine’s Day recipe, too. Ask Margo Bredeson about the early days of her career, and...
Dining
Local Entrepreneur Robert Klick is Bringing Beer Culture to Wayzata
“Is it too early for beer?” It’s not even 11 a.m., but I refuse to let that stop me from sampling a flight of new craft beers from Wayzata Brew...
Olive’s Fresh Pizza Bar Serves Traditional and Modern Pies in Excelsior
Duff Smith shares the story behind Excelsior’s favorite pizza spot. There is almost nothing as comforting as made-from-scratch pizza—but, to be...
Birch’s Takes Over Lakeside Location
After months of renovation and expansion, Birch’s On the Lake opens where Billy’s Lighthouse once stood. Since 2008, the space that was...
The Tastiest Lake-Area Breakfasts
Fabulous breakfasts to linger over around town. Are you tired of hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Besides which, if...
Cōv Brings Nantucket Charm to Wayzata’s Main Drag
Cōv brings a bit of Nantucket to Wayzata's main drag. Thanks to Cōv Restaurant, located on Lake Street in downtown Wayzata, you no longer have to...
Coalition Opens In Excelsior
Coalition Restaurant in Excelsior dishes up classic fare with a local twist. ONLINE HED: Coalition Opens In Excelsior HED: Locally Focused,...
How to Throw the Perfect Halloween Party
Kids shouldn’t have all the fun on Halloween—find out how to throw the perfect party for adults. ISSUE: LKM 10.14 SECTION: Feature SUBJECT:...
Minnetonka General Store Upgrades Café Offerings
Minnetonka General Store Café and Bistro celebrates family tradition and good food from the harvest. It’s tempting to assume that the Minnetonka...
Lake Minnetonka Beekeeper Produces Honey and Promotes Healthy Bees
Minnetonka Gold adds sweetness to life. “It’s a labor of love. It’s a puzzle you can’t figure out. It’s cost-prohibitive, it’s a time drain and it’s...
Make-Your-Own Sushi like Sakana’s Johnny Kwon
Enliven a winter’s evening with make-your-own sushi recipes from Sakana’s Johnny Kwon. A sure-fire way to thwart the winter doldrums is to get busy...
The Muni of Wayzata
The Wayzata Bar & Grill might be moving to a new location, but they plan to keep the same charm that’s made it a Wayzata mainstay. It’s a place...
Excelsior’s Adele’s Homemade Frozen Custard
Adele’s Frozen Custard finds itself in the hearts—and stomachs—of many lake area residents. For many Minnesotans, a cone of ice cream is the...
