In the December issue help Fido get festive as we round up different ways to treat your canine companion this month!
At 94, Jim Jennings still checks in at each of his restaurants daily. As the son of a bootlegger, a Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Famer, and the owner of countless well-known restaurants and a liquor store throughout the years—it’s in his blood.
During the holiday season, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts transforms into a haven for crafts and gifts.
She drinks an elixir of cider vinegar, honey, warm water and a dash of lemon juice every day—she has for as long as she can remember, possibly since she was a teenager.
Sometimes the craziness of the holiday season takes the magic out of sourcing the perfect gifts for loved ones. So we talked with a few of our favorite local shop owners, who specialize in stocking beautiful, useful items, right here around the lake.
In 1996, Ann Nye and Ellie Temple had been working together at Frog Island Books in Excelsior for eight years. When the owner retired and closed up shop that year, Nye wanted to keep a bookstore alive in Excelsior. “Ann turned to me and said, ‘Ellie, we could do this,’” Temple says.
When parents and students walk into Hilltop Primary School in Minnetrista, they see much more than a typical school entryway.
Craig Beal likes to say the most dangerous part of an African safari is the drive down Interstate 494 to get to the MSP airport.
Laurie Pohlad’s business, You Are Here Design, literally began with a vision.
When lake-area native and Minnetonka High graduate Maddie Peters decided to pursue a career in medicine, she was continuing a rich family tradition.
As the holiday season approaches, don’t forget to include the four-legged members of your family on your shopping list. Dogs like presents just as much as the rest of us, and given how much joy they provide all year, isn’t it right to show our love and appreciation?
Kisa Boutique owner Emily Johnson Kisa first envisioned selling the Turkish jewelry she now offers in her store while living in Istanbul in 2007.
For the past 14 years, an optometry shop has been a fixture of the Wayzata Village Shops. When the opportunity came up to purchase Latham Optical, certified optometrist Clayton Carlson did so, and updated the space.
Now in its 21st year, the Giving Tree Project has become a staple of the Christmas season in Excelsior. The project is organized by the Excelsior Fire District and sponsored by Gary’s First Class Car Care.
Stumped on decorating your home exterior for the holidays? Jessie Jacobson, owner of Tonkadale Greenhouse, has a few suggestions.
Ring in 2018 with a charitable (and freezing) start. The 28th annual Lake Minnetonka Ice Dive is on New Year’s Day. Organized by fitness club ALARC, the event benefits disabled and wounded veterans.
Located on historic Water Street in Excelsior, Coalition found a perfect home for itself in the quaint downtown. The restaurant opened its doors in 2014 and has since become a local favorite for its fresh food and lakeside vibe.
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