Samosas, a popular appetizer in Indian cuisine, might be better-known than their Somali counterpart, sambusas. But both are versions of fried, flaky...
Dining
7 Vines Vineyard and Winery Produces Local Wine and Provides a Beautiful Event Venue
In the late 1980s, a special piece of Dellwood property caught real estate developer Ron Peltier’s eye. The 188-acre tract of land was originally...
It’s Time for Vadnais Heights’ Annual Ice Cream Social Music in the Park
A night of fun and food is ahead at Vadnais Heights’ Ice Cream Social, a tradition that has been going on for over 30 years. The social will be held...
Royal Nutrition Offers Healthy Drinks and Snacks, Fitness Classes and More
Mahtomedi’s Royal Nutrition, owned by Clayton Smith and Kat Chirhart, opened last August, and they are putting fun into nutrition and fitness. A big...
The Anchor Coffee House in White Bear Lake
Popular traveling coffee trailer sets up shop in White Bear Lake. Ahh, coffee, how do we love thee? “It’s a warm and wonderful thing, and it makes...
Kowalski’s Market Debuts Fun and Fresh Meal Kits
With high-quality ingredients right from the store and some of the prep work done, making dinner at home just got a lot easier. “We love the idea of...
Vegan East Bakery Whips Up Oodles of Deliciously Healthy Sweet Treats
In the early hours of the morning, as the color wheel in the sky turns from black to blue to orange to pink and the early birds begin to brew their...
Donatelli’s Has Been Serving Up Delicious Italian Food for More Than Four Decades
Arriving at Donatelli’s in White Bear Lake, patrons are greeted by 41 years of rich history. You can see it on the walls, decorated with images of...
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice
Uptown Girl Cupcakes & Dessert has a new, sweet spot. With time, tolerance, diligence and flexibility, Melynda Harjes says anyone can make...
Owners of The Hideaway Speakeasy Spend the Winter Months Dreaming of Their Return to the Minnesota State Fair
It was Christmas week in 2016 when Bryan and Jennie Enloe received thrilling news—a Request for Proposal (RFP) letter from the Minnesota State Fair....
Meatloaf Nouveau
Carol Falkowski dishes on her cookbook and the new twist on the classic comfort food. Most people consider meatloaf a bad memory from their...
Ray Stobel: A Helping Heart
Ray Strobel uses his love of cooking to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ray Strobel’s interest in cooking began when he started...
The Malt Shoppe Was a Delicious Mainstay In Downtown White Bear Lake
In 1946, local contractor Archie LeMire purchased the former White Bear House property at the southeast corner of Fourth and Washington Avenue. The...
The Ox and Crow Coffeehouse Is a Lifelong Dream Come True
Entering the Ox and Crow Coffeehouse, the newly renovated and rebranded coffee shop/eatery that was the Coffee Cottage for more than two decades,...
Superbowl 52 Kickoff at Mad Jacks
Great food, delicious drinks and 35 televisions make for a superb Super Bowl soiree. Julie Linaman has worked at Mad Jacks—as a server, then a...
History and Hospitality Abound at Gordy’s Steakhouse
Walking in to Gordy’s Steakhouse is like taking a trip back in time, when a night out meant sharply dressed couples enjoying sumptuous steaks and...
A Rustic Renaissance at Cabin 61
Cabin 61 gets a new look and updated menu that reflect its charming lakeside location. The little cabin in the woods on the shore of Goose Lake has...
Bootiful Bites
Take back the scariest night of the year with some tapas, hors d’oeuvres and munchies worthy of a more mature Halloween crowd. Sure, Halloween is...
Cornfest Is Back at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church
Whether you eat your corn on the cob around or across, it’s time to hone your corn-eating skills at the 33rd year of Cornfest at St. Jude of the...
Mother-daughter Duo Kristie and Grace Sward Dish on ’Mater Wranglers’ Delicious Tomatoes
Mahtomedi resident Kristie Sward has been growing tomatoes for as long as she can remember. For her, it’s a joy. Since retiring in 2013, the former...
