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Dining
Axe Throwing and Good Eating at The Lumberjack Bar
Celebrate local history by lifting a glass and throwing an axe at The Lumberjack Bar. Considered the birthplace of Minnesota, Stillwater is one of...
This Personal Chef Helps You Tour the World at Your Dinner Table
Personal chef Orlando Castro brings global flavors to clients’ homes. If you’ve ever thought about hosting a big dinner party with a little extra...
Hot & Steamy Soup Recipes from Local Blogger NellieBellie
Soup recipes to bring some inner warmth in winter. Winter’s colder weather and shorter daylight hours can make us crave comfort foods. It could be a...
The Best Brunches in the St. Croix Valley
How do you choose between so many great St. Croix Valley brunch destinations? What do you do when you can’t choose between three great St. Croix...
‘The Special Occasion Destination’: Lake Elmo Inn Wows Diners Year-round
Since 1983, Lake Elmo Inn has created a year-round dining experience that’s unlike others in the Twin Cities. When you see a little child come in,...
Aperitifs and Digestifs: A Beginner’s Guide
Tune up your knowledge on aperitifs and digestifs. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an...
Sara’s Tipsy Pies Opens Storefront in Stillwater
Fans of Sara's Tipsy Pies can get their fix in the new Stillwater shop. The flaky, golden crust, delicious warmth and oozing fillings are just some...
Our Editor’s Praline Apple Pie Recipe
St. Croix Valley Magazine editor Angela Johnson shares a family favorite praline apple pie recipe. Years ago in a bible study for moms, I remember...
Oktoberfest is a Barrel of Fun at These St. Croix Valley Breweries
It's not Oktoberfest without beer, and these local breweries keep the fun pouring. Find out where to celebrate Oktoberfest year-round here. When we...
Take a Bite Out of Fall at Afton Apple Orchard’s Apple Fest
Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival. Visit Afton Apple Orchard for its annual apple...
Sip and Sample Your Way Through These Local Wineries
Celebrate the harvest season by raising a glass of locally sourced wine with friends and family. Northern Vineyards Winery — Stillwater, MN...
Celebrate Oktoberfest Year-round at These Local German Restaurants
The fun of Oktoberfest never ends at these local, long-running German restaurants that celebrate German heritage year-round. Find out where to grab...
Add Some Spirit to Your Spirits with These Halloween Drink Ideas
Looking to add some spirit to your spirits? Try some of these drink décor ideas from art director Emily Handy. Pick Your Poison Make, buy or search...
Our Favorite Local Places to Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Take the family pumpkin picking or gather up locally grown apples to make your favorite pies, bars and crisps. We love fall, a bushel and a peck....
How to Eat Oysters, According to Manger Chef Mike Willenbring
The types, the toppings and the technique: here's a primer on how to eat oysters. This article originally appeared as part of the story At Home at...
This Wisconsin Cotton Candy Cart Offers Flavors Like Champagne, Pop Rocks and More
Confection Cotton Candy offers original flavors, a cart for events and sealed bags for party favors or gifts. Sarah Kubler is a mom of four with a...
Couple Fulfills Dream by Opening New Bayport Restaurant Manger
Chef Mike Willenbring and his wife Nicole, a businesswoman, opened Manger after he spent years at Revé in Stillwater. Sometimes life—like a great...
Stillwater Speakeasy Serves Up Summer Gin Cocktails
Drink recipes from the Velveteen Speakeasy. Velveteen Speakeasy—hidden in the lowest level of 123 Second Street in Stillwater—feels at once like an...
St. Croix Valley’s Best Patio Dining Provides an ‘Unforgettable Experience’
Our conversation with Pier 500 assistant general manager Katy Rugg. Hudson’s Pier 500 is a veritable riverside institution—and a regular in several...
