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...
Restaurants
‘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...
Review: Hudson Food Walk and Stillwater’s Foodies on Foot
Take a Food Walk tour for a sample of Hudson’s ever-expanding culinary scene. Few would disagree that Hudson’s downtown has become a bona fide...
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...
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...
