Food & Drink

Three new restaurants satisfy a range of palates.
[Dining Out]
Make That a Triple

Riviera Maya Cantina & Restaurant (opened October 2020)

[Drinks]
Consider “spirited” gift ideas.
Ham Egg and Cheese Slab Pie
[Kitchen]
Pie Squared
Shamrock Shake with a Twist
[Drinks]
Sweeten up St. Patrick’s Day.
Shrimp tacos from Malone's Bar & Grill
[Restaurants]
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.

Spiced sparkler rum cocktail
[Drinks]
Summer Drink Recipe: Spiced Sparkler

Take the easy route with a spicy, sweet cocktail that’s simple to mix.

A bloody mary from Claddagh's Irish Pub in Maple Grove
[Drinks]
The Best Bloody Marys in the Twin Cities

Take a sip of some of the best bloody marys in Maple Grove and beyond.

A woman holds a gin old fashioned.
[Drinks]
Gin Old Fashioned Offers a Twist on a Classic

Instead of bourbon in your old fashioned, use barrel-aged gin.

Gavin Kaysen, owner of Demi, Spoon and Stable and Bellecour
[Food & Drink]
Twin Cities Chefs, Restaurants Among 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Five Twin Cities chefs are among the contenders for Best Chef: Midwest, and the full list of James Beard Award semifinalists features several other local chefs and restaurants.

A bowl of ramen from Ichiddo Ramen in Maple Grove.
[Restaurants]
'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.

Beers from Disgruntled Brewing, Wild Mind Ales, Drastic Measures and Brewing Projekt.
[Drinks]
The Best Local Beers to Bring to Your Spring Party

With spring holidays around the corner, consider bringing beer from one of these local breweries.

Nicole Pierson prepares a meal with her family.
[Food & Drink]
Maple Grove Mom's Full Fridge Friday Will Change the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat

Bag your old grocery shopping habits with fresh tips.

An espresso martini
[Drinks]
Warm Winter Cocktail Recipe: Espresso Martini

Stop dreaming of summer, and embrace winter—one warm sip at a time.

Aperitifs and digestifs sit on a bar cart.
[Drinks]
The Beginner's Guide to Aperitifs and Digestifs

Learn about aperitifs and digestifs from knowledgeable purveyors.

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