Ever wonder about how to use vanilla bean paste? Sara and Andy Kubiak, founders of Vanilla Bean Project in Lakeland, share that vanilla bean paste...
Drinks
Saint Croix Vineyards Hosts Annual Grape Stomp
Head to Saint Croix Vineyards this season for wine and family fun. Saint Croix Vineyards will host its annual Grape Stomp on September 7–8. All are...
Create Your Own Luxury Picnic Experience
Elevate your beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. This issue is devoted to highlighting the best of the best in the St....
St. Patrick’s Day in the Valley
Celebrate as the Irish do—with fun festivities, comfort food and a pint! As we anticipate the budding green to come, embrace the tradition of St....
Howard’s Bar: A New Chapter for a Local Favorite
Historic Stillwater establishment enters a new era as Howard’s Bar. “I remember when it was John’s Bar,” reads a bright neon sign displayed at the...
You & Me Café: Where Everyone Knows Your Name
Coffee and community reign at You & Me Café. It’s been 30 years since Cheers ended its 11 season run on NBC, but the legacy of creating a space...
Tour St. Croix Valley Through a Straw
Local establishments are bringing the heat with flavorful mocktails. See you next year, cold and brutal winter. The upcoming, warmer season...
A New Bar with Old School Cool
Hudson gains a “new” bar with help from local beer industry expert Brett Splinter. There’s a new spot in town for folks looking for a friendly,...
Gártha (Cheers!) to St. Patrick’s Day
When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...
Wine Country is Closer Than You Think
Scandia couple creates a family-friendly destination for wine lovers. “Take Comfort. Drink Well.” This warm and welcoming phrase can be found on the...
Coffee Bike on the Go in Stillwater
Buna means “coffee” in Amharic, but for Megan Lee, it represents much more. “We have gained many friends who are Ethiopian or Eritrean immigrants,”...
Festive Sips to Get Into the Holiday Spirit
It’s the time of the year to gather with your friends and family and have a nice ale by the fire. Stillwater’s O’Brien’s Wine and Spirits offers an...
Frightfully Good Halloween Cocktails
Get in the Halloween spirit with these Halloween spirits. Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21...
Wine Education, In Two Easy Steps
Sip and learn with John F. Farrell III. Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what...
Thor’s Hard Cider is Branching Out in Stillwater
A local family apple orchard expands its business to hard ciders. It was around 2 a.m. when the moment of truth arrived for the nine guys gathered...
Kid Friendly Summer Drinks
It’s the weekend. You have friends coming over, and they are bringing their kids. You have food and cocktails planned, but what are you giving the...
Cheers to Springtime
If you have a bottle of white wine that has been rolling around in your fridge for months or a red wine that has been sitting too long on the wine...
Juice Fever
The Goodery brings fresh-pressed juices, plant-based milks and more to Stillwater. From the supermarket shelves to the coffee bars around town,...
Cheers to a Healthy New Year
Like so many, I always tend to start the new year with a health kick—a new gym, yoga, immunity shots and essential oils. I’ve tried it all. This...
Snowflake Cocktail
Entertaining this winter but not sure what to serve as a signature cocktail? I’ve whipped up this wintry sip to much acclaim and highly recommend...
