Unsuspecting mothers Amy Salama and Louise Swenka had no idea that chaperoning their children’s school field trip would turn into a business idea,...
Restaurants
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...
World’s Tastiest Truck Stop
Everyone’s favorite food on-the-go option, all in one place. Seeing a food truck parked on the side of the road is a true sign of summer. But what...
Biking Across the Valley
You simply can’t appreciate all of the local summertime scenery from behind a windshield. Biking allows riders to get some exercise, breathe fresh...
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...
Cocktails from the Tilted Tiki in Stillwater
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...
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...
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 +...
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...
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...
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...
