I’ve chosen another novice-level cocktail for the Dog Days of Summer, and I thought it’d be good to hang onto the last bit of the season with a...
Drinks
On A Roll
Customizable tap trailer, The Fab Tap serves of bubbly, flowers and fun. Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success,...
So Good So You
Give your health a shot in the arm. “We wanted to create something that made an impact in the world, more than what we could do as individuals,”...
Sip
Savor rose petal and tobacco notes. I’ve chosen a wonderful Barolo for a couple reasons. This region is just a small portion of greater Piedmont in...
Get Luce
Plymouth’s first brewery proudly serves craft beers along popular trail. As Plymouth's first and only brewery, cofounded by Kate Coward and Tim...
Say, Cheers, to Morning Martinis
We stand at the precipice of brunch season, and, frankly, we’re ready to take the leap. Swing open the windows to the fresh start of a new season,...
Shake, Stir, Rattle and Roll
Bar carts give a nod to Old Hollywood glamour. Who else is eager to host the first garden party or backyard barbecue of the year? April might still...
Scoop Up a Delicious Cocktail
February 13. A Saturday. Galentine’s Day. Here we have the perfect mix for a weekend brunch celebration (Zoom or otherwise) with your favorite gal...
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. The countdown starts now—a month or more of eat, drink and be merry—with December holidays and New...
6 Homemade Halloween Treats Sure to Scare and Satisfy
Enjoy homemade Halloween treats for friends and family. As the sun and the moon trade spots in the Halloween sky, many streets and neighborhoods...
Fall Drink Recipe: Hot Spiced Drunken Apple Cider
Join cider and wine for a warm autumnal beverage. If a trip to an apple orchard yields a sweetly tart purchase of apple cider, be sure to save some...
Summer Cocktail Recipe: Sparkling Strawberry Basil Gin
Sparkling strawberry basil gin is a favorite late summer cool down. 4 oz. Strawberries, sliced (about five strawberries) 1-2 Tbsp. Granulated sugar...
Summer Drink Recipe: Raspberry Lime Ginger Beer Cocktail
Freshen up your cocktail regime. Raspberry Lime Ginger Beer Cocktail .75 oz. Raspberry puree 1.5 oz. Ginger beer Splash of Limoncello 4 oz....
Add Some Chocolate to Your Next Cheese and Wine Night
Liven up your wine party with a little cheese and chocolate. You just never know until you try it. That’s certainly the case here, at least, because...
Want to be a Wine Expert? Start With These Books
Twin Cities wine expert Nikki Erpelding shares some of her favorite books filled with wine knowledge. For our food and wine issue, oenologist Nikki...
Grab Your Favorite Local Beer and Read ‘The Lager Queen of Minnesota’
Joanna Redman of the Plymouth Library recommends "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" for a cozy chilly weather read. Want to settle in and cozy up with a...
Fall Cocktail Recipes from Haskell’s
Looking for the right adult beverages to match the crisp-to-cold weather? Haskell’s vice president of sales and marketing John Farrell III, has you...
Expert Wine Advice from Haskell’s: ‘Drink What You Like’
Haskell’s vice president of sales and marketing John Farrell III shares some wisdom for learning about wine. “First, drink what you like. A wine can...
Keep These Wines in the Fridge for Your Next Patio Party
Wines for the season from Haskell’s John Farrell III. The garden is growing, the weather is great and the bugs haven’t quite taken over. So—deck...
Grab a Book and a Beer at New Hopkins Hot Spot Cream & Amber
Cream & Amber brings books, beer and coffee to Hopkins. It’s been over 10 years since Hopkins has had an independent bookstore. But now, thanks...