Axe throwing has come to town. “Let’s go throw axes in Maple Grove!” That’s a sentence Matt Pohlkamp is hoping to hear more often. Pohlkamp is the...
Drinks
West Metro Cocktail Party
We’ve gathered a group of striking cocktails from across the West Metro. These cocktails aren’t wallflowers; they’re conversation starters. You...
Pour the Best This Summer
What’s the best way to beat the heat? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to punch...
The Rare Daisy Cocktail Syrups Take Root
A mother-daughter duo turn their garden’s bounty into a thriving business. Money may not grow on trees, but Crystal Selchow and her 8-year-old...
Get In on the Cranberry Craze
Welcome the powers of a Thanksgiving superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s book Blueberries for Sal. In...
Aristocratic Tastes
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Story Behind the Reusable Good To Go Cup
Kingdom Coffee utilizes a sustainable alternative to single-use coffee cups. They say if you want to help future generations, model good behavior....
Get a Taste of the South With Big Batch Southern Punch
A big batch beverage—punch—offers an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family events, and...
“Gártha” to St. Patrick’s Day Drinks
When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...
Pints and Paddle Set To Open This Fall
Pickleball and self-pour beer taps are making their way to Maple Grove. Pints and Paddle, a 40,000-square-foot venue with self-pour beer, food from...
Cocktail Recipes To Warm Your Spirits
Let the fun begin after a day on the slopes ... or wherever else. There is something delightful to be had when opposites meet and wonderfulness...
An Award Winning Champagne Cocktail Recipe
The contemporary classic. Let’s start the year off with a little competition, shall we? The International Bartenders Association has its list of...
OMNI Brewing Opens New Wine Concept in Rosemount
OMNI Brewing is brewing more than just beer. Omni translates to “of all things.” Through its beer and comfortable atmosphere, Omni Brewing is a...
Fallin’ For Flavor with Fall-Themed Cocktails
Rosemary Pear Mocktail 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz rosemary simple syrup (see recipe below) 4 oz of pear juice Top with soda water Pour the lemon juice,...
Berry Best: Use In-Season Blackberries to Up Your Drink Game
Spruce up your beverage game and use blackberries to add a burst of seasonal flavor to classic drinks. Peaking in July, these juicy berries provide...
Local Shares DIY Lilac Liqueur Recipe and How to Use it
Maple Grove resident creates homemade liqueur from his own plants. As the seasons change, the wildlife emerges to reveal the growth of thick foliage...
Bootlegs: Minnesota’s Twist on a Mint Julep
Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff of the bootleg season. Bootlegs are Minnesota’s version of a Mint Julep/Mojito (favored by the Kentucky...
Celebrate The Luck of The Irish with Food and Drink
St. Patrick’s Day—when it comes to this day of days, many people become Irish, wearing a bit of green, having a pint and singing a song. To best...
Simply Entertain
I love to entertain, whether it’s for a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering of friends. Here are my rules and some go-to wines that make this...
What Grows Together Goes Together
Wine and the holidays go hand in hand. When hosting, a great pairing can make a meal so much better. Wine makes the dish taste better, and great...
