Category: Tidbits

Why Coronas Always Come With A Lime

While the exact origin is debated, the tradition of serving Corona with a lime is likely a combination of factors…

How is Rosé made?

Rosé wine gets its distinctive pink color through limited contact between grape juice and the dark grape skins. There are three main methods used to produce rosé, Direct Pressing Method, Saignée Method, and Blending Method.

Where to Celebrate St. Patricks Day in Minnesota

You don’t have to be Irish to get in on the fun of St. Patrick’s Day. Parades, parties, races and concerts are held throughout the state, so put on your best green attire and celebrate the Irish way.

Pinot Noir Fact

Pinot Noir is over 1000 years older than Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot Noir ranks with some of the oldest grapes in the world. Grapes that have been around since the Roman times also include Muscat Blanc — the Moscato grape, Timorasso, a rare white grape with only 50 acres around Piedmont Italy, and nearly extinct Gouais […]

Dark ‘n Stormy

6 oz ginger beer 2 oz Goslings Black Seal Rum Lime wedge Into a tall glass filled with ice, pour the ginger beer, float the rum on top, and stir until it looks like a storm cloud, optionally garnishing with a lime wedge.

Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Sat, Feb 22, 10am – Feb 23, 5pm Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Our vendors specialize in clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering a selection of toys, home goods, and more to complete your nostalgic shopping experience!

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most important wine grape cultivars in the world. It was most closely associated historically with the Bordeaux region of southwest France, but is grown widely all over the world.

Minneapolis Santa Claus Locations

Santa Claus is all over Minneapolis! Santa events include an annual holiday play at Bachman’s, a couple special holiday trolley rides, festival appearances and even a magical Christmastime sleigh experience in the city.

Hollidazzle 2024

We are so excited to celebrate the holiday season with you in the heart of downtown Minneapolis! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 18th through Sunday, December 22nd, and join us in downtown for five days of festival fun.

Bottled in Bond

The bottled-in-bond designation is steeped in more than a century of American distilling heritage. It arguably holds spirits to a standard higher than most Scotch and more scrupulous than Cognac’s designation.

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