I enjoyed a weekend day outing here. Was in the mood for a winery but didn't feel like driving far,…read moreso we opted for a local wine room. Friendly service. Enjoyed the wine flight options and the tasting experience and info about wine. Feels clean, bright, and new, and the bathroom is nice. There's a room in back they activate for events. There was a small vendor sale in there. They also have cute merch, jewelry, and goods for sale. They're on the higher price end. They offer free coffee from the Nespresso machine which is a nice touch. They have their own wine shop next door that is kind of expensive. Buying a bottle in the winery and corking it to go is a more affordable option if you plan to drink it right away.

Super fun place for a girls night. Love the changing menu, their variety of events, and seating…read moreoptions. I do wish they were open later - seem to still have many patrons including myself at closing time!

They have both a liquor store and a deli on location. I usually start with a walk through the…read moreliquor store where they have a nice selection of wine and beer. As well as a nice mix of whiskey with a few harder to find bourbons from time to time. I then move to their deli where they have a nice mix of meat and cheese. There is also a small seating area around the back of the deli where you can eat and enjoy a glass of wine on location. The staff here is wonderful as they seem happy to help and are knowledgeable about the products sold.

I love this place. The wine and spirits side is open and airy with a comfortable feel. The staff is…read morepretty knowledgeable about just about anything, and I have never been steered wrong in a recommendation when I could not make up my mind. My favorite side is the cheese/deli side. I enjoy Surdyk's, but they seem to have cut back on their product offerings, so I have been coming down here to France 44. They have a wonderfully curated selection of cheese of all varieties. You want soft cheese. If you are unsure of a cheese you might be interested in, the cheesemongers will certainly provide you with a description, and even allow you to sample before you buy. To complement your cheese, there is a nice array of cured meats, crackers, olives, etc to add to the cheese-eating experience. One thing I would add is that this establishment is not unlike shopping at Target. You enter to pick up one or two items, and you leave with much more than you intended.

What a great place to go. Large parking lot right out front. As you first walk in there is a meat…read moreand cheese shop on your right with seating to your left. As you continue to walk forward there is a very large liquor store. I didn't get anything from the meat and cheese shop but it looks like you can get sandwiches and it appears they do various coffee as well. Also they have enough to building a great charcuterie board. The liquor store was the main reason I had come here. I had heard they had a great variety and some harder to find bourbon and they did not disappoint. The selection was great. I interacted with many staff members during my stop and they were all helpful and friendly.

We saw this business highlighted on a YouTube program and had to check it out…read more The store was well organized and the decor was fun. The staff was also friendly and helpful. We were in search of a Minnesota Whiskey from Panther Distillery and were excited to find it here.

If you're looking for that special wine or spirit, this is the place to go. North Loop wine has it…read moreall and the staff is super helpful. There is a small parking lot with a 60min time limit.

I find the place to be a bit pricey. If a similar wine is found at a big chain place, it is often…read moreless expensive. All of that said, when I am looking for certain wines from specific vineyards that I like, I come straight to North Loop Wine & Sprits. My above comments aside, they have a deep wine selection at many price points, this is not wine snobbery. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My most recent mission was finding a nice red from one of the handful of vineyards I like when going upmarket for wine. This time, I was in the mood for a red from Ridge. They had several of their red blends - what makes Ridge so unique, settling on a bottle of their East Bench. The staff here are so into wine, that the guy was interested in what I was cooking to pair with the wine. They also have a good booze selection, too. And they have free off-street parking, too.

I am continually in awe of how beautiful the Northwinds Lofts building is. This cooking school…read moreinside it is no different. Walking in, there's one space for hands-on cookery and another big room for slightly more polished wine tastings or other foodie events. The space is insanely cool, with exposed brick and beams everywhere and interesting furnishings in the reception-type space. As we arrived, we weren't really greeted, but eventually one of the assistants came through with her Square app so that we could pay for our reasonably priced unlimited wine and sangria. You can also BYOB for a corkage fee. You're definitely gonna want that wine. My friends and I were taking the sauces class, which went over the basics of making a few important French sauces. Each one provides the basis for soups or gravies and whatnot. Their classes change all the time, so keep an eye on the schedule. I have no doubt that the chef/owner Marianne knows her food, but her presentation was all over the place. On the positive side, it was great during the few moments when she was speaking solely about cooking. I liked the glimpses of the Bill Nye-type style that I saw (I love learning about the chemistry of food). However, much of the three-hour class was spent listening uncomfortably as she took us through the twists and turns of her personal and professional life. My favorite things that we made was the bechamel for the croque monsieur and the berry vinaigrette over vanilla custard (YUM). We also did a coconut lime curry (with rainbow rotini?) and a beef bourguignon (nothing special). It was quite disappointing that one of the courses was skipped. It was supposed to be New Zealand mussels with garlic, bacon and beer aioli and that sounded really good. There was never an explanation given and we felt a little short-changed (and hungry... we hustled to the Smack Shack after). Even with the mishaps with the class, I had fun overall (probably the great company of my friends more than anything) and learned a few tricks that night. I see potential in this place, so I sincerely hope that they work out the kinks.

