St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Tastings
March is a special time in Edina as many in this community celebrate the City’s Irish heritage and what better way to celebrate then by taking part in St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Throughout March,...
View ArticleA penny for your thoughts … How about $5 instead?
Edina Liquor is participating in a market survey and we want to hear from you! Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/2CHKJMF to take the short survey. Participants will receive a coupon for $5 off a...
View ArticleCan I See Your ID?
Over the past few weeks, Edina Liquor has had a few customers question some of our policies and procedures regarding carding customers and how we do credit card transactions. I hope by the end of my...
View ArticleWe Passed!
Twice a year, the Edina Police Department conducts liquor compliance checks at all of the establishments in Edina that sell beer, liquor and wine. Even if the establishment only sells 3.2-percent beer,...
View ArticleLooking Back at Taste of Edina
As I write this blog and talk about the Taste of Edina, I am sad knowing that our time at Centennial Lakes Park has come to an end, at least for the near future. It has been a great run … Read More
View ArticleJune Specials
Our Spring Sale ends this Saturday, but come June we have some hot prices for our monthly promotion. The June promotion will run from June 1 through June 29. There is no further discount on these...
View ArticleMurphy-Goode Winery
For the month of June we are featuring Murphy-Goode as our winery of the month. We have a great selection of wines to choose from such as sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio on sale for $8.99, cabernet,...
View ArticleDelicious Ribs and Wine
Last Friday we had David Ready Jr., the winemaker from Murphy-Goode, at Edina Liquor — Southdale pouring his wine and signing bottles for customers. We had a great turnout and we sold about four cases...
View ArticleSeptember Specials
The kids are back to school, the weather is still on the warm side and there is plenty of time to entertain outside before the cold weather arrives. Football is also in the air and our specials for...
View ArticleLooking for a place to get fine wine and good food?
Join FireLake Grill House at the Raddison Blu Mall of America Hotel, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at 6 p.m. for the Silver Oak Wine Dinner. The dinner cost is $95, including tax and gratuity, and includes a...
View ArticleGewürztraminer and Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Make a Great Pairing
For a special family or holiday gathering, or even a weekday dinner, the pairing of Gewürztraminer and stuffed sweet potatoes will make your taste buds go wild! The sweet and spice laden peach, orange...
View ArticleBetter Hours, More Convenience
Edina Liquor is always looking at ways to better serve our customers and we are about to roll out another change that we are sure many of our customers are going to like. Starting Monday May 5, all...
View ArticleSpring Sale
This is the fifth year that Edina Liquor has held the Spring Sale and we are really excited to showcase our stores and the products we carry. Our Spring Sale catalog will be in the Saturday Star...
View ArticleTaste of Edina
By Greg Keehr, Manager of Edina Liquor – Grandview and Assistant Liquor Operations Director With the never ending winter finally fading, spring has made a small inroad into our lives. With that comes...
View ArticleAmerican Craft Beer Week
By Eric Pellinen, Manager of Edina Liquor – 50th & France May 12-18 marks the 9th-annual American Craft Beer Week. For one full week, we focus our attention on all the small, handcrafted beer...
View ArticleTaste of Edina in Two Days!
Only two days until Taste of Edina! The event will be 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at the Westin Edina Galleria. Stop by any of our three Edina Liquor stores, the Edina Chamber of Commerce office or...
View ArticleIt’s Rose Time
By Dave Tomko, Assistant Store Manager, Edina Liquor – Southdale With summer weather approaching fast, I feel it’s an appropriate time to talk a bit about rose wines. Around this time of year, the...
View ArticleTaste of Edina Recap
By Eric Pellinen, Manager of Edina Liquor – 50th & France Last week, in conjunction with the Edina Chamber of Commerce, we celebrated the 19th-annual Taste of Edina. This year marked the move to a...
View ArticleBeer for Grilling
By Tim Hengemuhle, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor – Grandview Now that the weather is changing and we are moving into prime grilling season, picking the right beer for the meal can add to your...
View ArticleLynchburg Lemonade
By Tom Anderson, Manager of Edina Liquor – Southdale As summer time approaches, bourbon drinkers are always looking for a cocktail to mix with their bourbon. One of my favorites is the Lynchburg...
View ArticleAngel’s Envy: A Perfect Gift for Dad
By Joe Labosky, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — 50th & France Father’s Day is almost here. If you are still shopping for a gift for dad but are unsure of what to get, whiskey might be the...
View ArticleAround the Beer Cooler
By Dave Foley, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — Southdale A couple of long time craft brewers have recently added cans to their product lines. Summit Brewing has Extra Pale Ale, Saga IPA and Summer...
View ArticlePlay It Safe!
By Dave Taylor, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — Grandview With the 4th of July week looming, let’s make plans to have it be a joyous and memorable weekend by celebrating responsibly. It doesn’t...
View ArticleSummer at Edina Liquor
I am glad it’s finally July. In many ways, June was a month to forget. I think we are all sick of rain and weary of talking about it. The rain has affected many businesses this past month and Edina …...
View ArticleSupport Our Troops
By Greg Keehr, Manager of Edina Liquor – Grandview I am proud to blog about this great fundraiser. I hope any and all of our customers and residents will help us in our efforts. Edina Liquor will be...
View ArticleThe Expressions of Lismore
By Dave Tomko, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — Southdale The whiskies of Lismore are considered Speyside, from Morayshire in the Highlands of Scotland. Most of the whisky from this region fall into...
