Food + Beverage

Switch Things Up

Check Out These Four Incredible Restaurants for Delicious Bites, Cocktails and Desserts Article by Sarah Knieff Let’s face it, humans are creatures of habit. If we find something we like, we’re going to stick with it. But this fall, the Minneapolis Lakes Lifestyle team challenges you to switch up your weekly restaurant choice and check out one of the following four incredible options (if you haven’t already). These restaurants are sure to delight everyone from the kids to the grandparents. ...

Life + Culture

Canoes, Time-Honored Traditions and a Seedling

Northland Visions’ Owner Shares the Story of Hand-Harvested Wild Rice Article by Sarah Knieff At Northland Visions, owner Greg Bellanger proudly offers hand-harvested wild rice sourced exclusively from the lakes and rivers of northern Minnesota. Northland’s wild rice is not just any rice; it is a connection to Greg’s roots, a reflection of the natural world, and a commitment to preserving the traditions of his ancestors. Unlike cultivated varieties, this wild rice is picked with care, ensuring...

Food + Beverage

The Boardroom

Office Golf: Much More Than Golf Article by David Scheller I’m in Bloomington, just off 494, watching deer taking turns sipping from Nine Mile Creek. They look discontent on this dour, drizzly autumn evening. I’m sure it would comfort them to know how cozy The Boardroom is keeping me.   You seldom associate warmth with the phrase “30,000 square foot facility,” yet The Boardroom glows in its own hospitality. It is Office Golf’s full-service restaurant, which serves elevated American fare and...

Style + Beauty

Every Level of Fun

Three Floors of Carefully Curated Style Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Andrew Vick Serge + Jane, a lifestyle boutique in Edina, is starting the fall season off right with a selection of clothing trends and accessories that are full of character.   Owners Casey and Jamie Carl created the store in honor of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. Serge being a famous French musician, and Jane an English actress, singer, and Hermès muse for the Birkin bag, together the iconic duo created...