Great beer, and even better service! Great spot to hang out. Highly recommend uncommon loon.read more

Live music delicious beers especially the Pilsner and Lagers. Cheese curds and buffalo jerky get…read moremy engine running available here from place down the road from here. Solid brewery my family visits often during the week.

Welcoming, knowledgeable, hosts. Taste what you want to taste, guided by the hosts. Interesting…read morevarieties of red and white wines, including grapes created by Winehaven in conjunction with the University of Minnesota. Large tasting room and patio, with food options. You will enjoy this winery very much.

Located 45-minutes from the cities, Winehaven Winery is a no brainer especially if you're seeking…read moreout a solid day trip. We ventured here on Mother's Day with no expectations and were pleased to enjoy so many components here. The parking lot is spacious, there is a small interior section of gifts, wine can be purchased (of course), visible vineyards plethora of both indoor and outdoor seating, clean interior, well kept bathrooms, friendly staff, etc. the list goes on and on. My sister and I got the dessert wine as we had just come from eating a large brunch and I absolutely loved it! Winehaven offers standard white and red wines but also does an excellent job with the specialty wine as well. The chocolate zom-bee was oh so good! As the description reads, "Chocolate Zom-Bee is a monstrous explosion of dark chocolate and deep grape wine flavors. This wine is sinfully delicious with decadent chocolate desserts as well as vanilla bean ice cream or fruit-based tarts and pies." Enjoy!!

I stopped in today for a particular cider. Unfortunately they didn't have it. As I asked in a…read moredisappointed tone: do I have to go to big box? He thought I may. I asked about a particular whiskey. He came out from behind the counter to find it on the shelf for me. That was out to. They didn't have what I was looking for but the service was still on point. Thanks Elevated we'll try another day.... craft beer... I know you'll have that, cheers!

A proper craft beer bottle shop that supplies it's customers with Drekker and Black Stack ! Really…read moreclose to my friends house too !

Rustic Roots Winery is such a hidden gem just outside the Twin Cities and absolutely worth the day…read moretrip! The vineyard landscape is BEAUTIFUL and makes for the perfect relaxing night or afternoon. The refreshing white wine pictured was delicious and perfect for a warm day outside. The flatbread was exactly what you'd expect for a light winery snack, but super reasonably priced which I appreciate! Definitely bring a DD so you can take advantage of their awesome bottle pricing instead of just ordering by the glass! Their social media is also worth checking out because they host so many fun events like yoga, concerts, private events, and more. Such a peaceful atmosphere with great vibes all around. Can't wait to come back!

I always have so much fun coming here and it's definitely a hidden gem! The outdoor space is…read morebeautiful and it's perfect to come grab drinks and dinner during the summer months. They have both indoor and outdoor seating where you can order from inside or at the grill food truck that serves burgers. I loved how they had a black bean patty to substitute with on the menu, and since I'm vegan they luckily told me the fries are cooked in beef tallow before I ordered them! They were so nice and let me check ingredients on one of the sauces and gave me chips instead since I couldn't eat the fries. I also love trying their wine slushy since it's usually a new flavor each year I believe. I got the Hawaiian flavor that was a beautiful blue color with some coconut and Hawaiian Punch flavoring. Plenty of free parking as well, we'll definitely be back!

Sis and I took a last-minute Thursday late afternoon roadtrip up Hwy 8 due to a FB Marketplace…read morepickup. It was dinnertime and I asked the Seller a restaurant they recommend in the area. She told us The Northern and to make sure to order the cheese curds. Looking at the menu before hitting the road again, sis and I knew the place was for us: burgers, sandwiches and wraps. Pulling into the parking lot was easy. Even though looked full, we were still able to find a spot. I want to note the gorgeous view of the red barn/farm across from the pond when pulling in. I noticed a patio on the North side of the building, which would put this farm in your view. We did have about a 20 minute wait for a table for 2. The restaurant looked busy from what I could see. Once we were brought to out table, I then noticed that the bar seating was pretty much open. Had I known, we might have elected to just sit at the bar. However, I asked for menus right away so that we could at least ponder it during that 20 minutes. We were sat at a high top right near the kitchen door. Being able to see all the food come out, I changed my mind on what I was going to order almost 10 times. We asked for the cheese curds as soon as we were greeted by our waitress. OMGosh! They were in the shape of cubes, deep fried to golden perfection. The outside had perfect firmness from the fryer. The inside was gooey, salty white cheese. Perfect just by itself. It did come with a ranch dipping sauce that was just so yummy. It reminded me a seasoned sour cream. The waitress didn't know the brand of the cheese curds (ie. Ellsworth) but did say the ranch was homemade Sis ordered the Great Northern Burger with French fries. She's a fan of BBQ sauce, bacon and onion rings on a burger. Fries were nicely seasoned, long, soft and semi-skin-on (not crinkle or steak fries). Burger was huge and worth the $15.99 price tag. I settled on the BOTM, the Nacho Burger, with tator tots. Toppings included nacho cheese, Fritos chips, bacon, diced/sliced jalapenos. The tator tots were one of the best I've ever had. Again, seasoned nicely. And the perfect ratio of hard outside crunch to soft inside potato. The Nacho burger was huge too....and messy with the nacho cheese. The Fritos did get a little soggy at the end. The bacon was under the melted cheese. And there were plenty of jalapenos hidden under the meat patty. Those were easy to discard so I could control how many fiery peppers were in my mouth at one time. Was service slower than normal? Yes. Was the service friendly? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Also YES! I would definitely recommend (I already have to my coworkers.) for anyone who loves gourmet burgers. They also have a nice variety to the sandwich, wraps, tacos and flatbread menu. I will just have to take the 40 minute drive again to try something else.