First I would like to thank all the wonderful people that shared in our experience last night at…read moreSaga Hill Cooking Class with Marianne (Chef). This was my first time at Saga Hill and wanted to surprise my girlfriend with a different date other than food at a restaurant and drinks somewhere on a rooftop deck. We both enjoy cooking but have busy schedules like everyone else so decided to give this a go. Although it was a warm day the location (Northwind lofts) in Minneapolis was very unique and the open air feel was comforting. The building seems a bit on the historic side and really has been updated nicely with maintaining the shabby chic look that is inviting and warm. Just an FYI - the building owner has a "DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT PARKING HERE" sign on the building - it must be where he parks (I laughed out loud when I saw it). When we arrived we were greeted warmly by some of the staff and found most of the other folks that we were joining had already been there for a little while enjoying a glass (or two) of the bottomless glasses to enjoy. The wine selections were nice and paired nicely with our food (Marianne is a sommelier). Once we paid at the door (they take credit cards) we mingled around and took in the group and chatted people up as we introduced ourselves. Marianne takes a different approach to other cooking classes in that we "did" the cooking instead of watching and listening and taking notes. This really gave us the full interactive experience that I was hopeful for. Marianne is a vibrant person that has a great attitude for people to engage with. She walks around checks in and offers tips and answers questions but really let's each group dictate taste of each dish. The class lasts about 2 hours and we stayed and lingered after to chat with Marianne. We really enjoyed ourselves and I highly recommend this to anyone that likes to cook or wants a new experience in the cooking world.

What a wonderful shop! A curated selection of wonderful wines and liquors; everyone will find…read moresomething they like. I've visited multiple times and I've LOVED every wine I've had! On top of that the staff is extremely friendly and have great recommendations. Go local and support this amazing shop!

A beautiful shop with an impressive selection, however, significantly more expensive than France…read more44. Grabbed a bottle I am familiar with and was taken aback when it rang up more than $10 above the price point I am used to.

Mac's is my go to for Libations. Love the crew always a hoot! Good rewards program as well.read more

Great crew…read more Wonderful assortment. Awesome vibe! Fabulous location in Hopkins!! Prices are terrific.

The thrill is so gone Had it had it and had it…read moreApply brick to head The first time I went to a Total Wine in the Phoenix metro, I was like a kid in a candy store. So many beers that I had never had before that you could buy in singles. They came up to the Twin Cities a couple years later. Still pretty sweet for awhile. The times they are a changin'. These days, at least half of the shelf space that they used to have for beer is now THC and NA beverages. What they do have for beer almost never rotates and there is way too much emphasis on the local. Total Wine can still be fun if you visit one somewhere that you have never been before to find some new to you beers. The only reason I go them locally anymore is the sheer sake of convenience. Prices are up everywhere, but it doesn't seem like Total Wine has the bargain prices compared to their competition that it used to either.

wide variety of spirits! And we like that. Especially great variety of high-end scotch!read more

Ok. I am never satisfied when I enter or leave here. I worked in this industry. On many levels…read more From server and bartender to running a 4 Diamond Grand Award Property "behind the Redwood Curtain" to writing Food & Wine. Now I'm retired. I like Sangria and Irish Whiskey. I have my regular shop. But every now and then, In a Pinch, I hit up downtown Haskell's. Never Fails. The staff there seems miserable and seems company. I was in today. Treated like a turd in a punch bowl. The true face of Minnesota Nice - Haskell's. A reeking vertical grin. Spend your ducats elsewhere.

There's a lot of great alcohol and knowledgeable service packed into this relatively narrow and…read moresmall space. It was actually overwhelming at time and all I was doing was asking about Imperial Stouts in what I thought were a few extra minutes on my way from A to B. I came in looking for Dark Fatha (Bent Brewstillery) and received an in-depth explanation of why they didn't carry it at the time. That segued into a discussion of related beers, which ended up with my purchase of a bottle of Surly Darkness that cost more than most bottles of non-wine clue wine that end up in our house. And based on the respect this place places on their wine, beer, and liquor, I'll "uncork" my Surly accordingly.

Stopped here while shopping in the area. Parking is slightly difficult as they share a parking lot…read morewith Lunds. However it so happened they had multiple tastings for liquor, beer and wine during our shopping experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. This store is smaller than other liquor stores so did not have everything we wanted in terms of craft beer and wine but does have a nice selection of most things

I have shopped at liquor stores in many states and cities. Can honestly say that the Edina Liquor…read morestores are the cleanest looking and most helpfully staffed liquor stores I've ever been in. Usually you don't hear a peep from a liquor store employee until they begrudgingly check you out. I was pleasantly surprised by the warm greetings I got at all of their stores over the past year and also appreciated the insight their employees shared with me when I had question. AND ... a tasting bar!!! All around AWESOME!