As we approach the holiday season, food takes center stage, becoming the star of the show. With parties galore, social commitments and traditional...
november 2022
Morning Drama
Repetition is the key to success. “[I] love this park and the location, especially in the morning and at night. [The] large body of water in the...
Fire Dancer Turns Up The Heat
“It’s a pure adrenaline rush, every time,” Alyssa Kluver says. It’s not that uncommon for 5-year-old girls to take dance lessons, but Minnetonka’s...
New Restaurant Macanda Brings Elevated Mexican Fare to Wayzata
Local restauranteur brings global cuisine to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Is Wayzata the new Minneapolis? Maybe not, but with the July opening of...
Thanksgiving Side Dishes With A Twist On Tradition
Shake up your Thanksgiving feast with comforting and colorful side dishes that put a twist on tradition. Not that we aren’t thankful for the meaty...
Embrace Autumn with Meadow Magic
There is nothing like transitioning into November with the fall foliage that greets us each day. The warmth of garnet reds, glowing oranges and...
Make it Personal with Custom Minnesota Gifts
Intentional gift-giving makes a special mark this holiday season. Since time immemorial, monogramming has been a beloved tradition to add...
What To Expect At Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt 2022
Traditional Christmas market brings culture and community to Excelsior. For those looking for a way to immerse themselves in a weekend of holiday...
Twists and Turns: ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’
Gabrielle Zevin, author of previous book club favorites, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and Young Jane Young, has authored a new novel that will...
Bringing Peking Duck to The Holiday Table
Recipe is the main ingredient for holiday tradition. As we look toward a holiday steeped in tradition—Thanksgiving—it affords an opportunity to...
What Organic Wine Brings To The Table
Cheers to the benefits of drinking organic wine. Making informed choices about the wine we serve at our tables or give as gifts around the holidays...
Welcome to the November 2022 Issue
In the walkup to this issue, I’ve been thinking a lot about tradition. It’s a reasonable line of thinking, especially given that November holds the...
The Arboretum Sparkles And Shines This Season
Rather than going dark and dormant for the season, the gardens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum come alive every year with thousands of lights...
History is Brewing at Excelsior Brewing Company
Lead brewer of Excelsior Brewing Company shares his love for the craft. For James Birnie, beer is more than just a refreshing beverage. It is a way...
A Toast Worthy Holiday Wine List
This issue features food, wine and entertaining, and I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll...
