As we approach the holiday season, food takes center stage, becoming the star of the show. With parties galore, social commitments and traditional...

As we approach the holiday season, food takes center stage, becoming the star of the show. With parties galore, social commitments and traditional...
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...
“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...
Local restauranteur brings global cuisine to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Is Wayzata the new Minneapolis? Maybe not, but with the July opening of...
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...
There is nothing like transitioning into November with the fall foliage that greets us each day. The warmth of garnet reds, glowing oranges and...
Intentional gift-giving makes a special mark this holiday season. Since time immemorial, monogramming has been a beloved tradition to add...
Traditional Christmas market brings culture and community to Excelsior. For those looking for a way to immerse themselves in a weekend of holiday...
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...
Recipe is the main ingredient for holiday tradition. As we look toward a holiday steeped in tradition—Thanksgiving—it affords an opportunity to...
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...
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...
Rather than going dark and dormant for the season, the gardens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum come alive every year with thousands of lights...
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...
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...