Embracing my Swedish/ Norwegian side checking out the lovely town ofLindström today. Well known as…read morethe town with the teapot water tower just north of Forest Lake. Along with a tasty lunch in Chisago. @thenorthernlaketavern wrapped up our visit with a tasty lunch. We enjoyed the chicken and garlic flatbread, and a mushroom Swiss burger with tots. Uffdah what a fun day! Hoping everyone can find some Hygge in your days.

Our cabin is up in Danbury and Brickfield Brewing is always a stop for us! They always have such a…read moregreat beer selection and live music. Such a great atmosphere and the service is always wonderful! They always have the nicest people pouring beers.

Great beer, friendly service, and a comfortable / attractive tap room and patio. They often have…read moretalented musicians and food trucks with excellent food.

I've always had a good experience coming to this liquor store. They are always happy to help me…read morefind what I'm looking for and they offer a lot of variety with beer. I recently found out that they keep a lot of the craft beers in the back area.

I'm here all the time. ALL THE TIME. The owners and managers have always been so kind and willing…read moreto help or recommend something new. I go to get beer tonight..9:50 I don't have my ID I never have my ID. I'm never carded here because I'm here all the time. Of course they card me, no compromise I can't show them a picture of my ID..of my passport. Now I understand this, this is the rule to legally buy liquor..however once again I am here all the time. Frustrating but understandable. I run home get my ID make it back at 9:59.. doors locked and they just laugh at me from inside. Laughed at me. Tried to show the woman it was me that was just here, she won't look at me and the gentleman just laughs at me. This is the most disrespected I've ever felt as a customer. I know my business doesn't matter to you in the scheme of things but my family and I will make the drive down the road a bit further now. Hopefully they won't laugh at me.

My go to liquor store! Total wine has it all! Love the…read morevariety and great service! They have a huge selection of ciders which is great for cider lovers. Favorite cider right now: Downeast- try it if you haven't (on the sweeter side) Sometimes they have samples of alcohol which is nice to try something new Staff is always helpful and friendly! *Bday special: Get a *select* bottle of wine for a nickel*

They really do have all the wine and more. I think I even saw a cigar area in the middle of the…read morestore. Lots of parking and they even have dedicated curbside pickup spots. It was well lit, clean, not overstocked so you don't feel like you'd accidentally break something and had the biggest selection of mini alcohols that I've ever seen. The cashier was friendly, service was fast, a little hard to tell who the workers are outside of the cashiers but overall nice place to find really whatever alcohol you're looking for.

My husband found this gem liquor store long ago. They are tucked next to the bakery in a ho-hum…read morelocation you might not know was there unless you were specifically looking for them. They are a small store and if you're looking for wine or spirits, they have a pretty standard selection. However, if you're looking for specialty beer, this is your place. They have so many rare or more difficult to find beers and really focus on local and craft brews. We always find something we've never seen before when we come here. Staff are also very friendly and helpful if you're looking for something specific.

Thank you, Brian R. Beer geek heaven sums it up…read moreJohnny O likey Place is kind of small with a 50's vibe and a little off the beaten path for me. In my *cough* *cough* years of existence living in the Twin Cities, I don't think I have ever come across the intersection of English and Frost in Maplewood before. I guess that is what Yelp is about, right? Finding great businesses you never would have on your own. Awesome beer selection here, including a large make your own six pack selection. Went with the following: Brooklyn Brewery Monster Ale (first time I have seen this anywhere, and it will be my first to sample), Lagunitas Sucks Brown Shugga Substitute Ale (also first time seeing this anywhere), Left Hand Sawtooth Ale, Great Divide Denver Pale Ale, Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale, and Big Sky IPA. Grand total? 12 bucks. Pretty reasonable, if you ask me. Guy at the register was a little slow ringing up the product. Took what felt like five minutes. He said he was filling in. No biggie.