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2024 Best Restaurants Readers voted, and the results are in! Here’s a list of all the restaurant that won the 28th Annual CityScope Magazine Readers’ Choice Dining Awards. Did your favorite restaurant win?   Best Overall Restaurant: Canyon Grill   Best Geographically Brainerd: Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine Cleveland: Cafe Roma Downtown: Easy Bistro & Bar East […]

The Chef’s Choice

Toast of the Town There’s no feeling quite like cozying up to the fire with a glass of whiskey, sipping bubbly at a holiday brunch, or sharing a meal and a glass of wine with friends and family. Here, we share four cozy winter sips to enjoy all season long.

Anthony Johnston’s Small Batch Breakfast Biscuits Photography by Kristina Armstrong Soft, flaky, and deliciously versatile – biscuits are an iconic Southern staple. Topped with a swipe of melty butter or dressed up with a drizzle of caramel sauce, there are endless ways to bring this classic comfort food to the next level. Read on for […]

Papa Bear’s Fine Foods Photography by Kristina Armstrong Soft, flaky, and deliciously versatile – biscuits are an iconic Southern staple. Topped with a swipe of melty butter or dressed up with a drizzle of caramel sauce, there are endless ways to bring this classic comfort food to the next level. Read on for a mouth-watering […]

Cameron S. Hill’s Tapenade Photography by Kristina Armstrong Local home chefs share their go-to dip recipes to impress guests at any gathering.

Ethan D. Hix’s Hot Crab Dip Photography by Kristina Armstrong Local home chefs share their go-to dip recipes to impress guests at any gathering.

Robert Scott Bires’ Robin’s Cheese Dip Photography by Kristina Armstrong Local home chefs share their go-to dip recipes to impress guests at any gathering.

Tasteful Touches to Better Your Beverages By Kristen Lee Special touches like rims, garnishes, and even ice can turn a good cocktail into a great cocktail. Here, we share ways to style your favorite drinks and elevate your bartending skills, as well as recommendations for spirits to elevate your sips.

Will Hopping’s Muhammara Photography by Kristina Armstrong Local home chefs share their go-to dip recipes to impress guests at any gathering.