Life of the Party

If you live in our corner of Minneapolis, you’ve certainly noticed how much the Northeast neighborhood has changed in the last few years. While Surdyk’s has been an institution since it first opened its doors (just a block away) in 1934. 85 years later... Read More

Spring in Minnesota marks the end of what is often a brutally cold, snow-filled winter and we strain to find the signs. Dazed and confused (and chilly!) robins flitting about. Drippy, muddy puddles that are deeper than you could imagine. And the ability to... Read More

You receive the catalog in the mail. SURDYK’S SPRING SALE! (nevermind that the 3 feet of snow in your yard and current conditions mean you dress for survival instead of style.) It’s time to buy some wine! You head toward Northeast. Then it happens. As... Read More

I don’t know about you – but I am ready for spring. Yes, I love each of the seasons. Yes, I appreciate snow and Minnesota winter. And YES, I know it’s still February, but something about our dip into sub-zero territory has me looking... Read More

Up here in the ‘bold north,’ we were blessed with mild temps for the holidays, which made traveling and merry-making much less stressful.  Instead, we closed out January with some of the coldest weather on record…  the inevitable plunge into bone-chilling cold is here... Read More

Even if you aren’t a fan of football, you will likely be participating in some aspect of the Super Bowl. Whether you are rooting for the old guard, the young guns, or couldn’t care less but love you some Puppy Bowl, the game will... Read More

Dry January? No thanks – our resolution is #TRYJANUARY! Keep the Bubbly Coming It should come as no surprise that bubbly sales skyrocket during the holidays. What is incredibly sad is how sharply they decline once the calendar year is flipped. Ask anyone on... Read More

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 a few decorations in every couple of days so not to alarm any of the neighbors. (Besides, one year’s attempt to pull all night decorating transformation... Read More