Life of the Party

The holiday season has ended, and the doldrums of winter are upon us. Now that we all have a minute to reflect, we’ve been spending some time here at Surdyk’s thinking about what we want the year ahead to look like. Here are some... Read More

If you are like most people, you will be drinking bubbly. In a sea of sparkling, the song’s question should actually be asking: What bottle are you popping for New Year’s…? Here’s a quick primer for those of you who may find your eyes... Read More

My family starts the “holiday season” a tad earlier than most. Like immediately after Halloween early. We ease in a few decorations every couple of days as to not alarm any of the neighbors. (Besides, one year’s attempt to pull all-night decorating transformation proved... Read More

Ask any of our cheesemongers for a recommendation this time of year, and there’s a good chance you’ll end up walking away with an Alpine cheese. For centuries, the seasons have been marked by the cows’ and farmers’ movements up and down the mountains... Read More

Thanksgiving means it’s time to give thanks for all that you have, make a big meal, and gather with family and friends, maybe open that great bottle of wine you’ve been saving, while the days leading up to Thanksgiving mark the annual onset of... Read More

We are well into the cocktail movement that has watched a surge in spirits sales both new and old, distilled in far-flung places or created right down the street. Great attention is given to the base spirit of any drink recipe, as well as... Read More

Have you ever met someone who didn’t like fall? Me, either. So in celebration of this universally loved season, we’ve filled our Fall Sale catalog with items that will help you enjoy this special time of year to the max. Football is in full swing and we... Read More

As the interest in natural wines continues on, our staff found 4 wines that we love…and not just for the care taken in their production, but for being delicious. About Broc Cellars: At Broc Cellars, all wines are made using spontaneous fermentation, a process... Read More

While refreshing enough for the hot August temps, there is something about apples that make you long for crisp fall weather. This makes cider the perfect choice for late summer drinking. Minnesota has seen a boom in the marketplace for artisanal hard cider, and craft beer enthusiasts... Read More

August – that fleeting last month of summer. If you can bet on one thing it’s that temperatures will be sweltering at some point during these next 15 days. To survive the muggy heat you won’t want to be making high proof cocktails with... Read More