If there’s one thing that can get me out of bed every morning—aside from my dog’s excited howls for breakfast and her morning walk—it’s a tall glass of iced coffee. Although I’ve perfected my at-home recipe, I’m always in search of a great iced coffee—yes, even when the temperatures dip below freezing!
Even though I enjoy simple flavors, such as vanilla or caramel, finding a unique iced coffee, especially in Woodbury, has been a challenge. Enter: Ember & Bean. This new, locally owned coffee shop checks all the boxes. Located near Woodbury? Check. Offering eclectic flavors? Check. Delicious pastries? Check.
In this, our semiannual food issue, I welcome you to learn more about Ember & Bean, along with other must-try eateries in the area. Maybe you’ve visited O’Malley’s Irish Pub. It’s celebrating its 20th anniversary this month! The Irish pub is a local mainstay, and it has big plans to mark this milestone—not so coincidentally on St. Patrick’s Day. If brunch is more your style, check out a roundup of tasty spots around town.
March is also Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, and local business owner and Mrs. Minnesota American 2024 Alissa Staloch has personal experiences with TBIs. Writer Meredith Henegan speaks with Staloch, who shares how she’s using her platform to raise awareness about TBIs.
As you dive into this issue, I hope you find new favorites and reasons to explore all that our community has to offer. Happy reading!
