As summer’s hustle starts to slow, folks from around the region gather to nosh their way along the beautiful St. Croix River on a guided Hudson Food...
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Join the Fun With Stillwater’s Downtown Dance Party
Local small businesses are hosting a historic Dance Here event. Main Street might be closed in downtown Stillwater, but businesses are still open!...
Meet Brookside Bar & Grill’s New Owners
Food and favorite dining spots have a way of elevating a night out with friends, new and old. And a good cut of a prime rib can conjure memories of...
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,...
Community Staple Comes Under New Management
Brookside Bar & Grill reopens with four new leaders at the helm. Nestled on the shore of the St. Croix River in historic Marine on Saint Croix,...
New Bistro Serves Up Familiar But Elevated Eats
Black Rooster Bistro serves up flare in downtown Hudson. Black Rooster Bistro is bringing a hyper-local eating experience to downtown Hudson,...
Restauranteur Behind The Wild Hare Discusses Inspiration
Dariush Moslemi infuses his food with memories from another decade. For restauranteur Dariush Moslemi, cooking has always been a passion. Moslemi...
Enjoy Cultural Cuisine from Restaurants Around the Valley
Enjoy various cultural cuisines at local restaurants. There’s no shortage of cultural cuisine in the Valley—residents and visitors alike can taste...
The Value of Veganism
Lifestyle blogger Kelly Zugay chats vegansim, plus vegan recipes and dishes from around town. The vegan diet, also known as veganism, has been...
Ice Cream Bingo
Pin the cherry on the sundae. Summer is just around the corner and now is a perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix Valley with everyone’s...
Diners Review San Pedro Cafe, St. Croix Valley’s Best Restaurant
Our readers voted San Pedro Cafe their favorite restaurant again. Here's what diners had to say online. Social media offers local businesses...
Introducing Some of Our Favorite New Restaurants in the St. Croix Valley
You’ve voted for your favorite restaurants in the St. Croix Valley but be sure to also check out some of the “newer” kids. In Stillwater: Brick and...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
A Culinary Trip Through the St. Croix Valley
Explore the St. Croix Valley by visiting these dining destinations located up and down the river. For so long, the St. Croix River Valley was...
