Food & Drink

Best Champagne Drinks From A Minnesota Mixologist

Champagne drinks are the perfect recipe to celebrate special occasions. Read on for some great variations of this drink.

2013/02/27

Pick-A-Side: Which Is The Best Chocolate-Covered Food?

2013/02/22

Best Cherry Dishes and Drinks In Minnesota

February is National Cherry Month and February 20th is National Cherry Pie Day, so grab a spoon, fork and/or glass and celebrate the wonder that is this tart, sweet, red little fruit.

2013/02/20

Best Ways To Celebrate National Pancake Week In Minnesota

The thin, flat, round breakfast cake is known practically everywhere. In the United States, pancakes, also referred to as hotcakes, griddlecakes or flapjacks, are one of the most beloved starts to the day. You betcha there are varieties throughout the land of 10,000 lakes, but here’s a rundown of the absolute must-haves.

2013/02/13

Best Restaurants For Valentine’s Day 2013

Minnesota comes fully loaded with more than a dozen romantic places to eat a delicious dish. Check out list for a truly memorable Valentine’s Day meal.

2013/02/06

Most Creative Cocktails In Minnesota

When it comes to creative cocktails, the Twin Cities has no shortage of places to go to grab one with the guys, the girls or while out on a date. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, sour, spicy or bold, there is definitely a drink for you nearby. Two bars downtown, Union Restaurant & Rooftop and Bradstreet Crafthouse, and one bar in Uptown, Primebar, feature some of the most creative cocktails around.

2013/01/30

Best Chocolate Cake In Minnesota

National Chocolate Cake Day is an established tradition that occurs on January 27. After all of the new year’s resolutions are met, this dessert serves as a perfect excuse to indulge in some of those much-deserved calories. In cold Midwest states like Minnesota, grabbing a hearty slice of cake makes those freezing days all but a distant memory. Bite into your next delectable chocolate dish with a stop at any of these Minnesota locales.

2013/01/23

Best Cheese Shops in Minnesota

Cheese comes in all sorts of sizes, shapes, aromas and flavors. While our neighbors to the east might be known as cheeseheads, we here in Minnesota have some of the best cheese shops around.

2013/01/16

Best Places To Get A Hot Toddy

In cold states like Minnesota, hot toddies are no longer a cure for colds but instead a delicious drink to enjoy at local watering holes.

2013/01/09

Pick-A-Side: Which Is Your Favorite Soup Flavor?

2013/01/08

Best Places For Spaghetti In Minnesota

Jan. 4 is National Spaghetti Day, so why not head out to a restaurant near you and order up a spaghetti dish that would get even Lady and the Tramp’s noodles all in a knot?

2013/01/02

2012 Tasted Good: The Best New Restaurants That Opened In Minnesota

The increase in new restaurants around the metro area signals a growing interest for inventive bites. Check out this list to see what 2012 brought to the mouths of Minnesotans.

2012/12/26

Best Holiday Drink Ideas From Mixologist Michael Rakun

The next time you’re asked to bring a dish to pass at an affair, bring a carefully crafted holiday cocktail. Here are some delicious drink ideas to share with your family and friends this holiday season from Michael Rakun of Mill Valley Kitchen.

2012/12/19

Holiday Recipes From Minnesota Chef Peter Makens

When it comes to holiday meals, Minnesotans have their go-to recipes that have withstood the test of time. But sometimes it’s fun to switch it up. Chef Peter Makens shares his traditional holiday recipe for brining the turkey along with his prized sweet potato gratin recipe and some tips that can be useful when the time comes to play holiday host or hostess.

2012/12/12

Best Places For Edible Holiday Gifts In Minnesota

As we get closer to nearing the end of the holiday shopping season, tips on what to get that hard-to-buy-for person on your list are certainly welcomed. Here are five of the best places to hit before the holidays to pick up something sweet for ‘that’ person. They will appreciate your thought as they open a carefully wrapped box and enjoy all of the sweet treats inside.

2012/12/05