View ArticleSummer Cocktails
Eric Pellinen, Store Manager of Edina Liquor 50th & France Summer is a great time to experiment with refreshing new cocktails. BBQ and get-togethers are more the weekend norm. Breaking out and...
View ArticleSurprising Uses for Beer
By Tim Hengemuhle, Manager at Edina Liquor — Grandview Got a few extra beers taking up valuable space in your refrigerator after your summer get-togethers? Here are a few fresh ideas for those leftover...
View ArticleA Fitting Way to Celebrate Bombay’s 250th Anniversary
By Tom Anderson, Manager of Edina Liquor — Southdale As we enter the dog days of summer, sitting out on the deck having a nice refreshing cocktail seems fitting. With that in mind a gin and tonic...
View ArticleOur Pulse on Local Spirits
By Joe Labosky, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — 50th & France While most people are familiar with Prairie Vodka and Gin, there are a slew of other Minnesota-made spirits on the market today....
View ArticleA Taste of Fall
By Dave Foley, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — Southdale As summer winds down over the next few weeks, it will be time to discover many different fall seasonal beers and some limited release beers....
View ArticleNo Need to Ask Why About Rye
By Dave Taylor, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — Grandview With the NFL football regular season approaching fast, there is no doubt fantasy football drafts are happening daily. Why not spice up your...
View ArticleFall Into The Arts Festival with Tavern on the Lake
With the passing of the Labor Day holiday, it really hits home that summer is over (or almost over if you go by the calendar.) But all is not lost. This is also the time for football — from high … Read...
View ArticleEdina Liquor – 50th & France Renovations in Full Swing
By Eric Pellinen, Manager of Edina Liquor — 50th & France Hopefully everyone received advanced notice through signage or word of mouth. In case you didn’t, as of Monday, Sept. 22, Edina Liquor —...
View ArticleMy “Pinch Me, I Must be Dreaming” Picnic in Wine Country
By Kate Wisser, Edina Liquor Before heading to Sonoma, I didn’t do the usual hours of planning and researching to figure out how to optimize my four-day vacation; a vacation in itself. My friends, wine...
View ArticleEdina Liquor Holds 7th-Annual Food Drive for VEAP
By Tim Hengemuhle, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor — Grandview Edina Liquor is proud to continue its annual support of the Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association (MMBA)/Coors Light Food Drive. All...
View ArticleGlenfiddich 15-Year-Old Scotch Whiskey
By Tom Anderson, Manager of Edina Liquor – Southdale The Glenfiddich 15-Year is a truly special single malt scotch. Not only do we think it’s outstanding, it has also won two major awards — the Gold...
View ArticleAnticipating the Darkness
By Dave Foley, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor – Southdale Late October is always a fun time of year for craft beer lovers. There are many different seasonal and limited release beers to keep...
View ArticleRetail Shelves Chock Full of Goodness
By Dave Taylor, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor – Southdale In today’s world of beer, wine and liquor we see a trend towards handmade, limited release, new flavors and antique collections. Of course,...
View ArticleMission Accomplished at 50th & France
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 50th and France store was able to reopen after being closed for a complete remodel. We were closed for six weeks, but I’m sure many of our customers felt like it was longer. If...
View ArticleThanksgiving Cheer
By Greg Keehr, Manager, Edina Liquor – Grandview November in Minnesota is always a guessing game. Will we have a warm weather respite before Thanksgiving or will this snow and cold be the start of...
View ArticleNo Need to Whine about Thanksgiving Wine
By Dave Tomko, Assistant Manager, Edina Liquor – Southdale The Thanksgiving time of year can be stressful with increasing amounts of time dedicated to family, friends and work. The perennial question...
View ArticleBlack Friday Fun
By Eric Pellinen, Manager, Edina Liquor – 50th & France Liquor stores don’t seem to be on the list of destinations for Black Friday shopping. People often stock up ahead of time in anticipation of...
View Article‘Tis the Season
By Tim Hengemuhle, Assistant Manager, Edina Liquor – Grandview A holiday party just isn’t a party without good spirits! Break out your punch bowl and mix up one of these festive drinks. Festive...
View ArticleAll About Stout
By Dave Foley, Assistant Manager, Edina Liquor – Southdale If you are looking for a beer to warm the body and delight the palate during the long, cold Minnesota winter, a stout is a great option. There...
View ArticleGift Sets and Limited Releases
By Tom J. Anderson, Store Manager, Edina Liquor – Southdale With the holidays right around the corner, there’s nothing like getting a gift of libations. Many limited releases and gift sets are...
View ArticleReflecting
By Dave Taylor, Assistant Manager, Edina Liquor – Grandview As 2014 comes to a close, I would like to thank all of our loyal customers for a good and fun year. We strive to be your liquor store of...
View ArticleWelcome to 2015
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and was able to enjoy time with family and friends. In the liquor business, our busiest time is over the holidays. When Jan. 1 comes, we all are able to take...
View ArticleExceptional Service
By Greg Keehr, Assistant Director/Manager, Edina Liquor – Grandview In an ever-expanding consumer driven society, customer service has become one of the main keys to retaining and gaining business....
View ArticleChili and wine
By Dave Tomko, Assistant Manager of Edina Liquor – Southdale To me, no food takes the chill off winter like a nice bowl of red chili. Rich, hearty and warming, it hits the spot! Pairing wine with chili...
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