July/August 2019

It’s time for the best! Shops, restaurants, designers—we’re delighted to showcase your picks for the people and places that make our community shine.

Two people paddle kayaks on White Bear Lake near the Manitou Island bridge.

Stephanie Herington’s A Summer Paddle took second place in our 2018 Lens on the Lake photo contest in the People & Families category.

 
Braised Beeler's Farm pork shank from Acqua

Celebrate the taste of summer with a cheeseburger, a scoop of ice cream or an intimate evening with a craft cocktail overlooking the lake.

 
Artist Frank Zeller paints a watercolor at the White Bear Center for the Arts

The White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is a place where creatives can collide and share their artistic talents.

 
Several people sit inside of a shuttle bus.

Transportation can be a barrier to participating in the life of a community, and nonprofit Newtrax seeks to remove that barrier.

 
Bowls and plates from Blue Water Polish Pottery.

You voted Blue Water Polish Pottery as a finalist in our Best Specialty Foods/Kitchen Store category.

 
A painting of a black and red figure touching a plant before a blue, sunny sky.

Eric Hupahu Cikala Miller's work will stay in your mind long after you've seen it.

 
Four bamboo toothbrushes sit in a toothbrush holder.

As one of the finalists for Best Dental Practice in the Best of White Bear Lake 2019, the team at Lakeshore Family Dentistry

 
A woman applies a skin care product to her face.

Sunbear Salona & Spa's general manager Debbie Swenson helps demystify Botox, Juvederm, Voluma and more.

 
Two people participate in the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake's Strive scholarship run.

The Rotary Club of White Bear Lake is entering its 39th year of serving the community with over 90 members.

 
A variety of trendy glasses from White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical

White Bear Eye Clinic & Optical was your pick for best eye practice. Optical manager Pamela Nord has you covered with tips and trends
centered on your eye care and style this summer.

 
A bathroom remodeled by Bald Eagle Construction, voted Best Remodeler in the Best of White Bear Lake 2019 readers' choice survey.

Ryan Schuette, owner of Bald Eagle Construction, wants to make remodeling as efficient and painless as possible for his customers.

 
A kitchen designed by Christina Lynn Interiors, a finalist for Best Interior Designer in the Best of White Bear Lake 2019 readers' choice survey.

At Christina Lynn Interiors, owner and lead designer Christina Miller is here to make sure her clients get the home of their dreams.

 
 A dish from Acqua, voted Best Restaurant in the Best of White Bear Lake 2019 readers' choice survey.

White Bear Lake loves Acqua, so much so that you voted it as the best restaurant and a finalist for best patio in the Best of White Bear Lake 2019 readers' choice survey.

 
A bottle of Tattersall Bootlegger, a spirit featuring distilled lime and lemon peels, sits next to "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens.

Co-owner Nancy Thysell recommends Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley (Atria Books, 2014). “I love historical fiction, and a friend introduced me to this series. The wealthy adoptive father of a family of sisters dies unexpectedly and leaves each daughter a clue about where she came from.

 
A bottle of Tattersall Bootlegger, a spirit featuring distilled lime and lemon peels, sits next to "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens.

Tattersall's Bootlegger, Bent Paddle Brewing Company's Trampled Golden Ale and Rabble Rosé from Paso Robles, California, make a perfect trio of summer drinks.

 
Leah Retamozo reads to a child at Bilingual Child Care & Education Center.

Leah Retamozo has been providing bilingual Spanish/English education in the Twin Cities metro area since 2010. We talk with Retamozo to learn more about her child care center.

 
A graphic that reads "Meet Your Winners, White Bear Lake Magazine Best of '19 Readers' Choice"

Presenting your picks for the best restaurants, shops, salons and more in White Bear Lake.