Let’s Dish celebrates two decades and expands its ready-to-bake options. When the holiday season kicks into high gear, the heat is on—especially in...
Local Makers
Get Into the Holiday Spirit
When it comes to cocktails for hosting a party, Grant Lavrenz recommends shopping your home bar first. “Use stuff you have at home,” he says. “Just...
Grant Lavrenz Talks About the Fine Art of Cocktails
The Maple Grove mixologist explores how to mix and match cocktails this holiday season. Grant Lavrenz describes himself as “the world’s okayest...
Dirty Soda Shop Sota Makes a Splash
Customers revel in Sota’s unexpected taste combinations. Imagine your favorite ice-cold soda transformed into a uniquely delectable treat—that’s...
Omni Brewing Co. Hosts Local Oktoberfest
Enjoy the tastes of Germany and more at Oktoberfest. In Central Park of Maple Grove, a celebration is brewing. The City of Maple Grove, in...
Author Zia McNeal’s Book Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Books transport readers to different lifestyles, time periods or, for local author Zia McNeal, across continents. Her novel, Number Eleven, tells a...
Grackle Migrates to Maple Grove
Grackle features from-scratch and allergy-safe recipes. Justin Ahlstrom recalls fond childhood memories of sitting in Lyle’s Café in Winthrop,...
Preferred Vendor: Painted Turtle Chocolatier
Bring something delightful to the wedding reception dessert table. Painted Turtle Chocolatier offers delicious handmade custom chocolates, wedding...
Wedding Dessert Ideas Around the Twin Cities
Bakers and makers are charting new territory when it comes to wedding treats. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving. The...
Sweet + Flour Cookie Co Creates Custom Treats
Christina Stewart perfects her royal iced sugar cookies. From wedding showers, bachelorette parties and birthdays to Teacher Appreciation Day and...
Award-Winning Bakers Share the Ingredients for Success
Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette Gustafson,...
HallMade Knives Forges Essential Kitchen Tools
Stefan Hall handcrafts premium kitchen knives. A handcrafted, forged steel knife is heated to a high temperature and then skillfully pounded into...
Step-By-Step Prep for Your Upcoming Grad Party
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Fresh and Flavorful Is on the Menu at Uffda Donuts
Maple Grove’s newest donut shop serves up fresh creations daily. A neon sign on the wall greets visitors to Maple Grove’s newest donut shop,...
Indoor Farmers Market Returns to Maple Grove
Grab those totes and get ready to support local growers, bakers and makers. Spring sees the return of many things, and one of those things is the...
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...
The Family Behind Liam’s by Safer Plate
Angie Nelson and Gilbert Junge work to develop allergen-free meals. Maple Grove resident Angie Nelson’S life was flipped upside down when, just six...
From the Diner Creates Beautiful Charcuterie Boards
From the Diner focuses on charcuterie boards and educational experiences. From the Diner founder and Maple Grove resident Dawn Cleveland traded her...
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....
Bring Maple Grove Farmers Market Flavors Home
Kickstart grilling season with picks from local vendors. As the spring season brings in the warm breeze, you might have to start up your oven for an...
