Invite delicious take-out options from local markets and restaurants to Thanksgiving dinner. As long as the regulars or interesting fresh takes make...
Restaurants
Raise a Glass to Oktoberfest
Who’s ready for Oktoberfest—local style? ’Tis the season when villages and burgs around the globe swing open their pubs, put up sturdy tents and...
Mirabelle and Vagabondo Join Excelsior’s Flourishing Restaurant Scene
The two new eateries are neighbors, offering distinct eats on Water Street. This summer has been a lively time for new restaurant launches in...
Meet the New Executive Chef of Eloise and The Grocer’s Table
Sam Gilman is bringing fresh summer flavors to the menus of two Wayzata eateries. Sister restaurants Eloise and The Grocer’s Table are embracing...
Shiki Brings Bold Flavors and Vibrant Vibes to Excelsior
The new noodle bar is introducing a taste of Tokyo to Water Street. Shiki noodle bar opened today, joining burger joint Parlour at 200 Water St. in...
Everly Farms Winery Is a Family Affair
The owners of Everly Farms create a gathering place, focused on food, drinks and family. When husband-and-wife team Frank and Esther Weigel closed...
What Is It About Sous Vide That Has Chefs Intrigued?
Minnetonka’s Mike Rakun, co-owner of Northern Hospitality & Co., shares some insight about cooking with the sous vide method. A cooking method...
Mirabelle and Shiki Shake up the Excelsior Restaurant Scene
Two new eateries will be housed above Parlour on Water Street. The restaurant group Jester Concepts announced exciting news for foodies in the Lake...
Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties
Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress...
Heather’s Brings Fresh Flavors to Minnetonka
Dining spot’s second location settles into Minnetonka neighborhood. Heather’s, a neighborhood eatery, serving tasty mealtime staples and more,...
Minnetonka Beach’s Ma Kloss
For decades, Minnetonka Beach was home to Annie Kloss, known by many as “Ma,” the town’s legendary entrepreneur and proprietor of Kloss Tavern. A...
Chef Sarah Ann Haugen Offers up Her Greatest Hits at Vitalist
Sarah Ann Haugen has brought a flavorful feast to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Last May, Haugen opened Vitalist by Sarah H on Shoreline Drive in...
Eloise Looks To Offer an Intimate Dining Experience
Wayzata restaurant is designed to be a community hub. Does the menu for your dining plans include an intimate dinner with wonderful food, innovative...
Toastique Brings Gourmet Flair to Breakfast Staples
Who is ready for a newcomer to Wayzata’s restaurant lineup? Well, well, look who made it from the breakfast table to the restaurant table....
Creative Cocktails Around the West Metro
Mixologists put creative twists on sips. Cocktails aren’t having a moment; they’re having an evolution. With riffs off of the classics and new...
Having Fun Around the Lake Is as Easy as One, Two, Three
When it comes to arranging florals, the Power of Three is said to provide depth and variety. I contend that the principle applies elsewhere,...
Al & Alma’s Is Anchored in Success
History continues to unfold for Al & Alma’s Supper Club. Many local businesses utilize “the lake” as an enviable backdrop, but how many can say...
The General Store of Minnetonka Is 40 and Fabulous
Celebrate the General Store of Minnetonka—a beloved shopping and dining destination for three generations of customers. Amid the office buildings...
Wayzata’s Eloise Set to Open This Fall
The team behind The Grocer’s Table is opening a new concept in a familiar spot. “What was going on between those four walls felt really special and...
Fresh Takes on the Classic Grilled Cheese Around Town
Discover tips to create (or order!) a beloved grilled cheese sandwich. It started with a slice of bread topped with grated cheese that was served to...
