Lavender Magazine

07/04/2026

On this Independence Day, we at Lavender invite you to join us in celebrating our country's 250th anniversary! Here's wishing everyone a safe and festive Fourth!

07/01/2026

A WORD IN EDGEWISE -- So, you’re aiming for octogenarian? If you’re committed to the long haul and a livable existence, it’s best to have a few personal skills as you approach that ninth decade. Read more at https://loom.ly/IsC9KNA

A lot of space these days, hard copy and digital, is devoted to living longer, healthier, certainly happier, through a vast array of solutions from dietary ...

06/30/2026

As the years go on, the luxury car market has changed. It seemed that Cadillac was left behind. However, Cadillac is enjoying a renaissance of late, with a lineup of five EVs based on General Motors’ Ultium platform. Read the full column at https://loom.ly/Si97Y1A

What we’re witnessing is a transformation of a highly desirable and respected brand of automobiles. Once dubbed the “Standard of the World,” Cadillac was th ...

06/29/2026

BOOKS -- We survey four titles: “Quant” by Anthony Bidulka; “Fruit Fly” by Josh Silver; “Everything Is Photograph: A Life of André Kertész” by Patricia Albers; and “The Summer of Grace” by Karen Jones. Read the full column at https://loom.ly/rNoB4EU

“Quant”Anthony BidulkaBon Vivant Books$22 Bidulka’s final “Russell Quant Mystery.” Quant is at his parents’ farmhouse in Howell, Saskatchewan. Hardy, Ukrain ...

06/28/2026

When Twin Cities Gemini (T.C. Gemini) coach Sylvia Braaten first stepped onto the rugby pitch over two decades ago, she never imagined she would one day be the head coach of a professional women’s rugby team. Read more at https://loom.ly/O08U_LA

When Sylvia Braaten first stepped onto the rugby pitch over two decades ago, she never imagined she would one day be the head coach of a professional women’ ...

06/27/2026

Spargel translates to the season’s fresh asparagus, venerated in German kitchens. Locally, the Black Forest Inn celebrates with its annual, 10-day-long special menu worshiping this saint of vegetables. Read the full review at https://loom.ly/8NNa9tQ

Here’s a clue when glancing at a menu in a German restaurant: If it starts with S, it’s likely to be delicious. (Think Strudel, Schnitzel, Sauerräten, Spätz ...

06/26/2026

Despite its name and the presence of food stands, Taste of Minnesota is not solely culinary, but also a cultural and musical communion. Taste of MN 2026 boasts an all-local lineup, featuring both storied acts and rising stars. Read more at https://loom.ly/U0yHb0E

Taste of MN 2026 boasts an all-local lineup, featuring both storied acts and rising stars Despite its name and the presence of food stands, Taste of MN is n ...

06/25/2026

We profile two choice rooftop dining/imbibing destinations: On the RoX and Hewing Hotel. Read more at https://loom.ly/LSezSb4

On the RoX Co-owners and spouses Sam and Dion Turner of Roxy's Cabaret also own the adjoining The Nicollet Diner and are preparing a full lineup of eve ...

06/25/2026

Welcome to our Summer Dine & Drink Issue! Sample our features on the Black Forest Inn, Taste of Minnesota, the best rooftop dining destinations Hewing Hotel, and more! Now online and being served up soon at your nearest pick-up spot!