Enjoy various cultural cuisines at local restaurants. There’s no shortage of cultural cuisine in the Valley—residents and visitors alike can taste...
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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...
Royal Golf Club Eatery Arnie’s Offers Great Courses, Great Views of the Course
Golf course restaurant offers scenic views and fabulous flavors. This spring and summer you’ll want to spend some time on the patio at Arnie’s in...
This Mexican Cocktail from Pedro’s Del Este Will Warm You Up This Winter
The Golden Eye cocktail will warm you from the inside out. We long for warm-weather vacations this time of year. In lieu of that, there’s Pete...
Now with Three Locations, LoLo American Kitchen Still Keeps it Local
LoLo stakes claims on both sides of the river. When Joe Ehlenz and Brad Nordeen were first looking to open their locally owned, locally operated...
Taste of the North
Feller Restaurant Draws Inspiration From Local Heritage Much intrigue and anticipation surrounded the Lora Hotel in downtown Stillwater before it...
Downtown Hudson Offers a Creative Coffee Shop Experience
Unsuspecting mothers Amy Salama and Louise Swenka had no idea that chaperoning their children’s school field trip would turn into a business idea,...
Review: The New Current Restaurant at Afton House Inn and Drink Recipe from Pier 500 in Hudson
Visiting Afton for the art fair this month? Stick around for Current’s new view: There’s more to see (and taste) than stunning art. One could say...
Downtown Stillwater’s Newest Dining Destination Brings Fresh Coastal Cuisine with a Side of Bourbon
Joy. It’s the end goal of Pearl & the Thief’s managing partner and co-owner Joseph Pirri, who along with chef owner Justin Sutherland and a host...
