A new-ish tiki bar seeks to give its guests a year-round mini-vacation to the tropics. The St. Croix Valley might seem a far cry from the ocean this...
Dining
Wine and Dine at Chilkoot Café and Cyclery
This neighborhood coffeeshop and cyclery has more to offer than a great cuppa Joe. Many a morning patron to Chilkoot Café and Cyclery in Stillwater...
A Familiar Face in Downtown Hudson Brings a New Twist to the Business Scene
Just down the street from her Urban Olive and Vine, Kay Timm is eight months into embarking on another endeavor in downtown Hudson. One that, along...
Delicious Dishes: Dissected
Some of the St. Croix Valley’s best restaurants share recipes for crowd-pleasing dishes you can make at home. The St. Croix Valley is full of...
A Q&A with the State’s Prize-winning Grocery Bagger, Kowalski’s Caleb Meyer
The Minnesota Grocers Association holds its Best Bagger Contest every year. This August was the 29th annual, and the winner was Mahtomedi High...
Spring Wines
Golden Gris The Golden Gris is made from two grapes developed at the University of Minnesota: La Crescent, with flavors of ripe apricots and honey,...
Revisit a Wine Bar Offering Excellent Cuisine with Your Swirl and Sip
Venture just off the main drag in Stillwater, and you’ll find one of the top 25 wine bars in the United States, at least according to Travel +...
From Grain to Glass at 45th Parallel Distillery
45th Parallel Distillery makes high-quality spirits using ingredients grown in the St. Croix Valley. Farm-to-table dining has exploded in recent...
Local Wines Take Flight
February is here, and the countdown to amore is on—but we all know planning for Valentine’s Day can bring stress that’s anything but...
Food from Afar Fit to Lure Lakeland Locals Back Home
Who said only bikers are welcome at biker bars? At first glance, Shiners Bar and Grill, which sits off St. Croix Trail, seems like a stopover for...
Five Handy Tips to Keep Your Kids’ Snacks Balanced and Nutritious in the New Year
The Midwest Dairy Council is a division of the Midwest Dairy Association, aimed specifically at nutrition research and education. This month Alex...
Gather ’Round for Comfort Food at Prescott’s Premier Breakfast Destination
The town of Prescott, Wis., is a waypoint. Waypoints are crossroad locations in which travelers ultimately determine whether to continue ahead or to...
Review: Wilder Scratch Kitchen Delivers High-quality Food in Bayport, Minn.
Jeffrey Lundmark is excited to bring his passion for local ingredients to Wilder Scratch Kitchen. Chef and owner Jeffrey Lundmark has a long history...
Review: Local Apple Orchards
Local apple orchards remind us why apple-picking will always be our favorite fall tradition. October: The time of year when pumpkin-spiced offerings...
Local, Organic Foods and CSA Farms in the St. Croix Valley
From CSAs to co-ops, it’s easy to find local, organic foods in the Valley. All-natural. Non-GMO. Fair trade. Free-range. Keeping track of all the...
Secrets to Caribbean-style BBQ from Stillwater’s Shawn Smalley
The local "Dread Pirate" shares some tips and tricks for this unique cuisine. Shawn Smalley is creating barbecue in a way that’s scarce anywhere in...
The Scoop on Where to Find Ice Cream in St. Croix Valley
In a world that’s transfixed by “the new” and “what’s trending,” there also seems to be a renewed interest in the nostalgic traditions that somehow...
A Brilliant Brew
The owners of Lift Bridge Brewing Co. want you to think, and drink, local. Brad Glynn and Trevor Cronk sit down at the classic wooden bar with two...
The Sandwich Generation at Brine’s in Stillwater
Brine’s Meat Market and Restaurant have been Stillwater fixtures for more than 50 years. Start with the basics, said Bud Brine, the original owner...
