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Bring on the Birthdays By Ali Lemmons / Photos by Kristina Armstrong The only thing sweeter than a tasty dessert is having family, friends, and loved ones to share it with. While a birthday might conventionally call for cake, there are endless possibilities for desserts that can be used to celebrate. Here, we chat with […]

Spring Spirit Selections After a cold and snowy winter, nothing feels more promising than the first days of spring. Flowers bloom, there’s more sunlight each day, and bunnies and birds return to our backyards. Enjoy these spring spirit selections, best served with friends and sunshine.

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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.