Two Silo Winery & Vineyard Offers the Perfect Blend
Photos: Chris Emeott Heritage and heart are the foundation of Two Silo Winery & Vineyard. Along the curving backroads of Grant, settled in a valley amid rolling hills, an 1800s-era dairy farm is...
View ArticleCajeta Coffee: The New Café on the Block
Photos: Chris Emeott New coffee shop pulls inspiration from classic Mexican flavors. When flavors like vanilla and white chocolate reign in coffee shops around the country, it can be difficult to stray...
View ArticleLiam’s by Safer Plate Offers Allergy-Free Meals
Angie and Liam Nelson. Photo: Chris Emeott Mahtomedi native Angie Nelson works to develop allergen-free meals. In July of 2016, Mahtomedi native Angie Nelson’s life was turned upside down. Just six...
View ArticleGoodThings Café Continues the Grandma’s Bakery Legacy
Tyler and Michelle Conrad’s daughters, Matissa (15), Tahari (13) and Matinly (8), look into the sweet-filled display case at GoodThings Café. Photos: Purpera Style Photography A family-owned retailer...
View ArticleItaly With Romina Brings Conviviality to the Table
Photos: Chris Emeott Romina Montanari creates authentic Italian experiences in local kitchens. Romina Montanari is a passionate teacher of Italian food traditions. Her Italian cooking and travel...
View ArticleA Guide to the No-Prep Picnic
Photos: Chris Emeott Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something magical about packing a lunch and...
View ArticleWhere to (Apple) Pick This September
Apples at Afton Apple. Photo: Sarah Parkos September marks the beginning of apple harvesting in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in Minnesota should be...
View ArticleYour Ultimate Grad Party Punch List
Photos: Chris Emeott All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have become larger and more involved...
View ArticleOlive Branch Oil & Spice Company Shares New Holiday Recipes
Paul and Jenny Ramseth. Photos: Chris Emeott Jenny Ramseth of Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company brings simple ways to spice up seasonal feasts. For the holiday feasting season, generations-old...
View Article7 Vines Vineyard and Winery Celebrates Seventh Anniversary
Photo: 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery Family vineyard and winery celebrates a milestone anniversary. Nestled in the countryside of Dellwood is 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery, a space both social and...
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