Welcome to Surdyk’s Staff Blog. Here you’ll find our best tips, expertise, party ideas and more.
We’ve Adopted an Alp!
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 Made Simple
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
When Bitter is Better
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
Fall into Fun at Surdyk’s
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
Natural Wines & 4 To Try
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
How ‘Bout them Apples?
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
Lazy Days of Summer
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
People in Your Neighborhood
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
The Wine Questionnaire with Bill McCleary
Bill has been a beloved member of the Surdyk’s Wine Department for over 16 years and has helped countless people select the perfect wine to celebrate the big events in their lives. Inspired by “The Wine Questionnaire” by Jay McInerney, we’ve asked Bill to... Read More
Head Outside!
I am a born and raised Minnesotan. While I have visited many places in this great state, one spot that has remained on my bucket list is finally being checked off this summer: the Boundary Waters. I am excited to head north and explore... Read More
