Boulder Creek Wine Bar in Santiago, Minnesota, is more than just a place for wine—it's a testament to passion and community spirit. Owner Carol Zimmerman's journey from wine enthusiast to sommelier and wine bar owner, her flavor experimentation, welcoming atmosphere, and joy of connecting with others make it a must-visit spot in Central Minnesota.
Redhead Creamery, located near Brooten, Minnesota, is a remarkable dairy farm turned multifaceted business, offering farmstead cheeses, spirits, and educational tours. Their commitment to sustainability and transparency shines through in their innovative approach to utilizing dairy production. The annual Curd Fest celebrates local flavors and community spirit, making it a must-visit event.
Drag is such a joyous art form, and getting to share and experience it with your favorite people just makes it that much better.
At the St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour this past January, my husband, friend and I taste-tested a beverage that became our new favorite drink: God Bless Vodka (GBV).
It took some convincing from her husband, but Erin has turned this garage space on their 20-acre farm into the main operation of Wholesome Living Acres.
What might just be the only Sinclair-Lewis-themed wine bar in the world is celebrating one year in business in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
This quiet part of Swanville, Minnesota does a complete 180 transformation the weekend after the 4th of July every year.
If you love brats, you gotta make a trip to Upsala, Minnesota. Paul and Kathy's Supermarket has a brat selection that I've never seen beat, they offer more than 30 kinds of brats. From May through September, Paul & Kathy's Supermarket offers more than 30 different types of pre-cooked brats from which to choose — so your taste... Continue Reading →
We rolled up to the unassuming building around 12:30 pm, right in the middle of lunch and the place was busy. The lunch crowd must almost double the town population every day because my husband said it is always like this.
This is the category I was most excited for when it came to exploring Restaurant Week with Visit Greater St. Cloud. The "Unique Finds" category is all about the things that you can only get in our area, or twists on classics. Things that are weird, but in a good way.
The Small Town Tourist 