food and drink

At Twin Cities Veg Fest, there will be cooking demonstrations, product samples, artists and more. Read more about Twin Cities Veg Fest is the Midwest's Biggest Plant-based Festival

White Bear Lake residents Greg Bartz and Charles “Chip” Hooley, owners of the consulting firm Grand Strategies, know food. Read more about Coming Soon: White Bear Lake Residents Run the 'Shark Tank' of Food

Celebrate the taste of summer with a cheeseburger, a scoop of ice cream or an intimate evening with a craft cocktail overlooking the lake. Read more about Revisiting Our Favorite Restaurants in White Bear Lake

The most prestigious awards in the restaurant industry have been handed out, and one Twin Cities chef is heading home with some hardware. Read more about Ann Kim of Minneapolis' Young Joni Wins Best Chef: Midwest at James Beard Awards

As we head into deck and boat season, here are a few favorite fromage pairings from a local expert. Read more about Perfect Cheese Pairings for the Summer Season

From Grandma's Bakery during Manitou Days to the Minnesota State Fair, here is a slice of this summer's pie-centric events. Read more about Competitive Baker Picks Best Local Pie Contests

We all have certain experiences that tell us that summer is really here. It could be the season’s first trip to the cabin, the first trip out on the boat, or for some of us, the season’s first outdoors farmers market. Read more about Return of Outdoor Farmers' Market Signals Summer in White Bear Lake

Sherman co-owns the catering company Sioux Chef and won a the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award for "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen," which he wrote with Beth Dooley. Read more about Lakota Chef Sean Sherman Brings Native Flavors to Century College

The James Beard Awards are among the most prestigious prizes for chefs and restaurants in the United States. Read more about These Twin Cities Chefs and Restaurants Are 2019 James Beard Award Semifinalists

The Willernie restaurant is a one-woman show run by Valerie Thao. Read more about Valerie's Asian Cuisine Offers a New Take on Take-out