The Maple Grove mixologist explores how to mix and match cocktails this holiday season. Grant Lavrenz describes himself as “the world’s okayest...
Restaurants
Opportunity Knocks for Jason DeRusha
Media personality Jason DeRusha discusses taking on new challenges and expanding his audience. Jason DeRusha laughs as he recalls how clear his...
Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties
This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress meter: It’s the eve or day of Mother’s Day. Frantic dialing or online booking...
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,...
What To Expect at Broadaxe
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...
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...
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...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Local Restaurants
Taste the flavors of Mexico this Cinco de Mayo. Many Americans think that the May 5 holiday Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s Independence...
Maple Grove Residents Bring Ethiopian Eats to the Twin Cities
The flames of a fire create a new energy for Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh. Maple Grove couple Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh are taking their...
The Lookout Bar and Grill Celebrates 65 Years
The Lookout Bar and Grill continues to serve the community. Celebrating 65 years in business this past May, The Lookout Bar and Grill serves a slice...
Paulie’s Serves up the Right Stuff
Maple Grove restaurant offers entertainment-based dining. Entertainment-based dining is coming to Maple Grove. Paulie’s, the casual-upscale...
Dine With Your Dog at These Restaurants
Hit the paw-tio at these dog-friendly restaurants around Maple Grove. Feeling thirsty but you don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Whether...
Local Plant-Based Restaurant Options
Local restaurants serve up plant-based burger options. The plant-based universe has created healthier alternatives to an American classic—the...
All in Good Taste
Local restaurant holds charity promotion during NCAA basketball tournament. Few sporting events create the amount of buzz and excitement that the...
Make That a Triple
Three new restaurants satisfy a range of palates. Riviera Maya Cantina & Restaurant (opened October 2020) Is spring putting you in the mood for...
Diners Review Maple Grove’s Best Restaurants
We took a look at what people are saying on Facebook about some of this year’s finalists and winners in the Food and Dining category. Voters tipped...
The Best Bloody Marys in the Twin Cities
Take a sip of some of the best bloody marys in Maple Grove and beyond. A celery rib here, a pickle spear there, a hot pepper over here—for years,...
‘There’s No Noodles in Maple Grove,’ but Ichiddo Ramen is Trying to Fix That
New to Maple Grove is Ichiddo Ramen, a popular Minnesota chain with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville and even Las Vegas, Nev. It seems...
‘The Best Ribs I Ever Had’: Make Roadside Stand The Rib Cage Your Next BBQ Destination
For barbecue lovers, mobile roadside stand The Rib Cage is a must-stop destination. When passing over a heaping plate of barbecue goodness to...
Franchise Partner Kris Humphries Brings Crisp & Green to Maple Grove
Former NBA talent backs new salad restaurant in Maple Grove. Eating out isn’t always a healthy slam dunk, but franchisee and former NBA player Kris...
